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I was thinking of getting a tiller for one of my horses. I have an 876 8 horse Kohler, C-120 12 horse Kohler, and a 520HC Onan. Which tractor should I use the tiller on and if I get one can I switch it between all my tractors? If anyone near York, PA has one for sale let me know, thanks.

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stevasaurus

If the C-120 is a manual transmission...I would go with that.  You would probably use the low range and either 1st or 2nd gear to do the tilling.  I'm sure the hydros would be alright, but if you are doing a bunch to tilling...the manual 8 speed is going to be the best.  :)

With the 3 horses you list, I don't think a tiller would be inter-changeable. 

 

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cafoose

All mine are hydro so I guess I need another horse!:handgestures-thumbupright:

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WHX??

I have a 36"  one on my 520 and the Onan doesn't even know its ther but Steve does have a point about ground engageing stuff and mauals that one can't argue. No you would not be able to use on on all three unless you get real creative with some custom mounts. They weigh quite abit so make sure your rock shaft & cable are in good shape and always use a lift assist spring. The same tiller should work on any 3/4/500 series tractor.

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stevasaurus

Jim's right...these horses were made to do this kind of work and any one of the ones you have would be OK for sure.  I was just sayin' if the C-120 was a manual transmission...that is the one you want to use.   Another reason to equip the C-120...you might find a tiller for that easier...might be less money then for the 520...and if you decide to sell it, I think you will have a larger market. 

    Is that a great picture of Jim trying to keep his lines straight of what??  :ROTF:

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Racinbob

I agree with the C-120. I've never tilled with a hydro but did a ton on a manual. The tiller really wants to push the tractor and the manuals hold it back better. The same tiller will work on the C-120 and 520. You could try it out on both of them and decide what you like the best. :)

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can whlvr

ive tilled with both manual and hydros,as was recommened here on red square don't put it on a hydro if you have a choice,i did and regreted it,it doesn't work nearly as well as on the gear machines,the hydro lift was nice,and if you r just tilling already worked soil the hydro works ok but I wouldn't personally put a tiller on a hydro again

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ba2988

Absolutely nothing wrong with using this with a hydro.  I till with mine using a 520h with Matt's foot pedal conversion kit and it performs flawlessly.  I have also used tilled with my 314 and that worked well too.

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Tim

8 speeds are better for tilling as you get more consistent speed pass to pass.  That being said tillers are heavy to pick up manually.  

I have a 25X30 garden.   8 speed c160 is my choice for a tiller tractor.   

I know way more hp than needed

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cleat

A hydro with Matt's kit works good, a hydro setup like Wheel Horse did from the factory is a bear as you are always adjusting the speed.

 

Another reason to convert all hydro's to Matt's kit.

 

 

 

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