Poulan Pro 6.5 HP Rear Tine Tiller #DRT875
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #121407 in Home Improvement
- Brand: Poulan
- Model: DRT875
- Dimensions: 23.50" h x 33.38" w x 47.50" l,
Features
- A powerful 6.5 HP gas-powered rear-tine tiller ideal for home or professional use
- Forward and reverse tines
- Multi-position depth stake
- 13-inch lug tires
- 2-year limited warranty
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Product Description
The Poulan Pro 6.5-horsepower rear tine tiller is a professional grade tiller with dual rotating 17-inch tines and tough 13-inch lug tires for better traction. The powerful 5.5-horsepower Briggs & Stratton engine offers plenty of tilling power, and features an Intek Overhead Valve (OHV) for a cooler running and fuel efficient engine. The tiller also comes with a 7-position spring-loaded depth stake for precision tilling and is backed by a 2-year limited warranty.
Customer Reviews
outstanding
The area I have to till is like concrete. This tiller just went through it with no effort at all
motor issues
I purchased my tiller from Rural King. When I got it home and started it, it sounded like the motor was gasping for gas. It kept gunning while running and did not keep a constant speed. I also had to keep the choke almost all the way closed. If I pulled the gas lever back to slow it would die.
Calling the dealer, I was told this was normal for this item. Also, once it is up to operating temperature, if you stop it, it is very hard to start. The dealer also said this was normal.
I have used the tiller for three years now and it has never got any better. There is a lot of carbon around the exhaust from it running so rich but if you lean the choke it dies.
Once I get it going, it does a good job, however.
LOTS OF TILLER FOR YOUR MONEY.
Dollar for dollar this tiller is one of the best bargains on the market today. Heavy enough to do the job but reasonably priced. Rare combination today. One weak point is the belt drive system. Belts normally shrink and expand with changes in temperature caused by heavy use. Spring tension pulls idler pulley to engage the belt when levers are squeezed on either handle. Several holes are available to increase/decrease this spring tension. Problem is its difficult to get to with the cover in place. Answer is to remove the cover and leave it off. This of course doesn't make the OSHA people too happy, but I can avoid belt failure by keeping an eye on the belt while using. For $599 at True Value hardware it came with front weight and front bumper. Great deal. Try to find a better deal.
