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Sun Joe TJ604E 16 in. 13.5-Amp Electric Garden Tiller/Cultivator vs Troy-Bilt Bronco CRT 208cc 14 in. Rear-Tine Counter-Rotating Tiller (21D-64M8B66)
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.
Sun Joe
$149.99Cheaper
vs Troy-Bilt
$1039
Which is better: the Sun Joe TJ604E 16 in. 13.5-Amp Electric Garden Tiller/Cultivator or Troy-Bilt Bronco CRT 208cc 14 in. Rear-Tine Counter-Rotating Tiller (21D-64M8B66)?
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.
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Full spec sheet
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| Spec | Sun Joe TJ604E 16 in. 13.5-Amp Electric Garden Tiller/Cultivator | Troy-Bilt Bronco CRT 208cc 14 in. Rear-Tine Counter-Rotating Tiller (21D-64M8B66) |
| US price | $149.99 | $1039 |
| Brand | Sun Joe | Troy-Bilt |
| Released | — | — |
| Tilling width (in) | 16 | 14 |
| Tilling depth (in) | 8 | 6 |
| Power | 13.5 A | 208 cc |
| Tine rotation | forward | counter (opposite of wheel rotation) |
| Tine count | 6 | — |
| Adjustable tine positions | No fixed-width tine adjustment; 3-position height-adjustable rear wheels control depth only | No width adjustment; only a depth stake sets tilling depth |
| Weight (lb) | 26.5 | — |
Sources — Sun Joe TJ604E 16 in. 13.5-Amp Electric Garden Tiller/Cultivator: shopjoe.com (verified 2026-08-09).
Troy-Bilt Bronco CRT 208cc 14 in. Rear-Tine Counter-Rotating Tiller (21D-64M8B66): troybilt.com (verified 2026-08-09).
What's the difference between the Sun Joe TJ604E 16 in. 13.5-Amp Electric Garden Tiller/Cultivator and Troy-Bilt Bronco CRT 208cc 14 in. Rear-Tine Counter-Rotating Tiller (21D-64M8B66)?
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 Troy-Bilt Bronco CRT 208cc 14 in. Rear-Tine Counter-Rotating Tiller (21D-64M8B66) 14
- Tilling depth (in): Sun Joe TJ604E 16 in. 13.5-Amp Electric Garden Tiller/Cultivator 8 vs Troy-Bilt Bronco CRT 208cc 14 in. Rear-Tine Counter-Rotating Tiller (21D-64M8B66) 6
- Power: Sun Joe TJ604E 16 in. 13.5-Amp Electric Garden Tiller/Cultivator 13.5 A vs Troy-Bilt Bronco CRT 208cc 14 in. Rear-Tine Counter-Rotating Tiller (21D-64M8B66) 208 cc
- Tine rotation: Sun Joe TJ604E 16 in. 13.5-Amp Electric Garden Tiller/Cultivator forward vs Troy-Bilt Bronco CRT 208cc 14 in. Rear-Tine Counter-Rotating Tiller (21D-64M8B66) counter (opposite of wheel rotation)
- 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 Troy-Bilt Bronco CRT 208cc 14 in. Rear-Tine Counter-Rotating Tiller (21D-64M8B66) No width adjustment; only a depth stake sets tilling depth