Don87
Elite Member
Whoever told you this, hasn't really tested both to their full capabilities.I considered getting a reverse rotation tiller however when I checked into how they work it seems they tend to bury rocks and leave the surface looking good. I want to pick out the rocks to improve the soil and avoid hittting them again and again. The forwaard drive models allow you to hold the back guard up and allow the rocks to blow out the back and stay on the surface. I have a Nardi (Italian built) It has served me well. It cost around $1800. It has a chain drive and has been through some pretty rough rocky use and except for a few dents the tines show no wear and it works well.
A reverse tine tiller will pull the rock to the top of the ground, in front of the tiller(you as the operator need to pay attention and feel it), you stop.........remove the rock then resume tilling.
With a forward tine tiller (on the second pass) will dig deep enough to keep the tines from tossing out the rock, thus covering it with dirt............even if the gate is in the upmost position.
Been there, done that, and although I love my Bushog tiller..................I wish I had a reverse tine.