Mounted simba toptilth

[Wigeon]

Anyone got one of these?

Will my jd 6900 (130 hp) lift and pull a 3.5m?

Thanks!

 

[Mark C]

Probably.... We had a 3m on a 6400 and it was a bit of a lump. A trailed one does a better job imo

 

[Nick.]

We used to pull a 3m trailed with 130hp. Don’t forget they work best with a bit of speed. They’re a heavy lump too.

 

[Eggs and Things]

Don’t forget they work best with a bit of speed. They’re a heavy lump too.

Second this. Don't underestimate the grunt they need to go at a good speed. Plus keeping the front wheels on the ground can be a challenge. Don't think a 6900 (which is quite short if I remember correctly) will be controllable without weights. Basing my opinion on many years with a 4m machine. I rate them highly, but as stated they like their power.

 

[ollie989898]

Once you start moving a lot of dirt with them, the power requirement shoots up. Wide boots also needed to stop the tractor creating wheelings that the toptilth will only bury rather than remove. I never knew they made a mounted version.

 

[grainboy]

Most 4 m Toptilths the drawbar fits onto the : point linkage,

 

[Green oak]

They don’t like any amount of straw. Unless very dry. They’re a plough based system tool. I always use a cuti press in front. Even though the press was the tool that was made to replace the top tilth. I knock the ridges that the press leaves about 3-4 weeks after the press. Then drill. Trailed would be better. 4 metre folding even better. Great tool.