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Pinedale, WY

I need to buy a tiller, and was looking at either a motor powered walk behind one, or a 11 disc pull behind one for my riding lawn mower. Any ideas on what will do a better job? I need to break ground and then work compost and ammendments in.

8/19/2010 7:28:04 PM

Colorado Springs, Co (wtmanc3mc3@hotmail.com)

pastor, those little disc for behind a lawn mower arent really much good for breaking ground unless you have really soft sandy soil. If you have the funds, a rear tine walk behind would be your best investment by far compared to a tiny disk imho.

8/19/2010 10:06:20 PM

Williamsburg,KY

I just bought a Husqvarna rear tine tiller this year. Its a 9 hp engine, with tines that turn forward and reverse. It worked great tilling up tall weeds in the garden. That is after I cut the weeds with a mower. One thing I have had trouble with is a Tecumseh engine..I would stay away from them..A Briggs and Stratton Engine is the best. I paid $699 for this tiller. Good luck.

8/20/2010 8:40:52 AM

Pinedale, WY

Sweet, I appreciate the advice, I will start looking into them.

8/20/2010 10:02:07 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

If you have a small area your best option is to rent a Barreto or BCS.

8/20/2010 1:26:59 PM

Seattle, WA

Why are you tilling anyway? Is it really necessary? Have you looked into no-till gardening?

8/20/2010 1:37:24 PM

Pinedale, WY

I have grass growing where I want to plant now. What is a Barreto or BCS? Is it a heavy duty roto-tiller, I'm assuming? Is it a brand or style?

8/20/2010 11:17:36 PM

Williamsburg,KY

BCS is probably the king of tillers, very expensive.

8/21/2010 7:40:41 AM

Winston Salem NC

check to see if you have a sears outlet store near you. I bought a forward and reverse rotation last season for $499 and they were regularly 799. It had been brought back because the recoil start didnt work right. Not a flake of paint was off the tines and starts every pull now.

8/21/2010 10:55:48 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

The King of Walk Behind Tillers is the Ferrari 72S.

8/23/2010 1:20:18 PM

Oswego,ny

troy built !

10/10/2010 8:27:42 AM