2305 plow and tiller question

[JDFORLIFE]

First off I am wanting to till gardens for people. The question is should I get a plow to loosen up the dirt first or do you think a rotary tiller will do fine, I don't want to beat myself up all day.

I have a JD 2305 I want to get a 48 inch tiller, does anybody have a preference on which one to get, JD or Frontier and why. And if I get a plow should it be a 1 or 2 tine plow.

I found a 1 tine middle buster plow for 85 bucks that is in good shape, sounds like a good deal to me.

 

[dirtworksequip]

I have a JD 660. You won't need anything else other than the tiller. 3 or 4 slow passes and you can have a grassed area looking like potting soil. Forget the plow.

Sincerely, Dirt

 

[Conservation]

As long as we are talking tillers, what are the tricks to get the tiller to dig in more aggressively? Mine will just just not self dig very well. Replaced the tines, which helped. Do I need to add weight to the tiller? It is out at the land, so I don't have the tiller number, but it is behind a 1050 tractor. I have tried different speeds and different angles using the top link. I have tried even removing the skid/shoes.

 

[bird1148]

I have a 2305 with a JD 647 tiller.I also have a Frontier DH1048 (disc harrow).
There are times (new ground,stumps , rocks, or whatever is present and not known) that the disc is nice for breaking the ground and then tilling it. I just did a job this past saturday doing what I just described.The tractor handles both implements very well.

 

[dirtworksequip]

Conservation, there is only one speed to use when tilling................the slowest. Unless your ground is as hard as rock, you shouldn't have any problems. Maybe try tilling after a rain has soften up the ground a little.

Sincerely, Dirt

 

[JDFORLIFE]

so If i don't need a plow would a disc harrow be a better bet just in case or stay with the plow.I would rather have it and not need it, then need it and not have it.

and if only a tiller which one jd or frontier
4 or 5 foot

 

[LBrown59]

so If i don't need a plow would a disc harrow be a better bet just in case or stay with the plow.I would rather have it and not need it, then need it and not have it.

and if only a tiller which one jd or frontier
4 or 5 foot

This is a 48'' kk works great
I would not go ove 48'' wide on a sub compact tractor.

 

[LBrown59]

First off I am wanting to till gardens for people.

For profit or for free?

Either way be sure you're insured properly.

 

[JGY]

JDforlife,

I have the 2305 and 647 ... works just fine for me. Should do you well!
Have not regretted buying mine in the least; best money I have ever spent!

I have tilled my little "spot" with a wonderful 5hp tiller; the 2305/647 is a much better setup for me -- I understand not wanting to be beat up all day. I
suffer with CAD / Heart Disease (STEMI 22March02) / Diabetes; I'm not doing too much in the way of manual labor, just enough to get in some daily "activity!"

Anyway, pray about it, wait for the answer, then do it. You did say you were going to be tilling gardens for others; that's a good thing -- especially now!!

Joe

 

[cast_and_blast]

For profit or for free?

Either way be sure you're insured properly.

Agreed! One mishap without insurance could wipe you out.

Good luck!

Scott

 

[jim2210]

With a tiller on my 2210 I think you are better off ripping the soil first, either with a subsoiler or scarifiers on a box blade. As mentioned previously, the tiller will work better (in my experience) with the busted up soil. It also helps show hidden surprises, i.e. rocks. If you're going to be tilling for other people in unknown soil, I would make this a must.

I linked some pictures of an area I tilled last summer, prior to having it leveled off by a bulldozer. You could tell the difference in the area I ripped up prior to tilling. If you look you could see some big rocks that would have reeked havoc on the tiller.

Pictures by jim2210 - Photobucket

 

[JDTRAC]

JDFORLIFE,

I purchased the following with my 2305:

1) 647 JD Tiller
2) 12" 1-Bottom Plow (The one JD sells for the X700 Series garden tractors)
3) LX4 Rotary Mower (Use for garden residue and 2 garden pasture)

My garden area is 50' by 100'. I initially used my plow to turn over the sod and get started. Now I primarily use the 647 tiller for all field prep work, both spring and fall. What works for me at end of season is to mow over the garden residue (sweet corn stocks, tomato plants, green bean plants, etc) with the LX4. Then, I drive thru slowly with the 647 tilling deep and then leave the field rough over the winter. Leave it rough over winter keeps soil from blowing and shifting. Some garden residue stubble mixed in is helpful in this process, as well as covering the field with leaves in the fall. Alternatively, I have used the plow to turn over the garden residue trash and to build up one end of the garden which drops slightly to build up the grade (like farmers do in building up a terrace). I had considered buying the Frontier Disc Harrow too, however, found that the 647 tiller takes care of my needs. I prefer the JD 647, but Frontier tiller is a great product.