11 best handheld tillers

Product description

Fiskars Telescoping Rotary Cultivator makes it easy loosen soil, remove weeds and aerate for healthier garden beds. It features six rust-proof aluminum cultivating wheels that move smoothly through virtually any type of soil, plus a telescoping design that makes it easy to weed and cultivate without bending or kneeling. Additionally, a removable center wheel makes cultivating around seedling rows quick and convenient. An ultra-durable design includes a lightweight, stronger-than-steel FiberComp head and an all-steel shaft.

• Ideal for loosening soil, removing weeds and aerating soil and mulch
• Six rust-proof aluminum cultivating wheels power through tough soil
• Telescopes to cultivate without forcing you to bend or kneel
• Removable center wheel makes it easy to cultivate around seedling rows
• Lifetime warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	How wide is the strip cultivated with this tool in a single pass
Answer:	Width cultivated is approximately 8 to 9 inches
Question:	I want to essentially plow 1 x 8' space will this do it
Answer:	I found this to be very helpful with turning over the mulch in my flower gardens. If your garden had been previously plowed it would be great to turn it over in the Spring, but I do not believe it would be able to turn over an unplowed space if it were grass-covered. It could if just dirt
Question:	Why is a 2 pack $153 if one is
Answer:	Idk. Good question. What’s the shipping cost difference and tax difference? Only thing I can think of?
Question:	how do you stop it from collapsing ? as soon as I push on it when fully stretched, the handle just collapses and I cant find way to keep it stretched
Answer:	I had the same problem with it collapsing. No amount of twisting to lock it into place ever worked.. garbage!

Product description

Thanks to this easy to use electric cultivator, you can quickly and easily cultivate your garden and get ready for planting. The Aardvark TJ599E electric cultivator from Sun Joe packs a powerful punch for quick soil turnover. The Sun Joe Aardvark TJ599E cultivates up to 6-inches deep with its four durable steel tines. The TJ599E garden cultivator is powered by a reliable 2.5 AMP electric motor, which means no more messing with gas and oil. Simply plug in your Aardvark electric cultivator and start cultivating instantly. The Aardvark TJ599E comes with a full two year warranty. Enrich your gardening experience with the Aardvark electric cultivator from Sun Joe.

• Versatile: small gardens and flower beds
• Powerful: 2.5-Amp motor cultivates up to 6.3" Wide x 6" Deep
• Durable: Steel tilling blades
• Comfort: Ergonomic handle design with adjustable telescoping shaft

User questions & answers

Question:	what is the width of the tilled area
Answer:	I've used it on storms over 10 inch. Unit worked great. Very pleased with it.
Question:	can it handle clay soil
Answer:	Hi friend, the 2.5cm wheels are made of polypropylene, very strong. Compare with normal wheels which is fall off easily, we upgraded the wheels to 2.5cm, the bigger wheels keep the cutting head further away from the roof, which gives more protection to your roof. If you need other help please tell us, we will be happy to serve you:) Thanks!
Question:	what is rpm? does it have a high and low speed? raised bed do not want to throw dirt out
Answer:	Yes, I think so. It does work on dense heavy snow and fluffy snow. I also helped several neighbors remove snow that was wet and heavy. It worked great for us.
Question:	is this good for tilling ground for the first time
Answer:	Hi buyer, unfortunately that we don't have extra extension poles to sell now, but I will ask my factory warehouse colleague whether we have the extra extension poles. If you need other help please tell me, we will be happy to serve you:) Thanks!

Product features

Ground-breaking + Back-saving!

The Aardvark TJ599E electric cultivator from Sun Joe packs a powerful punch for quick soil turnover. The Sun Joe Aardvark TJ599E cultivates up to 6-inches deep with its four durable steel tines.

The TJ599E garden cultivator is powered by a reliable 2.5 amp electric motor, which means no more messing with gas and oil. Simply plug in your Aardvark electric cultivator and start cultivating instantly. Enrich your gardening experience with the Aardvark electric cultivator from Sun Joe.

2.5-Amp Motor

The TJ599E garden cultivator is powered by a reliable 2.5 AMP electric motor, which means no more messing with gas and oil.

Ergonomic Handle

Ergonomic handle design with adjustable telescoping shaft makes for effortless cultivating.

Steel Tilling Blades

The Sun Joe Aardvark TJ599E cultivates up to 6-inches deep with its four durable steel tines.

Product description

Hand Tools Features:

Hand Rake: The hand rake is perfect for loosen soil, remove weeds and aerate soil.:

Trowel : Digging planting, taking up plants help transplanting smaller plants or flowers without damaging the roots.:

Weeder : Useful weeding design, using lever principle to make weeding easier.:

Cultivator : Unique three-prong design help easily remove weeds and loose soil.:

Transplant Trowel : Measuring the depth of the soil with tick marks, so that small plants and flowers can be transplanted easily.:

Notes: Always clean and dry the gardening tools after use.:

Parameter:

Product size ：37mm:

Reminder: Multiple purchases can enjoy discounts:

• [GARDENING TOOLS]: Traditional Set Built To Last. Ideal for a variety of tasks including pruning, digging, weeding, loosening soil, aerating, transplanting, etc.
• [SHARP ARROW AND ROTATE ANGEL TINES]: With our four arrow-tipped and rotate sharp angle tines penetrated tough soil easily turn, aerate, Rototiller, cultivate, loosen, and weed your soil.
• [COMFORTABLE HANDLES]: Ergonomical and soft-grip handle, which made of High Quality TPR material that reduces the pressure on the wrist and hand. Reduce hand pain and fatigue while digging, weeding, planting and cutting. Also there are suitable for large or small sized hands. More labor saving and more comfortable in long-term grip and use. A hole at the top of each handle for clutter-free storage
• [QUALITY HEADS]: High hardness, durable,not easy to rust and broken. Polished cast-aluminum blades and tips are shiny, rust-proof, extremely sturdy and easy to clean. Full-size adult gardening tools use advanced alloy materials to effectively withstand the harsh surface conditions.
• [PERFECT GIFT]: ENWEGEY Garden tool serves as a perfect gift for gardening love, the ideal gift for loved ones, family, friends, and respected colleagues.

User questions & answers

Question:	Does thid hv double edges
Answer:	Absolutely nothing

Product description

A gardener S essential. Only the finest can bring out your best up your gardening game with the NJP555 Japanese steel garden hand cultivator from sun Joe. State-of-the-art, precision tools meet artisanal, old-world style craftsmanship in a tool built to stand the test of time. Crafted from japan S master blade craftsmen, hand-forged from the finest Japanese stainless steel, this handy addition to your garden bag is designed to last a lifetime. 5 sharpened steel tines cultivate, loosen, & aerate compacted soil for healthier roots. Great for weeding, it works with a simple Quarter-Turn twisting motion to dislodge unwanted vegetation & weeds. NJP555 features a rugged, 6", reinforce hardwood handle for added leverage to turn over packed soil & compost. So, when weeds get your garden down, go with joe® . NJP555 Japanese steel garden hand cultivator from sun joe® . get equipped; .

• ★ The NJP555 Handheld Claw Rake Cultivator & Tiller is part of an extensive line of Nisaku gardening tools including the #1 selling Hori-Hori Digging Knife on , the NJP650.
• ▲ multi-use: cultivators are used by gardeners worldwide to loosen up the soil before sowing seed or planting young seedlings. This helps aerate the soil so that nutrients can penetrate all the way down to the roots. You can also use it to work in soil supplements or compost to ensure even distribution.
• ▲ QUALITY: made from authentic Tomita (east 1960) Japanese stainless steel by real metal craftsmen ensures that your Nisaku products can be used to the max and will last for many seasons.
• ▲ Durability: Constructed with a shank that is forged in one piece to the blade instead of just being Welded and then secured to the handle with Steel rivets. This ensures your cultivator is extremely durable, bend resistant, and has lots of digging power.
• ▲ Features: 4. 75" Width Stainless Steel rake is rust resistant and a breeze to wash. Polished durable hardwood handle is durable and easy to grip.
• ▲ Great gift: A quality product with an elegant look makes a great gift for anyone in your life who loves to garden.
• ▲ About Us: Nisaku has a full line of outdoor products made using authentic Tomita Steel (Est. 1960) manufacturing techniques. We hope you love our product and check out our entire lineup of Japanese Steel tools. Nisaku is exclusively distributed in the U. S by outdoor retailer SunJoe, makers of the famous SPX3000 Pressure Washer. Feel free to contact our customer service department if you have any questions or concerns.

Product features

Nisaku NJP555

Quality

Made from real Japanese Steel and secured by a rivet and a ring gives your cultivator extra leverage

Feature

4.75" Width Stainless Steel rake is rust resistant and a breeze to wash. Polished durable hardwood handle is durable and easy to grip.

Use

Use your cultivator for soil aeration, nutrition distribution, and shaping.

Product description

Cultivating your flower bed or garden is easy when you have the Yard Butler RC-3 37 in. Yard Butler Rotary Cultivator. This strong tool glides over your field, churning up the dirt as you go. The durable construction ensures it's built to hold up to everyone from the avid gardener to the landscaping professional. Dimensions: 5L x 8W x 33H in. . Made from steel. Dark grey finish. Extended handle reaches up to 37 in. . Removable rotary blades to change spacing configuration. Cultivate between and around rows. Scissor-like action breaks up soil and uproots weeds.

From the Manufacturer

Cultivate Your Garden with Ease.The Rotary Cultivator loosens the soil and weeds in your garden faster and with less effort. Specially-designed, bladed wheels rotate to create a scissors-like action that breaks up soil and uproots weeds while automatically cleaning themselves. The detachable blades can be removed for custom configuration so you can till between wide or narrow rows and around plants. The adjustable handle lets you customize the extension to your preference and prevents bending and back strain.

• Lewis Rotary Cultivator 36in The rotary cultivator loosens the soil and weeds in your garden faster and with less effort
• Specially-designed, bladed wheels rotate to create a scissors-like action that breaks up soil and uproots weeds while automatically cleaning themselves
• The detachable blades can be removed for custom configuration so you can till between wide or narrow rows and around plants
• Easier to cultivate between and around rows
• Quickly loosens soil and removes weeds at the same time
• Removable teeth let you custom configure for precision cultivating
• Adjustable handle lets you customize the reach

User questions & answers

Question:	Will this work on hard clay soil or is it only for garden beds
Answer:	I don't know to be honest. I do know I love it.
Question:	What is the difference between frustration- free packaging for $41.03 prime and standard packaging for
Answer:	Looks like the same item to me.
Question:	How long is this
Answer:	Don't understand why but just bought the PRO version from Lowes for $24.95 +tax store pick up. $20bucks saved
Question:	I am not versatile in assembly. How tough is it to put together
Answer:	I've had mine for a long while, and just a few days ago managed to break one of the tines when I was trying to use it for yanking out a very thick root from a bush, admittedly using an unreasonable amount of force. It seemed so sturdy I began to think it was unbreakable, and it nearly was, except for the extreme force I used to try to twirl the root while it was sideways. It resulted in the tine fracturing from the stress, and there weren't any apparent voids in the aluminum casting, so it was just because I pushed beyond its limits. With a bit more reasonable use, I don't expect further problems- I contacted the company, and they shipped out the replacement tine promptly; excellent backing from their customer service.

Product features

About Yard Butler

Tough, Sustainable, Innovative and Built For Life: the values that form the core of our vision devoted to connecting people with the earth. Yard Butler tools help people work with the land sustainably while helping stoke gardeners’ passions for their yards and gardens. Our primary mission is to design products that make it easier and more satisfying for you to fulfill your gardening dreams. Everyone knows that the right tool makes the job easier. Now, more than ever, we can say, 'There’s a tool for that!'

Yard Butler’s roots stretch back over 60 years to my father, Jim Wright, who was a lifelong gardener and the original Yard Butler. Jim got his start tending the family’s 'Victory Garden' during WWII. Throughout his thousands of hours weeding, hoeing, tilling and planting, he was always looking for a better way to get the job done. Yard Butler honors Dad’s original vision to produce the highest quality innovative solutions for most common yard and gardening tasks. Our tools are built to work and to last. We share the planet and we welcome all who share our love of the land and who believe that we can elevate our spirits by digging in the soil.

- Dan Wright, President.

Product description

The Truly Garden Cultivator Hoe is a great hand tool for weeding, soil aeration and digging the perfect sized trench for planting. This classic 14" tool is made with a sturdy wood handle and a powder coated, rust resistant steel head. Comes with a 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty.

• Breaks up heavy soil and weeds. The cultivator hoe is the one all-purpose tool you need to break up weeds at planting time. The cultivator hoe can replace your other gardening hand tools - it’s a pickaxe, hand tiller, garden fork, and digging tool in one.
• Aerates soil. The cultivator hoe’s three tines lift the soil, bringing more air into your plants’ roots. It can also help you maintain topsoil around plants, and mix manure and other additives into the soil.
• Sharp & powerful. The cultivator hoe has a sharp blade on the digging end, and three angled tines on the opposite side. Weeds don’t stand a chance.
• Comfortable in your hand. Our, 14" beechwood long handle is smooth and polished, and it fits well in hands of all sizes.
• Sturdy and durable. The cultivator hoe feels solid from the second you grab it. It’s built to last, which is why we offer a 5 year warranty.

User questions & answers

Question:	I love it but need a longer handle. Is one available
Answer:	Glad you love it, but sorry, this is the only size we currently sell.
Question:	Where is this manufactured
Answer:	There is a mark MADE IN CHINA on the hoe

Product features

Steel Head is Powder Coated for Rust Resistance

Powerful Hoe Edge for Cutting through Tough Weeds and Digging

Three Angled Cultivator Tines are Great for Lifting and Aerating Soil

Product description

Bettli Garden Handheld Claw Rake Tiller Cultivator Stainless Steel with Wood Handle

• Material:Made of carbonsteel, sturdy and no rust, last for many seasons
• Constructed with a shank that is forged in one piece to the blade,fix wood handle with duble nails,extremely durable
• Size:4.75" Width Stainless Steel rake and 5.5" wooden handle more flexible an easy to use
• Great helper to loosen up the soil before sowing seed or planting young seedlings
• Perfect gift with an elegant look makes a great gift for anyone in your life who loves to garden.

Product description

The extra wide high leverage handle and weight centering middle step plate of the Yard Butler Twist Tiller drives six claw spikes deep into the ground breaking up the hard compacted top layer of soil. This allows for easy weeding and planting and promotes the free flow of water, air and fertilizer for a healthier and more beautiful garden. The Twist Tiller can also be used for mixing compost adding soil amendments and digging holes for planting. It is perfect for preparing raised bed gardens for vegetables or flowers and does a better job with a fraction of the effort of other tools. The heavy duty all steel design is built for a lifetime of use. Yard Butler offers a full No Risk 30 Day Satisfaction Guarantee so you know you are getting the product you need.

From the Manufacturer

Finally, A Garden Tiller That Really Works! Have you ever been frustrated trying to break up hard packed soil? Garden tillers utilizing claws twisted into the ground are a great idea! The sharp, angled claws dig into the ground to break up the hard, packed soil.

• ERGONOMIC DESIGN 38” tall with a step plate that centers you over the tool, a solid ½” powder coated steel shaft and a wide 12” T handle that reduces the effort of twisting, using the force of your body to easily rotate sharp angled claw tines into hard compacted soil.
• LOOSENS, TURNS, TILLS AND AERATES soil promoting the free flow of water, air, and fertilizer for a healthier and more beautiful yard and garden.
• PERFECT SIZE FOR RAISED BEDS, flower boxes, around shrubs or bushes and other hard to reach areas. Ideal for mixing fertilizer or peat moss amendments and preparing a bed for planting. Makes weeding easy.
• EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY AND VALUE, this is the best garden hand tiller cultivator available

User questions & answers

Question:	what is the measurment(length) of the top(horizontal) handle
Answer:	Weight 5.83lbs
Question:	Can this be used to remove moss from the lawn
Answer:	united states
Question:	What is the hight and width of the clawed part
Answer:	I suppose you could, considering the way it is made. But this rack is already pretty tall, and I would think if it were taller it would be more likely to tip over if the floor is not stable and level. Just my opinion. If it were any taller, I would need a step stool to reach the upper shelves, or I wouldn’t be able to see wha5 was on them.
Question:	Is this made in China
Answer:	Premium metal and real wood for this display shelving rack.Industrial style makes room decent and tasteful.

Product features

About Yard Butler

Tough, Sustainable, Innovative and Built For Life: the values that form the core of our vision devoted to connecting people with the earth. Yard Butler tools help people work with the land sustainably while helping stoke gardeners’ passions for their yards and gardens. Our primary mission is to design products that make it easier and more satisfying for you to fulfill your gardening dreams. Everyone knows that the right tool makes the job easier. Now, more than ever, we can say, 'There’s a tool for that!'

Yard Butler’s roots stretch back over 60 years to my father, Jim Wright, who was a lifelong gardener and the original Yard Butler. Jim got his start tending the family’s 'Victory Garden' during WWII. Throughout his thousands of hours weeding, hoeing, tilling and planting, he was always looking for a better way to get the job done. Yard Butler honors Dad’s original vision to produce the highest quality innovative solutions for most common yard and gardening tasks. Our tools are built to work and to last. We share the planet and we welcome all who share our love of the land and who believe that we can elevate our spirits by digging in the soil.

- Dan Wright, President.

Product description

Ideal for cultivating garden beds, weeding, and more, this battery-powered cultivator can cultivate up to 325 feet on a single charge. Counter-oscillating tines prevent weeds from tangling. Included Components: LGC120 Garden Cultivator, LBXR20 20V MAX* Lithium Ion Battery, LCS120 Smart Charger, Tines

• Powerful transmission with dual tines break up soil to allow water and nutrients to reach plant roots
• Powered by 20-volt MAX lithium-ion battery, with longer lifespan and charge retention than NiCad batteries
• Cultivates up to 325 square feet per charge
• Counter-oscillating tines prevent weeds from tangling
• 2-year limited warranty; includes battery and Energy Star-qualified charger

User questions & answers

Question:	Could this be used to prepare for seeding bare areas in a lawn
Answer:	Yes, the LGC120 is ideally used for: cultivating garden and landscape beds, weeding and prepping existing beds for planting and dry spots in lawn for seeding.
Question:	Would this work for light weeding what about 3/8 gravel
Answer:	I live in a heavy clay area. I have found that the tiller works better if the ground is wet. It also has trouble going around the roots of grass. However, if the gravel is loose, I see no reason it wouldn't work.
Question:	Can I use this to rough up soil for reseeding grass into bare spots
Answer:	It depends on how hard packed the ground is. It works for me weeding in my already tilled garden. Does not work very well on hard ground. May be able to rough up enough for grass seed.
Question:	How does it work in rocky soil
Answer:	Been using ours for years in hard clay like soil with rocks, some huge. It has worked great. Every now & then a fairly big rock will get stuck in it and I need to work it out. However, finally after all these years of brutally beating the tiller, the tines are becoming weak. One broke last summer and another this summer. Still works good but we are searching to replace them. Most places appear to be out of stock. My husband has been planning to weld them back. But if we can find replacements, we are just going to buy new ones and save broken ones in case we need to repair them at a later date. They may discontinue product or someting so we will have them to fix if & when needed. I highly recommend for small/medium jobs. I use mine to till grass areas where I make new flower beds and also in our vegetable garden to weed around plants. My husband just said they evidently quit making the replacement tines as every site that shows they sell them is out of stock. Hopefully, he will find someone that has them. Otherwise, I guess he will be welding old ones. Will also hope that it works when he does. It has been a huge blessing for me. It is very easy to handle and carry ( and I am 68 and have some health issues, am very weak). Hope this info helps ya'll.

Product features

BLACK+DECKER LGC120 20-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Garden Cultivator/Tiller

Ideal for cultivating garden beds, weeding, and more, this battery-powered cultivator can cultivate up to 325 feet on a single charge. Counter-oscillating tines prevent weeds from tangling.

Product description

THE DIRTY LITTLE SECRET OF GREAT GARDENS. Dig it - and experience the one tiller that's truly up to the task! Introducing a greener, cleaner way to get dirty with the Sun Joe TILLER JOE TJ603E Electric Tiller + Cultivator. A powerful 12-amp motor quickly pulverizes dirt, effortlessly slicing through the soil at 340 RPM, ensuring maximum aeration and perfectly preparing the seedbed for planting. Cultivate an area 16-Inch wide and up to 8-Inch deep in seconds. Control weeds where needed - TILLER JOE tames the toughest yard and garden tasks with more comfort and less strain. Rear wheels make it easy to maneuver wherever it's needed - and its collapsible handle makes it a cinch to store when it's not. The TJ603E comes with a full two-year .

• POWERFUL: 12-amp motor cultivates up to 16 in. (40. 6 cm) wide x 8 in. (20. 3 cm) deep
• DURABLE: 6 Steel angled tines for maximum durability and performance
• EASY STORAGE: Handle folds for convenient storage and easy transport; voltage (V): 120
• WHEEL-ADJUSTMENT: 3-position wheel adjustment
• Power source type: Corded Electric

User questions & answers

Question:	I am cutting through the roots of some really thick grass roots on a large property to make a garden will this be powerful enough to get the job done
Answer:	I live in Central Florida and it can handle At Augustine grass roots easy. If you have that or anything easier you will be fine. It is tougher than it looks!
Question:	Just opened my new tiller and there is oil that leaked out of the gear box. Is that normal during shipping and do I need to add more
Answer:	I received my tiller last night and when I unpacked, the lower part of the box was drenched with oil. I'm afraid to start it now... Will let it sit for a day before starting and see if it leaks more. If it does, I'm sending it back for replacement...
Question:	will this break the sprinklers pvc pipe and sprinklers heads
Answer:	Some of the plastic heads will break and I would imagine some of the metal heads could be damaged. This machine is powerful but very easy to handle. I really like mine and it is easy to handle in tight places. Plastic pipes will be severely damaged if you hit them.
Question:	does it have variable speed or just on/off
Answer:	One speed - and don't lug it down to slow the rotation or you'll most likely destroy the electric motor.

Product features

The Dirty Little Secret of Great Gardens

Dig it - and experience the one tiller that’s truly up to the task! Introducing a greener, cleaner way to get dirty with the Sun Joe TJ603E Electric Tiller + Cultivator. A powerful 12-amp motor quickly pulverizes dirt, slicing through the soil at 340 RPM, ensuring maximum aeration and perfectly preparing the seedbed.

Cultivate an area 16-inches wide and up to 8-inches deep in seconds. Control weeds where needed - Sun Joe tames the toughest yard and garden tasks with more comfort and less strain.

6 Durable Steel Angled Tines

6 durable steel angled tines cultivates am area 16-in. wide and up to 8-in. deep in seconds.

Powerful 12 Amp Motor

With a powerful 12 amp motor generating 340 RPM, the Tiller Joe will quickly pulverize dirt and effortlessly slice through the soil.

Instant Start

Start your Tiller Joe at the push of a button. With no gas, oil or tune-ups makes it effortless to start and maintain.

Product description

THE DIRTY LITTLE SECRET OF GREAT GARDENS. Experience the one tiller that’s truly up to the task! Introducing a greener, cleaner way to get dirty with the Sun Joe TJ604E Electric Tiller Cultivator. A powerful 13. 5-amp motor quickly pulverizes dirt, effortlessly slicing through the soil at 370 RPM, ensuring maximum aeration and perfectly preparing the seedbed for planting. Cultivate an area 16-inches wide and up to 8-inches deep in seconds. Control weeds where needed - Sun Joe tames the toughest yard and garden tasks with more comfort and less strain. 3-position, height-adjustable rear wheels make it easy to maneuver wherever it’s needed - and its collapsible handle makes it a cinch to store when it’s not. The TJ604E comes with a full two-year .

• 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
• Wheel-adjustment: 3-position wheel adjustment

User questions & answers

Question:	Can tines be removed for narrower tilling area
Answer:	yes, but...the tines are an assembly of 3 held to the shaft with a through bolt. If you removed one assembly you could till with just one side, but the tiller is still over a foot wide and the empty shaft is still sticking out even without the tines. this is a powerful machine, I would look at a lighter, narrower tiller if you want to do a more narrow area.
Question:	Is 13.5 amps too much for a 15 amp circuit
Answer:	You will be fine on a 15A circuit. Recommendations from the manufacturer are 14/3 (14gauge 3conductor) extension cord for up to 50ft and 12/3 extension cord for up to 100ft. Total length should not exceed 100ft however I'm sure a 10/3 extension cord would be fine for more than 100ft but a 10/3 extension cord would be very expensive. Please be aware that the tiller pulls the most current with the tines are digging deep in the soil and the motor is bogging down and under extreme strain it's possible it might pop the breaker on a 15A circuit.
Question:	has anyone compared the 12 amp model to the 13.5 amp one? is it worth spending the extra money to get the 13.5 amp tiller
Answer:	depends on what type soil you have. My 13.5 amp will till our Missouri soil.after a rain, sun baked like concrete
Question:	what is horse power rating of motor
Answer:	There's an easy way to calculate the power of an electrical motor. First you multiply the volts times the amps to find the total power in watts, in this case 120 volts times 13.5 amps equals 1,620 watts. Next, you figure in an average 85% efficiency for electric motors to get 1,377 watts. (It's fair to assume this low-cost AC appliance uses a typical AC induction motor which is probably more like 80% efficiency, and the manufacturer doesn't claim anything better, but let's give them the benefit of the doubt since there are some electric motors that exceed 95% efficiency.) Then, you consider that you'll always be using this while plugged into an extension cord. Let's say it's the typical $30 14 gauge, 50 foot cord that's common (but be aware that longer or shorter cords, or higher or lower wire gauge, will change this) and factor in another 3% drop in power, so you have 1,335 watts at the machine.Now, 1335 watts is about 1.8 horsepower. If you're comparing this to the popular Mantis 16 inch tiller, with a 4-stroke Honda GX35 gas engine, that has 1.3HP at 7,000rpm. So on paper, this is 38% more powerful, but there are lots of other differences. It has a very different tine shape, but of course caring for a gas engine and getting virtually unlimited portability, vs. a maintenance-free electrical motor while tied to a power cord, are also big differences. TL,DR: This is more powerful in most cases than its gas competitors, and that's important but it's not the only consideration.

Product features

The Dirty Little Secret Of Great Gardens.

A powerful 13.5-amp motor quickly pulverizes dirt, effortlessly slicing through the soil at 370 RPM, ensuring maximum aeration and perfectly preparing the seedbed for planting. Cultivate an area 16-inches wide and up to 8-inches.

Control weeds where needed - Sun Joe tames the toughest yard and garden tasks with more comfort and less strain. 3-position, height-adjustable rear wheels make it easy to maneuver wherever it’s needed - and its collapsible handle makes it a cinch to store when it’s not.

Maintenance Free

Unlike gas-powered tools, TJ604E is powered electrically, so you’ll power up reliably every time with the push of a button, without having to deal with smoke, fumes, spark plugs or costly tune-ups.

13.5 Amp Motor

Powerful 13.5-amp motor cultivates up to 16 in. wide x 8 in. deep.

Steel Tines

6 durable steel angled tines for maximum durability and performance.