Roller platform built for six ft heavy tiller--photo

sixdogs · 03-29-2008, 03:37 AM

My six ft rototiller was so heavy--1200? lbs that I had difficulty hooking it up. I only use this a few times a year and like to push it out of the way when done. The frame is 2 X 4 with glue and a nail gun and set on 3/4" scrap plywood. I bought some Chinese wheels from Harbor Freight @ a sale.

Before I installed the wheels I took the center bolt out and greased the needle bearings. I think there are 14 wheels under it.Even so, it rolls hard but it does roll and makes the hookup easier. I use this tiller behind an L4300(43 hp) Kubota @540rpm to bury sweet corn stalks in one pass at a slow speed. After the residue rots for a month or two I chisel plow and break any "hardpan" the tiller may have caused in the clay ground. I also use it behind a JD 5520 (75 HP) @ 1200-1400 RPM since that what I approximate where the 50-65 max HP tiller range is.

I have owned a Howard tiller--HR-8-- in the past and loved it but this one looked rugged (chain drive) enough for my present use.
The tiller also gets used for grass around the house and I will use to bury hayfield grass/alfalfa when I re-seed the fields.
This worked so well I did another for a six ft. Brillion seeder that weighs 1000 lbs. and it works equally great. Greasing the wheels makes a big difference.
I realize this isn't the quality or creativity of some of the ideas here but maybe this info will help someone solve a problem. Can someone tell me how to shrink these photos?

TwinWillows · 03-29-2008, 10:56 PM

I use "pixresizer" to make the photos smaller. Google it. It's free & easy to use.

john_bud · 03-30-2008, 12:37 AM

picasa from google - free and you can resize in batches.

jb

jwaynejtx · 05-04-2008, 07:37 PM

Nice job SIXDOGS, makes it easy to store.

schmism · 05-05-2008, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by john_bud

picasa from google - free and you can resize in batches.

jb

windows power tools image resizer, free and resize in batches.

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SkunkWerX · 05-13-2008, 03:00 PM

I made a simpler platform for my 4' KK tiller. It's an opne design, a rectangluar frame affair. Used heavy duty casters and I can roll it out of the way, aginst a wall, inside the pole building (smooth floor).

It does make hook-up a real snap!

Nice job.

03-29-2008, 03:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
sixdogs Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: central Ohio Posts: 321	Roller platform built for six ft heavy tiller--photo My six ft rototiller was so heavy--1200? lbs that I had difficulty hooking it up. I only use this a few times a year and like to push it out of the way when done. The frame is 2 X 4 with glue and a nail gun and set on 3/4" scrap plywood. I bought some Chinese wheels from Harbor Freight @ a sale. Before I installed the wheels I took the center bolt out and greased the needle bearings. I think there are 14 wheels under it.Even so, it rolls hard but it does roll and makes the hookup easier. I use this tiller behind an L4300(43 hp) Kubota @540rpm to bury sweet corn stalks in one pass at a slow speed. After the residue rots for a month or two I chisel plow and break any "hardpan" the tiller may have caused in the clay ground. I also use it behind a JD 5520 (75 HP) @ 1200-1400 RPM since that what I approximate where the 50-65 max HP tiller range is. I have owned a Howard tiller--HR-8-- in the past and loved it but this one looked rugged (chain drive) enough for my present use. The tiller also gets used for grass around the house and I will use to bury hayfield grass/alfalfa when I re-seed the fields. This worked so well I did another for a six ft. Brillion seeder that weighs 1000 lbs. and it works equally great. Greasing the wheels makes a big difference. I realize this isn't the quality or creativity of some of the ideas here but maybe this info will help someone solve a problem. Can someone tell me how to shrink these photos? __________________ ****** sixdogs "Make sure you sell all the puppies before your wife gets attached to them"

03-29-2008, 10:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
TwinWillows Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: WKY near Bardwell Posts: 399	Re: Roller platform built for six ft heavy tiller--photo I use "pixresizer" to make the photos smaller. Google it. It's free & easy to use.

03-30-2008, 12:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
john_bud Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: WI Posts: 4,606	Re: Roller platform built for six ft heavy tiller--photo picasa from google - free and you can resize in batches. jb __________________

05-04-2008, 07:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
jwaynejtx New Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Garland TX. Posts: 18	Re: Roller platform built for six ft heavy tiller--photo Nice job SIXDOGS, makes it easy to store.

05-13-2008, 03:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
SkunkWerX Platinum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Central Maryland Posts: 728	Re: Roller platform built for six ft heavy tiller--photo I made a simpler platform for my 4' KK tiller. It's an opne design, a rectangluar frame affair. Used heavy duty casters and I can roll it out of the way, aginst a wall, inside the pole building (smooth floor). It does make hook-up a real snap! Nice job. __________________ Kubota BX2350, 60" MMM, FEL w/Grapple, bucket forks, 4' KK Tiller, 5' RGB, 5' Rake, Gauge wheels, 4' Cutter, Quick Hitch, 3Pt. TowBar, 3Pt. 35 Gal. Sprayer.

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