I wasn't sure what to expect of an electric tiller, having use both front and rear tine gas tillers for many years. I love this unit, does everything I need, and no more gas, oil, oil changes, broken belts or excessive noise. It breaks ground better backing up, but once you've been over it, either direction is fine.
This little monster is one awesome machine. I purchased this to replace an ageing Mantis. I think this is one of the better purchases I ever made. No gas or oil, just plug it in and go. It jumped a little in the clay soil we have here in Kansas. Just made a depth adjustment and it work fantastic. I really like this machine!
I had no problem tilling a 12X30 foot existing garden in 20 minutes. Unless you have a farm size garden I would go with this electric tiller. Less money, powerful, no gas/oil to mess with, no maintenance and stores easily.
I was skeptical at first, but the reviews were good, so I took a chance at the Sun Joe tiller and I couldn't be happier after using it. This thing is a BEAST, and it has the power that a lot of gas tillers would have when it comes to actually breaking ground and not just cultivating already tilled ground. Some people don't know how to use it properly, which might account for the very few negative reviews, but this baby will get the job done.
Product tilled the garden very easily and was deep enough(5in) to give me good results. Small roots were no problem and it worked very effortless. Overall a product that does what it should.