Selecting the correct rotavator width (5ft, 6ft, 7ft, 8ft) matching your tractor engine horsepower prevents engine overheating, excessive clutch wear, and cuts diesel fuel consumption.
Operating an oversized rotavator on a low-horsepower tractor forces the engine to run under continuous lugging, drastically increasing diesel consumption and shortening piston life. For a 35-40 HP tractor, a 5 ft (36 blades) rotavator is ideal. For 45-50 HP tractors, a 6 ft (42-48 blades) model delivers optimal single-pass pulverization. For 50-60 HP tractors, a 7 ft model ensures maximum field coverage, while 60+ HP tractors easily handle an 8 ft heavy-duty rotavator.
- Tractor HP
- Rotavator Sizing
- Fuel Economy
- Field Speed