They are especially necessary in heavy clay soils which are either compacted or
never cultivated before. Yes, for the soils we have in Texas, rear tine is the
desired tiller.


On Sat, 16 Nov 2002 01:04:11 -0600, J Kolenovsky wrote:

I'm starting a native plant consulting and design business and an Aggie
friend says for me to buy a real good rear-tine tiller as opposed to a
front-tine. I have only had experience with front-tine. The rear-tine
with forward/reverse gears and powered transmissions look like precision
equipment and worth the money invested.

Any comments?