Best Tillers in 2027

The LawnMaster TE1318M leads our ranking for this keyword. It is a corded electric tiller with an 18 in tilling width and a 9 in tilling depth. Width sets how many passes a bed needs. Depth sets how far loosened soil reaches down for roots. Among the six models that list depth, only the Earthquake goes deeper.

Six steel tines spin at 380 rpm. The listing says they are rust-resistant. At 24.36 lb it is lighter than the BILT HARD, Sun Joe and Earthquake, among the models that list weight. The handle folds for storage. Adjustable transit wheels offer three positions, which helps when you move it between beds. The listing also mentions mechanical overload protection that shuts the unit off if a foreign object blocks it.

A cord ties you to an outlet and an extension cable, so this suits a yard with power nearby. The data does not list motor power in watts or tine orientation. A 2-year warranty is listed. The listing points it at medium to large sized gardens.

The BILT HARD TOA-0456 ranks second. It is a front tine design, meaning the tines sit at the front of the machine. It tills 18 in wide, matching the LawnMaster as the widest on this page. A wide cut means fewer passes across a bed. Six tines turn at 380 rpm. The maker does not publish a tilling depth figure.

Weight is 25 lb. Among the models that list weight, only the LawnMaster and the reffmov are lighter. The handle folds, and the listing describes an H-handle with four quick knobs. Flip-down 6 in wheels have four positions, which the listing says lets you set tilling depth for different soils. The listing names a 15 amp motor rated 120V.

Corded power means no battery to charge but an outlet to find. Without a stated depth, you must judge by wheel position rather than a number. Check the wheel setting each time you start. The listing calls it suited to small to medium gardens, lawns, courtyards, orchards and flowerbeds. No warranty length is given.

The Earthquake Victory 39381 is the only gas model here, and it ranks third. It is also the only rear tine design listed. Counter-rotating tines turn against the direction of the wheels. The listing says this helps break clay, compacted soil and new ground. It tills 10 in deep, the deepest of the six models that list depth.

Width is 16 in, narrower than the two 18 in electrics. Weight is 154 lb, the heaviest of the five models that list weight, so storage and transport need planning. The listing describes an Instant Reverse handle for tight spaces and near fences, plus a 3-position adjustable handlebar. The engine is a 209cc, 4-cycle Viper.

It has a 5-year warranty, the longest listed on this page. No other model here lists a reverse gear. Tine speed and tine count are not published. For hard or new ground it is the deepest tiller listed. For a small raised bed it is more machine than needed.

The Sun Joe TJ604E ranks fourth. It is a corded electric tiller for small yards, according to its listing. It cuts 16 in wide and 8 in deep. That is narrower than the LawnMaster and BILT HARD and shallower than the LawnMaster, so expect more passes across a bed. A shallow cut suits seedbeds and top layers more than deep digging.

Six angled steel tines turn at 370 rpm, a little slower than the 380 rpm on the LawnMaster and BILT HARD. The listing calls the tines rust-proof. A 13.5 amp motor drives them. The wheels have three positions to set depth and control. Weight is 27.08 lb, the heaviest of the corded electrics, so lifting it into storage takes a bit more effort.

The handle folds, so it fits a shed or garage corner more easily than a fixed handle. The listing stresses low maintenance and no gas or oil. No warranty length and no motor wattage appear in the data. It is a fit for modest beds and lawn patches, not for large plots.

The SEYVUM MT8801 ranks fifth and is a different kind of tool. It is a cordless tiller with a 9 in tilling width and a 7 in tilling depth. For a buyer who wants the most capable machine for a full garden, that is small. Its listing aims it at raised beds, narrow paths and rows between plants.

Battery energy is listed as 80 Wh, and the listing includes two 4.0Ah batteries. Runtime is 50 min, the longest among the three models that list it. Runtime sets how much ground you cover before you swap packs. The listing calls the motor brushless, and the maker does not publish motor wattage.

Four tines turn at 360 rpm, which ties for the lowest tine speed among the six models that list it. Weight is not listed, so check it before you buy if you will lift it often. Choose it for small, tight jobs. For breaking new ground or tilling a large plot, the corded 18 in models and the gas machine are better matches.