What transmission to use when tilling?

[Wheel Horse Kid 105]

Hi,

I just have a quick question for the forum.

My question is what transmission do you prefer to use when tilling your garden? Do you prefer a hydrostatic or manual (gear) transmission?

Thanks!

[buckrancher 2,694]

manual 8 speed, low range

hydro (eaton 1100 anyway) won't hold the tiller back like the gear drive

Brian

[SousaKerry 501]

I never had a problem with my eaton equipped C-125 holding the tiller back even busting sod on clay. I will admit I've probably had it in reverse though.

[stevasaurus 22,863]

I think Brian's right...manual 8 speed in low. It works great on my 1972 Raider 10. :woohoo:

[bigd 0]

it still pushes my 71 raider 10.best thing is to try it on both and see wich you prefer my c141 seemed to do better than my raider,but my grandpa and uncle prefer the gears.the age old debate its a great excuse to buy another tractor :woohoo:

[Jim_M 178]

I use first gear, low range on an 8 speed with the throttle wide open.

[can whlvr 993]

when busting new ground i liked the hydro,can go slower than the 8 speed,if its allready turned then the 8 speed

[keg 0]

i agree with jim i have both and in my opinion the 8 speed works the best

[Wheel Horse Kid 105]

Thanks guys for all your opinions!