tiller

[HubbardRA]

In a recent post the question was asked: "Can a 32 inch tiller be installed on an AC 712"? The answers were all "NO". Could someone please explain why. I have two 32 inch tillers, yet all of my current workers are RBTs. What is the reason that I can not use a 32 inch tiller with them, other than the need for a larger pulley on the tiller to match up the speed with a cone clutch?

[Talntedmrgreen]

I've seen it in use, but I'm not sure if the tiller pulley was modified or not. It was on a 716-6, and I'll see if I can beg some pictures out of the owner and get a better idea of his setup.

[wilm169]

I did not say no. but I am not sure there is enough room for the larger pully to fit on it with out hitting the housing.

[Burntime]

Because its smaller then the tractor width. Anything can be done but it is less then optimal. You can run a 32 inch blower if you make a hitch too, but its narrower then the tractor and will not do as good a job.

[PeppyDan]

Here are a few pics of the tiller I had set up on my 710 6-speed and then later my 916 6-speed. I used a screen door spring attached to the running board and the lower arm that I welded on it but later noticed that I could have used a longer piece of flat iron bolted to the the empty hole and just wedged against the the inner tube and it would have worked without any other modifications. The tiller did seem to run a little fast but I could still get much speed control by the engine speed.

Dan

[HubbardRA]

Thanks for the pictures Dan. Looks like you had extensions on that one of yours. I have a Broadmoor tiller that I may be able to use for extensions. I have to do some measuring. I have both the late model pulley setup and the older clutched pulley setup. Looks like (from the pictures) that I will need the old style pulley to slow down the tiller, and it may need more. I will either use it on my 716H (which is only a 10 Hp engine now) or on my 7125H when I get it finished. I am just trying to learn the ropes on using a tiller. Never had one on any of my tractors yet. We raise our vegetables in 4x4 raised boxes. My use of the tiller would be for flowerbeds, son's garden, and neighbor's garden. Just one more step toward having one of each attachment sold for these tractors.

[acfarmer]

I have a tiller and everything you need to put it on the 716 its now on a 3410 so you'll get the parts you need for sale.

[Burntime]

Rod, it depends on the ground but my soil is really nice and I till about a third throttle. If its hard packed then you need more horses. The manual says full throttle. I can tell you if its virgin ground or there are any stones you will beat the heck out of the tiller and machine. They bounce like crazy if you hit stones. Once your thru it or its been tilled before the tiller just pulverizes the soil. Look at rays pics in show and tell. Its powder!

[PeppyDan]

I had no issues with the speed of the tiller with the 16hp engine. I could slow the rpm's down enough to run the tiller in anything except sod. I sold this tiller once I got the Powermax with the tiller. Dan

[HubbardRA]

Gary, I appreciate your offer. The 32 inch tiller was given to me by Roy back before he died. I really want to hook it up and use it if there is any way I can. I know I can hook it up on my my son's 64 Landlord or my B112 when I get it put together, but I really wanted to try and hook it up on an RBT with a hydro. After seeing Dan's pictures, I think I can make it work. Mike, Soil is sandy around here, with almost no rock. Once I get it done once, the tiller should pulverize the soil. That is why I want one of these.

[Burntime]

Rod, check the gardening section. Ray and I both posted a pic of the garden tilled. They do a wonderful job!