Tiller for 1433

mark4Jesus · Feb 26, 2007

I am wanting to get a roto-tiller for my 1433. I have been looking at 5ft. models. Will my tractor handle a 6ft. tiller? The weight doesn't appear to be a problem, but I'm not sure about PTO/engine power when engaged with the ground. I will be tilling old and new ground.

1250Man · Feb 27, 2007

I think it would depend on soil type. I have a 1250, same hp as your 1433. I use a 5" tiller. If in soft soil going as deep as I can go, it does lug the tractor down. I think in my soil type, silty clay loam, that a 6' would be to much.

mark4Jesus · Feb 28, 2007

I grow a lot of rocks in my soil! Too bad there is not a market for small to medium sized odd shaped rocks! Where I plant is good soil, but between rocks and when it is broken up well, 6ft may be too much so I will just keep looking for a 5ft. tiller. I hate to spend the extra money for something that I can't use to its full potential.

LoneCowboy · Feb 28, 2007

I have a 1433
a 5 footer is perfect
Trust me, a 5' tiller is bleeping heavy.
and in real wet clay it will bog down
but 5' covers your tires and zips right thru stuff.

mark4Jesus · Feb 28, 2007

Thanks Cowboy,
What brand do you have?

LoneCowboy · Feb 28, 2007

some goofball made in mexico thing.
i.e. I have no idea

It does have a name on it, but
a. it's 22 degrees out
b. it's dark
c. it's got 4 inches of snow on it.

Seriously, dunno. They all work the same
Get one with a slip clutch rather than a shear pin.
but it isn't light. Except for the aerator, it's by far the heaviest thing I put back there. I bet it weighs 800/900 pounds. It's noticable when it's back there.

coolhl7 · Mar 1, 2007

I have a Taylor Pittsburgh 962 series tiller that is a beast. made in TN (423-745-3110) It is gear driven and quite heavy. The 5 ft is rated for 25-40 HP. their 6 ft is rated for 35-50.
whatever you get, if you have a barn with cement floor, make a heavy duty dolly for it since it makes tucking it in a corner and/or attaching so much easier.

mark4Jesus · Mar 1, 2007

Made in TN! I like it! Thanks for the info, I give them a call. I don't have FEL or weights on the front, would weights be a good idea?

LoneCowboy · Mar 1, 2007

Yes
I have a FEL on mine and it's still heavy

Nasty135 · Mar 8, 2007

Hey Mark, A 5ft. tiller would be a perfect fit for your tractor, I have the same tractor and use a borrowed 52" from a neighbor that has given up gardening (he won't sell it to me) and the tractor doesn't even know its back there, If I didn't have access to this one I would be looking hard at a 60"kk from TSC for about $12??. where I'm located... Happy tilling , its almost time

Mark

edit: I think you won't have a problem without the weights