I know its too big, but can I do it anyway?

[Elkins45]

I have an L2350, which is a 25HP compact 4WD. I inherited a 70" Agric tiller from my Dad. I know it's too big for my tractor according to the manual, but it does have the real advantage of being free. What if I set it to run really shallow, go slow and make multiple passes? Do you think I could get any useful service out of it or should I just load it up on a trailer and see if I can arrange a swap for a smaller unit?

I should specify that would be using it on previously plowed ground, not breaking ground with it.

 

[zzvyb6]

What have you got to loose by trying in out? I seriously don't think its too big unless the 3 pt won't pick it up. I easily ran a 60" tiller with an 18hp Yanmar and "too big" was never an issue. You might need some extra front weight to keep the front tires on the ground, but so what, man, get to it...

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

I have an L2350, which is a 25HP compact 4WD. I inherited a 70" Agric tiller from my Dad. I know it's too big for my tractor according to the manual, but it does have the real advantage of being free. What if I set it to run really shallow, go slow and make multiple passes? Do you think I could get any useful service out of it or should I just load it up on a trailer and see if I can arrange a swap for a smaller unit?

I should specify that would be using it on previously plowed ground, not breaking ground with it.

Since it's FREE, I'd try it before I traded it, especially with the info you provided.

 

[moored4]

Find out how much your tractor was designed to pick up!! If the disk or any other implement is a lot heaver than that limit I would not use it. I did a similar thing and everything worked great for years until I noticed oil spots under where I parked the tractor. The housing of the rear axles were both starting to crack. Too much weight over the long hall

 

[Grayson Klassen]

get er done!

How bad can it be as long as you work safely and slowly to the limits and back off a tad

 

[moored4]

I don't know which 70" Agric tiller you have but I think they weight in at a little over 800#

 

[Duffster]

I would think it will work in ground that has been broken but not in virgin ground.

 

[lwalsh]

Mabey you could unbolt some of the knives or whatever you call them and narrow the cutting width.

 

[thetooth]

I just bought a used 62" for my B7500 which has 17hp at the pto . The manual says it can handle a 48" up to 450 pounds . This tiller weighs in at 460 pounds .


So far it handles my existing beds fine I have yet to try it on virgin ground , I will just take it nice and easy .

Hope it works for you :thumbsup:

 

[ShenandoahJoe]

What have you got to loose by trying in out?

I had to buy a new lift arm, after I got in a jam with an overweight implement. One of my check chains is bent, too, but I'm living with it. Short answer: $120.