60" tiller JD 4110

[oscer]

60\" tiller JD 4110

Hi folks, I just did a search for tillers but didn't see anyone running a 60" behind a 4110. I'm thinking of buying a KK but wonder if I have enough tractor to handle it. Thanks for any comments.

 

[Jomo45]

Re: 60\" tiller JD 4110

I run a 64" sovema tiller (rated for 75 hp) behind my 3320, that's for sure all it wants, but it definitely gets the job done.

 

[Hypernix]

Re: 60\" tiller JD 4110

Hello,

I also run a 60" Buhler Farm King tiller with my 4110 and it's been running fine for 3 seasons now.
If you get a slip clutch with your tiller, make sure it's ajusted properly and not rusted! Like others have said here before, don't ask how I found out about this! /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

Hypernix

 

[Dutch445]

Re: 60\" tiller JD 4110

The Frontier 1160 actually says minimum tractor HP is 15-30.. so you should be ok. I think it will run fine.. just be aware of what's goin on, don't try to take too deep right away,, normal stuff.

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[oscer]

Re: 60\" tiller JD 4110

I'll have to buy a slip clutch for the KK it comes with a shear pin,I think. This tiller seems to be built well for the price.its the only brand I've seen on a local lot. They also have a 48" but it's chain drive which I've been told to stay away from. I guess my concern about the bigger tiller is more about control than horse power. Does it seem to jerk the tractor around? Do you use front end weights with it?

 

[Jomo45]

Re: 60\" tiller JD 4110

I don't use front end weights with mine, the tractors are similar. The tracotrs have plenty of weight to handle it, my only experience is in heavy ground it puts a real load on the power, always gets it done though.

 

[Hypernix]

Re: 60\" tiller JD 4110

oscer,

I'm not using any front weights with my tiller. The front of the tractor seems to be light though when the tiller is hanging of the back. One problem I had, was that I had a hard time operating the latch on my 410 loader (to detach) when the tiller is lifted up on the 3PH. Lifting the front of the tractor by curling the bucket just didn't apply enough pressure to operate the latch easily. The solution was to lower the tiller to the ground before opertating the latch.

60" is a quite large, at least from what I was used to! I'm planning on making my garden bigger to let me manuver the tractor with the tiller a little bit easier. I need to clear some junk before doing this!

My tiller is chain driven if I'm not mistaken. (There's something in the manual about tightning the chain that's why I'm saying this.) Anyways never had problem with it and even stalled the tractor 3 times because of a rock caught between a tine and the tiller. At that point I found out that my slip clutch was rusted! Had to open it up and clean it.

Hypernix

 

[MN_Bob]

Re: 60\" tiller JD 4110

oscer,

FWIW--I run a 50 inch behind my 4010 (the model just below the 4110). HP has never been an issue (even when breaking ground for the first time). I do however use 3 suitcase weights on the front. Mainly I do this to help with traction in my neighbors garden. I also have turf tires which may be the reason I need/prefer the weights.

The 50 inch covers my tracks, but not by much.

So--I would think the 60 would work very well behind the 4110.

Bob

 

[ducati996]

Re: 60\" tiller JD 4110

48" tiller covers my tracks on a 4100 with R4's just so you know....slip clutch with chain drive - I wouldnt worry about chain driven tillers -they last a long time...I know I'm not /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Duc

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[Cliff_Johns]

Re: 60\" tiller JD 4110

Is that a flat tire on your front left, or an optical delusion?
Cliff

 

[ducati996]

Re: 60\" tiller JD 4110

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Is that a flat tire on your front left, or an optical delusion?
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Good eyes !! it was tire squat from the large piece of concrete in the bucket...the concrete was close to 1,200 lbs...

Duc

 

[oscer]

Re: 60\" tiller JD 4110

Hypernix,
I may end up working inside a fence (too many critters) so handling in tight spaces will be an issue.ducati says he covers his 4100 tracks with a 48". Maybe I should reconsider. Btw I see your from New Brunswick, How far north? I was wondering about length of growing season and it's effect on gardening there.

 

[Hypernix]

Re: 60\" tiller JD 4110

oscer,

I'm in the north (western side) section of NB, about 30 minutes from the Quebec border.

I usually start planting the green house around mid May. I also "try" to be done planting the garden by the beginning of June. By the end of September pretty much everything has been picked up.

This year I was ready to plant the garden earlier (around May 20th) then it started to rain and rain and rain for almost (if not more!) two weeks in a row and ended up finishing the garden around June 10! /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif And now it only rained a few times in the last month! /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif

Anyways, we just started to pick beans and peas last week! The corn is not going to make it in time I think this year /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif The potatoes and cabbage are looking good though.

In the last few years we have seen more hot days than usual but I haven't noticed much difference in the garden. Although I have been doing this for a few years now, I still have much to learn! /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

Hypernix

 

[oscer]

Re: 60\" tiller JD 4110

Hypernix,

I'm in Central Pennsylvania. We've been in drought stage all summer. Things are doing surprisingly well, though. My garden is small, but if I solve this tiller problem, I'd like to expand and try to grow sweet corn. I'm sure my next problem is going to be deer and raccoons.

 

[jonesiera]

Re: 60\" tiller JD 4110

In my part of Southern In. The corn is terrible. the Ears didn't begin to fill out, bad crop!

 

[oscer]

Re: 60\" tiller JD 4110

Jonesiera,
I've been able to buy some pretty good corn here. Full ears sweet taste not tough. Haven't tried to grow my own yet but I'm looking forward to it. We have two competing ideas. My wife says plant a lot and hope for a little, I say build a fence and plant a little. We'll see how it goes next season.