YARDMAX 18 in. 212 cc Gas OHV Engine Rear Tine Tiller with Dual Rotating Tilling
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Updated Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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Across the reviewers we read, the YARDMAX YT4565-family rear-tine tiller is regarded as solid value in the under-$1,000 rear-tine class. Home Depot verified-purchase reviewers call it 'a very good machine for the money' with minimal assembly, and Tractor Supply summaries report customers praising its power and performance in tough soil, while acknowledging a 'mix of positive and negative attributes.' A multi-year ownership review on YouTube and r/landscaping discussion of rear-tine machines reinforce its standing for heavier work. The consensus tempering factor is the inherent trade-off of any rear-tine machine, echoed in r/smallengines: even counter- and dual-rotating designs are physically demanding and heavy to handle.
What reviewers liked
- Home Depot and Tractor Supply reviewers praise power and performance in tough soil
- Dual-rotating 18-inch tines with multiple depth settings for groundbreaking
- Frequently cited as strong value in the under-$1,000 rear-tine class
Where it falls short
- Retailer summaries acknowledge a 'mix of positive and negative attributes'
- Heavy machine that, like all rear-tines, is a physical workout per r/smallengines
- Moderate 4.2/129 Amazon rating rather than a standout score
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Across the reviewers we read, the YARDMAX YT4565-family rear-tine tiller is regarded as solid value in the under-$1,000 rear-tine class. Home Depot verified-purchase reviewers call it 'a very good machine for the money' with minimal assembly, and Tractor Supply summaries report customers praising its power and performance in tough soil, while acknowledging a 'mix of positive and negative attributes.' A multi-year ownership review on YouTube and r/landscaping discussion of rear-tine machines reinforce its standing for heavier work.
The consensus tempering factor is the inherent trade-off of any rear-tine machine, echoed in r/smallengines: even counter- and dual-rotating designs are physically demanding and heavy to handle. At 4.2 across 129 Amazon ratings, owner satisfaction is good but not stellar, and reviewers flag the mixed bag of attributes that comes with a budget rear-tine.
- Engine displacement may be either 209cc or 212cc depending on production timing.
I'd like to hear what experiences people have had with various brands and styles. Front tine, mid tine, rear tine? Troy bilt, Craftsman, Earthquake, etc.
It throws snow about 30-40 feet and I've never had it clog. I change the oil annually, and only run premium fuel in it. Before storing it for ...
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