tiller lower help

BrettW · Jan 9, 2005

Hi,
I want my tiller to till deeper or as deep as it can. Question is which holes do I use on the 3 pt arms. I tried the upper holes today (with great effort) and I couldn't tell any difference. So is it the holes closest to the end of the arms or closest to the tractor that will let my tiller drop as low as possible? thanks, brett w

KiotiJohn · Jan 11, 2005

On my CK20, there are two holes in the lift arms. The one closest to the back ends let the hitch fall closer to the ground. The one closest to the tractor allow the arms to lift quicker and keep it just a tad higher.
I also can adjust which hole the top link goes into (3) vertically which makes a slight difference in aggressiveness as well. John
EDIT: The more I think about this, the more I think I told you backward, but I'll check tomorrow to see where I have it set. I'm kinda tired now, and I think I got it wrong. John

BrettW · Jan 11, 2005

John, thanks,
I have 2 holes at the top where you have 3. I'll try and figure it out on that end also, but I'm not sure it makes any difference. I usually let the pressure off the top piece when it get to the ground.
thanks again, Brett

KiotiJohn · Jan 11, 2005

I was backward on that. I have the lift in the hole closest to the end and that keeps it just a little higher than the hole behind it, closer to the PTO.
Changing the holes for the top link do make little difference, but there is a difference. I find it helpful at times when I change to a different implement as far as leveling and making something more/less aggresive.
Most likely, as in your other thread on this subject, all the real adjustment is going to come from the skid plates on the corners of your tiller. Most tillers won't dig deeper than 6" but some will do 8" and many are only 5 to 5 1/2" .
Is there some reason you need to go really deep? Seems 4-5" is adequate for most things. John

BrettW · Jan 12, 2005

No reason to go too deep, but this is a new garden and i just wanted to break the subsoil as much as possible. thanks, brett

texastomtom · Jan 13, 2005

I like to go deep also before planting....

I still dont see how the top link would make a difference - at least not a difference that could not just as well be compensated for by adjustling the top link length... which would adjust the agressiveness of some implements.

A tiller I would say just need to run basically flat for deepest penetration as tilting forward or back would make it 'ride up' on the leading or trailing edge of the skids. Best penetrations would be adjusted such that the skids ride paralell to the ground. The blades angle of attack would not be affected by an adjustment in the top link.....

Tom

BrettW · Jan 14, 2005

now I'm wondering if there are any extensions to make the 3 pt arms drop down further?

texastomtom · Jan 15, 2005

How deep is it going already ?

Also,,, I happened to think,,, on my tiller you can turn the lower links mounting brackets ( on the tiller itself) upside down....

Depending on how you have yours mounted turning them over might make a difference.

On mine it would make several inches difference.. I'd have to look but I'm guessing 4-5 inches. Yours may be welded though in which case this would not be an option.

tom

It is hard to believe your links will not go low enough.... Most go pretty darn low - but I'm not familiar with your tractor ---