Farmer-Helper FH-TL Standard Duty Tiller
Working Width
33″ – 53″
Powered By:
Tractor PTO
12- 40 HP
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Who is Farmer-Helper?
Farmer Helper Machinery Co., Ltd (FHM) was established in 2009. The factory area is more than 20,000 square meters and houses 4 Metal laser cutting machines and more than 80 processing machines.
FHM manufactures a full range of high-quality implements for small to medium-sized tractor owners across the world. Farmer’s Helper has become an integral manufacturing premise for agricultural machines. Our team’s priority is customer success and satisfaction. We constantly improve our machines to meet customer demands and expectations.
The Farmer-Helper TL Series Rotary Tiller is a versatile and efficient machine designed to cater to various seedbed preparation needs, perfect for small to medium-duty residential use, hobby farms, gardens, small nurseries, and homeowner landscaping projects.
Compatible with tractors ranging from 12 to 35 horsepower, the tiller comes with a Cat I 3-point 6-spline slip clutch driveline and an oil bath transmission, ensuring a maintenance-free operation. The adjustable tilling depth allows for customized seedbed preparation, while the right-hand offset design covers the tire track, leaving an even and tidy finish.
One of the key features of the TL Series Rotary Tiller is its chain tightener assembly, which is designed to resist heat, dust, debris, and moisture. This reduces maintenance requirements and prolongs the lifespan of the chain and sprockets. The 14-inch blade swing and double-walled 1/4-inch sides provide added durability and performance, ensuring that the tiller can handle various soil types and conditions.
In conclusion, the Farmer-Helper TL Series Rotary Tiller is an excellent choice for those seeking a reliable and adaptable machine for seedbed preparation in various residential and small-scale agricultural applications. Its user-friendly design and low maintenance requirements make it a valuable addition to any gardening or landscaping toolkit.
- Designed for 12 – 35 hp tractors
- Tilling couldn’t be easier for the garden you have or the new ground you need to break up and plant
- Cat I 3-Point 6-spline slip clutch driveline
- Designed for subcompact tractors
- Right hand offset to cover that tire track
- Adjustable tilling depth
- Maintenance-free oil bath transmission
- 35 hp rated gearbox
- 1/4” double-walled sides
- 14” blade swing
- 90-Day warranty
Weight: The Farmer-Helper TL series is 310 lbs to 430 lbs depending on the size of the unit. Rotary Tillers need to be heavy in order for the tines to penetrate the ground and reduce bucking.
Working Width: The Farmer-Helper TL series has a tilling width of 33″ to 53″ depending on the size of the unit.
Offset: The Farmer-Helper TL series has an offset of 12″ to 18″ to the right of center, depending on the size of the unit. The tiller is offset from the center of the PTO so that you don’t end up with compacted tire tracks in you finished bed.
Rotation: The Farmer-Helper TL series are forward rotation as the tires of the tractor when traveling forward. This rotation requires less horsepower to operate; allows for a smoother bed of soil behind the tiller, and allows rocks to expel without recycling them through the tiller.
HP Required at the PTO: The Farmer-Helper TL series has a requirement of 12 – 40 hp at the PTO, depending on the size of the unit.
Working Depth: Adjustable side runners to 2″ – 6″ deep. Adjustable and replaceable side runners allow for deep tilling.
Total Number of Tines: The Farmer-Helper TL series has standard duty 19 oz tines. 16 to 28 tines, depending on the size of the unit. They are made of hardened tool steel. These tines are precisely spaced to maximize tilling coverage while at the same time reduce jamming caused by rocks and debris.
Blade Type: The Farmer-Helper TL series has L shaped tines.
Rotor Swing Diameter: The Farmer-Helper TL series has a 16″ diameter. Large swing diameter allows for deep digging.
Rear Deflector: Keeps dirt in and maintains a level finish. The deflector is shaped and formed for additional strength. Adjustable deflector level allows for various finish results.
Main Gearbox: ASAE 1- 3/8″ – 6 spline shaft, proven cast iron, oil bath gearbox; ratio is 1.69:1.
Chain Drive: Oil bath chain driven side gear drive mechanism. The TL Series Standard Rotary tiller has a rated 35 HP continuous use slip clutch comprised of adapter shafts to connect between your PTO shaft and the implement and two spring compressed clutch plates. The idea is, as the name implies, that a clutch, in this case two plates compressed by a series of springs on the casing, transmits power to the implement.
When there is an obstruction, the clutch slips and prevents the shock load from being transmitted to the tractor or absorbed completely by the implement.A key point in using a slip clutch is to make sure it is adjusted properly to begin with (ie it does in fact slip and you don’t have the springs set so tightly that it won’t) and also that you periodically loosen the springs to allow the clutch to slip so that the two plates don’t rust together.
Hitch Type: Standard 3-point category 1 hitch.
Parking Stand: Supports the tiller during storage to prevent it from tipping.
Finish: Baked on powder coat, powder coat is superior to paint.
Warranty: 90-day parts warranty with an optional up to 1 year extension.
Support Before and After the Sale: At Betstco our service department is staffed with professional technicians that inspect each machine before it is shipped. This ensures that you get a trouble free machine from the get go. When you need technical help or parts, our courteous staff can help you get what you need from our fully stocked warehouse. We keep a full line of replacement parts, and we can ship parts within 24 hours.
| Spec | FH-TL85 |
| Standard Tine Rotation | Yes |
| Working Width | 33” |
| Overall Width | 39” |
| Min-Max HP | 12-40 hp |
| 3 Point Hitch | Cat I |
| Offsetable Distance from Center | 12” |
| Gear Box Maximum PTO HP | 35 hp |
| Number of Flanges | 4 |
| Number of L shaped Tines | 16 |
| Maintenance free oil bath transmission | Auto adjusting #60 chain drive |
| Side Plate Thickness | 1/4” |
| Rotor swing dia | 14” |
| Adjustable tilling depth | 2”-6” |
| PTO slip clutch | Yes |
| 540 rpm pto drive line | Series 4 1-3/8” 6 spline quick connect slip clutch |
| Weight | 310 lbs |
| Crated weight | 325 lbs |
| Spec | FH-TL95 |
| Standard Tine Rotation | Yes |
| Working Width | 37” |
| Overall Width | 43” |
| Min-Max HP | 14-40 hp |
| 3 Point Hitch | Cat I |
| Offsetable Distance from Center | 12” |
| Gear Box Maximum PTO HP | 35 hp |
| Number of Flanges | 4 |
| Number of L shaped Tines | 16 |
| Maintenance free oil bath transmission | Auto adjusting #60 chain drive |
| Double walled housing | 1/4” |
| Rotor swing dia | 14” |
| Adjustable tilling depth | 2”-6” |
| PTO slip clutch | Yes |
| 540 rpm pto drive line | Series 4 1-3/8” 6 spline quick connect slip clutch |
| Weight | 330 lbs |
| Crated weight | 350 lbs |
| Spec | FH-TL105 |
| Standard Tine Rotation | Yes |
| Working Width | 41” |
| Overall Width | 47” |
| Min-Max HP | 16-40 hp |
| 3 Point Hitch | Cat I |
| Offsetable Distance from Center | 14” |
| Gear Box Maximum PTO HP | 35 hp |
| Number of Flanges | 5 |
| Number of L shaped Tines | 20 |
| Maintenance free oil bath transmission | Auto adjusting #60 chain drive |
| Double walled housing | 1/4” |
| Rotor swing dia | 14” |
| Adjustable tilling depth | 2”-6” |
| PTO slip clutch | Yes |
| 540 rpm pto drive line | Series 4 1-3/8” 6 spline quick connect slip clutch |
| Weight | 350 lbs |
| Crated weight | 375 lbs |
| Spec | FH-TL125 |
| Standard Tine Rotation | Yes |
| Working Width | 48” |
| Overall Width | 54” |
| Min-Max HP | 18-40 hp |
| 3 Point Hitch | Cat I |
| Offsetable Distance from Center | 16” |
| Gear Box Maximum PTO HP | 35 hp |
| Number of Flanges | 7 |
| Number of L shaped Tines | 28 |
| Maintenance free oil bath transmission | Auto adjusting #60 chain drive |
| Double walled housing | 1/4” |
| Rotor swing dia | 14” |
| Adjustable tilling depth | 2”-6” |
| PTO slip clutch | Yes |
| 540 rpm pto drive line | Series 4 1-3/8” 6 spline quick connect slip clutch |
| Weight | 400 lbs |
| Crated weight | 425 lbs |
| Spec | FH-TL135 |
| Standard Tine Rotation | Yes |
| Working Width | 53” |
| Overall Width | 60” |
| Min-Max HP | 20-40 hp |
| 3 Point Hitch | Cat I |
| Offsetable Distance from Center | 18” |
| Gear Box Maximum PTO HP | 35 hp |
| Number of Flanges | 7 |
| Number of L shaped Tines | 28 |
| Maintenance free oil bath transmission | Auto adjusting #60 chain drive |
| Double walled housing | 1/4” |
| Rotor swing dia | 14” |
| Adjustable tilling depth | 2”-6” |
| PTO slip clutch | Yes |
| 540 rpm pto drive line | Series 4 1-3/8” 6 spline quick connect slip clutch |
| Weight | 430 lbs |
| Crated weight | 460 lbs |
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I walked into the Creswell office months ago on my way home from work to look at their tillers for my 2025r. I was talking to the receptionist about a FH TL 125 and a voice out of the office near us threw out a price and said he had one. (without giving away the price)...... it was low. To make a long story short, the price was mis-quoted and although i gave them several opportunities to charge me the correct price, I was told "I'am a man of my word and i quoted you a price, thats the price you will pay." I have 10 acres and have used my tiller for months and it has worked great. I fully recommend betsco for both quality and integrity.
LOOKS LIKE TO WELL BUILT TILLER, JUST PUT IT TOGEATHER AND SET THE DRIVELINE CLUTCH, I DID A TEST RUN IN SOME HARD GROUND AND IT WORKED GREAT.
Very solid construction: 3/16, 1/4 or 5/16 steel throughout. Welds look well done, paint job is nicely done. Heavy duty fasteners.
The directions are somewhat difficult to read and the pictures do not match the unit, requiring the reader to use some imagination to see what is intended. The oil fill for the gear case is particular is awkward: you must remove the top cover (5 bolts) to access it (no mention of this in the manual). The gear box does not look like the directions and has no top fill plug, only a side plug for testing oil level. I used this side plug to fill the oil, which took a while as the funnel had to be held at a very low angle. Adjusting the offset is also a little cumbersome, but it is adjustable and thankfully this only really has to be done once.
There is a note to adjust the slip clutch to your local soil conditions. I backed my slip clutch nuts all the way off as directed and the unit churned through rocky New England soil with no problems. My JD 650 (14 hp pto) handled this with no difficulty.
For value and construction I give it 5 stars, for convenience and the quality of the user manual, only 3. 4 about sums it up.
(Thanks to his input it was noted that wrong product instructions were in this FH-TL manual. Instructions were for our VL-TL series Tiller. Manual has been corrected). We read all comments and product suggestions and thank our customers for their feedback.
I have only used it to till a large garden, but it did a beautiful job. We are very pleased with it. It did take quite a bit to adjust and and get working.
m just getting it unpacked and mounted on my Kubota. It looks like a very well made tiller and I am excited to try it out. I looked at a number of makes of tillers over the plast month and for the price and quality this one was the leader.
Delivered on time. ....once received I took time checking out every thing and greasing up everything to my specificactions. .....Then the time came to learn and put that bad boy to my abuse. The following is not recommended but I had to put it to the test. I tilled two acres of land ..... I pulled up (bricks-iron-wood chunks-center blocks-plastic chunks -etc) I even had a piece of cement get caught in the tines and tested the slip clutch. I can't stress enough that this bad boy exceeded all of my expectations. I highly recommend doing business with these people. It is truly the best piece of equipment I ever bought. God Bless -----Chris
I received my tiller in a very well packed steel crate. It took a little more effort to put it together than I expected, but well worth it.
I attached it to my 1972 17hp Kubota and went to work. It did the job of tilling yellow clay dirt I was using to make a pad for a building with NO trouble whatsoever. It mad short work of that stubborn soil. I strongly recommend this little 41" tiller to anyone with a small tractor.
Haven't had a chance to use it yet or even unpack it yet, but
The service when ordering was excellent. It shipped quick within 1 day. Delivery arrived a day early. Was impressed with the packing frame. Was impressed with the quality the tiller seems to be.
By far the best price I found for a new tiller.
Very satisfied thus far. Hope it works as well.
Thanks,
Rolan
The tiller made quick work of tilling pasture land into a planting area for red clover. I did not receive an operators manual with the shipment, but Betst sent me one on-line. However once I looked at it the manual was virtually useless, but figuring out the operation of the unit was pretty straightforward. Make sure you have 13, 14 15 16, 17, and 19 mm wrenches to make the required assemblies and adjustments. I would highly recommend the product for light to medium duty tilling.
