Earthquake Versa 79cc
#1 in Front tineFull review
For a small, already worked garden where low weight matters more than engine power. Compare the price of the 99cc Versa before buying.
Earthquake $499.99$499.99
3.8/5
For a home vegetable garden that gets tilled every spring: one machine handles both the full width seed bed and weeding between rows, with a long warranty.
- 21 inTilling width
- 11 inTilling depth
- 99 cc gasPower
- 5 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$499.99
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Converts from a 21 in tiller to an 11 in cultivator in seconds without tools
- Tills as deep as 11 in, as deep as most rear tine machines
- A 5 year warranty, long for a front tine tiller
- At 78 lb it lifts into a car trunk or pickup bed
Cons
- No reverse, so backing out of a corner means pulling it by hand
- A light front tine machine bounces on sod and hard clay, so it suits ground that has been worked before
The Earthquake Versa family
Every Earthquake Versa model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Tilling width | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake Versa 79cc | 21 in | 3.8/5 | $499.99 |
| Earthquake Versa 99cc (this one) | 21 in | 3.8/5 | $499.99 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 20015 |
|---|---|
| Tilling | |
| Type | Front tine |
| Tilling width | 21 in |
| Tilling depth | 11 in |
| Tine rotation | Forward |
| Reverse | No |
| Adjustable width | Yes |
| Engine or motor | |
| Power | Gas |
| Engine | Viper |
| Displacement | 99 cc |
| Electric start | No |
| Build | |
| Weight | 78 lb |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Alternatives in this type
Tazz 35310 2-in-1
#3 in Front tineFull review
For a small worked garden on a tight budget: much of the Earthquake Versa design for less, with a shorter warranty.
Amazon $379.99$379.99
Earthquake Badger 140cc
#4 in Front tineFull review
For a larger worked garden where a stronger, name brand engine is worth about $140 over the Versa, if you can find one in stock.
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