The Best Garden Tillers of 2023

The Mantis #7940 cultivator/ mini tiller is easy to start, quiet and the Honda 4-cycle engine means no fuel mixing required. Originally manufactured for professional landscapers in the late 70's, tens of thousands of these Mantis cultivator/ mini tillers have been sold to home gardeners. The Mantis #7940 cultivator/mini tiller features the patented Mantis reversible serpentine tines. You can till a 9" path that is suitable for preparing the ground for gardens and edge lawns. The powerful serpentine tines rotate up to 240 RPM, digging through 10" of soil. This Mantis also has a one-piece gearbox design that ensures its durability - extending the wear of the tiller even through tough tasks such as tilling dense and clumpy soil. The Mantis #7940 is a must-have tool for the serious gardening enthusiast. You'll dig through sod and hard (even rocky) soil with amazing ease. And all this power comes in a very lightweight package weighing in at only 24 pounds!

The Earthquake MC43 2-cycle gas cultivator is ideal for working in smaller gardens and areas where space is limited. The Earthquake MC43 gas cultivator is a garden superstar when it comes to weeding, working in fertilizer or mixing soil. Its small size and lightweight design allow it to easily maneuver through the rows of your garden without damaging your plants. This cultivator features a high-performance 43cc Viper 2-cycle engine that delivers the right amount of power to work through all different types of soil with a max tilling depth of 4-inches. The Earthquake MC43 also has hardened brass and steel gears, an adjustable wheel and drag stake, and tines that spin up to 250 RPM. The MC43 cultivator is available with both a recoil start and Earthquake's patented keyed electric start. You'll be impressed with its easy maneuverability in tight spaces. The Earthquake MC43 cultivator saves you time and energy. It's the easiest way to get rid of weeds while working in some air for a healthier garden.

Envision a future where pesky weeds are extinct, your garden tends to itself, and our carbon footprint is reduced to that of a fingerprint. Now, let's revert to reality and realize that the future you just envisioned is highly unlikely to happen anytime soon. You can, however, do your part by going electric with the Mantis 58-Volt Lithium-Ion tiller/cultivator. The Mantis #3558 is not the Mantis you may have seen over the last few years, decades even. It has the power to bury itself, if you let it, with an impressive 58-Volt output and highly capable power-trowel tines. In order to make operation a little easier and maximize battery life, this tiller/cultivator also features two speed settings to choose from, depending on the application. The 30-minute runtime provided by the 58-Volt 2.5 Amp is ideal for most residential jobs, with backup batteries available for those looking for more juice. In addition to efficiency and power, the Mantis #3558 is intuitively designed so that you can get the most out of your tiller. Exercise the adjustable depth settings ranging from 4- 8" depending on plants, seed, or feed you are mixing into your garden space or a raised bed. Regardless of the application, you don't need to worry about overworking this Mantis - because you can't. Built-in overload protection automatically shuts down the unit in case of an overload, protecting both the motor and battery. To top off the list of intuitive features, just fold it down...for storage or transportation, I mean. Yes, the handlebar folds down small enough to fit in a trunk in seconds - no tools required. Batteries have come a long way since the heavy lead acid days, and I encourage you to give this 58-Volt Lithium-Ion powered Mantis tiller/cultivator a try. The Mantis #3558 receives two green thumbs up.

As one of the most highly coveted brands in the rototiller industry, Mantis is known for its incredibly powerful, yet compact design. The Mantis #3350 is no exception and embodies the same characteristics that have made the brand and product a household name - and then some. Though electric tillers were not popularized until recently, don't let the cord fool you. The direct power provided by the 120-Volt electric motor is comparable to the performance of a gas-powered unit with more than enough moxie to chew through most soil types. Being electric, your plants and neighbors will also appreciate the emission-free and nearly silent operation provided by the Mantis. Dual speed settings and three rear wheel adjustments allow you to better control your tine RPM and tilling depth, which make this cultivator a well-rounded choice. Additionally, the push-button start and feather-light 24 lb. weight makes this Mantis ideal for operators of all sizes and experience levels. So, whether you are a weekend gardener or a homeowner simply looking for a reliable, cost-effective, and low-maintenance cultivator/tiller for general use, you cannot go wrong with the #3550.

The Earthwise TC70001 is an 8.5-amp electric cultivator that delivers a quick and easy way to loosen the soil in your garden and prepare it for planting. If the area you are working in isn't huge, this cultivator is an economical option to a larger, gas powered garden tiller. The Earthwise TC70001 electric cultivator has four (4) forward-rotating steel front tines. You can also adjust the depth up to eight inches. The Earthwise TC70001 is suitable for stirring and mixing soil in your garden, as well as weeding and aerating. But don't expect to break up hard packed soil or clay for a new garden – you'll probably be disappointed with the performance. You'll also like how easy the Earthwise TC70001 electric cultivator is to start. You simply have to push a button to start the machine. You don't have to mix gas and oil or yank on a cord all day to get it going.