Is BIGGER BETTER? Why Would You Want A Larger Tiller? 6' Tiller & John Deere 3046R
Overview
This video focuses on one specific question: does a 6-foot tiller make sense over a smaller one for a compact tractor? Filmed during an actual garden tilling job on wet soil, it compares the 3046R pulling a 6-foot tiller against the same task done previously with a smaller setup. Tim talks through tiller sizing recommendations for specific tractor models (1025R, 2R/3E series) and honestly acknowledges wet-soil limitations. Best for owners weighing tiller size versus maneuverability.
Tractor Time with Tim is a family-oriented owner-operator channel focused on compact tractor projects, so expect practical, experience-based impressions rather than a dealer sales pitch.
John Deere 3046R
- PTO horsepower
- 36.6 hp
- Loader lift capacity
- 2,855 lb at pivot; 2,032 lb @ 19.7 in
- 3-point lift capacity
- 2,530 lb at hitch ball
- Hydraulic flow
- 8.6 gpm
