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Read articles →A real-world swale-digging job on someone else's property, showing a deliberate three-implement sequence: tiller to loosen soil first, loader bucket to move dirt, then power rake to finish and grade. The video honestly addresses limitations, roots, tight working space, back-dragging constraints, and compares what each attachment contributes. Best for 1025R owners weighing whether a tiller-plus-bucket approach can substitute for a power rake on drainage work.
Tractor Time with Tim is an owner-operator channel focused on compact tractor projects, presenting itself as enthusiast rather than expert, so expect practical field experience over technical precision.
Yes, the entire process could be done with the tiller and loader bucket, but the power rake makes the job easier, faster, and results in a smoother finish.
They moved the ditch several feet away from the tree to encounter smaller roots, and used the power rake to pull roots out since the tiller struggled with them.
First till the ditch line to loosen soil, then use the loader bucket to move dirt, and finish by grading with a power rake.
The presenter said it behaved a little differently but noticed no difference in function since he was not trying to pick up full bucket loads.
