A low cost corded tiller with a full 16 in path for budget buyers with an outlet near the garden.
Amazon $116.99The LawnMaster TE1216M is the better tiller overall, rated 3.8 to 3.0. The LawnMaster TE1216M leads on value, depth and width. The LawnMaster TE1216M costs $133 less ($116.99 vs $249.99).
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.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the LawnMaster TE1216M for value ($7.31 per inch of tilling width ($116.99, 16 in) vs $17.86 per inch of tilling width ($249.99, 14 in)), depth (9 in deep vs 7 in deep) and width (16 in wide vs 14 in wide).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every cultivators tiller; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | LawnMaster TE1216M | Sun Joe 24V-X2-TLR14 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $7.31 per inch of tilling width ($116.99, 16 in) | 60 $17.86 per inch of tilling width ($249.99, 14 in) |
| Width 20% | 100 16 in wide | 80 14 in wide |
| Depth 15% | 67 9 in deep | 33 7 in deep |
| Features 15% | 0 none of the four | 0 none of the four |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| LawnMaster TE1216M | Sun Joe 24V-X2-TLR14 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tilling | ||
| Type | Cultivator | Cultivator |
| Tilling width | 16 in | 14 in |
| Tilling depth | 9 in | 7 in |
| Tine rotation | Forward | Forward |
| Reverse | No | No |
| Adjustable width | No | No |
| Engine or motor | ||
| Power | Corded electric | Battery |
| Motor current | 12 A | - |
| Battery | - | 48 V, 4 Ah |
| Build | ||
| Weight | - | 26.7 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
