Best Rear Tine Tillers Ranked

For opening up wide, shallow beds quickly on a budget. Buyers who need depth or a stated warranty should look at the Earthquake Victory.

For breaking a new garden or working clay on a budget: counter rotating tines, reverse and a long warranty for around $800.

For gardeners who break new ground and also want a fine seed bed, and who value a light, easy to handle machine over raw engine size.

For a large garden with tough soil where a light, balanced dual direction tiller with a name brand engine is worth paying for.

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

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.

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.

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