Tiller for 1997 Ford

[badge96]

Need a tiller for a 1997 Ford 22hp engine 19.5 pto. I would prefer a 60inch but a 48 will be considered. Ford dealer said a bush hog 60 in slip clutch tiller rated 25hp pto might work but I am skeptical. I have a loose soil garden less than an acre but also would like to be able to till virgin ground. My tractor has a 1635lb lift capacity on a 3 point cat one hitch live pto. Rear tire to tire is 54 inches wide. 200 lbs of weights on the front of the tractor. Tractor has a two stage clutch. Also has low, med, high range gears with 3 gears in each range. Recommendations, suggetions, advice please.My main question is should i stay with 19.5 pto recommended tillers or can I go a little higher?

 

[Gunny]

Just my opinion, but with 19.5 HP, I'd go with a 48". Tractordata says your tractor is just a tad over 48" wide, so maybe a 48" with offset?

I run a 48" tiller on 18.5 HP and while tilling gardens, it's more than adequate, virgin ground pulls it down pretty easily

 

[badge96]

Just my opinion, but with 19.5 HP, I'd go with a 48". Tractordata says your tractor is just a tad over 48" wide, so maybe a 48" with offset?

I run a 48" tiller on 18.5 HP and while tilling gardens, it's more than adequate, virgin ground pulls it down pretty easily

Tire to tire outside is 54 inches.

 

[Gunny]

Yeah, a 48" tiller with 6" offset would just barely do it and you need to be able to cover at least on set of tire tracks. I'm sure your tractor would do just fine with a 60" in the garden soil, just may be a bit tough on sod, but you could do it in multiple passes, taking a bit more depth each time.

Tough decision, I know, either way you're going to be spending some big bucks and it would be nice to know ahead of time if you made the best decision. Best of luck

 

[timinsanborn]

Everything attachments has a 59" sicma rototiller that is rated for 15-30 horsepower , not sure how close you are to there store , but it might be worth considering

 

[savaytse66]

I just ordered a 52" Everything Attachments tiller for my BX25; 18HP at the PTO. I cannot speak to how well it works, as it is still in transit, but I am looking forward to getting it. The 52" will cover my tracks centered (as would the 48"), but it is able to be offset, from what I understand.

I am already a little apprehensive about going to 52" instead of 48", as I do not want to push the tractor harder than I should, so upping to 60" seems like asking for trouble. But I have no 1st hand experience using one yet, so take what I say with a grain of salt.

 

[badge96]

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[downslope]

Need a tiller for a 1997 Ford 22hp engine 19.5 pto. I would prefer a 60inch but a 48 will be considered. Ford dealer said a bush hog 60 in slip clutch tiller rated 25hp pto might work but I am skeptical. I have a loose soil garden less than an acre but also would like to be able to till virgin ground. My tractor has a 1635lb lift 3 point cat one hitch live pto. Rear tire to tire is 54 inches wide. Recommendations, suggetions, advice please.My main question is should i stay with 19.5 pto recommended tillers or can I go a little higher? View attachment 497413

Is your tractor a hydro or have a low creeper gear? The thing with a tiller is you have to be able to run slow ground speed while the engine is revved up, especially with a tractor that is near it's pto HP limit. If you can run slow enough, I think you might handle the larger tiller, too bad you can't try one out.

I would definitely not go over the ~1600 pound weight. You will probably need max front ballast when raising the 3-pt. In hard ground a forward running tiller (most common) might even want to push the tractor.

 

[badge96]

Is your tractor a hydro or have a low creeper gear? The thing with a tiller is you have to be able to run slow ground speed while the engine is revved up, especially with a tractor that is near it's pto HP limit. If you can run slow enough, I think you might handle the larger tiller, too bad you can't try one out.

I would definitely not go over the ~1600 pound weight. You will probably need max front ballast when raising the 3-pt. In hard ground a forward running tiller (most common) might even want to push the tractor.

Yes it has 200 lbs of weight on the front and has 9 gears, low med high range with 3 gears in each range and tractor has a two stage clutch.

 

[2458n]

The only thing you loose with the 48 inch model is resale. 60 is far more common, and fits more tractors. If your not planning on putting in a hay field - a 48 will be fine. Tillers put a pretty good beating on a tractor, so why go bigger. With the 48 and a small Mantis tiller you should have a nice garden.