BigBlue1
Veteran Member
You certainly can do it with a rototiller. How well it will work depends on the inputs. If the ground has a lot of roots or rocks that's going to be very hard on the tiller and make it a challenging job. Just a few and it won't be bad. An acre is a bunch though, so if you don't have at least a SCUT or larger tractor and matching tiller it could take a long time and be a big chore for a smaller tiller. Personally, I don't till where there are a lot of rocks or roots because I like to keep my tiller happy. I've done 3 acres before (several times) with my 2-series Deere and a 60" tiller, but it was previously a farm field so it wasn't going through old sod. A fair amount of rock though.
I'd suggest getting a middle buster or single bottom plow to open things up first and then till.
I'd suggest getting a middle buster or single bottom plow to open things up first and then till.