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Rototiller, not H, 450?

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Trent M

10-18-2006 16:17:11

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I posted a question about using a rototiller with an H and the general concensus was that the H would not go slow enough. Also have a 450 with TA, will it go slow enough? Do you all think it would work well with a rototiller? I don't know how slow the 450 will go in low 1st gear. Probably pretty slow, I would think. It needs rod bearings replaced right now, so I can't test it until I do that. Any help is appreciated.

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Nat 2

10-19-2006 09:15:36

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Re: Rototiller, not H, 450? in reply to Trent M, 10-18-2006 16:17:11

I know all these guys say it'll be okay, but they forget that there is no "hold back" when the TA is engaged on a mechanical TA. The tractor will freewheel when pushed from behind with the TA lever pulled back, so the rototiller will just walk along the surface of the ground, pushing the tractor.

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Wardner

10-18-2006 17:03:27

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Re: Rototiller, not H, 450? in reply to Trent M, 10-18-2006 16:17:11

The TA will reduce you speed 30%

There are alot of variables with tillers. Some are cheap and will break or wear out if stressed. Howard has always had a good reputation. Variables also include width of cut, overlaps of cut, depth of cut, soil type, sod or bare, previous tilling, moisture, rocks, and on and on.

On the whole, a rugged 5 ft tiller run with a 450 in 1st gear low range should be OK. If not, till four inches and make another pass at 6-7". Or till new ground with half the tiller in the fluffed-up soil. I am sure you will figure something out. Go fo it.

I till with a five foot Howard attached to a 660 equipped with a fast hitch. I don't have any problems. Never tried it with my fast hitch SMTAs or 400.

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Wardner

10-18-2006 18:00:47

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Re: Rototiller, not H, 450? in reply to Wardner, 10-18-2006 17:03:27

I forgot to mention something. I purchased my tiller at an estate auction where the biggest tractor was a 300 or 350 utility. I don't know what the soil type was but I assume it was sandy by the flora, lots of white pine trees growing in coastal New Hampshire.

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Janicholson

10-18-2006 16:45:09

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Re: Rototiller, not H, 450? in reply to Trent M, 10-18-2006 16:17:11

I believe it will.
If the ground is sod, or fallow for several years, or compacted/clay, there will be a need to make multiple passes at ever increasing depths. THe best roto tractor is a hydro. The next is one with a creeper gear. 1st TA with the 450 will still go faster than desired, however it will do it multiple times in the same amount of time going slower would take. Good incentive for the bearings!! JimN

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