The SKLP SK180 is a 67-inch, 3-point hitch rotary tiller powered by a tractor’s 540 RPM Power Take-Off (PTO) to break up, aerate, and smooth out soil. [1, 2]
Key Specifications
Hitch Type: Standard 3-point tractor hitch
Working Width: 67 inches (about 5.6 feet)
PTO Speed: 540 RPM
Primary Use: Breaking virgin ground, preparing seedbeds, and mixing compost into dirt.
Basic Operation Tips
Match Tractor Size: Ensure your tractor has enough horsepower to handle a 67-inch tiller (typically 30 to 50 HP for this size class, depending on soil hardness).
Set Proper Depth: Adjust the skid shoes on the sides of the tiller to control how deep the tines dig into the ground.
Go Slow in Hard Soil: Drive in a low gear when working through rocky or compacted dirt to protect the equipment.