My grandfather bought the tiller sometime in the early 2000s. It is an Agric AL-55-C. The tilling width is 55 inches, and the overall width is about 58 inches. The Ford 1700 is an absolute beast of a “25hp” tractor that makes 23.26hp at the PTO according to the Nebraska tractor test. I think it would handle a 5ft wide tiller fine, which would cover the tracks better unless you have the rear wheels set in the narrowest position. I run a Woods BB60.30 rotary cutter on the 1700, and Woods rates that for minimum 25 pto hp. It handles it fine.
Terrific video! Would you be able to post the specifics on the tiller attachment for your Ford? That tool would make my life easier.
My grandfather bought the tiller sometime in the early 2000s. It is an Agric AL-55-C. The tilling width is 55 inches, and the overall width is about 58 inches. The Ford 1700 is an absolute beast of a “25hp” tractor that makes 23.26hp at the PTO according to the Nebraska tractor test. I think it would handle a 5ft wide tiller fine, which would cover the tracks better unless you have the rear wheels set in the narrowest position. I run a Woods BB60.30 rotary cutter on the 1700, and Woods rates that for minimum 25 pto hp. It handles it fine.