G45

The updated G42, now called G45, was designed in the walk-behind style of a two wheel tractor but unlike most competitor machines has a gearbox driven tines for tough jobs in top end domestic applications.

This model differs from the other Two Wheel Tractors in that it is a specific rotary hoe. 

Specifications

• Honda GC160 5.0HP
• Gears: 1 forward 1.6km/hr& 1 reverse 2.5km/hr
• 500mm tiller
• Counter-rotating tines at 640 rpm
• Adjustable height handlebars
• Wheel size: 4.00-8

The counter rotating tiller is used to break the superficial layer of the ground so that its permeability is increased and at the same time, rid of weeds. This model has been developed to work on particularly hard soil, densely packed earth and older lawns. The tines turn in the opposite direction to the driving wheels, making the machine cling to the ground and till the soil more aggressively. Another benefit of counter rotating tines is increased stability. In other tillers the tines drive faster than the wheels to penetrate the earth, but if a root or object is struck the tines jerk the machine forward without warning. Counter rotation minimises this effect as the wheels drive forward keeping the machine stable as the tines turn in the opposite direction.

For very stony ground or for applications that encounter a lot of rocks, the G55 and higher models are recommended as they have a slip clutch.