Iplayfarmer
Super Member
I need advice on what is the best implement for breaking new ground.
I've got a tiller on a 18 hp Iseki that is great for working old gardens and ground that has already been broken. However, it has a bit of a hard time breaking new ground or beating up sod.
I'm going to be tilling up my old pasture (1/2 acre) and re-planting this coming spring, and I need some way to break the ground. In addition, I am probably going to be starting some new gardens for some of my siblings and neighboors.
Things that will be important to me are prioritized as follows...
1) Ease of use - I haven't done a lot with ground engaging implements. I'd love to learn the fine arts of everthing, but I'd love even more to have my pasture tilled, planted and ready to go as soon as possible.
2) Cost - I want to have enough money left after buying this to afford grass seed and some fertilizer.
3) Versatility - It would be nice if whatever I get can be used for other things too (i.e. ground work other than just breaking sod)
The two things that come to mind are a plow and a spring tine cultivator. Are there other implements I should consider? Which of those two fits best with the criteria as listed above?
Also, if I go with a spring tine cultivator I'd like opinions on the Agri-Fab models. There's a dealer just up the road from me.
I've got a tiller on a 18 hp Iseki that is great for working old gardens and ground that has already been broken. However, it has a bit of a hard time breaking new ground or beating up sod.
I'm going to be tilling up my old pasture (1/2 acre) and re-planting this coming spring, and I need some way to break the ground. In addition, I am probably going to be starting some new gardens for some of my siblings and neighboors.
Things that will be important to me are prioritized as follows...
1) Ease of use - I haven't done a lot with ground engaging implements. I'd love to learn the fine arts of everthing, but I'd love even more to have my pasture tilled, planted and ready to go as soon as possible.
2) Cost - I want to have enough money left after buying this to afford grass seed and some fertilizer.
3) Versatility - It would be nice if whatever I get can be used for other things too (i.e. ground work other than just breaking sod)
The two things that come to mind are a plow and a spring tine cultivator. Are there other implements I should consider? Which of those two fits best with the criteria as listed above?
Also, if I go with a spring tine cultivator I'd like opinions on the Agri-Fab models. There's a dealer just up the road from me.