CNH Heavy Duty 3 Point Hitch Rotary Tiller 7′ FT 84″ in. Work with 3 PT CAT I Hitch Tractor PTO Driven Gear Drive with PTO Shaft

How do you select the right rotary tiller for your property, garden or food plot? A tiller that’s compatible with your tractor? A tiller well suited for your soil conditions? And that’s built to last — with regular maintenance of course? To pick the right tiller, there are several factors you should consider. Read on for selection tips…

Forward or Reverse Rotation

As a first step, choose between forward or reverse rotation. A reverse-till model will do a much better job in seed bed preparation with fewer passes. The forward-till model will handle rocky soil conditions better. But not all manufacturers offer both a forward- and reverse- rotation model. That could limit your search.
Reverse tilling action helps bury the residue as well as large clods of dirt, and deposits the fines on top. Forward-till models tend to leave larger clods closer to the surface, requiring additional passes to achieve similar results. Additionally, reverse-rotation tillers pull against the direction of travel, digging deeper and performing better in dry, hard soil or virgin ground. Forward-rotation tillers are good in existing garden spaces or well-aerated soils.

Rocky soil is not good for reverse-rotation tillers though. Reverse-till models will pull rocks up and over the rotor and can cause significant damage to the hood or the tines. In these conditions, your choice is limited to a forward-rotation model.

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