AppendixB: Attachments& Accessories
Troy-Bilt® PTOChipper/Shredder
TheTroy-Bilt_ PTOChipper/Shredder
provides aconvenient, easy meansof
cleaning up unsightly brush piles and
other organic matter on your property,
with the addedbonus of providing an
unending supply of useful wood chips,
mulch and compost for your landscaping
and gardening needs.
Theunit connects quickly to your tiller
and goeswherever your tiller cango. The
swivel wheelon the backof the unit
rotates for extra maneuverability. When
you've finished your chores,the
Chipper/Shredderstands by itself on its
own built-in stand.
The PTOChipper/Shreddercan chip
limbs, stalks and vines up to 3" in
diameter, andcan shredthe same
materials up to 1/2"in diameter. The unit
also handlesall manner of organic
material including lumber, leaves,grass,
weeds,brush, paper and sod.
Troy-Bilt® PTOLog Splitter
TheTroy-Bilt_ PTOLog Splitter provides
you with a convenientand easy meansof
splitting about a half a cord of wood per
hour whenworking alone. When
connectedto the PTOPower Unit, the
tiller's engineruns the splitter's hydraulic
pump, providing you with 13 tons of
steady, unhurried andpredictable splitting
force.
As anadded benefit,the power-driven
mobility provided by the PTOPower Unit
allows you to move the splitter to and
from your wood pile, over to a neighbor's
place,or alongthe woodpile to a fresh
supply of logs.
Featuresinclude a 15 second splitting
cycle; can handlelog sizesup to 26" long;
a two-stage hydraulic pump that automat-
ically shifts into low gearto providefour-
times greater pressurewhen needed;
slim-cut wedge designfor splitting green,
stringy wood; and an auto-control valve
for automatic return stroke.
Dozer/Snow Blade Attachment
In thewinter, moves up to one foot of
light snow (or 6"-to-8" of heavysnow); at
other times use it to move or spread
sand, gravel, loose dirt, grain, sawdust,
etc. Attacheseasilyto the front of the
Wrap-Around Bumper Guard. Set the
blade to severalangles. Weighs41-1bs.;
measures 15"x 32".
HilleriFurrower Attachment
Themost popular attachment becauseit
does so many-jobs. Mounts to the rearof
the depth regulator bracket. Furrower
blade easily makesplant rows, trenches,
ditches to 8" deep. When hiller wings are
attachedto furrower blade, attachment
makes hilled rows and raisedbed
gardens. Convertsfrom a furrower to a
hiller and back again, in seconds, without
tools.
Row Marker Attachment
Doyou like very straight, even,neat rows
in your garden? If so, the Row Marker is
a must attachment. Hooks quickly to the
HillerlFurrower attachment- eliminates
the needfor string, stakes,measuring
tape, etc. You'll likethe straight rows it
helps you make if you lay out furrows, dig
compost trenches, or make raisedbeds.
The Row Marker extendsfrom 28"-to-
49_", letting you vary the width between
rows to suit the crop you're planting.
Tire Chains
Chains provide extratraction when snow-
plowing, or underwet or slick conditions.
Tow Hitch Attachment
Converts your tiller to a tractor-type
hauling machine. Connects quickly to the
rear of the tiller Power Unit. This is a
standard-type tow hitch so it can tow
many kinds of equipment.
V-Sweep Cultivator
TheV-SweepCultivator is a specialized
tool designedfor between-rowcrop culti-
vation. Insteadof stirring the soil, it
slicesthrough just below the surfaceto
eliminate practically any weeds in its path.
TheSweepmounts easilyto theoptional
Tow Hitch Attachment atthe rear of the
PTOPower Unit. The blade is madeof
high carbon, heattreated steeland
measures2"wide (overall wing span is
20"),
Theunique way the Sweepworks,
skimming along.just underneaththe soil's
surfacewithout turning the soil over,
makesthis the idealtool for use in dry,
dusty conditions where it is important to
keepsoil disturbance to a minimum.
And, becauseof its 20" wide cutting path,
it does an effectivecultivation job at a fast
speed.
TheSweep'snatural shallow cultivation
helpsto prevent weedseedsfrom being
brought to the soil's surface. This
shallow cultivation feature also means
there's less chanceof damagingthe roots
of your vegetables. Fordeeperor more
shallow cultivating, the bladedepth can
be changedwith asimple adjustment_
Wheel Weights
Help increasetraction by putting extra
weight directly on the wheels. They
reducebucking and-jumping when deep-
tilling in heavysoil. They're shipped
empty- fill them with material like
concrete, sand, gravel,etc. They bolt
directly to the tiller wheels.
Wrap-Around Bumper Guard
Orderthis Bumper Guard by itself or
receiveit as one of the components ifyou
order the combination Dozer/Snow Blade
attachment. Protectsthe engine from
damageby wrapping around and protect-
ing many of the enginecomponents. 1"
diameter,high-strength steel tubing.
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