Selection guide

Compare the two most-asked machines, then match implements to your tractor.

Choose by tractor power

25–60 hp (18–44 kW)Compact implements, mini tillers, light mowers, spreaders and trailers for small and mixed farms.
60–100 hp (44–74 kW)Power harrows up to 3.6 m, seed drills, mower conditioners, balers and tipping trailers.
100–150 hp+ (74–110 kW)4.2 m power harrows, heavy ploughs and subsoilers, wide mowers and high-capacity balers.

Power harrow vs rotary tiller

Power harrow (1BQ)Rotary tiller (1GQN)
Best forFinal seedbed before drillingMixing residues / deeper tillage
SoilCloddy, medium-heavy, stonyStone-free, medium-light
ResultFine, firm, level seedbedLoosened, deeper-mixed layer
ResidueLeaves residue near the surfaceBuries residue
Power per metreLowerHigher
Working widths3.2 / 3.6 / 4.2 m1.6 / 2.0 / 2.3 m
Matched power90–150 hp (66–110 kW)Depends on width & depth - confirmed on quotation

Also match to your soil and job

Hard, compacted groundSubsoiler first, then a disc harrow or power harrow to finish.
Stony groundDisc harrows and power harrows with safety protection; avoid deep single-pass work.
No-till stubbleNo-till maize precision seeder and stubble cultivator.
Heavy crop residueRotary tiller or straw chopper to break down residue before the seedbed.

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