Rear-tine tillers have tines behind the wheels, which makes it more powerful at tilling larger areas and harder soils. This makes them ideal for heavy-duty tasks and big yards.

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Most noteworthy are the 40V HP brushless battery-powered rear tine tiller for $499, or the 40V HP brushless battery-powered front tine tiller for $299.

“A rear-tine will not dig as deep as a mid-tine,” adds Smollock. “Seven to eight inches vs. 10 to 12, but it’s sufficient for most applications.” Selecting for Rental ...

Rear-tine tillers are the easiest to use -- and the most expensive because of the transmission. They are less compact, because the tines are behind the engine, not underneath it.

Expect to pay between $100 and $250. • Rear-tine tiller: The blades, or tines, are in the back and the engine is in the front. This type is bigger, heavier and more powerful than front-tine tillers.

The tillers have an engine to power the wheels and the rear tines, an operator handle with forward and reverse transmission and tilling widths ranging from 17 to 19 inches.

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