Hampton 95 #1 Posted August 10, 2022 Newbie here. There's a nice 856 near my for sale and wondering if it can take a tiller attachment. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littleredrider 409 #2 Posted August 10, 2022 Don’t know why it wouldn’t…. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,036 #3 Posted August 10, 2022 The ground speed of the 3-speed transmission is too fast for a tiller. That is why the early tractors had a speed reducer available for the tow-behind tillers. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,296 #4 Posted August 10, 2022 6 minutes ago, gwest_ca said: The ground speed of the 3-speed transmission is too fast for a tiller. That is why the early tractors had a speed reducer available for the tow-behind tillers. That is why the 6 and 8 speed tractors are better suited for tilling - 1st in lo range is a crawl. Also, you only have an 8hp engine - mosy likely underpowered for tilling - a 12, 14, or 16 HP model would be better for the task. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,040 #5 Posted August 10, 2022 (edited) A tiller will shove an little short frame tractor all over the place in hard ground. plus the small engine pully on them would over work the engine. Edited August 10, 2022 by squonk 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,812 #6 Posted August 10, 2022 It’s not that you CAN’T do it, but it’s not easy. There are surely better machines for the job. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,296 #7 Posted August 10, 2022 (edited) 16 minutes ago, squonk said: A tiller will shove an little short frame tractor all over the place in hard ground. plus the small engine pully on them would over work the engine. Strap in, enjoy the ride!! Kind of like point & shoot, or Tiller Ro-de-o!!. "Hard ground" - say it like a Kennedy, it's "hahd" ground...!! Edited August 10, 2022 by ri702bill 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,296 #8 Posted August 10, 2022 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Pullstart said: It’s not that you CAN’T do it, but it’s not easy. Kevin - I can imagine the change in the exhaust note once the tiller gets a good bite!! Plus, you have low range and 8HP and AG's with weights - the right selection of tilling accessories. Bill Edited August 10, 2022 by ri702bill 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hampton 95 #9 Posted August 10, 2022 Thanks folks. Will look around some more. This one just happened to be very close. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,812 #10 Posted August 10, 2022 2 minutes ago, Hampton said: Thanks folks. Will look around some more. This one just happened to be very close. Don’t get me wrong… an 856 is an awesome worker! Sounds like you just need to get this close one and keep looking around for more! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
