982 Tiller...direction of travel?

[Ida Red]

Will a MF 550 Tiller , 3pt rear mount unit fit on a 982. Is the direction of PTO travel the same?

[Gary Dotson]

I'm only guessing, but I'd say no.

[Ida Red]

Is there anyway of adapting the MF tiller to my 982.

[70chevelle]

The 982 PTO is 2000 rpm and I believe it turns in the wrong direction, whichever way that may be? If the MF tiller is a 2000 RPM turning in the appropriate direction and the splined shaft fits, it would work. I'm going to say that the probability is low.

[Paul B]

The PTO on a 982 is driven off the back of the hydro pump and turns the same direction as the engine, clockwise, but it turns at 2000 RPM, is 1' in diameter with 15 splines, and is a non-standard size and speed. The 3 point hitch is a Category "0". I would think the hitch on the MF 550 is for a Cat '1' or higher. The lift on the 982 has a lift capacity of 400 lbs at a point 12" behind the implement mounting point. The correct 982 tiller weighs less than 300 lbs and requires a front weight bracket on the tractor, with a minium of 3, 42 lb weights. With enough welding rod you can make anything fit anything...........but how well it works after you do so is something else. You would probably be money ahead to find the correct tiller.

[Ida Red]

70chevelle and Paul thanks so much for the valuable info. It has been helpful.