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Woods DB4.20

The Woods DB4.20 is a 48" standard rotary tiller built for compact and subcompact tractors with 15-25 PTO HP. It features a durable gear-driven side drive, 540 RPM PTO, slip clutch protection, forward-rotating C-tines, adjustable skid shoes, Quick-Hitch readiness, and a 6-year gearbox warranty. Designed for gardens, food plots, landscaping, and small field preparation, it helps break soil and create a fine seedbed with fewer passes.
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DB4.20

The Woods DB4.20 is a 48" gear-driven rotary tiller for 15-25 PTO HP tractors, built to prepare gardens, food plots, and small fields with a fine seedbed finish.

Series Models

DB4.20

The Woods DB4.20 is a 48" gear-driven rotary tiller for 15-25 PTO HP tractors, built to prepare gardens, food plots, and small fields with a fine seedbed finish.

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Woods DB4.20 Rotary Tiller

The Woods DB4.20 is a 48" standard-duty rotary tiller built for compact and subcompact tractors that need dependable soil preparation in gardens, food plots, landscaping areas, and small fields. With a durable gear-driven side drive, forward tine rotation, adjustable skid shoes, and Quick-Hitch-ready connection, it helps create a finely tilled seedbed with fewer passes.

Built For Seedbed Prep

  • 48" working width
  • Recommended for 15-25 PTO HP tractors
  • 540 RPM PTO with slip clutch protection
  • Gear-driven side drive for durability
  • Maximum tilling depth up to 6.9"

Product Features

A compact rotary tiller designed to break ground, refine soil, and prepare planting areas with reliable gear-drive performance.

48" Working Width

  • Ideal size for compact and subcompact tractors
  • Fits gardens, food plots, and small acreage work
  • Overall width of 53.1" for practical coverage

Gear-Driven Side Drive

  • More durable than chain-driven tillers
  • Designed for long-term reliability
  • Requires less maintenance in tough conditions

Forward Rotation Tines

  • 244 RPM rotor speed
  • 36 C-shaped tines across 6 blade flanges
  • Helps create a fine, finished seedbed

Adjustable Depth Control

  • Maximum tilling depth up to 6.9"
  • Adjustable skid shoes for controlled working depth
  • Six skid shoe depth settings from 0.4" to 2.2"

Quick-Hitch Ready

  • Cat. 1 tractor hitch compatibility
  • Quick-Hitch-ready with bushings included
  • Parking stand included for easier connection

Gearbox Protection

  • Heavy-duty cast iron gearbox housing
  • Slip clutch driveline protection
  • 6-year gearbox warranty including parts, labor, and seals

Improvements For Soil Prep

  • Better seedbed quality: forward-rotating C-tines break and refine soil for planting in fewer passes.
  • Improved durability: the gear-driven side drive is built for tougher conditions and reduced maintenance.
  • More controlled tillage: adjustable skid shoes help match working depth to soil conditions and crop needs.
  • Easier hookup: Quick-Hitch-ready design and parking stand make tractor connection more convenient.
  • Cleaner finish: the tapered tailgate helps remove furrows and leave a smoother final seedbed.

Key Specs

  • Model: Woods DB4.20
  • Type: Standard rotary tiller
  • Working width: 48"
  • Tractor PTO HP: 15-25
  • PTO speed: 540 RPM
  • Rotor speed: 244 RPM
  • Number of tines: 36
  • Approximate weight: 570 lbs.

Application & Use In The Field

A practical soil-preparation tool for gardeners, landowners, hobby farms, landscapers, and small acreage operators.

Garden Preparation

  • Break compacted garden soil before planting
  • Prepare vegetable beds, flower beds, and cover crop areas
  • Mix organic matter into the topsoil layer

Food Plots

  • Create seedbeds for wildlife plots
  • Work small acreage fields with compact tractors
  • Help improve seed-to-soil contact before planting

Landscape Work

  • Prepare lawns, beds, and small jobsite areas
  • Refine soil after grading or material placement
  • Create a smoother surface before seeding or sod work

Small Field Maintenance

  • Refresh compacted soil in small plots or utility areas
  • Support seasonal planting and renovation work
  • Pair with compact tractors for repeatable property tasks

Compact Tillage With Durable Gear-Drive Performance

The Woods DB4.20 gives compact tractor owners a strong, easy-to-connect rotary tiller for breaking soil, refining seedbeds, and preparing gardens, plots, and small fields for productive planting.

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