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
The Earthquake Pioneer 99cc rates 3.8 among rear tine tillers; the Poulan Pro PPFT17 2-in-1 rates 2.5 among front tine ones. The Poulan Pro PPFT17 2-in-1 costs $680 less ($419.99 vs $1,099.99).
Poulan Pro PPFT17 2-in-1
#6 in Front tineFull review
For light seasonal work in a small, loose soil garden. Buyers who need depth will find more for similar money.
Amazon $419.99$419.99
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.
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (rear tine and front tine), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Earthquake Pioneer 99cc | Poulan Pro PPFT17 2-in-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 48 $64.71 per inch of tilling width ($1,099.99, 17 in) | 49 $24.71 per inch of tilling width ($419.99, 17 in) |
| Width 20% | 50 17 in wide | 12 17 in wide |
| Depth 15% | 100 11 in deep | 17 6 in deep |
| Features 15% | 50 reverse, counter-rotating tines | 25 adjustable width |
| Warranty 20% | 100 5-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Earthquake Pioneer 99cc | Poulan Pro PPFT17 2-in-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tilling | ||
| Type | Rear tine | Front tine |
| Tilling width | 17 in | 17 in |
| Tilling depth | 11 in | 6 in |
| Tine rotation | Forward or counter-rotating | - |
| Reverse | Yes | No |
| Adjustable width | - | Yes |
| Engine or motor | ||
| Power | Gas | Gas |
| Engine | Viper | - |
| Displacement | 99 cc | 79 cc |
| Electric start | No | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 137 lb | 75 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |