For breaking a new garden or working clay on a budget: counter rotating tines, reverse and a long warranty for around $800.
Amazon $799.99The Earthquake Victory rates 3.9 among rear tine tillers; the Sun Joe 24V-X2-TLR14 rates 3.0 among cultivators ones. The Sun Joe 24V-X2-TLR14 costs $550 less ($249.99 vs $799.99).

A wide, cordless Sun Joe for gardens out of reach of an outlet. Owners of other Sun Joe 24 V tools get the most from it, since spare batteries stretch the short runtime.
Amazon $249.99Prices 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 | Sun Joe 24V-X2-TLR14 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 76 $50 per inch of tilling width ($799.99, 16 in) | 60 $17.86 per inch of tilling width ($249.99, 14 in) |
| Width 20% | 33 16 in wide | 80 14 in wide |
| Depth 15% | 83 10 in deep | 33 7 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 | Sun Joe 24V-X2-TLR14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tilling | ||
| Type | Rear tine | Cultivator |
| Tilling width | 16 in | 14 in |
| Tilling depth | 10 in | 7 in |
| Tine rotation | Counter-rotating | Forward |
| Reverse | Yes | No |
| Adjustable width | - | No |
| Engine or motor | ||
| Power | Gas | Battery |
| Engine | Viper | - |
| Displacement | 209 cc | - |
| Electric start | No | - |
| Battery | - | 48 V, 4 Ah |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 142 lb | 26.7 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2022-06-08 | - |