782 verses 2072

[hhc70]

The Bill Ruegg 3 pt is a copy of the 3 pt that was designed for supers. I prefer the way it puts the load of the lower arms onto the axle housing directly. Check it for yourself before you decide. I have heard nothing but good comments about both options - xtreme or Bill Ruegg, so I don't think you can go terribly wrong either way.

The only 2000 RPM tillers that I could find were very expensive. I also do not have a rear PTO, so that would have been more cost for me. I considered using the #2 tiller that I had, but I did not like the long front to back belt problem, and I was never entirely happy with the range of lift that I had when mounted to my 1450.

I recommend a John Deere Model 30 hydraulic tiller. These things are heavy duty, and now that I have used it, I will never go back to a mechanical tiller. The only negative thing I can say about it is that it is the wrong shade of yellow. Hook up is a breeze, there is a lots of lift, and it is built to take abuse.

[dakota1205]

Ok.
So how does the john deers tiller get its power. Got an pics, I assume it is 3in point.

[dakota1205]

Also, I guess the #2 tiller and gearbox with long belt would still work on the 2072 without any issues.

[Darrell]

Originally Posted by dakota1205

Also, I guess the #2 tiller and gearbox with long belt would still work on the 2072 without any issues.

A #2 tiller is made for a Cub GT , not a SGT. I guess you could make it work , but you would have to find a longer belt,or make a jackshaft and use two short belts, and the SGT has 26" tires , not 23". I guess you could get around the tire size buy putting some 23" tires on it ??

And it is also made for sleeve hitch.

If you have the talent and tools , anything is possible !!!

[dakota1205]

thanks for the info. i believe that would be a lot of troube on the #2 tiller. guess i wait and see what info i get on the john deere tiller.

[hhc70]

I will post some pictures of the JD tiller. I can also post some dimensions of the pump mount bracket that I made. If you have a grinder with a cut off wheel, a welder and a drill, you can make the pump mount bracket out of the JD one. The idea is to mount the pump in the mower deck location, and use your normal mower deck belt.

I also made my own 3pt bracket. These tillers were made in a 3 pt version, but are harder to find. All that is different is the mounting bracket. Jim Briney makes a reproduction of the JD bracket. Just search for "Jim Briney model 30". I bought an "A" frame hitch from Ballard Fabrication, cut apart the non 3 pt bracket, and welded on the "A" frame to make a 3 pt bracket.

[Leadslingingdaddy]

You cant compare the 2 types of tillers....I've used both, one I had on a 1650, and the one I have now on the Super (I used had with the 1650) that is PTO driven...

You can find 3pts out there at auctions and if you cant get a rear PTO setup there are the self powered 8hp tillers by Cub Cadet that shows up ervery once in a while....I went throught the same phase looking, then found numerous 3pts and PTO's....

The SGT's are beasts with the 3pt compared to the sleeve hitch on a GT...

I can tear up virgin soil and in 3 or 4 passes have a shredded garden soil where the GT and belt tiller would have shaken apart and killed the belts...

Any Cat 0 tiller will work...Doesnt have to be a CC....

How is that Sam??? lol

[Sam Mac]

Originally Posted by hhc70

I will post some pictures of the JD tiller. I can also post some dimensions of the pump mount bracket that I made. If you have a grinder with a cut off wheel, a welder and a drill, you can make the pump mount bracket out of the JD one. The idea is to mount the pump in the mower deck location, and use your normal mower deck belt.

I also made my own 3pt bracket. These tillers were made in a 3 pt version, but are harder to find. All that is different is the mounting bracket. Jim Briney makes a reproduction of the JD bracket. Just search for "Jim Briney model 30". I bought an "A" frame hitch from Ballard Fabrication, cut apart the non 3 pt bracket, and welded on the "A" frame to make a 3 pt bracket.

Just my 2 cents but if I was going to put a tiller on the back of one of my Supers I would do just what hhc70 did. I have never been a fan of running everything through the drive shaft. Love to see pics of your setup.

[Leadslingingdaddy]

Is that a Hydraulic setup???
I heard those were BEAST too...!

[hhc70]

Yes, this is a hydraulic tiller. And yes it is a beast. It is a real good match for the SGTs.