Sun Joe
Sun Joe TJ604E 16 in. 13.5-Amp Electric Garden Tiller/Cultivator
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Best Garden Tillers · head-to-head
Sun Joe TJ604E 16 in. 13.5-Amp Electric Garden Tiller/Cultivator vs Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Sun Joe TJ604E 16 in. 13.5-Amp Electric Garden Tiller/Cultivator is cheaper at $149.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Which is better: the Sun Joe TJ604E 16 in. 13.5-Amp Electric Garden Tiller/Cultivator or Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine)?
The Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Sun Joe TJ604E 16 in. 13.5-Amp Electric Garden Tiller/Cultivator is the cheaper at $149.99. Get the Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) for the stronger spec sheet, the Sun Joe TJ604E 16 in. 13.5-Amp Electric Garden Tiller/Cultivator to spend less.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Sun Joe TJ604E 16 in. 13.5-Amp Electric Garden Tiller/Cultivator |  Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $149.99 | $439.99 |
| Brand | Sun Joe | Mantis |
| Released | — | — |
| Tilling width (in) | 16 | 9 |
| Tilling depth (in) | 8 | 10 |
| Power | 13.5 A | 25 cc (Honda 4-cycle) |
| Tine rotation | forward | forward |
| Tine count | 6 | — |
| Adjustable tine positions | No fixed-width tine adjustment; 3-position height-adjustable rear wheels control depth only | Tines can be turned/reversed to convert from forward tilling to cultivating/weeding mode; width is fixed at 9 in., not adjustable |
| Weight (lb) | 26.5 | 24 |
Sources — Sun Joe TJ604E 16 in. 13.5-Amp Electric Garden Tiller/Cultivator: shopjoe.com (verified 2026-08-09). Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine): homedepot.com (verified 2026-08-09).
What's the difference between the Sun Joe TJ604E 16 in. 13.5-Amp Electric Garden Tiller/Cultivator and Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Tilling width (in): Sun Joe TJ604E 16 in. 13.5-Amp Electric Garden Tiller/Cultivator 16 vs Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) 9
- Tilling depth (in): Sun Joe TJ604E 16 in. 13.5-Amp Electric Garden Tiller/Cultivator 8 vs Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) 10
- Power: Sun Joe TJ604E 16 in. 13.5-Amp Electric Garden Tiller/Cultivator 13.5 A vs Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) 25 cc (Honda 4-cycle)
- Adjustable tine positions: Sun Joe TJ604E 16 in. 13.5-Amp Electric Garden Tiller/Cultivator No fixed-width tine adjustment; 3-position height-adjustable rear wheels control depth only vs Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) Tines can be turned/reversed to convert from forward tilling to cultivating/weeding mode; width is fixed at 9 in., not adjustable
- Weight (lb): Sun Joe TJ604E 16 in. 13.5-Amp Electric Garden Tiller/Cultivator 26.5 vs Mantis 7940 9 in. 4-Cycle Mini Tiller/Cultivator (Honda 25cc engine) 24