Jackfr
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- Joined
- May 28, 2008
- Messages
- 326
- Location
- Plymouth, MA
- Tractor
- NH WorkMaster 33 Ford F5000 NH T 4.90 Ford 2110 JD555B
Thanks for all the input.
We do have a set of 10' transport harrows that you can raise or lower hydraulically and are adjustable to make them more or less aggressive. We were hoping for an easier solution than plowing and harrowing as the woods root mat usually hangs up in the plows in large clumps then it's a real pain to clear and break it up. We've even tried removing the top 2 to 3" of root mat in the past with a dozer and stock piling it for a year or so until it rots down but we don't have that option this time (no place to store it). So that is why we're asking about different ideas and possibly using a tiller to help break up the woods root mat and hopefully not kick up to many rocks.
We've been looking for a used tiller locally and so far none. No one locally rents one that would be worth while (unless we wanted to do the 5 acres walking behind a 30" one)
Been looking at different Tillers new. Some folks say a heavier one is better others say lighter one. Some advise a multi speed one others say make sure you can reverse the the spin. Figured what ever we buy should have a slip clutch on it.
Has anyone have suggestions on a brand or size? We were thinking in the 7' to 8' range. We've been advised to make sure it matches the HP of the tractor we're planning on using (75HP) for warranty reasons. Our dealer has suggested a sundown VH-80 50-85 hp. The woodmaxx RT-80 is 30-55 HP. The Land pride 74" and 82" are 30-60 HP, the Befco 74" 30-60 HP, King Cutter 84" 50-65 HP
We do have a set of 10' transport harrows that you can raise or lower hydraulically and are adjustable to make them more or less aggressive. We were hoping for an easier solution than plowing and harrowing as the woods root mat usually hangs up in the plows in large clumps then it's a real pain to clear and break it up. We've even tried removing the top 2 to 3" of root mat in the past with a dozer and stock piling it for a year or so until it rots down but we don't have that option this time (no place to store it). So that is why we're asking about different ideas and possibly using a tiller to help break up the woods root mat and hopefully not kick up to many rocks.
We've been looking for a used tiller locally and so far none. No one locally rents one that would be worth while (unless we wanted to do the 5 acres walking behind a 30" one)
Been looking at different Tillers new. Some folks say a heavier one is better others say lighter one. Some advise a multi speed one others say make sure you can reverse the the spin. Figured what ever we buy should have a slip clutch on it.
Has anyone have suggestions on a brand or size? We were thinking in the 7' to 8' range. We've been advised to make sure it matches the HP of the tractor we're planning on using (75HP) for warranty reasons. Our dealer has suggested a sundown VH-80 50-85 hp. The woodmaxx RT-80 is 30-55 HP. The Land pride 74" and 82" are 30-60 HP, the Befco 74" 30-60 HP, King Cutter 84" 50-65 HP