2520 tiller size

[prosperity]

I might have a lead on a nice looking Beefco 4' tiller.

I've never used a 3PH tiller before, I was wondering about the size.

Is 4' appropriate for my 2520? I know that 4' will not cover my tire tracks, but is that a big deal when using a tiller?

This would be a nice addition to my implements as I am slowly getting into more lawn installations. (just can't afford a Harley Rake right now....).

 

[newt92]

Most of the 4' tillers are offset so you have to go round and round instead of back and forth. I have a 5' King Kutter and my tractor handles it very well. Tilling or installing a new yard you will probably use the skid shoes to keep a uniform depth so it wouldn't pull real hard. I had a 2210 and used this tiller and still pulled it. Some times I use my disc to rip up a little before I use tiller. The King Kutters, in my opinion are well built and not as expensive as some other brands, plus they are heavy which is a plus when tilling. Hope I have helped someway!!

 

[tomd999]

Hi,

Deere specs either the offset 47" 647 or centered 55" 655 for 2520.

I would say that 48" Beefco would do well but just remember with the offset your going to have to plan your route through your work beforehand in order to keep yourself from tilling yourself into a corner so to speak.

Couple things to check:
1) I-Match compatibility, some tillers will not work with them.
2) If it includes a PTO shaft and clutch.

Right now my 655's sitting on a pallet waiting for the snow to melt, the ground to thaw and mud season to end, until then, I'm spending my seat time pushing snow around.....http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

 

[JSR LLS]

Prosperity,
I am going to buy a 4'King Kutter from TSC for my 2320. My friends up the road tilled our garden this spring for us. They had a 50"Bush Hog tiller on their Kubota B7510 which is 21Hp(engine) and had no problem. I anticipate no problems for me with the 4' KingKutter, so I would think you should be fine. Good Luck!

 

[prosperity]

Thanks for the replies so for.

I didn't know they were offset - good information.

If buying new, I would probably go for something wider, but if I can make this deal, it is about 1/3 the cost of new with paint still on the tines - driveshaft is included.

This isn't something that I had planned on buying right now, but if the price is right, I will find use for it.

 

[prosperity]

After an email from the seller, turns out to be a 42" tiller.

Being my outside tire measurement is 52", I don't think it will work too well.
And looking at the photo of it, it looks to be centered and not offset.

Oh well, not something that I "needed" anyway - but would buy it if the fit for my tractor was better.

 

[newt92]

Prosperity,
I am going to buy a 4'King Kutter from TSC for my 2320. My friends up the road tilled our garden this spring for us. They had a 50"Bush Hog tiller on their Kubota B7510 which is 21Hp(engine) and had no problem. I anticipate no problems for me with the 4' KingKutter, so I would think you should be fine. Good Luck!

You will really like the King Kutter. I love mine, one pass through the garden and you sink to your ankles! The price is not that exensive for what you get. Mine is so quiet, can't hear it run. Also 4' is right for the 2320. I had a 2210 and the 5' made it look like a steam locomotive, and the 2320 has about the same power. Good luck on whatever you buy!!

 

[JSR LLS]

Thanks Newt92,
Santa brought a lot of gift cards for TSC, that will pay for about 40% of the tiller! I was not sure about the 4 footer, until I saw it was offset, then I knew it would be fine. My store has one 4 footer left, not sure whether to try to get them down a bit now, or let it go and see if it is still there in the spring.

 

[nmu98]

I would get one that covers your path! I have a JD Frontier 57"... It can be offset.. But we use it centered on the 3720 and my fathers 4110.. even the 20HP 4110 has zero issues with it... I am thinking of getting a 65" and I know the 4110 would handle it fine.

 

[Maxfli]

I have a Howard 48" on my 2210. I am an novice gardener, but I try to space out the garden so I can till in the rows. This size tiller works best for me.

 

[JSR LLS]

We were going to do a separate pumpkin patch this year and I was going to put black plastic around the plants and then space the rows to still get the tractor and tiller between. We'll see, I sure have enough room so overall garden size is no problem. If I go with the offset tiller, I guess one side of the row will still always have a tire track in it, but then again, we're just talking dirt here! I just think the 4 footer would be better, not quite as cumbersome? as a 5 footer. We also have a small cultivator and a 5hp rear tine walk behind tiller to get into the tight spots.

 

[Ramairfreak98ss]

My simplicity diesel 27hp is about the same as your JD model, i was recommended a land pride 50" they said the hp would handle it fine, so id say anything 48-55" you should be good to go.

 

[JDTRAC]

Given several of you have experience with tillers and gardening, I'd appreciate any thoughts and advice on this question.

I acquired a JD 2305 with a 647 tiller and picked up a Brinly 12" plow. I am new to gardening (and newly retirely with some time now) and want to start some serious gardening. Hope to lay out a 50' by 75' garden so enough space to move around. Will the 647 tiller take care of all my needs to work up the soil, etc? Will it go deep enough? Should I sell the plow or consider using it at some point during the season? I hear some discussion that tillers churnup the soil too much.

Thanks for some help.

 

[megotatractor]

I have a 52" Frontier tiller for my 2210 and it is handled easily by the tractor and covers my tracks. As i understand the 2520 has a few more ponies so you should go with as wide as you want.

 

[JSR LLS]

JDTRAC,
You should be fine with the 647 on the back of your 2305. Like I said above, our friends tilled our garden this year. It was a new garden, never turned over before(boy did I pull weeds this summer!). They used their 21hp. Kubota with a 50" BushHog tiller. My garden was about 60'x100'. They had no trouble tilling whatsoever. The soil was awesome. So based on that, however, I am no expert, your equip. should do fine for you. Have fun!

 

[newt92]

JDTRAC If its a new garden, meaning tilling up sod it will pull hard and maybe have to till twice to get it to garden form. I would till wait a day or two and till again. Your tractor and tiller will be fine. Also you might have to use 4wd the first time to hold tractor from skidding because tiller might push tractor. If any more questions ask away, someone will have a answer. Good luck!!

Dennis

 

[JiminGa]

I have a Sitrex RH 4125 for my JD2305, it's a 50" tiller, my tractor handles it just fine, but it will push me along if I don't stay on top of things. I think the 2520 should handle a 4 ft tiller with no problem

 

[JDTRAC]

Thanks to all who responded concerning use of 647 tiller with 2305 tractor....

Some followup questions..

What about use of the 12" Brinly plow with my 2305. Anyone use it? Does the 2305 pull fine and not break down furrow wall due to larger width of the rear right wheel?

Would the plow be a implement I should consider keeping for working up my garden in the fall or will the tiller be enough?

Thanks again

 

[bigtiller]

Thanks to all who responded concerning use of 647 tiller with 2305 tractor....

Some followup questions..

What about use of the 12" Brinly plow with my 2305. Anyone use it? Does the 2305 pull fine and not break down furrow wall due to larger width of the rear right wheel?

Would the plow be a implement I should consider keeping for working up my garden in the fall or will the tiller be enough?

Thanks again

The tiller would be just fine for fall work but if you have a chance to buy a 12" plow then do it. The farmers around here would rather have there gardens fall plowed and spring tilled. Becides, plowing is just a lot of fun!

 

[JDTRAC]

bigtiller ---- Thanks very much for the feedback and the pics. What a great job and appears you are using a 2305 with 12" plow as well.

I do have one other problem... The Brinly I purchased has a "sleeve hitch" and need someway to connect to either my JD imatch or the 3ph. Any suggestions? Appears in your pic that maybe you had to make a hitch? How did you make it and out of what? Maybe I could get someone to make an A-frame to fit. I checked with Brinly and they no longer make a sleeve hitch to 3ph conversion unit. thanks again.