Can a cordless electric tiller really replace a gas tiller?

Only for light-duty work. Verified-purchase reviewers and r/vegetablegardening threads consistently report cordless 20V/21V cultivators do well in raised beds, established gardens, and compost mixing, but bog down in compacted or rocky ground. One frequently cited Reddit comment puts it bluntly: 'speed is overrated and it's all about the depth of penetration.' For breaking sod, reviewers steer shoppers back to gas rear-tine machines.