First launched in May 1997, these GC135/160 engines have relatively clean exhaust emissions and are extremely economical to run. Thanks to their superior engines, the FG400/500 mini-tillers are among the lightest machines in their class. They start and run quietly, and are very simple to operate. The FG400/500 series comprises five different models, enabling a wide range of applications for anyone to use, whether you are a keen gardener or a farmer working on your own truck farm.

Main features:

• Fitted with GC135/160 multi-purpose compact 4-cycle OHC engines, they are some of the most compact and lightweight machines within their class. Their exhaust emissions are relatively clean, and they are quiet and economical to run.
• Simple construction features a change lever and a deadman's control clutch arrangement, making the series easy to use.
• Handle height can be adjusted to suit the individual operator.
• Large fenders fitted as standard increase user safety.
• Hatchet-shaped blade rotors provide highly effective tilling action, while a special board prevents any straw or grass from coiling around the rotors.
• A swing-handle arrangement makes it easy to use even in fruit orchards or other restricted spaces (J2A model only).
• Front fender adaptation for use in paddy fields or fruit orchards (J2A model only).

FG400J2 mini-tiller

FG500J2 mini-tiller

Domestic annual sales target: 6,000 units


Main specifications:

Model names		Holiday	Super Punch
Grades		FG400J1	FG400J2	FG400J2A	FG500J2	FG500J2A
Total length (mm)		1,350	1,355	1,385	1,355	1,385
Total width (mm)		655	655	600	655	600
Total height (mm)		1,070	1,070	970	1,070	970
Fully equipped weight (kg)		47	49	44	50	45
Engine	Engine name	GC135			GC160
	Engine type	4-stroke single-cylinder gasoline (OHC) with forced air-cooling system
	Total displacement (cc)	135			160
	Max. power output (kW (PS)/rpm)	2.9 (4.0)/3,600			3.7 (5.0)/3,600
	Starter	recoil type (fitted with mechanical decompressor)
	Fuel tank volume (l)	1.7			2.0
	Ignition	transistor-type magnet
Main clutch mechanism		belt-tension
No. of transmission gears		one forward	two forward, one reverse
Rotors	Blade diameter (mm)	phi 300/4-line	phi 300/4-line	--	phi 300/4-line	--
	Plow width (mm)	630	630	--	630	--
	Blade shape	hatchet	hatchet	--	hatchet	--
Handle	Vertical positions	3-stage	3-stage	freely variable	3-stage	freely variable
	Lateral swing function	No	No	Yes	No	Yes