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I am looking to buy a small tractor (about 25 hp) this summer, and about all I know about them I have learned through this forum. My question is, when would I use a disk attachment, and when would I use a tiller. I haven't noticed any of the "real" farmers in my area using a tiller, but I don't know why or why not.

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Larry,
I think it will depend on what you intend to do with your land and how much you have. I purchased a disk last year, but I have about 35 acres and could not feasibly cover the 35 acres with a tiller. If you are going to use your tractor in a garden, then the tiller is probably the way to go. They do a good job of turning the land for planting, etc.

Tim
 
   / Tiller vs Disker #3  
Disks are cheap (compared to tillers) and come in gigantic sizes. The "real" farmers use them extensively in this area. However, if you want the soil really broken up to a fine texture, there's nothing that will beat a tiller.

Bird
 
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I would add that if you need to incorporate some material into the soil,(fertilizer, compost, and such) a tiller would do a better job.
Ernie
 
   / Tiller vs Disker #5  
Larry, You mentioned buying a small tractor. A tractor must have traction to pull a disk, especially if it cuts deeply. Most small tractors are lighter (thus less traction)than tractors real farmers use, especially some of the "grey market" tractors. If you decide on a disk, do your homework and get the correct size for your tractor.
 
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Thanks for the info, it is just what I was looking for. As I will probably plant about an acre, and will need to ammend the soil, I will probably get the tiller. Now if I can just decide which tractor (blue TC25D or orange B2710) and figure out how to pay for it I will be set. Thanks!
 
   / Tiller vs Disker #7  
Larry, either one's a good tractor and you'll probably be happy with either one. Get a tiller that's the same or slightly wider than the outside of the rear tread on whichever tractor you buy, and you'll have a fine gardening machine.

Bird
 
 

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