Pulsar PTG1120R
#1 in Rear tineFull review
For opening up wide, shallow beds quickly on a budget. Buyers who need depth or a stated warranty should look at the Earthquake Victory.
Amazon $799.97$799.97
The Pulsar PTG1120R rates 4.0 among rear tine tillers; the Earthquake Versa 99cc rates 3.8 among front tine ones. The Earthquake Versa 99cc costs $299.98 less ($499.99 vs $799.97).
Earthquake Versa 99cc
#2 in Front tineFull review
For a home vegetable garden that gets tilled every spring: one machine handles both the full width seed bed and weeding between rows, with a long warranty.
Amazon $499.99$499.99
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 | Pulsar PTG1120R | Earthquake Versa 99cc |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.0/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $40 per inch of tilling width ($799.97, 20 in) | 53 $23.81 per inch of tilling width ($499.99, 21 in) |
| Width 20% | 100 20 in wide | 62 21 in wide |
| Depth 15% | 25 6.5 in deep | 100 11 in deep |
| Features 15% | 50 reverse, counter-rotating tines | 25 adjustable width |
| Warranty 20% | 50 warranty not published (neutral score used) | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| Pulsar PTG1120R | Earthquake Versa 99cc | |
|---|---|---|
| Tilling | ||
| Type | Rear tine | Front tine |
| Tilling width | 20 in | 21 in |
| Tilling depth | 6.5 in | 11 in |
| Tine rotation | Counter-rotating | Forward |
| Reverse | Yes | No |
| Adjustable width | - | Yes |
| Engine or motor | ||
| Power | Gas | Gas |
| Engine | - | Viper |
| Displacement | 212 cc | 99 cc |
| Electric start | - | No |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 154 lb | 78 lb |
| Warranty | - | 5 years |