I have been a supporter of electric lawn tools for a long time. I will admit though that I previously used plug-in electric devices (mowers, blowers, trimmers, etc) because the cordless units were SO expensive and also less performant. Neither of those deficits is true today.

Cordless batteries have come a long way. They now pack enough power and energy (run time), that they compete very favorably with gas devices. And with them being, so much cleaner and pleasant to use, why would anyone choose anything else?

Cost of Cordless Mowers

As I mentioned above, I used to use corded mowers. It is a pain to deal with a 100′ (or more) cord. I’m so glad that those days are in the past. Electric mowers are really cost equivalent to gas mowers now. And they seem to last longer and have a much lower total cost of ownership.

Batteries and RunTime

The old NiCad batteries were… not good to put it politely. Never buy a device with NiCad batteries these days. The Li-Ion batteries are so good. They are what power our laptops, cell phones, and every other important device.

You will find 2 primary ratings on mower batteries: Voltage and Amp-Hours (Ah)

Voltage: The voltage will determine how much instantaneous power mower can provide. Larger will generally be better, but also more expensive.

Amp-Hours(Ah): You will find amp-hour ratings like 4Ah. This means that the device could deliver 4 Amps (amount of electric current) AT THE RATED VOLTAGE for a continuous hour. A 40V 4Ah battery will have twice the total energy of a 20V 4Ah battery.

You must take these 2 measures (V and Ah) together when considering how much energy a mower has. You will want to match the mower to your mowing needs. If you have a larger yard and/or heavier mowing needs, you will need a higher voltage and more energy.

More energy can be supplied by a larger (as measured in Ah) battery, or by having multiple batteries. Two batteries might be required if you have a really large yard. Generally, batteries will drain a fair bit faster than they will charge. Some batteries are made for fast charging and you can achieve continuous operation by swapping batteries on and off the charger.

One word of warning. Some manufactures overstate the runtime of their batteries. Be on the watch out for this. No manufacturer wants to state that their batteries are not as good as their competitors so they may misrepresent the real-world capacity of their batteries.

Top Benefits of Electric Battery Powered Mowers

Electric mowers are so much nicer to use than their gas equivalents. Here are what I see as the top benefits you will find in the best cordless lawnmowers.

Clean and Easy Run

An electric mower has no exhaust fumes. There is no oil to worry about. Need to sharpen the blade, just flip the unit over. With a gas mower, you will cause all kinds of problems if you flip it over. First, it will leak gas: unpleasant and HUGE safety hazard. Then, it will not want to start because the engine will be flooded and the oil could be misplaced.

For electric, as long as you have a charged battery to install, you will be good to go.

Very Quiet Running

I never like the noise of a gas mower. Each Spring is marked with the weekend hum of gas mowers as all your neighbors start their spring yard cleanup. We seem to have come to accept this obnoxious sound, but there is no need. Electric mowers are much quieter and give off more of a hum than a roar.

Immediate and Consistent Power

Gas mowers grow old and finicky. They may not want to start. They may idle poorly. And when mowing sometimes they will just stop. Electric drive gives much more consistent and reliable power. You pull the lever, they go. It is really that simple.

Almost immediately after you start using a cordless mower, you will wonder why you ever used anything else. (I actually feel the same way about my electric car, but that is another story.)

Easy Storage

Since electric mowers do not have gas and oil to worry about, you can store them in many configurations. This leaves room in your shed or garage for more important things.

I am always amazed by the number of houses that have garages that become storage sheds and are not used for your expense (or even not so expensive) car. Every house I have bought has a garage. And job one after the purchase has been to install proper storage racks and a garage door opener.

Pleasant to Use

I can overemphasize how pleasant it is to switch from a gas mower to a cordless electric mower. They run clean. Are reliable and trouble-free. Make less noise. And really deliver a great-looking lawn.

They are not right for all lawns. Especially as you get beyond 1 acre you will probably want to still consider a gas-powered mower. At that point, you are probably looking at a lawn tracker anyway. Although there are battery-operated lawn tractors available, they really have not yet gone mainstream.

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Top 3 Best Cordless Lawn Mower Reivews

Here are 3 of the best cordless electric lawnmowers to get you started. I have selected what I see as the best from 3 different sizes.

This is a great mower for a smaller lawn. It has been out for almost a decade and has really stood up well as a reliable performer. If you have a yard less than 1/2 acre, this would be an excellent choice.

Greenworks 40V 16" Cordless (Push) Lawn Mower (75+ Compatible Tools), 4.0Ah Battery and Charger Included

• CORDLESS LAWN MOWER – Get more done, faster, with Greenworks electric lawn mowers. This 40v push lawn mower provides the power you need with up to 45 minutes of runtime on a fully charged 4.0Ah battery. The battery completely charges in 120 minutes.Brushless motor : No
• LIGHTWEIGHT, EASY TO USE – A lightweight 16” cutting deck allows for easy maneuvering through small to medium yards (up to ½ acre) more efficiently. Easy push button start and lighter weight make it a great choice for your lawn.
• VERSATILE – Battery powered lawn mower has a single lever 5-position height adjustment with a cutting height range from 1-1/4" to 3-3/8" for the best cut in all environments. The 2-in-1 feature offers versatile use with mulching and rear bagging options.
• MAINTENANCE FREE – This walk behind lawn mower is virtually maintenance free, with no gas, no oil and no emissions. It starts instantly and is quiet but delivers gas-like power for your toughest projects.
• INCLUDES – Battery operated lawn mower comes with mower, grass collection bag, 40V 4.0Ah battery, charger and operators manual. It offers a 3 year tool and 3 year battery warranty.

$299.00

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This mower does have a 16″ cutting size which is on the small size. If you have a large yard or what to get done quicker, you might do well to move up to its larger brother at 20″.

This mower has a 45 minute runtime and comes with 5 cut height positions. I think the 45 minutes of runtime is a bit optimistic. You may be able to get this if have a flat yard and cut very frequently.

Makita 18V X2 (36V) LXT Lithium‑Ion Brushless Cordless (5.0Ah) 18 

This Makita is a much more industrial-strength unit than the GreenWorks above. Please note that this mower comes with 4, yes FOUR, 18V batteries. It will use 2 batteries at a time for a net 32V of power. These batteries are interchangeable in the full line of Makita battery-powered tools and devices.

Makita XML03PT1 36V (18V X2) LXT® Brushless 18" Lawn Mower Kit with 4 Batteries (5.0Ah)

• No gas, emissions, oil mixing or pull starts with reduced maintenance and low noise levels
• Cuts up to 1/2 acre in 53 minutes or less with four 18V LXT 5.0Ah batteries
• Commercial-grade steel deck
• BL Brushless motor delivers up to 3,300 RPM
• Quiet mode reduces noise by providing constant speed control at 2,500 RPM

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It is the addition of the extra batteries that make this specific selection more expensive. You can get it in other configurations depending on your needs.

Sun Joe 28V 5 Ah 14 

Okay, this mower is really just for very small yards. But I wanted to include it because of the price/value ration. Sun Joe has really tried to push the value of electric devices. This mower shows that if you have a small yard, you do not have to pay very much to get into a good cordless mower.

Sun Joe MJ401C-XR 14-Inch 28-Volt 5-Amp Cordless Lawn Mower w/Brushless Motor, 10.6-Gallon Detachable Collection Bag, Lightweight, Green

• [POWERFUL]: Perfect for Small to medium lawns, battery-powered mower's durable Steel blade cuts a crisp 14-inch wide path with precision in a single pass
• [PERFORMANCE]: The 28 volt rechargeable lithium-ion battery for up to a quarter acre of continuous mowing per charge
• [ADJUSTABLE]: Tailor cutting Height with 3-position manual height adjustment
• [ACCESSORIES]: Detachable 10.6-Gal (40 L) grass catcher for easy disposal
• [POWER SOURCE]: Battery powered

$242.09

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This is an INEXPENSIVE unit. Don’t expect too much. The cut height is adjusted by manually moving the wheel axles. There are no removeable batteries, you just plug in an adapter. And, it will take a while to fully charge.

This unit shows that you can get into a cordless mower at a very low price. If you have anything more than a small yard, this will NOT be the unit for you. But, if you have a small yard and want a very good, functional, and lightweight cordless mower, this one will serve you well.

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These phenomenal devices are not cheap, but just imagine the time savings that they give. As I investigated the history of these automated mowing machines, I was amazed to learn that they were first patented in 1969.

All the robot lawn mowers we reviewed had some basic features in common. They change the way you care for your lawn. Rather than mowing when the grass gets too high, the robots are designed for continual lawn care.

The will run several times a week during the growing season. This makes their job easier so they do not have to worry about cutting long grass. This also makes them more reliable. They drop short pieces of cut grass into your yard for nourishment.

They will NOT mow your yard in an organized pattern. Rather, just like the indoor vacuums, they will wander randomly around your yard. With the frequent mowing, they will be able to visit all areas of your lawn and keep it look sharp.

If you are someone who likes to see nice mowing patterns at the end of a mowing session, then these will not work well for you. The combination of frequent mowing sessions and random pattern will keep you lawn looking uniform throughout the year.

Reliability of Robotic Mowers

They all have a base station to which they return after each cutting session. They will charge and be ready to work again. The base station will be along the laid out perimeter, in the shade, and will power available.

You lawn will really determine how successful your robotic mower will be. A flat yard few obstructions will certainly be best. Also, it seem that the boundary wire will need to be installed at a nearly flat area.

These mowers run very slowly, like 1 mph. Since they are all designed to run unaccompanied this will work out fine. Just do not expect really quick work of you yard.

Before you can use your robotic mower, you will set up a wire boundary that will define the area that the mower will stay within. This is much like a dog fence. The wire and attachment stakes are included. I’d suggest using a manual edger to set the wire into the ground where you will not need to worry about it again.

Lots of advanced features are included

These are pretty high tech devices and pretty costly as well.

Communication

Most of these mowers directly communicate with an app so you can keep track of their progress. They may have WiFi, Bluetooth, or Cellular connections. Or, in the case of one unit, no communication at all.

Some are also GPS enabled so you can know if they have gone missing.

These mowers have logic to try to get themselves out of tight situations. They will back up and spin as they try to get free. Occasionally though, they will get stuck. At that point, they will shut down and notify you of their problems.

Mowing Pattern

Most of the mowers to designed to run fairly frequently to keep your yard always nicely manicured. They run a random pattern that over time statistically covers your whole yard.

It may not seem like a random patter will work, but it does.

Mower Specifications

Runtime: These are battery-driven mowers and will have the clean running benefits of all battery mowers. The size of the battery will determine the runtime and size of the yard that they can adequately handle.

Maximum Incline: The mower designs allow for different levels of hilly yard handling. The less expensive models will do better on a flat yard and the more expensive ones are listed to handle up to 24 degrees of incline. 24 degrees is a steep slope!

Safety: The mowers are designed to stop the blade if picked up or the wheels otherwise are not in contact with the ground. You should not have to worry too much about safety. I assume that cats will stay away and dogs will learn to ignore the mowers.

Other considerations

If you do have dogs, you probably have fences. These are going to be a bit problematic for your mower. If you just want to mow the enclosed area, you will be fine. But, if you have an enclosed rear yard and open front yard, you will have to arrange to get the mower into the front yard because it will not be able to open the fence gate.

Also, dog poop can be a bit of a messy problem. The mower is not going to avoid the “doggy dirt” and it is going to get all over things. It is highly recommend that you pick up before turning the robot loose.

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Current Top Selling Robot Lawn Mowers

#	Preview	Product	Price
1		LUBA 2 AWD 5000H Robot Lawn Mower, Perimeter Wire Free Vision Robotic Lawnmower for 1.25 Acres Lawn,...	$2,899.00	View on Amazon*
2		GARDENA SILENO Minimo Automatic Robotic Lawn Mower with Bluetooth app, Boundary Wire - For lawns up...	$649.99	View on Amazon*
3		Segway Navimow i105N Robot Lawn Mower Perimeter Wire Free 1/8 Acre RTK+Vision Robotic Lawnmower,...	$999.00	View on Amazon*
4		ACFARM 20V 4.0Ah Robotic Lawn Mower 1/4 Acre / 10,890 Sq. Ft, Automatic Lawnmower APP Control with...	$599.99	View on Amazon*
5		Husqvarna Automower 115H Robotic Lawn Mower with Guidance System for Small to Medium Yards	$699.95	View on Amazon*

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You will be the talk of your street with your automated lawn mowing machine. They have taken all the lessons from the years of development of indoor robotic vaccuum cleaners and applied it to the outdoors. This required creating a very smart and robust product.

WORX Landroid M 20V Power Share Robotic Lawn Mower 

You will need to do a little setup once your “Landroid Robotic Lawn Mower” arrives. You will outline the perimeter of you lawn with the included boundary wire and setup the base/recharging station. Once it is fully charged, it will be ready to go.

WORX Landroid M 20V Power Share Robotic Lawn Mower 1/4 Acre / 10,890 Sq.Ft Power Share- WR140(Battery & Charger Included)

• [FULLY AUTOMATED] The Landroid M cuts lawns up to ¼ acre all by itself. Just set the charging base, lay down the boundary wire, measure your lawn with the app, and let it mow
• [WI-FI & APP CONTROLLED] There are many things you can do from the Landroid app: measure your lawn, check mowing progress, keep software up to date, update your mowing schedule and more
• [SAME BATTERY, EXPANDABLE POWER] The same battery powers over 75+ 20V, 40V, and 80V lifestyle, garden, and power tools in the Power Share family
• [NAVIGATES NARROW PATHS] Patented AIA technology allows Landroid to navigate narrow passageways too difficult for ordinary robotic mowers
• [CUSTOMIZED MOWING SCHDULES] Have Landroid mow every day, every other day, it can even recommend an auto schedule based on your yard’s size and conditions

$2,220.82

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We like that the electric mower is quiet and cuts very close to obstacles. You will still need to do some touch up from time-to-time, but your lawn will stay looking well kept. Let's get it NOW! 

Husqvarna Automower 115H Robotic Lawn Mower 

This is the smallest of the Husqvarna “Automowers” and we are impressed. Its large wheels and tight turning circle make quick work of your lawn.

Husqvarna Automower® 115H Robotic Lawn Mower (Bluetooth)

• Husqvarna Automower 115H Robotic Lawn Mower uses smart technology from the world leader in robotic mowing(1) so you can have a beautifully cut lawn 24/7 at the touch of a button
• Easy Control From Smartphone: Husqvarna's smart technology lets you control scheduling, adjust settings, and start and stop your automatic lawn mower from your smartphone
• DIY Installation: Set up your Husqvarna robot mower with the self-installation kit (included); place the charging station, bury or lay the boundary wire around the perimeter of your yard, install the guide wire, choose your settings, and start mowing
• Theft Protection: To reduce the risk of theft, the automatic mower is equipped with a built-in alarm system that will sound if it is lifted and is only deactivated with your unique PIN code
• All Lawns and Weather: The compact robotic mower is weatherproof and can navigate narrow passages, objects and 17-degree slopes with a cut width of 8.7 inches and an area capacity of 720 square feet per hour, making it perfect for lawns of up to 0.4 acre

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They designed the large wheels to be closer to the center of the mower. This makes it able to handle uneven lawns more easily.

Husqvarna has been becoming very popular across many tool segments because of their attention to product quality. They have several models to choose from with the larger ones having the ability to handle larger lawns. As a company, they seem to be the leaders in robotic mowers. I'm sold, let's get it! 

Gardena 4069 R80Li Robotic Lawnmower 

The mower is a bit more expensive than the two above but has received high praise from its owners. Unlike the other mowers which avoid the rain, the Gardena Robotic Lawnmower is designed to work even in the rain.

Gardena 4069 R80Li Robotic Lawnmower

• Cutting Height of .7" to 2" (2 to 5 cm) can be easily set with a rotary knob. Different mowing times or days can be set on a large selection panel and display
• Excellent cutting results, works during rain, Anti theft protection, low noise, emission free
• Robotic lawnmower perfect for all garden types. Autonomous, quiet, energy efficient and emission free!
• Easy to use, easy to install, easy to maintain. Perfectly safe and perfectly customizable!
• Easy to Place Boundary wire shows mower where to mow

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This mower is quicker to set up because you do all the setup on the mower itself. There is no app to need to install and learn. Show me more! 

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If you’re struggling in your search for the best garden tractor, this guide should help you pick a winner.

What to Consider When Looking for a Garden Tractor?

Before you pick the shiniest garden tractor you can find, imagine how cool you’ll look when sitting on it and mowing your yard, you need to know that you can’t buy the best garden tractor based solely on its appearance. There are many other factors you need to look at as well.

Lawn Size

The size of your yard is a crucial piece of information when looking for a gardening tractor. It will help you decide what size of deck you need on your tractor. The larger your yard is, the bigger your deck should be because you won’t have to mow as long to get your yard done.

• If your yard is less than an acre, you’ll want to buy a tractor with a 30 to 42-inch deck size; however, if your yard is less than a half an acre, the 42-inch deck would be overkill.
• If you have a yard that is between one and two acres in size, you should look for a tractor with a 46 to 48-inch deck.

For a yard that is bigger than two acres, you’ll want a garden tractor with a 48 to 54-inch deck. That will make mowing those giant yards a relatively quick chore compared to using a smaller deck to do it.

Storage

Before buying a brand-new garden tractor with an enormous 54-inch deck, you need to consider if you have the storage room to buy such a large piece of equipment. If you don’t, you might need to buy a smaller machine that will have you mowing for longer periods of time, but that you can fit in your shed.

You will want to have room to store it along with your rakes, shears, hoses, and other gardening tools.

Comfortable Features

You’ll be spending a lot of time on your garden tractor over the years, so you might as well make it comfortable. You might want a padded seat with a high back, so you won’t feel aches and pains when you’re done with your yard work for the day. If you’re tall, you might want to look for a model with plenty of legroom.

You might also want a tractor with a cup holder to keep a cool drink handy at all times without having to go in the house when you get hot and thirsty.

Some Good Names

Troy-Bilt Auto Drive 7-Speed Riding Lawn Tractor

This riding lawn tractor has a good-sized 42-inch mowing deck, which is nice for smaller-sized yards. It is capable of cutting the grass just how you like it because it has five adjustable deck heights.

The tractor is built to be tough with a 13-gauge steel frame. You’ll be able to step on and off of this tractor easily, and the padded mid-back seat will keep your backside happy for your weekly mowing sessions.

The tractor has an automatic variable transmission that delivers seven speeds so you can find the perfect speed to perform your duties. The maximum speed it can reach is 5.2 miles per hour.

Cleaning up your tractor will be a snap with the integrated deck wash system. The gas tank holds a generous 1.36-gallons, so you won’t have to stop your mowing frequently to fill the tank back up.

Husqvarna 42 in Hydrostatic Transmission

This all-steel garden tractor will be able to tackle bigger yards with its 42-inch deck and 18.5 horsepower engine. It will be a tractor that you’ll be able to depend on for years. Husqvarna has really been getting popular in the tool and machine areas over the past few years. Exceptional products at a reasonable price.

The deck is made out of 14-gauge steel, and the tractor has three blades. The tractor has anti-scalp wheels as found on higher priced tractors to keep the mower deck from hitting the ground and causing issues for the ground or for the mower.

If you want to set a consistent speed for even cutting and not worry about trying to ease off the pedal when you go too fast, the Snapper has a cruise control on the dashboard.

It offers a wide variety of cutting heights. The seven different positions cut anywhere from 1.5 inches to 4 inches with a fender-mounted height adjustment.

The hood is steel, the front axle is heavy-duty cast iron, and you will even find a cup holder on the rear fender. You’ll be able to work around any obstacles in your yard, like trees, with ease because this tractor has an impressive turning radius.

The 2.5-gallon fuel tank matched with the 18.5 hp Briggs and Stratton Intek engine gives me as long of a work session as I can handle.

Ariens IKON-X 52″ Zero Turn Mower FR691

Ok, I just had to add this great deal I saw on a refurbished Zero Turn garden tractor. These will probably be out of stock by the time you see this. If so, it would worth searching for more of the Ariens Zero Turn Mowers. You could easily save $1000.

When my father-in-law had one of these, I had to try it out. It was a blast to drive and made him the envy of the neighborhood. In fact, his wife could even be seen driving it, and she was in her 70s! They are that easy to drive.

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What you need is the best rear tine tiller you can find, and our guide can help you do just that.

First, look at some of the best selling rear tine tillers in our table, then keep going down for useful buying information. Finally, check out reviews of our three favorite rear tine tillers.

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What Should I Look for in a Rear Tine Tiller?

When it comes to finding the best rear tine tiller, you need to look at several factors. Without carefully studying your choices you might wind up with a tiller type that isn’t suitable for your needs. If you’re going to plunk down this much money on a tiller, you want to make sure it handles all your needs.

Here are some of the factors you need to look at when shopping for a rear tine tiller.

Which Way the Tines Rotate

With rear tine tillers, you can get machines that have counter-rotating tines or forward-rotating tines. Here’s the difference between those two types.

• Counter-Rotating Tines. These tines don’t travel in the same direction as the wheels do. They go in reverse from the direction of the wheels. This kind of rotation is great when you’re dealing with new, hard ground, or if you expect to hit a lot of packed clay.
• Forward-Rotating Tines. With this kind, which is also known as standard, the tines move forward — in the same direction of the wheels. This kind is best for tilling over previously tilled land that’s a little looser.

You can also find rear tine tillers that feature both styles of rotation. They are known as dual-rotating tines.

What the Weight Will Be

Tillers aren’t light pieces of equipment. They can weigh hundreds of pounds. If the thought of handling equipment that heavy is intimidating for you, you might want to look for one of the lighter models so you’ll feel confident that you can handle it.

If the idea of pushing and lugging around a heavy tiller doesn’t bother you, you’ll be okay to order whichever model you want, regardless of the weight.

What Tilling Depth and Width You Need

You’ll want to make sure the tiller you choose matches up with what you need when it comes to how wide you’ll till and how deep it will go.

Take a look at the plants you’re going to be putting in. You’ll be able to find out from the growing instructions how deep you’ll have to plant them to give them their best chance of success. Use that guideline to see how deep you’ll need your tiller to reach.

Top 3 Best Rear Tine Tiller Reviews

1. Earthquake Victory Rear Tine Tiller 

This gas-powered tiller has large treaded wheels that will help move it through rough tilling and muddy conditions. It can be used in both forward and reverse, with a simple pull of a lever. So, if you feel like you didn’t turn up the dirt very well on one section of the ground, you can simply back up and try it again. Just that easy.

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Earthquake® 33970 Victory Rear Tine Tiller, Powerful 212cc 4-Cycle Viper Engine

• COMPACT POWER- The 212CC Viper Engine delivers incredible sod-busting power in a compact frame which makes the Victory easy to handle without sacrificing performance. Counter rotating tines spin in the opposite direction of the self-propelled drive wheels providing the right combination of opposing forces to attack previously untilled ground with confidence.
• INSTANT REVERSE- Unlike almost every other standard rear-tine tiller, the Victory offers a solution for backing up that requires no shifting. At the end of a garden row or in tight spaces, simply pull the reverse lever and walk the unit backwards to change direction.
• HIGHLY MANEUVERABLE- With its compact frame and balanced weight distribution, the Victory allows for fluid navigation in tight growing spaces and stable pivoting capability at the end of garden rows.
• RIGHT SIZED ADJUSTABILITY- The Victory is right-sized allowing the flexibility to use one machine to both attack new ground and maintain existing plots. Looped handlebars offer 3 height adjustments to ensure an ergonomic experience of the user. Till up to 10” deep and 16” wide in one pass.
• 5-YEAR - A bronze gear drive transmission, heavy duty forged tines, and all steel construction are all hallmarks of a tiller built to last. Because it is built to last, the Earthquake Victory is backed by a 5-year and US based service and support.

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You’ll be able to till at three different depths to make sure whatever you’re planting has enough loose dirt to give it a chance at success.

This machine is built to last you throughout the years. When you’re operating it, it won’t tire you out as much as some other models will. It is a compact 162 pounds. Not as heavy as many other tillers in this high-end category.

It’s easy to start and easy to use, even if you aren’t a powerhouse. Comes with a 5-year warranty. Let's get it NOW! 

2. Champion 19-Inch Rear Tine Tiller 

This Champion unit comes in both a Front and Rear tine models. Most people do buy the front tine model, but as I say, “Once you use a Rear Tine Tiller, you never go back.”

This unit will reach a tilling depth that will be more than enough for most things you’ll want to plant in your yard. It reaches a depth of 8 inches, and it will till an area that is 19 inches wide. That wide swatch will mean you won’t have to take as many passes over the ground as you would with a smaller unit.

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CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT 19-Inch Dual Rotating Rear Tine Tiller with Self-Propelled Agricultural Tires

• Versatile - with a 19-inch tilling width and an 8-inch tilling depth, this Tiller features dual-rotation tilling, allowing a quick switch from forward to reverse for more flexibility in the garden
• Powerful - the cast iron, gear-driven transmission is housed in a heavy-duty cast-iron case and powered by a 212cc engine
• Efficient - 13-inch self-propelled agricultural tires power easily over uneven terrain, allowing you to accomplish more in less time
• Dependable - four heavy-duty 13.8-inch hardened Steel tines with dual-rotation tilling are designed to tackle the toughest soil conditions with the least amount of effort
• Champion support - includes 2-year limited Warranty with free lifetime technical support from dedicated experts

$999.00 −13% $865.00

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This makes the list of the best rear tine tiller candidates because of how powerfully it will cut through hard, compacted dirt, even when there’s clay added into the mix. This tiller will be an investment that lasts you for years.

It will start in one pull so you aren’t tired out before the tilling even begins. It’s easy to operate. Weighing in at about 160 pounds. I'm sold! 

3. Sun Joe 16-Inch 

Ok, you caught me. Yeah, this is not a REAR tine tiller, but it is so good I decided to include it in this list. If you have a smaller or medium-sized garden, this might be just the unit for you. Much less expensive, smaller, and easy to store.

Sun Joe TJ604E 16-Inch 13.5 AMP Electric Garden Tiller/Cultivator,Black

• [POWERFUL]: 13.5-Amp motor cultivates up to 16 in. Wide x 8 in. Deep
• [DURABLE]: 6 Steel angled tines for maximum durability and performance
• [EASY STORAGE]: Handle folds for convenient storage and easy transport
• [ADJUSTABLE]: 3-position wheel adjustment
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This is an electric version with a 13.5 Amp motor and will run at a fast 370 RPM. lt will put out plenty of power for a small home garden. It has an 18-inch tilling width, which will make short work of the part of your yard. It has an adjustable tilling depth that will reach a maximum depth of 6 inches.

If you came here looking for a strong rear tine tiller, this is not the one for you. But it you want a small compact powerful unit that only weighs a faction of the weight, perhaps it is work considering. Maybe as a secondary unit for small jobs.

You can adjust the height of this machine to 3 positions, so you’ll be more comfortable while you’re using it. The wheels are quite small and we found that if you are tilling deep they will tend to drag to make your work a bit harder. Still a great unit for its size. Yes! I want it! 

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