A front tine tiller has its tines ahead of the wheels, which pull the machine forward as they dig. It is lighter and cheaper than a rear tine tiller and suits a garden that is tilled every year, but takes more muscle in hard ground.
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- Earthquake Versa 79cc#1 of 6Full 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$499.9921 in11 in79 cc gas - Earthquake Versa 99cc#2 of 6Full review
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.
Amazon $499.99$499.9921 in11 in99 cc gas - Tazz 35310 2-in-1#3 of 6Full 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$379.9921 in11 in79 cc gas - Earthquake Badger 140cc#4 of 6Full 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.
Amazon $636.19$636.1921 in11 in140 cc gas - YARDMAX YT5330#5 of 6Full review
For a budget buyer with a worked garden who wants full width tilling for the least money, including California buyers.
Amazon $399$39921 in11 in79 cc gas - Poulan Pro PPFT17 2-in-1#6 of 6Full review
For light seasonal work in a small, loose soil garden. Buyers who need depth will find more for similar money.
Amazon $419.99$419.9917 in6 in79 cc gas
