Name: NOVUS NV18DRTG
Brand: NOVUS
Price: 1081.80 USD

3.4/5#7 of 8 in rear tine tillers
3.4

For a large garden that needs a dual direction gear drive tiller. Check the Poulan Pro version first, which appears to be the same machine.

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

Pros

Cons

Only a 2 year warranty at over $1,000
Weight and engine maker are not published
The Poulan Pro PPDRT18 PRO from the same seller looks identical and is often cheaper

The NOVUS Rear Tine Tiller family

Every NOVUS Rear Tine Tiller model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.

Model	Tilling width	Rating	Price
NOVUS NV17DRTG	17 in	3.3/5	$849.99
NOVUS NV18DRTG (this one)	18 in	3.4/5	$1,081.80

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.

For a budget buyer who wants dual rotation and reverse, including in California, and can live with shallower tilling and a short warranty.

$799

For a large garden that needs dual direction tilling and a gear drive, if it is cheaper than the matching NOVUS model on the day.

$1,049.99

For a mid size garden that needs dual direction tilling for less money, with the depth and warranty trade offs that brings.

$849.99