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 rates 3.9 among rear tine tillers; the LawnMaster TE1216M rates 3.8 among cultivators ones. The LawnMaster TE1216M costs $683 less ($116.99 vs $799.99).
LawnMaster TE1216M
#1 in CultivatorsFull review
A low cost corded tiller with a full 16 in path for budget buyers with an outlet near the garden.
Amazon $116.99$116.99
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 cultivators), 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 Victory | LawnMaster TE1216M |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 76 $50 per inch of tilling width ($799.99, 16 in) | 100 $7.31 per inch of tilling width ($116.99, 16 in) |
| Width 20% | 33 16 in wide | 100 16 in wide |
| Depth 15% | 83 10 in deep | 67 9 in deep |
| Features 15% | 50 reverse, counter-rotating tines | 0 none of the four |
| Warranty 20% | 100 5-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Earthquake Victory | LawnMaster TE1216M | |
|---|---|---|
| Tilling | ||
| Type | Rear tine | Cultivator |
| Tilling width | 16 in | 16 in |
| Tilling depth | 10 in | 9 in |
| Tine rotation | Counter-rotating | Forward |
| Reverse | Yes | No |
| Adjustable width | - | No |
| Engine or motor | ||
| Power | Gas | Corded electric |
| Engine | Viper | - |
| Displacement | 209 cc | - |
| Electric start | No | - |
| Motor current | - | 12 A |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 142 lb | - |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2022-06-08 | - |