Would you buy a Roto tiller with Forward and Reverse rotation?

[Car Doc]

Just my reasoning on why I bought forward vs reverse is - tree roots and rocks. My KK2 just jumps over them and I believe a reverse would probably cause me to stop and get off and deal with it rather than go on. simply my .002

 

[sweettractors]

wouldn't it be better to use a dual-input-shaft gearbox, then you could reversed by putting the shaft on the other end of the gearbox, then moving the 3pt frame and the rear "flap" to the opposite side? Seems easier than switching all of the tines around.

There are other reverse tines available for $600-$1000 more money, however, this machine is in the same price range as the competition's forward rotation ONLY tillers. These have reverse rotation possible, if the customer wants it at no extra $$. The individual tines do not have to be changed, just flip 180 degrees the rotating tine shaft with tines attached. Ken Sweet

 

[SGBotsford]

Most buyers would set it up for forward or reverse, when they buy it and leave it that way forever or until a different field condition arises. They are not designed to change out ever other day, just to have as a option. Ken Sweet

I disagree. I am looking for a tiller that I can reverse while the tractor is running. I also want a multi-speed tiller. (My Kubota PTO has 3 speeds, but my Deutz does not. Multiple speeds allows a better match of ground speed to tiller speed.

Situation 1: Small garden. No room to turn around easily at the end. I want to be able to reverse and till with the same relative direction.
Situation 2: Generally I will want forward tilling when breaking up new ground, but will want reverse tilling when doing the final pass.
Situation 3: Lowering the skids so that the tiller makes a very shallow cut, but throws what it cuts forward is a good way to chop up weed tops. This also works for smoothing road ruts.

 

[cmhyland]

Just my reasoning on why I bought forward vs reverse is - tree roots and rocks. My KK2 just jumps over them and I believe a reverse would probably cause me to stop and get off and deal with it rather than go on. simply my .002

A forward rotation tiller is far superior for tilling in soil ammendments and kicking up rocks and roots to the surface for removal.... A reverse rotation tiller will give an excellent result in less passes but will burry the stones and roots in most cases.... Different situations call for different tools.... If I was putting in seeded lawns I'd never even consider a forward rotation tiller. but for my garden I have forward rotation. I own the 60 in County Line tiller from Tractor Supply, it's made by Tarter and has proved to be a nice tiller for the money....

Regards,
Chris