For a budget buyer with a worked garden who wants full width tilling for the least money, including California buyers.
Amazon $399The YARDMAX YT5330 rates 3.6 among front tine tillers; the YARDMAX YT4565 rates 3.5 among rear tine ones. The YARDMAX YT5330 costs $400 less ($399 vs $799).

For a budget buyer who wants dual rotation and reverse, including in California, and can live with shallower tilling and a short warranty.
Amazon $799Prices 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 (front tine and rear tine), 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 | YARDMAX YT5330 | YARDMAX YT4565 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Value 30% | 76 $19 per inch of tilling width ($399, 21 in) | 89 $44.39 per inch of tilling width ($799, 18 in) |
| Width 20% | 62 21 in wide | 67 18 in wide |
| Depth 15% | 100 11 in deep | 25 6.5 in deep |
| Features 15% | 25 adjustable width | 50 reverse, counter-rotating tines |
| Warranty 20% | 25 2-year warranty | 25 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| YARDMAX YT5330 | YARDMAX YT4565 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tilling | ||
| Type | Front tine | Rear tine |
| Tilling width | 21 in | 18 in |
| Tilling depth | 11 in | 6.5 in |
| Tine rotation | Forward | Forward or counter-rotating |
| Reverse | No | Yes |
| Adjustable width | Yes | - |
| Engine or motor | ||
| Power | Gas | Gas |
| Engine | YARDMAX | YARDMAX |
| Displacement | 79 cc | 209 cc |
| Electric start | No | No |
| CARB compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 93.7 lb | 205 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | - | 2017-03-17 |