Tiller Working Depth on PTO driven rotary tillers - Larry

[larrymyers]

Working Depth on PTO driven rotary tillers

I need to purchase a 6 ft. PTO driven rotary tiller.

Because both are available near-by, am deciding between King Kutter and County Line brands. Both are close in appearance and price difference is not big.

However, the King Kutter brand has reverse routine tines and an advertised working depth of 8 inches while the County Line brand comes as forward rotation but can be reversed but working depth is advertised as only 4 inches, which the company verifies in their Q/A section.
Questions
Can someone explain the difference between the working depths?
Would the working depth of the County Line increase if rotation was reversed.
Thanks a million in advance.

 

[beowulf]

Larry, I can't help you with your question, but can help your post get more "looks." Your post is tagged "Larry" so no one will know what the topic is unless they open your post. Many people will not open something just stating Larry. You need to tag your post - not with your name - but with something about your question, e.g., "Need help selecting a PTO Rotary Tiller".

 

[buckeyefarmer]

I like king kutter.

Welcome to TBN Larry!!!!

 

[oosik]

Welcome to TBN and the forum - Larry. Beowulf makes a good point. Start a new post in the "Attachment" area.

I would not vouch for the 8" depth for either tiller - unless you are talking about very soft, fluffy ground.

I do know that counter-rotating tine tillers will generally do better when breaking virgin ground.

I had a Troy Bilt 8 hp Horse with counter-rotating tines. It should have been called "Troy Bilt Wild Bucking Bronco". It was a handful to control when opening up virgin ground. But it did a very good job of it.

 

[Stimw]

Not sure what hp your tractor is but a 6'er will need some hp.
I have a Carronni 4' tiller that my 35 hp tractor handles very well.
My tiller has adjustable "shoes" on each side that I can set depth with but I have them all the way up.
It is forward turning and does a fantastic job, WAY better that the walk behind it replaced!
Pic is how good it tills soil.

 

[oldballs]

IMHO, I doubt that the "working depth" of forward or reverse rotating tiller would differ much for most of us. If you are putting it on the 24 HP tractor, I'd think that a 6 foot tiller would be too much for it. From reading many of such posts, I'd guess that the general line of King Kutter and TSC's County Line are equal in quality. Kutter makes a "Professional" level however.

I use a LandPride 54 inch forward rotating tiller doing small gardens for myself and others .....with much satisfaction.....usually after plowing, but breaking turf on some occasions.

Welcome to TBN Larry...What's your general location where you sign in?

 

[MossRoad]

Welcome to TBN, Larry. :thumbsup:

Some TBN members asked that we change the title of your thread so you'll get some responses, so we did.

Good luck with your search.

 

[3gunr]

Rural king has king cutter and country way tillers .The country way tillers are considerably cheaper in price, They look well made.But i think a 6 ft one may be to big for your rig.

 

[mddorange]

Working Depth on PTO driven rotary tillers

I need to purchase a 6 ft. PTO driven rotary tiller.

Because both are available near-by, am deciding between King Kutter and County Line brands. Both are close in appearance and price difference is not big.

However, the King Kutter brand has reverse routine tines and an advertised working depth of 8 inches while the County Line brand comes as forward rotation but can be reversed but working depth is advertised as only 4 inches, which the company verifies in their Q/A section.
Questions
Can someone explain the difference between the working depths?
Would the working depth of the County Line increase if rotation was reversed.
Thanks a million in advance.

If you are wanting to use a 6' reverse tiller with any real depth, you are going to need a lot of traction to pull it through hard ground. Probably more than your tractor will do without adding a lot of weight. Also, if you hit larger rocks or tree roots with a reverse tiller, your tractor will come to an abrupt stop.

 

[larrymyers]

Thanks Beowulf,

That was my first post. The blank called for Title and I typed Larry instead of Mr. After your advise I just did a new post with the proper Title.

After which I discovered the Edit choice. Anyway, thanks a million from an approaching 78 year old Okie.