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Read articles →A first-use session from a B2601 owner who spent winter second-guessing his choice of the forward-tine RGA1258 over the reverse-tine RGR model, so the forward-vs-reverse question is the real hook here. He briefly covers tine count, the rear smoothing guard, and his PTO/RPM settings, then shows actual passes on real ground. Best for B2601 owners wrestling with the same forward-vs-reverse tiller decision.
An owner-operator sharing first impressions from his own 33-acre farm, with only a couple hours of rototiller experience at time of filming.
The owner worried all winter after seeing mostly reverse tine reviews, but after using the RGA1258 forward tine model he calls it a win and says whatever rototiller you get, you will love it.
He revs the engine to nearly 540 PTO RPM, engages and slowly drops the tiller while moving forward, using low speed on the hydrostatic and 3000 RPM on the tractor.
There are seven sets of rotating tines, with six tines in each group, and they are slightly sharpened.
The rear guard drags against the soil after tilling to scrape over and smooth and clean up the ground.
