if you use a REAL TILLER, you can start with 20 year old sod, convert it into a deeply tilled garden in one or two passes, and you do not have to worry about it running away with you like the virtually worthless TroyBilt units which are NOTHING more than a Rotary Cultivator!
@xrm41 Looks like someone doesn't know how to use a Troy Bilt tiller. If you knew how to use a tiller like the Troy Bilt then in about three passes you can convert 10,000 year old sod to a nice mellow, aeriated garden. I've done so many times, and started doing that when I was about 10 years old.
They have 2 speed settings for Each belt setting (some of them) so, you can have a much slower moving 2 speeds, or a faster two speeds depending on your needs. needless to say changing the belt position isn't an easy task, but it is an option.
Just broke my old Tecumsa motor on mine yesterday, but I'll be replacing it with a motor from harbor freight, and this winter, rebuild the tecumsa.
That was fun. It reminds me of the one my folks had on the farm. It had belts in the front that you could arrange for different speeds, I think. and you started it with a rope with a know at the end which went to a pully.
I used my 5hp Pony to till sod, it worked fantastic. Key is a little patience. Tear up the top 3" in a criss/cross pattern. Hit it a couple days later a little deeper. Worked fine. Hog off too much on any tiller you'll be running after it.
These tillers are GREAT in loose soil, but try to use one in compacted soil, or converting a piece of your lawn into garden.. You better have your running shoes on to catch up with the tiller. Better yet the only safe way to run a "Troy-Bilt" in hard or compacted soil is to have a "Kill Switch" connected to your hand so the engine stops when the light weight tiller CHARGES AHEAD if you hit hard soil!
Actually if you are familiar with these, they are quite good for breaking new soil. You have to start awith a shollow setting and progressively get deeper. The results are awesome with a very fluffy nicely aereated soil
I agree GreatGardner001, this is by far the most dangerous tiller I have ever used. Even with good tires there is not enough grip, it can't be used with hard durt at all. Because you have to push down for penetration into the dirt, but that takes the pressure off of the front wheels and makes it go flying. Oh, and don't put a new engine on this thing, it won't be enough weight.
If I drove my F250 across a frozen lake I would have traction trouble too. :)
The transmission and wheels take the forward thrust of the rear tines. If you dig for China on the first pass across your lawn of Bermuda grass over clay hard pan you will have some interesting results. Follow common sense and the directions and you will have success.
noisy engine though how much would one of these sell for used
2008FORDF450V8 5 months ago
if you use a REAL TILLER, you can start with 20 year old sod, convert it into a deeply tilled garden in one or two passes, and you do not have to worry about it running away with you like the virtually worthless TroyBilt units which are NOTHING more than a Rotary Cultivator!
xrm41 11 months ago
@xrm41 Looks like someone doesn't know how to use a Troy Bilt tiller. If you knew how to use a tiller like the Troy Bilt then in about three passes you can convert 10,000 year old sod to a nice mellow, aeriated garden. I've done so many times, and started doing that when I was about 10 years old.
kaysandesses 8 months ago
put it deeper
MegaJim79 1 year ago
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hello i ahve a question do this mache have traccion on the wheels? or it moves only with the traction of the tiller blades?
Negritox666 1 year ago
I have a question , do this machines have tractionon the wheels_ or it only moves with the traction of the tiller blades?
Negritox666 1 year ago
@Negritox666
The unit is self propelled at the wheels it will pull itself along for transport purposes and also the wheels help pull it along while it is tilling.
wildbill23c 8 months ago
They have 2 speed settings for Each belt setting (some of them) so, you can have a much slower moving 2 speeds, or a faster two speeds depending on your needs. needless to say changing the belt position isn't an easy task, but it is an option.
Just broke my old Tecumsa motor on mine yesterday, but I'll be replacing it with a motor from harbor freight, and this winter, rebuild the tecumsa.
rwtattoo 1 year ago
That was fun. It reminds me of the one my folks had on the farm. It had belts in the front that you could arrange for different speeds, I think. and you started it with a rope with a know at the end which went to a pully.
rayunseitig 1 year ago
those engines are great!!!! i have on on my sears custom 7.
BeboAltizer 2 years ago
Does that charge the battery as well?
heliarche 2 years ago
My dad has one just like this with the original 4.5hp Clinton engine. Runs like a top, but I don't know how old it is.
fingerbass4 2 years ago
got one just like it but no electric start she still starts on the first pull
thedieselman78 2 years ago
I have the same one too, but put a new Honda motor on it. Don't think I'd care to haul the battery around but it's a Cadillac touch.
And its great for breaking new ground--as noted, you go slow and shallow.
Oh yeah, my TroyBilt vid is called "Lindsay Lohan won't do this" if you want to see...
billsdubious 2 years ago
i have that exact tiller but with out the electric start. could you tell me what year it is, its hard to find parts
atdude01 2 years ago
I used my 5hp Pony to till sod, it worked fantastic. Key is a little patience. Tear up the top 3" in a criss/cross pattern. Hit it a couple days later a little deeper. Worked fine. Hog off too much on any tiller you'll be running after it.
mrwiggles2 2 years ago
These tillers are GREAT in loose soil, but try to use one in compacted soil, or converting a piece of your lawn into garden.. You better have your running shoes on to catch up with the tiller. Better yet the only safe way to run a "Troy-Bilt" in hard or compacted soil is to have a "Kill Switch" connected to your hand so the engine stops when the light weight tiller CHARGES AHEAD if you hit hard soil!
GreatGardner001 2 years ago
Actually if you are familiar with these, they are quite good for breaking new soil. You have to start awith a shollow setting and progressively get deeper. The results are awesome with a very fluffy nicely aereated soil
tsreindl 2 years ago 4
@tsreindl mine dragged me across the ground a few times today. but now i know how to do it tomorrow.
dilauroj94 1 year ago
I agree GreatGardner001, this is by far the most dangerous tiller I have ever used. Even with good tires there is not enough grip, it can't be used with hard durt at all. Because you have to push down for penetration into the dirt, but that takes the pressure off of the front wheels and makes it go flying. Oh, and don't put a new engine on this thing, it won't be enough weight.
denrocks2 2 years ago
If I drove my F250 across a frozen lake I would have traction trouble too. :)
The transmission and wheels take the forward thrust of the rear tines. If you dig for China on the first pass across your lawn of Bermuda grass over clay hard pan you will have some interesting results. Follow common sense and the directions and you will have success.
zamoraclark 11 months ago
She's a beauty! Electric start on a tiller? Who'da thunk.
FindlaySucks 2 years ago
SOUNDS LIKE IT IS OVERSPEED TO ME
51L212 2 years ago
Actually its running at 3400 RPM
tsreindl 2 years ago