Earthquake MC440

Last updated: October 31, 2026

Earthquake MC440
3.2/5#8 of 15 in cultivators tillers
3.2

The Earthquake to get if you hate mixing fuel: a 4 stroke mini cultivator with a long warranty, for established gardens.

  • 10 inTilling width
  • 8 inTilling depth
  • 40 cc gasPower
  • 5 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$344.51

Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Pros
  • A 4 stroke engine needs no oil mixing and runs quieter than 2 stroke cultivators
  • Start it standing behind the handlebars without bending over
  • Removable outer tines narrow it to 6 in for close rows
  • CARB certified and backed by a 5 year warranty
Cons
  • At 32 lb it is the heaviest cultivator here
  • Out of stock at the maker’s store; Amazon is the main source
  • Costs about $65 more than the 2 stroke MC43

How it scores

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Specifications

Model number12802
Tilling
TypeCultivator
Tilling width10 in
Tilling depth8 in
Tine rotationForward
ReverseNo
Adjustable widthYes
Engine or motor
PowerGas
EngineViper 40cc 4-cycle
Displacement40 cc
Electric startNo
CARB compliantYes
Build
Weight32 lb
Warranty5 years

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