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
The LawnMaster TE1216M is the better tiller overall, rated 3.8 to 3.6. The LawnMaster TE1216M leads on value and depth. The Sun Joe TJ605E wins on features. The LawnMaster TE1216M costs $63 less ($116.99 vs $179.99).
Sun Joe TJ605E
#4 in CultivatorsFull review
For corded tiller buyers who want the most motor Sun Joe makes in a light package. If the soil is already loose, the cheaper TJ604E tills just as wide.
Amazon $179.99$179.99
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 LawnMaster TE1216M for value ($7.31 per inch of tilling width ($116.99, 16 in) vs $11.46 per inch of tilling width ($179.99, 15.7 in)) and depth (9 in deep vs 7.7 in deep).
- Choose the Sun Joe TJ605E for features (folding handle vs none of the four).
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 TJ605E |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $7.31 per inch of tilling width ($116.99, 16 in) | 82 $11.46 per inch of tilling width ($179.99, 15.7 in) |
| Width 20% | 100 16 in wide | 97 15.7 in wide |
| Depth 15% | 67 9 in deep | 45 7.7 in deep |
| Features 15% | 0 none of the four | 25 folding handle |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| LawnMaster TE1216M | Sun Joe TJ605E | |
|---|---|---|
| Tilling | ||
| Type | Cultivator | Cultivator |
| Tilling width | 16 in | 15.7 in |
| Tilling depth | 9 in | 7.7 in |
| Tine rotation | Forward | Forward |
| Reverse | No | No |
| Adjustable width | No | No |
| Engine or motor | ||
| Power | Corded electric | Corded electric |
| Motor current | 12 A | 15 A |
| Build | ||
| Folding handle | - | Yes |
| Weight | - | 23.9 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |