Outdoor Power Equipment and Small Engines - Trimmer Tiller Attachment Question

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Stavs
07-04-05, 03:21 PM
My lawn is about 40x40. I am considering getting one of the Tiller Attachments for my 4 cycle TroyBilt trimmer. I plan on killing my lawn, and tilling in a good mix of topsoil and compost. Will this attachment be able to till my lawn, or would it just be a waste of money?

TIA,

Stavs

GregH
07-04-05, 03:50 PM
A neighbour has something like what your'e talking about. From seeing it work I don't think it has the power to turn over a formerly sodded area.
He uses his loosen up soil he has already tilled in the fall.
I have a patch of lawn I am working on and a 5 hp tiller has a tough go of it.

For possibly less than the cost of the attachment you could hire someone to do it for you.
Lugnut
07-04-05, 05:51 PM
I agree. It would take you 200+ hours to till a 40 x 40 area, even in sandy soil with dead grass. You need a full power garden tiller, a pair of gloves and a pitcher of ice tea.

Stavs
07-04-05, 06:22 PM
Thats what I figured....doesnt hurt to ask before I blow cash!!

Thanks guys!

Stavs