ford 861

[3dhunter]

Will my ford 861 pull a 6' tiller? what ground speed would I need,
and would first gear work? and how many hp? Thanks
 

[old]

1st gear would be the only gear that may work. Even then 1st can be a tad bit fast for a tiller. HP is around 45 give ot take a bit and yes a 6 footer is about right and a 5 footer probably would be better
 

[Dean]

It will have enough power in most conditions but the ground speed will be too fast in all but ideal conditions.

Dean
 

[johnpop1]

Tiller??? If you refer to a rototiller, then I agree with others. If we are talking about a field cultivator type tiller, then you can easily handle the load. I have done many gardens and a few fields with this type of tiller over the years.
 

[souNdguy]

ditto what the others said.

fords of that era are great plow and disc machines.. but do not become good tilelr machines without a howard or everette post tranny.. or a 8 or 10spd.. MAYBEE a 6. As dean and old said. 5spd/ 1st gear in good worked soil and you might get by.. etc..
 

[duckrock]

I tried to pull a tiller this past summer and it was to fast even in first. I have an everett trans out of a Jubilee. Will that work in the 800/801?
 

[old]

Not sure it it will work with a 5 speed. I know it should work with a 4 speed but always heard the Aux trans only work with the 4 speed trans
 

[duckrock]

I have another 4 speed 700 that I could use. I was curious about the hydraulics. The Jubilee is external off the pump, but the 700 runs internal through the trans. Is there a fix or work around?
 

[old]

Both the Jubilee and the 700 have engine mounted hyd pumps and the line go into the transmission housing so it should in theory work