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karlweldon1984

01-23-2008 17:07:13




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Anyone have any advice as to what size 3pt. rotovator I should operate on my 240 utility I.H.? The specs say it is between 27-30 horsepower. I am only going to use it for small gardening or food plots. Will it work o.k.? Thanks for any input. Karl




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Mark W.

01-24-2008 08:36:01




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 Re: correct size rotovator in reply to karlweldon1984, 01-23-2008 17:07:13  
You also need to consider not having a live pto when running a rototiller. It can prove to be quite tricky depending on the soil condition.



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Hugh MacKay

01-24-2008 02:51:52




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 Re: correct size rotovator in reply to karlweldon1984, 01-23-2008 17:07:13  
Karl: Like your 240, most American built IH tractors prior to 1965 are too fast for rototillers. Pick up a 2x12 plow, 20 blade disk and a 7' cultivator. I know it sounds like 3 implements to take the place of a tiller, however over the years those 3 will be your least expensive option. 50+ years experience from this old guy. Operating maintainence on the tiller is the expensive part.

Over the years I've had countless calls from folks, asking the question, "Why wont my garden produce?" Usually my answer is junk the rototiller. Bear in mind the tiller is not the problem, excessive use by the owner is usually the problem. Excessive use of the plow, disk and cultivator will do the same, just takes longer, thus folks are less apt to do it.

Soil, pulverized as fine as cement you buy in a bag at the hardware store, will share a lot of the same qualities, once mixed with water. Most folks haven't enjoyed much success growing a garden on concrete.

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Ron in OH

01-24-2008 14:11:30




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 Re: correct size rotovator in reply to Hugh MacKay, 01-24-2008 02:51:52  
Weed control is lost with a tiller as well. My wife has a small garden patch and I got tired of using a spade - so I bought a small Troy Bilt. Where I used the tiller she had all kinds grasses and weeds. Where it was spaded it was easy to control the few amount of weeds.



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karlweldon1984

01-24-2008 03:13:39




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 Re: correct size rotovator in reply to Hugh MacKay, 01-24-2008 02:51:52  
thanks Hugh, I had considered getting those instead.

Karl



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GA Dave

01-23-2008 17:59:16




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 Re: correct size rotovator in reply to Dave from Texas, 01-23-2008 17:07:13  
The 240U first gear is about 1.5 MPH with 11-24 tires. Not sure if a tiller will work at that speed. Usually they require low/high tractors. David.



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CNKS

01-23-2008 17:32:59




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 Re: correct size rotovator in reply to karlweldon1984, 01-23-2008 17:07:13  
Assuming a rotovator is a rototiller, maybe 4 ft, that is a guess. 1st gear in the 240 is probably to fast for efficient operation, though.



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karlweldon1984

01-23-2008 18:19:55




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 Re: correct size rotovator in reply to CNKS, 01-23-2008 17:32:59  
thanks.

Karl



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