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Read articles →This is part two of a multi-episode ditch-grading project, directly comparing a rotary tiller plus loader bucket approach against the box blade method used in part one. It shows real sub-compact tractor work on a steep residential ditch, including an accidental drain-tile strike, and addresses viewer questions about alternative fixes like rerouting or installing pipe. Best for owners curious how a tiller handles tough slope-shaping tasks versus a box blade.
Tractor Time with Tim is an owner-operator channel focused on compact tractor projects, presenting itself as enthusiast-level experimentation rather than expert instruction.
A pipeline runs through the corner of the property there, and digging around four feet deep in that spot was not a safe option.
Pipe was tried before but was not big enough; it would take at least two twelve inch pipes side by side, which was too costly for the budget.
It leaves big hunks of dirt and sod that are harder to smooth and level with a shovel or rake compared to tilling first.
Yes, the lawnmower was able to roll over the regraded area afterward with no tipping feeling, and the owner called it perfect.
