Sun Joe
Sun Joe TJ604E 16 in. 13.5-Amp Electric Garden Tiller/Cultivator
$149.99Cheaper
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Sun Joe TJ604E 16 in. 13.5-Amp Electric Garden Tiller/Cultivator vs Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller
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.
Southland
Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller
$482.99
Which is better: the Sun Joe TJ604E 16 in. 13.5-Amp Electric Garden Tiller/Cultivator or Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Sun Joe TJ604E 16 in. 13.5-Amp Electric Garden Tiller/Cultivator is the cheaper at $149.99.
See Sun Joe TJ604E 16 in. 13.5-Amp Electric Garden Tiller/Cultivator on Amazon See Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller on Amazon
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Sun Joe TJ604E 16 in. 13.5-Amp Electric Garden Tiller/Cultivator | Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $149.99 | $482.99 |
| Brand | Sun Joe | Southland |
| Released | — | — |
| Tilling width (in) | 16 | 18 |
| Tilling depth (in) | 8 | 10 |
| Power | 13.5 A | 196 cc |
| Tine rotation | forward | counter |
| Tine count | 6 | — |
| Adjustable tine positions | No fixed-width tine adjustment; 3-position height-adjustable rear wheels control depth only | No width adjustment; fixed 18 in. tine set with forward/reverse gear-drive transmission |
| Weight (lb) | 26.5 | — |
Sources — Sun Joe TJ604E 16 in. 13.5-Amp Electric Garden Tiller/Cultivator: shopjoe.com (verified 2026-08-09). Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller: thetoolboss.com (verified 2026-08-09).
What's the difference between the Sun Joe TJ604E 16 in. 13.5-Amp Electric Garden Tiller/Cultivator and Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller?
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 Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller 18
- Tilling depth (in): Sun Joe TJ604E 16 in. 13.5-Amp Electric Garden Tiller/Cultivator 8 vs Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller 10
- Power: Sun Joe TJ604E 16 in. 13.5-Amp Electric Garden Tiller/Cultivator 13.5 A vs Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller 196 cc
- Tine rotation: Sun Joe TJ604E 16 in. 13.5-Amp Electric Garden Tiller/Cultivator forward vs Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller counter
- 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 Southland SRTT196E 18 in. 196cc Rear-Tine Tiller No width adjustment; fixed 18 in. tine set with forward/reverse gear-drive transmission