Customer Reviews for Sun Joe TJ604E Electric Garden Tiller & Cultivator
Sun Joe TJ604E Electric Garden Tiller & Cultivator is Out of stock
Item # : 24649638
Model # : TJ604E
- Powerful 13.5-amp motor cultivates up to 16 in. wide x 8 in. deep
- 6 durable steel angled tines for maximum durability and performance
Price is $179.99
189 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Feb 10, 2025
Love it!
I've been using my Sun Joe tiller for 3 years and it's bullet proof.
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Jul 24, 2025
not supported with parts or service
It is a very nice little tiller. I got 3 years worth or work out of it. The seals in the gearbox wore out because there were some weeds that wrapped around the axles. This happens a lot with tillers and is a pretty common problem with most seals around rotating shafts. I now have a pretty good gearbox oil leak and need to replace the seals. There is no illustrated ...
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NealC
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Posted Jul 24, 2025
not supported with parts or service
It is a very nice little tiller. I got 3 years worth or work out of it. The seals in the gearbox wore out because there were some weeds that wrapped around the axles. This happens a lot with tillers and is a pretty common problem with most seals around rotating shafts. I now have a pretty good gearbox oil leak and need to replace the seals. There is no illustrated ...
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Response from Staples :
Dear Valued Customer,
Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback regarding your experience with the Sun Joe TJ604E Electric Garden Tiller + Cultivator. We're glad to hear that the unit served you well for several years, and we truly appreciate your thoughtful insights into the wear and tear that occurred over time.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you've encountered with the gearbox seals and the difficulty in sourcing replacement parts.
At this time, replacement parts for the gearbox are unfortunately not sold separately, and we understand how this limits the ability to perform necessary repairs. We recognize the importance of long-term serviceability, and your input has been shared with our product development team to help guide future improvements in parts availability and after-sales support.
Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience. We truly value your feedback and apologize for the inconvenience this has caused. Should you have any other questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our customer service team.
Shop Joe Customer Care, July 25, 2025
J H E
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Posted Feb 10, 2025
Love it!
I've been using my Sun Joe tiller for 3 years and it's bullet proof.
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Caelestia
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Posted May 13, 2024
This Cultivator/Tiller is a POWER HOUSE!
What a little power house and work horse! As a female, it felt like it was going to rip my arms off, which once I figured out how to handle it, it worked out okay. I would like information in the owner's manual about replacement part numbers, so I know exactly which parts to order. The first use, yesterday, bent a blade on a big rock that was buried under ground. I coul...
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Gatorbait
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Posted Aug 1, 2023
Major Workhorse
I've been using mine for 5 years now. I chose this one because of the 13 amp motor. The more amperage a motor is drawing the more powerful it is. This will dig as hard and deeps as you are strong enough to hang onto it! One heck of a workhorse. You'll need to use a 12 gauge extension cord because of the amperage draw. The 2 prong plug on the machine is polarized so ther...
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Laurie D
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Posted Feb 28, 2023
Wonderful Powerful Little Green Giant
I wasn't sure if this little electric tiller could till my garden because I have (had) some old creeping shrub roots that come in from the woods, and my garden had never been tilled before. I began years ago with a lasagna style garden and made the mistake of putting old straw on top. For years I have been dealing with huge clusters of deeply rooted mats of oat grass. I...
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Skinnyman in Texas
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Posted Sep 13, 2022
A Bargain buy that continues to impress
Was visiting the BIN Plus store in Galveston when I saw this tiller/cultivator and got it for a great price. Had a large tree removed and stump ground - the soil here is basically clay with a small mix of sand add saw dust and tree particles and you have a need for something that can do a lot of work with ease and this product does.
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We are so happy to hear you are satisfied with your purchase. If you have any questions or concerns going forward, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Take care! #GOWITHJOE
, September 20, 2022
Jrweikle
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Posted May 16, 2022
VERY GOOD PRODUCT
I bought this tiller for a couple of projects.
project one is to help get my patio in place
it has more than enough power to accomplish task and digs great
one thing and this is not a complaint more of a piece of advice
being so light it you hit a root or rock at will jump with you
now my only complaint
the tines cannot be separated so tilling over growing plan...
project one is to help get my patio in place
it has more than enough power to accomplish task and digs great
one thing and this is not a complaint more of a piece of advice
being so light it you hit a root or rock at will jump with you
now my only complaint
the tines cannot be separated so tilling over growing plan...
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ARFD
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Posted Apr 24, 2022
Very impressed - considered 5 stars
This is a very good tiller. Much easier to control than gas powered ones I have used. Tills very well, going deeper than I would have expected. Quite impressed. Wish there were side plates available so it would till along lawn without throwing dirt out the sides.
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J Farrell
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Posted Apr 19, 2022
WOW!
I was skeptical about buying an electric tiller, but most of the reviews were very good and the price was right so I said what the heck. It worked better than I expected. It dug in deep, and was easy to handle.
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slick1
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Posted Dec 29, 2021
OK
Worked well the 1st day - Switch broke 2nd time used. There seems to be a consistent switch problem across the line. Next door neighbor had the same problem. Customer service recommended return for replacement instead of supplying a replacement switch.
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Thank you for taking time out of your day, to provide feedback on this product. We appreciate you as a customer. If you have any questions or concerns going forward, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Take care! #GOWITHJOE
Snow Joe, September 20, 2022
Bob sorry about that
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Posted May 30, 2021
I will not buy another gas engine for tilling anything closer than 100 ft. for electrical source. This is an excellent product. It exceeded my expectations.
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BIG BOB43
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Posted May 29, 2021
great
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] One bought one it is great . I am 78 years old and got to bad shoulder's that is why i gat a cord one . It does a great job .love it.
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Theokay
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Posted May 21, 2021
You'll be amazed!
We call it "Atilla the Tilla!" what a work horse, does in 10 minutes what used to take me hours in the garden. Throw that shovewl away!
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Raay
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Posted May 19, 2021
Great Little Machine!
The tiller/cultivator is exactly that. Boy does this little guy chew up the ground. Used to prep yard for new sod and was so easy to use and fast to do its job only took 4 hours to cultivate over 4,000 sq. ft. Made leveling the soil an easy rake and provided a well-aerated soil for healthy base for the sod. One of the best buys I've ever made.
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PAWM
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Posted Dec 16, 2020
You'll be very happy with this TJ604E
This 13.5 AMP unit is a really strong workhorse. Keep in mind that the TJ604E is a 13.5 AMP unit. It won't work well with a medium duty extension cord that is rated at 10 AMPS max. It won't get the power it needs from a 10 AMP rated cord and could wear out the motor or cause the 100 AMP cord to over heat and catch fire
We bought a 100 foot 15 AMP rated extension cor...
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PAWM
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Posted Aug 25, 2020
You'll be glad you chose this tiller.
This TJ604E is a real work horse.My petite gardener wife used it to till our flower and vegetable gardens that we previously turned over annually with shovels. She loved this tiller. It digs down quite deep if you use that setting. We have not used to dig up grass, so I can't speak to that. Keep in mind that it draws 13.5 amps. You will burn up the engine if you use a ...
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SEABEE
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Posted Aug 3, 2020
Workhorse
Had some rather difficult tilling - not only to pulverize but to dislodge some older top soil. Upon receipt of the Sun Joe, I had it working within an hour. It exceeded all my expectations. And did so with all the power I needed. Did the job without so much as a burp. An outstanding product. Great job, you guys.
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Blake
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Posted Aug 2, 2020
I’m glad I bought this
This tiller performs exactly as described. I was looking for something on the smaller side that I could easily manage. This product is manageable and gets the job done.
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Make A Garden NYC
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Posted Jul 10, 2020
Amazing Tiller,
The power is great
The tilling result is great
But the handles are not durable, just not appropriate for the tiller itself.
Need mettle handle component to suit the heavy duty work that the machine does.
The tilling result is great
But the handles are not durable, just not appropriate for the tiller itself.
Need mettle handle component to suit the heavy duty work that the machine does.
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Ski in Miramar
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Posted Jun 18, 2020
This tiller kicks!
Had a yard project, needed to take up all the grass, weeds and loosen soil up for new yard. Sun Joe caught my attention as I did not want a gas powered tiller and also we had another Sun Joe product that was reliable over the years.
This tiller kicked, effortlessly churned up grass and loosen the soil to a depth of nearly 6". Nothing slowed it down.
I had reserva...
This tiller kicked, effortlessly churned up grass and loosen the soil to a depth of nearly 6". Nothing slowed it down.
I had reserva...
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