RT30 ROTARY TILLERS

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Gear driven
Available in forward or reverse rotating tines
iMatch^TM and/or quick hitch compatible

Features

Gear drive transmission

The hardened and tempered gear drive transmission requires less maintenance than a roller chain drive. Enclosed in an oil bath, gear drive components feature higher wear life, decreasing maintenance costs.

Reverse tines rotation

Reverse tilling easily breaks up compacted and rocky soils as well as sod and hard clay. Reverse tines rotation keep the tiller in the ground and prevent the implement from walking on top of the hard soil.

Transmission cover

The sealed cover ensures the protection of the transmission components, preventing transmission damage due to moisture and mud.

C-shaped tines increase efficiency

The hardened and tempered C-shaped rotor tines require less horsepower to operate. They are designed to engage the soil at different times for more efficiency.

Easy adjust skid shoe height

Easily set the working depth by adjusting the height of the skids with the adjustment bracket.

Hitch attachment is easy and fast

Implement-to-tractor hookup is simple with the iMatch Quick-Hitch Category 1 compatible.

Specs & Compare

Key Specs	Current Model
Working width	RT3042 and RT3042R: 106.7 cm 42 in. RT3049 and RT3049R: 124.5 cm 49 in. RT3062 and RT3062R: 157.5 cm 62 in. RT3073 and RT3073R: 185.4 cm 73 in. RT3081 and RT3081R: 205.7 cm 81 in.
Rotor - Blades (quantity)	All RT30 models : Six
Maximum working depth	RT3042, RT3042R, RT3049 and RT3049R: 19 cm 7.5 in. RT3062, RT3062R, RT3073, RT3073R, RT3081 and RT3081R: 21.6 cm 8.5 in.
Duty - Type	All RT30 models: Standard
Minimum PTO horsepower
Maximum PTO horsepower
3-point compatible	RT 3073, RT3073R, RT3081 and RT3081R: Category 1 & 2 RT3062, RT3062R: Category 1 RT3042, RT3042R, RT3049, and RT3049R: Limited Category 1
Weight without drive shaft	RT3042: 220 kg (485 lb) RT3042R: 225 kg (496 lb) RT3049: 240 kg (529 lb) RT3049R: 247.2 kg (545 lb) RT3062: 299.8 kg (661 lb) RT3062R: 308 kg (679 lb) RT3073: 332 kg (732 lb) RT3073R: 342 kg (754 lb) RT3081: 362 kg 798 lb RT3081R: 373 kg 822 lb
iMatch™ compatible (Cat. 1)	All RT30 models: Yes
Quick coupler (Cat. 3)
Dimensions
Working width	RT3042 and RT3042R: 120.4 cm 47.4 in. RT3049 and RT3049R: 140.2 cm 55.2 in. RT3062 and RT3062R: 173 cm 68.1 in. RT3073 and RT3073R: 200.4 cm 78.9 in. RT3081 and RT3081R: 205.7 cm 81 in.
Outside to outside width
Weight
Weight without drive shaft	RT3042: 220 kg (485 lb) RT3042R: 225 kg (496 lb) RT3049: 240 kg (529 lb) RT3049R: 247.2 kg (545 lb) RT3062: 299.8 kg (661 lb) RT3062R: 308 kg (679 lb) RT3073: 332 kg (732 lb) RT3073R: 342 kg (754 lb) RT3081: 375 kg 827 lb RT3081R: 386 kg 851 lb
Operating with skid shoes
Operating with cage roller
Tractor compatibility
PTO speed rpm	All RT30 models: 540 rpm
Minimum PTO horsepower
Maximum PTO horsepower
Minimum horsepower	RT3042 and RT3042R: 11.2 kW 15 hp RT3049 and RT3049R: 13.4 kW 18 hp RT3062 and RT3062R: 17.9 kW 24 hp RT3073 and RT3073R: 22.4 kW 30 hp RT3081 and RT3081R: : 29.8 kW 40 hp
Maximum horsepower	RT3042, RT3042R, RT3049 and RT3049R: 26.1 kW 35 hp RT3062, RT3062R, RT3073, RT3073R, RT3081 and RT3081R: 44.7 kW 60 hp
Gearbox
Type	All RT30 models: Single speed
Oil cooler
Drive system
Type	All RT30 models: Gear
Chain, ASAE
Side drive	All RT30 models: Gear
Hitch
3-point compatible	RT 3073, RT3073R, RT3081 and RT3081R: Category 1 & 2 RT3062, RT3062R: Category 1 RT3042, RT3042R, RT3049, and RT3049R: Limited Category 1
iMatch™ compatible (Cat. 1)	All RT30 models: Yes
Quick coupler (Cat. 2)
Quick coupler (Cat. 3)
Adjustable offset
PTO shaft
Type	RT3042, RT3042R, RT3049 and RT3049R: Category 3 with slip clutch RT3062, RT3062R, RT3073, RT3073R, RT3081 and RT3081R: Category 4 with slip clutch
Clutch type	All RT30 models: Friction
Blade
Shape	All RT30 models: C-shape
Rotor
Rotor rotation	RT3042, RT3049, RT3062, RT3073, and RT3081: Forward RT3042R, RT3049R, RT3062R, RT3073R, and RT3081R: Reverse
Flanges (quantity)	RT3042 and RT3042R: Five RT3049 and RT3049R: Six RT3062 and RT3062R: Eight RT3073 and RT3073R: Nine RT3081 and RT3081R: Ten
Blades (quantity)	All RT30 models: Six
Depth control
Type	All RT30 models: Skid shoes
Skid shoes	RT3042, RT3042R, RT3049, and RT3049R: Four settings - 0 to 7.1 cm 0 to 2.8 in. RT3062, RT3062R, RT3073, RT3073R, RT3081 and RT3081R: Four settings - 2.5 to 9.1 cm 1 to 3.6 in.
Maximum working depth	RT3042, RT3042R, RT3049 and RT3049R: 19 cm 7.5 in. RT3062, RT3062R, RT3073, RT3073R, RT3081 and RT3081R: 21.6 cm 8.5 in.
Safety and markings
Rear door support	All RT30 models: Chain
Parking stand	All RT30 models: Standard
Markings	All RT30 models: Standard
Duty
Type	All RT30 models: Standard
Set-up time
Labor hours	All RT30 models: 1.5 Hours
Warranty
Time period	All RT30 models: 1-year whole goods/3-year gearbox
Additional information
Date collected

RT30 ROTARY TILLERS Utility Tractors Attachments Accessorie FAQs

What size tractor do I need for a John Deere RT30 rotary tiller?

It depends on the model. The RT3042 needs at least 15 hp and the RT3081 at least 40 hp, with maximums of 35 hp on the RT3042 and RT3049 and 60 hp on the RT3062, RT3073 and RT3081. All RT30 models run on a 540 rpm PTO.

What is the difference between forward and reverse rotating RT30 tillers?

Models without an R, such as the RT3062, have forward rotating tines, and R models like the RT3062R have reverse rotating tines. Reverse tilling breaks up compacted and rocky soil, sod and hard clay, and it keeps the tiller in the ground instead of walking on top of hard soil.

How deep does the John Deere RT30 rotary tiller till?

The RT3042 and RT3049 models till up to 7.5 in. deep, and the RT3062, RT3073 and RT3081 models reach 8.5 in. Working depth is set with skid shoes that have four height settings.

Is the John Deere RT30 compatible with iMatch quick hitch?

Yes. All RT30 models are iMatch compatible. The RT3073 and RT3081 fit Category 1 and 2 hitches, the RT3062 fits Category 1, and the RT3042 and RT3049 fit Limited Category 1.

Where can I buy genuine parts for my John Deere RT30 rotary tiller?

Koenig Equipment stocks genuine John Deere parts for the RT30, and our parts teams across Ohio and Indiana can find what you need for your machine. Choose same-day delivery from a nearby Koenig store or pick up in store.

What warranty comes with the John Deere RT30 rotary tiller?

RT30 tillers carry a 1-year whole goods and 3-year gearbox warranty, and setup takes about 1.5 hours of labor. The hardened, tempered gear drive runs in an oil bath and needs less maintenance than a roller chain drive.

RT30 ROTARY TILLERS

Utility Tractors Attachments Accessories

Less maintenance with hardened and tempered gear drive transmission

Improve performance with reverse tilling option

Reverse tines rotation

Prevent damage with a cold-formed transmission cover

Increase efficiency using hardened and tempered C-shaped tines

Skid shoes control working depth

Easy adjust skid shoe height

iMatch™ Quick-Hitch compatible for easy hookup

Specs & Compare

Key Specs

Dimensions

Weight

Tractor compatibility

Gearbox

Drive system

Hitch

PTO shaft

Blade

Rotor

Depth control

Safety and markings

Duty

Set-up time

Warranty

Additional information