Tiller Newby question: Which is better forward rotating tiller or reverse?
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this video from messicks' covers that well: YouTube
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Don't need no veeedeeoes......
Reverse rotating does a better job for the most part but takes more tractor since it's pulling the opposite direction of your forward movement. Forward rotation works fine, but ejects material behind. Still don't recall seeing one that does counter rotation like walk behinds.
Reverse rotating does a better job for the most part but takes more tractor since it's pulling the opposite direction of your forward movement. Forward rotation works fine, but ejects material behind. Still don't recall seeing one that does counter rotation like walk behinds.
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My FRT has been fine if you wait for the soil to be ready for tilling.
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I have had both styles on the same garden tractor. If you want to incorporate a thick layer of mulch into the garden, get a tiller with forward rotation. If you want to till VERY hard ground, get a reverse rotation tiller but keep in mind, this type wants more horse power.
Does your cub cadet 2165 have a rear pto?
TractorData.com Cub Cadet HDS 2165 tractor information
Does your cub cadet 2165 have a rear pto?
TractorData.com Cub Cadet HDS 2165 tractor information
oosik
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I had a 8hp TroyBilt with forward rotating tines. On virgin ground you had to be careful. The tines would want to raise up on the virgin untilled ground and the entire tiller could take off. Like a wild horse. Once the ground was tilled - no problems. Yes - my ground can be very hard when untilled.
I've seen tillers that can be run forward or reverse. These are large tillers - requiring 60 to 75 hp tractors as a minimum.
I've seen tillers that can be run forward or reverse. These are large tillers - requiring 60 to 75 hp tractors as a minimum.
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My forward has worked for me. I only know one person with a reverse and it cover the tractor all in dirt. I wouldnt want one.