YARDMAX YT4565
#5 in Rear tineFull review
For a budget buyer who wants dual rotation and reverse, including in California, and can live with shallower tilling and a short warranty.
Amazon $799$799
The YARDMAX YT4565 is the better tiller overall, rated 3.5 to 3.3. The YARDMAX YT4565 leads on value and width. The NOVUS NV17DRTG wins on depth. The YARDMAX YT4565 costs $50.99 less ($799 vs $849.99).
NOVUS NV17DRTG
#8 in Rear tineFull review
For a mid size garden that needs dual direction tilling for less money, with the depth and warranty trade offs that brings.
Amazon $849.99$849.99
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 YARDMAX YT4565 for value ($44.39 per inch of tilling width ($799, 18 in) vs $50 per inch of tilling width ($849.99, 17 in)) and width (18 in wide vs 17 in wide).
- Choose the NOVUS NV17DRTG for depth (8 in deep vs 6.5 in deep).
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 | YARDMAX YT4565 | NOVUS NV17DRTG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.5/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 89 $44.39 per inch of tilling width ($799, 18 in) | 76 $50 per inch of tilling width ($849.99, 17 in) |
| Width 20% | 67 18 in wide | 50 17 in wide |
| Depth 15% | 25 6.5 in deep | 50 8 in deep |
| Features 15% | 50 reverse, counter-rotating tines | 50 reverse, counter-rotating tines |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| YARDMAX YT4565 | NOVUS NV17DRTG | |
|---|---|---|
| Tilling | ||
| Type | Rear tine | Rear tine |
| Tilling width | 18 in | 17 in |
| Tilling depth | 6.5 in | 8 in |
| Tine rotation | Forward or counter-rotating | Forward or counter-rotating |
| Reverse | Yes | Yes |
| Engine or motor | ||
| Power | Gas | Gas |
| Engine | YARDMAX | - |
| Displacement | 209 cc | 212 cc |
| Electric start | No | - |
| CARB compliant | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 205 lb | 175 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2017-03-17 | - |