Stihl MH 710 review: the petrol tiller that earns its keep
Stihl's tillers carry the same reputation as its saws: built to be used hard and serviced locally. The MH 710 sits at the top of the petrol range. Here's whether it's the one to buy.
Stihl's largest tiller (an export/non-EU-market model): the STIHL EHC 700 engine (252 cc, 5.2 kW / 7 hp) driving a 100 cm working width with shaped shredder blades, 2 forward + 1 reverse gears, an adjustable handlebar and fold-up transport wheels. Engine, power, 100 cm width and gearing verified via Stihl; weight, price and UK/EU availability still pending verification.
The case for a Stihl tiller is the same as for its other tools: engineering you can rely on and a dealer down the road who can keep it running. The MH 710 is the biggest of the line — a machine for people with real ground to cultivate every year, not a one-weekend job.
Strengths
- Powerful 252 cc / 5.2 kW engine
- Wide 100 cm working width
- 2 forward + 1 reverse gears
- Stihl build and dealer network
Trade-offs
- Export-market model (limited EU availability)
- Weight/price pending verification
- Large and heavy
Specifications
| Category | Garden tiller |
|---|---|
| Type | Rear-tine · Petrol garden tiller |
| Power source | Petrol |
| Engine | STIHL EHC 700 (252 cc, 5.2 kW) |
| Power output | 7.1 hp / 5.2 kW |
| Working width | 97 cm |
| Weight | 101 kg |
| Status | Current model |
| Indicative price | £1,500–£1,900 |
| Price basis | Dealer quote |
Our verdict
Best for: Mid-to-large gardens and serious soil. A buy-it-for-life mid-size tiller if you'll use it regularly and value local servicing. Overkill — and over-budget — for occasional light work.
A smaller alternative
Step down to
Stihl MH 685
If the MH 710 is more machine than your plot needs, the MH 685 brings the same Stihl quality in a slightly smaller, more affordable package.
Best for: Larger gardens and tougher ground wanting Stihl quality.
from
£1,300–£1,700
See the Stihl MH 710 data page or browse all Stihl machines.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Stihl MH 710 a professional machine?
It's at the top of Stihl's petrol tiller range — a serious mid-to-large garden tiller built for real allotment and large-garden work, with the engineering and dealer support Stihl is known for. It sits below a true two-wheel tractor but well above the budget machines.
Where do you buy a Stihl tiller?
Stihl sells through its authorised dealer network rather than supermarkets and big online retailers. That's a plus: you get setup, advice and local servicing. Use the dealer route below to find your nearest.
Is the Stihl MH 710 worth it over a budget tiller?
If you'll use it season after season, yes. You pay more upfront, but you get build quality, parts availability and a machine that holds together under regular work. For occasional light use, a cheaper tiller — or hiring — may be enough.