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 Sun Joe TJ603E rates 3.8 among cultivators ones. The Sun Joe TJ603E costs $660 less ($139.99 vs $799.99).
Sun Joe TJ603E
#2 in CultivatorsFull review
A cheap, light corded tiller for loosening existing beds near an outlet. Buyers with heavy clay should step up to the 13.5 A TJ604E for $10 more.
Amazon $139.99$139.99
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 | Sun Joe TJ603E |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Value 30% | 76 $50 per inch of tilling width ($799.99, 16 in) | 96 $8.75 per inch of tilling width ($139.99, 16 in) |
| Width 20% | 33 16 in wide | 100 16 in wide |
| Depth 15% | 83 10 in deep | 50 8 in deep |
| Features 15% | 50 reverse, counter-rotating tines | 25 folding handle |
| Warranty 20% | 100 5-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Earthquake Victory | Sun Joe TJ603E | |
|---|---|---|
| Tilling | ||
| Type | Rear tine | Cultivator |
| Tilling width | 16 in | 16 in |
| Tilling depth | 10 in | 8 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 | ||
| Folding handle | - | Yes |
| Weight | 142 lb | 26.3 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2022-06-08 | - |