However, if you were to look for something similar at a Home Depot, you may have noticed the 16-inch front tine tiller from Ryobi ... so they can not only tear up old dirt into workable soil ...

A front tine tiller is designed to be used on soils that have been tilled or loosen before. They are better in smaller spaces and can get into corners easier. "Meanwhile, rear tine tillers can ...

Expect to pay between $100 and $250. • Rear-tine tiller: The blades, or tines, are in the back and the engine is in the front. This type is bigger, heavier and more powerful than front-tine tillers.