Rotary Tiller question

[Blade Breaker]

Hi,

Purchasing a 5115M and am looking at a tiller to use on it. The tiller I have in mind is a Frontier RT1181 - 81 In. Standard Duty Rotary Tiller. I plan on using this tiller to chew up some rough parts of our yard, ditches and water ways as I smooth them out over the next few years. May even use it to till the garden

http://www.deere.com/en_US/docs/pdfs/frontier/DSFE51743_frntrrotarytiller_v2a_lr_sngl_pgs.pdf

I know on the frontier site it says that this is a standard duty tiller but not sure how it will hold up. Anyone have any experience with one of these or a similar tiller?

Thanks

 

[powerscol]

Well you have plenty of power (one beautiful unit), so why not use it. First you need the tiller width to cover your tires. Second why pay a premium on a tiller when there are better non green products. Check out the Ansung Terra Force line. A vender here sells them. They have features your Frontier does not. Also with a tiller weight is your friend. Good luck

 

[bilrus61]

Check out the Kuhn tillers also if you have dealer in your area. The depth wheels are just much easier to use than skids and on my 62-210 84 inch tiller I never get any weeds around my tines which is a huge advantage for me.

 

[Blade Breaker]

Hi,

Thanks for the reply's. I will look into those tillers also. The Frontier is appealing to me because it is sold right at the same place mostly. I do not plan on using this very often and am trying to save some money getting a lighter duty unit. It will be mostly for yard work and some light ditch/water way work. The larger and heavier duty tillers get very expensive. Just curious if anyone has any experience with the standard duty units.I figure if it has a shear bolt or the slipper clutch even the larger tractor should not damage it?
Thanks