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I am in the market for a new 3-point tiller. I think I need a 6’ model. What brands do I need to look into or avoid? Thanks
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How wide is your tractor at the rear wheels? You want to be able to till that wide. How many HP does it have? Avoid chain driven tillers. Go for gear driven tillers with a slip clutch, and not shear bolts.
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A lot depends on what you're going to do with it. I bought one from TSC years ago, and have only used it till up the garden, after the garden was plowed with a bigger tractor. It has never given one bit of trouble. If I was going to be doing several acres worth of tilling, then I'd go heavy duty.
Like Barry said, measure your tractor wheels before you buy.
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I bought a Massey Ferguson 1635. It is a 36 hp and the rear wheel width is 64”. I will only be tilling some small gardens with it. Thanks for the replies.
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Not that I know that much, but I thought I add that the 1635 has 27.1 hp (gear) or 25.8 hp (hydro) at the PTO (per TractorData.com). Thought it might be useful to the discussion.
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Steve,
I know much less. Does this mean my tractor can handle a six foot tiller?
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I used a 4 foot tiller behind a JD sub-compact 2210, listed as having 23 HP. Needed to be run in 4wd and needed the frontend loader on to counteract the weight of the tiller. Granted, this 2210 is pretty much just an oversized lawn tractor in my opinion, and your tractor is larger, so you shouldn't have problems handling a 6 foot tiller.
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Thanks to all of you for the info. My soil doesn’t contain much clay and it is completely rock free so I think I will be ok.
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Thanks to all of you for the info. My soil doesn’t contain much clay and it is completely rock free so I think I will be ok. You should be alright. I have one of these I ran behind my 45hp tractor. https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/countyline-rotary-tiller-6-ftI'd put in food plots several acres in size. It was a beast. Still is.
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i run a 4ft on a 19 hp 2wd ford with no problem you should be ok
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Looks like good one. There is a tractor supply reasonably close to me so I will check it out. Thanks rockinbbar.
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I'm running this tiller behind my 30 HP 2007 Nortrac (Jinma) tractor. The tractor has plenty of power for it, and the tiller has been trouble free for 12 years now. https://kingkutter.com/store-product.aspx?id=3424
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I'm pretty sure King Kutter is who makes those tillers for Tractor Supply... Good tillers.
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In my research I came across Titan brand tillers. One site has the 6’ model on sale for 1755.00 plus free shipping. That’s almost 200.00 off. Anyone out there have any experience with this brand?
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In my research I came across Titan brand tillers. One site has the 6’ model on sale for 1755.00 plus free shipping. That’s almost 200.00 off. Anyone out there have any experience with this brand? I've got a couple of Titan attachments. But not a tiller. They shipped one without the specialized hookup hardware that was supposed to be included. I couldn't use it. I notified them, and that started a 2 week phone/e-mail fight with them to just get the parts I was supposed to get in the first place. Their management people absolutely do not care about the customer. Not a whit. Had to threaten a lawsuit to get $30 worth of parts they said came with the attachment.
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That some good looking soil and level ground.
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I'm pretty sure King Kutter is who makes those tillers for Tractor Supply... Good tillers. I have a King Cutter, bought at TSC.
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Google “Everything Attachments.” They are a company out of North Carolina that has good stuff, free shipping, and good service. They should be able to help you pair a tiller to your tractor.
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I bought a Massey Ferguson 1635. It is a 36 hp and the rear wheel width is 64”. I will only be tilling some small gardens with it. Thanks for the replies. Then you need a 72"+ tiller...
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