5 BEST CORDED ELECTRIC TILLERS for 2021 Reviews (Buyers Guide)

BOTTOM LINE / FEATURES

The quality of a Troy-Bilt tiller in a smaller corded electric version

PROS

Good for tilling compost into your raised beds. Very little maintenance. Cuts the ground easily. Lightweight. Easy to put together. A lot of power for an electric tiller. Doesn't overheat. Tines are easy to clean. Good auto shut-off function

CONS

Works better going backwards than forwards. Not a full-sized model and not the best choice for very large spaces.

BOTTOM LINE / FEATURES

This tiller packs a lot of power for the price, and delivers convenience and ease of use

PROS

Set up is simple. You do not have to be strong to use this model. Cuts through the soil well. Leaves dirt soft and ready for planting. Moves fast with a decent amount of power. Safety shut-off bar. A well constructed machine

CONS

Not as powerful as a gas tiller. Only a 5-inch tilling height. Others can go deeper.

BOTTOM LINE / FEATURES

Earthwise offers a lot of features for the money including the ability to break through really tough dirt

PROS

Works quickly. Wheels fold up to allow for extra depth while tilling. Easy to assemble. Brand makes 4 sizes from 7.5 inches to 16 inches. A powerful tiller for the price. Easy to lift and move. Small, but very sturdy and able to till a lot of space without overheating or showing signs of wear

CONS

If you are tilling vines, you will have to stop and clean off the tines often or the tiller may bind up.

BOTTOM LINE / FEATURES

This tiller is good for lightweight tilling and aerating of the soil

PROS

A good product to help out a compacted lawn. Easy to handle. Weighs just over 20 pounds. Folding handle means less storage space. Sturdy. Does not feel flimsy when it is in use. Can cut through the soil well. Wheels can operate in 3 positions for depth. Good for mixing in new soil or mulch

CONS

There is not a variable speed on this model

BOTTOM LINE / FEATURES

A decent corded model with an adjustable cultivating width that works well in small spaces.

PROS

Good for prepping a lawn to re-seed. Comes with a 2-year warranty. Does well maintaining an established garden area and prepping it for planting. Simple to start. Lightweight. Tills to 5 inches. Cultivating width can be altered from 6 to 9 inches. 8 steel tines.

CONS

This unit does not do very well when it hits rocks or tough roots.