Got my Tiller mounted

[elalexander]

Hey guys. I was able to hook up and mount my tiller today. I had to cut the PTO shaft as expected. I didn't put it into the dirt yet but I am ready. Thought I'd share a few pictures for those deceiding on a small gear drive tiller for their compact tractor. I did run it at several different RPMS before going to the 540 range. It seems very well behavied (balanced) and given it weighs around 600lbs. (Per owners manual) I am glad.

When I get dirt and or dust flyin I'll let you know, EL.

 

[elalexander]

I know, I know my rear tires are off of Barry Bonds old tractor but the tiller sits about 6 inches off center. (That is what the pic is supposed to be displaying) I like having gear drive as opposed to chain drive too. Really I was going to try it today but when I got it all finished my wife came home. I figure it is better to think I am just crazy instead of just stupid so I didn't try to till snow. Hey she don't need to know the difference.

 

[heehaw]

good lookin tiller, of course i'm partial to that model, i have a brand new one, still in the crate, just like it: waitin till a little closer to spring to mount it on my B7510: sure hate cuttin the drive shaft though..TSC had them on sale last fall and i just couldn't resist.
heehaw

 

[Jimmyp5]

good deal,

I am rebuilding, fixing a used FL 850 for my Kubota, replaceing the PTO, joints and finished a full service. If anyone has things to help me do it right the first time let me know!

 

[randy41]

tillers are so pretty when new.

 

[Maxfli]

Great looking setup. I had a Bolen Iseki 172 (I think that was the model). I always felt it was a little lite in the front end with something on the 3 point. Suitcase weights were a great improvement with stability. I would guess your model is more stable. Guy I sold my Bolens to called a year later asking about parts sources as he had flipped the tractor.

 

[elalexander]

Maxfi....you are right, it is light in the front with just a 6' rake on it. I have been bidding for suitcase weights online due to dealers wanting about $1.00 per pound for them, new or used.

Yeah and Randy, my wife says it's like a new Tonka truck when our son was small...I know you just can't wait to play in the dirt with it. She also mentioned something about men and boys and the price of the toys

 

[Bandybear]

I've snow plows and snow blowers, but this is the first time I've seen a snow tiller

 

[elalexander]

Come on Bear, play nice. I was wishin for a Noreaster and it was a 2 stage 5 foot blower

 

[WayneB]

Hey I am glad to see some snow in the last picture. Heck here we have over six feet so far this year and I am still in the snowblowing operation. Won't be thinking tillers until late April to mid May.

Looks good though