Earthquake Victory
#2 in Rear tineFull review
For breaking a new garden or working clay on a budget: counter rotating tines, reverse and a long warranty for around $800.
Amazon $799.99$799.99
The Earthquake Victory is the better tiller overall, rated 3.9 to 3.8. The Earthquake Victory leads on value. The Earthquake Pioneer 99cc wins on width and depth. The Earthquake Victory costs $300 less ($799.99 vs $1,099.99).
Earthquake Pioneer 99cc
#3 in Rear tineFull review
For gardeners who break new ground and also want a fine seed bed, and who value a light, easy to handle machine over raw engine size.
Amazon $1,099.99$1,099.99
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Earthquake Victory for value ($50 per inch of tilling width ($799.99, 16 in) vs $64.71 per inch of tilling width ($1,099.99, 17 in)).
- Choose the Earthquake Pioneer 99cc for width (17 in wide vs 16 in wide) and depth (11 in deep vs 10 in deep).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every rear tine tiller; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Earthquake Victory | Earthquake Pioneer 99cc |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 76 $50 per inch of tilling width ($799.99, 16 in) | 48 $64.71 per inch of tilling width ($1,099.99, 17 in) |
| Width 20% | 33 16 in wide | 50 17 in wide |
| Depth 15% | 83 10 in deep | 100 11 in deep |
| Features 15% | 50 reverse, counter-rotating tines | 50 reverse, counter-rotating tines |
| Warranty 20% | 100 5-year warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| Earthquake Victory | Earthquake Pioneer 99cc | |
|---|---|---|
| Tilling | ||
| Type | Rear tine | Rear tine |
| Tilling width | 16 in | 17 in |
| Tilling depth | 10 in | 11 in |
| Tine rotation | Counter-rotating | Forward or counter-rotating |
| Reverse | Yes | Yes |
| Engine or motor | ||
| Power | Gas | Gas |
| Engine | Viper | Viper |
| Displacement | 209 cc | 99 cc |
| Electric start | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 142 lb | 137 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 5 years |
| Released | 2022-06-08 | - |