Tiller 240d Buying a tiller..

Yanmar240d1980 · Dec 27, 2017

What type of tiller are you yanmar 240d guys running? I do not want to over do it.
Light in weight but not wimpy would be nice. Want to do something like this with it. ( see link)
rototiller-hiller.avi - YouTube
Thanks in advance

jeff9366 · Dec 28, 2017

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Yanmar YM240
1977 - 1981
Compact Utility tractor

Manufacturer: Yanmar
Factory: Japan
Original price (USD)
$6,000 (1981 )

Variants:
YM240: 2WD
YM240D: 4WD

Yanmar YM240 Engine:
Yanmar 1.1L 2-cyl diesel
full engine details ...

Capacity:
Fuel: 5.8 gal [22.0 L]

3-Point Hitch:
Rear Type: I

Power Take-off (PTO):
Rear PTO: transmission
Clutch: overrunning
Rear RPM: 540/1000
Engine RPM: 540@2200
Front PTO: optional

Dimensions & Tires:
Wheelbase: 58.7 inches [149 cm]
Weight: 1696 lbs [769 kg]
Front tire: 4.00-15
Rear tire: 9.5-24
full dimensions and tires ...

Yanmar YM240 Power:
Engine: 24 hp [17.9 kW]
Drawbar (claimed): 16.5 hp [12.3 kW]
PTO (claimed): 19.756 hp [14.7 kW]
Drawbar (tested): 16.54 hp [12.3 kW]
PTO (tested): 19.76 hp [14.7 kW]

Mechanical:
Chassis: 4x2 2WD
4x4 MFWD 4WD
Steering: manual
Brakes: mechanical internal expansion
Cab: Open operator station.

Electrical:
Ground: negative
Charging system: generator

Battery:
Number: 1
Volts: 12

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DieselBound · Dec 28, 2017

I'm running a 5-footer (built by Sicma) on my Kubota B7800. B7800 is 30hp and 23hp at PTO. Soil type make a HUGE difference. I've got heavy soil (though the garden area is lighter).

I'd figure 48" tiller for the 240d would be about right: if this were a 4wd one "might" be able to go just a bit wider. Tractor's width is spec'd at 48.8", so would need to have a bit of an offset on any 48" tiller in order to completely cover a track.

TractorToolsDirect · Dec 29, 2017

We have a demo 51" tiller by Caroni that we used for a demonstration video if your interested or have any questions feel free to pass them our way. Here are some links of other listings we have at the moment as well. I hope this helps.

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tcreeley · Dec 29, 2017

I have the 5' version of this- great tiller.

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powerscol · Dec 30, 2017

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Coda1 · Dec 31, 2017

I have a 2 wheel drive YM2000 which is the grey market version of your YM240. I use a 5' King Kutter TG-60 tiller on it. At 630 lbs it is just about all the tractor will lift without front weights. I used it to till up a new food plot in soil that had not been tilled before. The soil is very sandy and it seemed like I was using about all the power the tractor had but never more. For my soil it was the perfect size. If you are trying to till new ground that is heavy soil I think 5' would be too much. Previously worked heavy soil would probably be ok. I've only had the tiller one year but so far I am happy with it. Its heavy weight kept it from bouncing around too much and it survived a few hits with rocks.

Yanmar240d1980 · Jan 1, 2018

Thank you everyone, my mower is selling so I should be able to make a decision here soon. I see a maschio 36 inch... Used... Weighs a lot though. Isn't that like a Porsche of tillers? Will weight be an issue?

Yanmar240d1980 · Jan 1, 2018

In thinking 48inch or smaller, I don't mind the extra time spent... The woods mower I have weighs 500+ lt has 4 wheels though... I need AG tires too. Such a bunch of expenses all at once. I won't be able to move much with a 500# tiller 6 inch deep in rather sandy but unbroken soil with my turf tires.