Tiller Tine Replacement

[Daren Compton 1]

I have a GT14, with a 3' pto tiller attachment.    I'm trying to replace the tines without spending $600+ on it, as it's simply a garden tractor.  All the mechanical stuff is good except the tines.    Any suggestions?

 

Thanks!

[lynnmor 7,562]

 

As you are seeing, new parts will cost plenty.  You may have seen the parts offered by A-Z Tractor, at least they can be rebuilt.  Other than that, you might have luck by posting in the classified section under wanted.

[doc724 925]

I took a slightly different approach.  Having learned that worn tines look like shark teeth and you want square end ones, I would routinely prowl the on line classifieds.  Persistence paid off and I picked up a lightly used complete tiller with excellent tines that had a leaky seal for $350.  I replaced the seal and and sold the one I had for $150.  Of course that was 6-7 years ago and things were more plentiful then.

[kpinnc 13,739]

If memory serves, the "axle" on that tiller should be 1.5 OD. Check and make sure, because my memory sucks. 

 

But- many tillers of the era use the same shaft diameter. I replaced mine with tines from a Ford LGT, and it will eat anything placed in front of it.

 

 I have also heard of folks using old mower blades to replace individual tines. Obviously that will require some heating and drilling, but it's something to think about.

[oldlineman 1,495]

I was thing what it would cost to hard surface the old blades with a welder. Bob 

[pfrederi 18,334]

56 minutes ago, oldlineman said:

I was thing what it would cost to hard surface the old blades with a welder. Bob 

 

If they aren't completely gone have someone lay a bead of weld on the front edge...

[Horse Newbie 7,199]

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