pull behind tiller project

[Firpo701 407]

Started a thread about this a week or so ago and deleted it because I wasn't sure if I was going to go through with the project or not. Didn't want to get everyone interested and then quit. Haha! So...anyway...I always wanted a self powered pull behind tiller, like the wt-244, to use behind my 701. Well, I started thinking, "I have this old Ariens frame playing host to a mud dobber condominium laying out in the back of the shop, so why not try to make something out of that!" I have a Tecumseh overhead valve motor that was collecting dust, so I mounted it up to the frame and started fabricating a hitch for it. Here's where I'm at so far. Will keep everyone updated as

this mess progresses! Lol! here's the latest... hope I got the angle right! Added the thickness for the lift hitch!

Edited July 20, 2014 by Firpo701

[6wheeler 603]

Interesting project you have going there. I may do something like that. That way, I could use any tractor to pull it. Great Idea. Pat

[Firpo701 407]

Welp...got the geometry hopefully right in order to lift the tines outta the ground! Fabbed up the rest of the hitch tonight..

So here it is.....

[mark yingling 0]

  I picked up this wheel Horse model today at a steam shoe here in Findlay, Ohio. The motor runs, but needs a belt.

 

[Firpo701 407]

Wow! Great find! I like it!!

[brandonozz 168]

From what I can tell you are going to lift the tiller tines out of the ground with a slot hitch and the rear tiller wheels will remain in contact with the ground.  One thing I don't see is the ability to articulate when making turns.  (Maybe you have it there and I just don't see it)

I had a craftsman pull behind tiller and I used a clevis hitch but also had a vertical axis (between the hitch and the tiller mount) alowing the tractor to turn withour binding.  With the rear wheels of the tiller on the ground the pivot will help the tractor to turn smoothly.

Just a thought.

[Firpo701 407]

Good eye! I am making a slot hitch adapter that will allow it to articulate. Reason for doing this is that a few of my friends are going to be using it also, and unfortunately a couple of them aren't ate up with the horse disease! Lol! :-P

[dodgemike 52]

Great project! In the 60's Dad

Bought the WH model. "We" tilled

An acre of ground and put in a

Very nice yard.

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[JUSS10 250]

This is a great thread to follow. I have an old GT-14 tiller that someone pulled most of the mounting hardware and pulley shaft parts off that I was thinking of doing this with. I have an electric actuator and 8hp motor sitting around that I was thinking of bolting up to it. I look forward to seeing this when its done!

 

Justin

[brandonozz 168]

Good eye! I am making a slot hitch adapter that will allow it to articulate. Reason for doing this is that a few of my friends are going to be using it also, and unfortunately a couple of them aren't ate up with the horse disease! Lol!

 

Sounds like you have it worked out.  I too used my pull behind with "other" pieces of equipment.  When I first purchased the pull behind I fabbed up a lift so I could use it behind a ATV out at the lease for food plots.  Worked very well but it pushed the ATV around quite a bit and will definately shorten the life of the brakes!  After getting my first horse it was like night and day with regard to control and ease of use with the geared 8 speed and easily acessable lift (didn't have to turn around backwards to lift the tines out of the dirt).

The only down side was actually in my yard working the garden.  Due to fencing I can only access the garden from one end and the pull behind is a PITA to back up!  Found a 36" tiller for the horse and that really just made it too easy.  Never used it again so finally sold it two years later - even doubling my money!

Look forward to seeing your progress.

Edited August 9, 2014 by brandonozz

[squonk 41,365]

There's a  Powered Tiller for sale on CL near Buffalo