LawnMaster TE1216M
#1 in CultivatorsFull review
A low cost corded tiller with a full 16 in path for budget buyers with an outlet near the garden.
Amazon $116.99$116.99
3.7/5
The pick of Sun Joe’s corded tillers for most small gardens: a wide path and a stronger motor for little more than the 12 A model.
- 16 inTilling width
- 8 inTilling depth
- 13.5 A cordedPower
- 2 yearsWarranty
Check price at Amazon$149.99
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- A 16 in path and 8 in depth cover a vegetable plot quickly
- The 13.5 A motor has more torque for compacted soil than the 12 A TJ603E
- Folds down for storage and weighs about 26 lb, so most people can lift it into a car
- Three wheel heights for setting depth
Cons
- Fixed width, so it can’t narrow down for tight rows
- Needs a heavy gauge extension cord, and the cord limits how far you can go
- Not built for breaking sod or virgin ground
The Sun Joe Electric Tiller family
Every Sun Joe Electric Tiller model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Tilling width | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Joe TJ605E | 15.7 in | 3.6/5 | $179.99 |
| Sun Joe TJ603E | 16 in | 3.8/5 | $139.99 |
| Sun Joe TJ604E (this one) | 16 in | 3.7/5 | $149.99 |
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 | TJ604E |
|---|---|
| Tilling | |
| Type | Cultivator |
| Tilling width | 16 in |
| Tilling depth | 8 in |
| Tine rotation | Forward |
| Reverse | No |
| Adjustable width | No |
| Engine or motor | |
| Power | Corded electric |
| Motor current | 13.5 A |
| Build | |
| Folding handle | Yes |
| Weight | 26.5 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Alternatives in this type
Sun Joe TJ603E
#2 in CultivatorsFull review
A cheap, light corded tiller for loosening existing beds near an outlet. Buyers with heavy clay should step up to the 13.5 A TJ604E for $10 more.
Amazon $139.99$139.99
Sun Joe TJ605E
#4 in CultivatorsFull review
For corded tiller buyers who want the most motor Sun Joe makes in a light package. If the soil is already loose, the cheaper TJ604E tills just as wide.
Amazon $179.99$179.99
Compare
Compare the Sun Joe TJ604E with any other tiller →
More from Sun Joe: every Sun Joe product ranked.