tillers

[EverythingAttachments]

Yea, no arguing here.....just some old fashion comparing.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

Forward vs. Reverse Tine is personal preference and we've learned that many more people prefer forward.
I just learned that Sicma Phoenix is not even making reverse tine tillers anymore because of the very low demand.

 

[Don87]

Forward vs. Reverse Tine is personal preference and we've learned that many more people prefer forward.
I just learned that Sicma Phoenix is not even making reverse tine tillers anymore because of the very low demand.

Wow.

I purchased the one I have because my Massey dealer had it in stock. Don't get me wrong, I like it a lot, but if he would have had a reverse rotation or something changeable, it would be in my garage now.

And I guess I should have chosen the word 'discussion' instead of 'argument'.

 

[Tx Jim]

If the tines were sharpened on the back, the "rake relief" would be backward. Ken Sweet

I graduated from college way back when but could you explain "rake relief"?? Back when I was growing up "rake relief" was laying the leaf rake handle on the ground.

 

[Tx Jim]

On my ground, a reverse rotation tiller will dig deeper than a forward rotation.

I can't envision how reverse rotation will penetrate any deeper given the exact same conditions. One way the tiller is trying to push tractor and the opposite way the tractor is having to pull the tiller.

 

[Don87]

I can't envision how reverse rotation will penetrate any deeper given the exact same conditions. One way the tiller is trying to push tractor and the opposite way the tractor is having to pull the tiller.

It tends to 'suck' the tiller down into the ground with reverse rotation. But tine design plays a part in this also. My Bush Hog tiller will dig deeper than my BIL's KKII tiller because of tine design and the length of the tines. KK and Tarter are using the 'L' shaped tine, mine uses a 'C' shaped tine.

 

[Baby Grand]

No arguing on my part. I'm just trying to decide on which brand 7' tiller I want to buy. It's too bad the tines don't have a cutting edge on both sides so they don't require reversing when changing rotation.

I think the reversal procedure also involves removing the spindle, turning it 180 deg and reinstalling it so the tines have the sharp edge on the cutting side.

 

[sweettractors]

I think the reversal procedure also involves removing the spindle, turning it 180 deg and reinstalling it so the tines have the sharp edge on the cutting side.

That is correct. Ken Sweet

 

[shysterk]

Its my understanding that forward rotation could actually push the tractor forward because the tines are moving in the same direction as the tractor. Now it is just dirt we are talking about, but I guess I could now see how a reverse rotation could be beneficial. I came here looking to see which direction, and what size I should be looking for to use on a Kubota L3830hst. Anybody got this tractor and using a tiller?

 

[sweettractors]

Its my understanding that forward rotation could actually push the tractor forward because the tines are moving in the same direction as the tractor. Now it is just dirt we are talking about, but I guess I could now see how a reverse rotation could be beneficial. I came here looking to see which direction, and what size I should be looking for to use on a Kubota L3830hst. Anybody got this tractor and using a tiller?

The "Tarter Mfg" tillers will run forward or reverse in the 4-5-6 Ft sizes. Ken Sweet