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 3.5. The Earthquake Victory leads on warranty and value. The Poulan Pro PPDRT18 PRO wins on width. The Earthquake Victory costs $250 less ($799.99 vs $1,049.99).
Poulan Pro PPDRT18 PRO
#6 in Rear tineFull review
For a large garden that needs dual direction tilling and a gear drive, if it is cheaper than the matching NOVUS model on the day.
Amazon $1,049.99$1,049.99
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 warranty (5-year warranty vs 2-year warranty) and value ($50 per inch of tilling width ($799.99, 16 in) vs $58.33 per inch of tilling width ($1,049.99, 18 in)).
- Choose the Poulan Pro PPDRT18 PRO for width (18 in wide vs 16 in wide).
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 | Poulan Pro PPDRT18 PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 76 $50 per inch of tilling width ($799.99, 16 in) | 59 $58.33 per inch of tilling width ($1,049.99, 18 in) |
| Width 20% | 33 16 in wide | 67 18 in wide |
| Depth 15% | 83 10 in deep | 83 10 in deep |
| Features 15% | 50 reverse, counter-rotating tines | 50 reverse, counter-rotating tines |
| Warranty 20% | 100 5-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Earthquake Victory | Poulan Pro PPDRT18 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Tilling | ||
| Type | Rear tine | Rear tine |
| Tilling width | 16 in | 18 in |
| Tilling depth | 10 in | 10 in |
| Tine rotation | Counter-rotating | Forward or counter-rotating |
| Reverse | Yes | Yes |
| Engine or motor | ||
| Power | Gas | Gas |
| Engine | Viper | - |
| Displacement | 209 cc | 212 cc |
| Electric start | No | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 142 lb | - |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2022-06-08 | - |