Making an Electric Rotary Tiller using junk parts - Zero emissions!!

Possibly the worlds most eco-friendly Rotary hoe / garden cultivator made from recycled parts, powered by my hydro turbine.
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[@N.A.J.]

Your wife and my wife receive very similar birthday presents. Truly from the heart.

[@robertlemoine3500]

I send highest regards sir , you demonstrate regularly that you are only limited by your imagination ! I think all school kids should be made aware of Mr. Marty .

[@josephboley]

We wouldn't have so much junk in our landfill... everyone would know how to fix things instead of throwing it away.

[@Psartz]

No they prefer Tiktok dance.

[@buffsheeri]

you and the post apocalyptic inventor really can put old things back to work.

[@hawesyc]

Where are you Marty? Surely you can get a million subscriptions! You should look at a weekly episode! I love the country around your property so even a sight seeing event would be good.

[@goptools]

That little tiller does a nice job. Great idea swapping the old gas engine for a nice, quiet electric motor!

[@steved9154]

Hi Marty. There should be a metal bar bolted to the end of that rusty bracket between the wheels. The bar digs into the ground & acts as a brake to prevent the hoe from taking off on you. The length of bar in the ground controlled the depth of cut. My Dad had a Masport Rotahoe with this system.

[@MichaelSteeves]

The bar makes for an interesting control dynamic. If you want to dig deeper, you push the handles down which digs the bar in and lets the tines spin in place (and dig). If you want to go shallower, you lift up and it moves forward without digging as much.

[@Hunter4042012]

Bar or plough? MIne has a plough atatchment.

[@branchandfoundry560]

@@Hunter4042012 Same here. I have the TroyBilt Horse. A plow--with or without hiller/furrower wings--can be fitted to the depth control bar.

[@mrfishyman]

My old man's one had the bar and ud kick it up to maneuver it and back down to help just crawl along. Also that's spinning way fast I reckon it would work better with different pulleys to slow the hoe down. Looks good though.

[@WowCoolHorse]

@@Hunter4042012 a plough is just a fancy bar when you think about it

[@jackpeaches1528]

You my friend need to make your own school and start teaching the new generation of kids these skills you possess.

[@carlosmontoya8658]

Hello from Virginia, USA contiguous. Watch you regularly. You are versed in a multitude of awares, activities, 2 stroke and 4 stroke, etc. We enjoy your content a good deal, sir! Just a note to say thanks for sharing!!!

[@svthorasailing4868]

Hahaha that’s awesome,just disguise new finds as birthday presents 🎁,happy birthday Mrs Marty T.

[@geoffdean3532]

Lucky girl.

[@svthorasailing4868]

@@geoffdean3532 absolutely,she’s definitely a keeper,lol.Can’t wait for the Xmas reveal also.

[@emf333]

Honey! I got you a new tractor!

[@localcrew]

One under appreciated aspect of using a plug-in Rototiller: You can always find your way back to the house.

[@StephanePlaisance]

unless the wire gets eaten by the tiller and ends up mangled in the blades. anyway a fantastique job, as always, but likely meant to be manned by dad rather than mam.

[@liammeharry]

Your wife is a lucky woman. What a beautiful birthday present

[@jimmyhackers8980]

more of these electric builds please, with all your free hydro electricity, its a no brainer :)

[@fie1329]

Plus they are not even "obnoxiously loud" :D

[@garyburgmylifeandtimes6354]

I will be honest, that’s the first electric tiller I have seen in my life. OUTSTANDING!!!

[@rastaralph7154]

I bought an electric tiller from Aldi and for the size of it it's amazing. It only cost £60 too. It could of done with wheels on the back but is still great. Cheers 👍❤️💛💚

[@milkman81]

My Grandfather would be super proud of you!

[@stuartjackson7368]

Hi Marty, great innovation there, I would suggest that the rotors are spinning far too quickly. Perhaps reduce the gearing with the pulleys a lot to slow them down, probably by 2 thirds at least, that will help with torque and it will bite into the soil better without spraying it out of the back.

[@MartyT]

Yes it needs a smaller pulley on the motor and a few other little improvements

[@larryalexander4833]

Marty goes green and makes wife happy 👍🛠️👍😊

[@stanpatterson5033]

I still prefer piston-power, but I must give a tip of the hat in this instance for the ingenuity and sheer fortitude for the conversion here. While the engine itself did appear to be a lost cause, the chassis was salve-able, and yes... hats off on installing e-power and keeping the machine effective at providing its intended function. Merely my own preference, but I would seek pulleys of differing size... smaller on the motor, and larger on the driven end, to slow the rotation of the tines a bit, to avoid the "spray" of material being far-flung.

[@mikeznel6048]

I prefer internal combustion as well but if I had free electricity generating on my property, I’d have tons of electric powered stuff too.

[@flir67man84]

I see it now.. You got every tiller manufacturer trying to invent a eco tiller now.. you just upended the entire industry....👍👍😂😂😂

[@jimthain8777]

I was thinking the same. Marty needs to guard that prototype it's worth a fortune!

[@daddyg5654]

Really cool Marty! Now all you need to build is a rotary sieve to clear the stones from the garden.

[@josephlwallssr6166]

Very , economical and just in time, ( I think?) For spring garden in New Zealand! Ausum!😀👌 I am happy ,you and your family survived the flooding!

[@scroungasworkshop4663]

Well done Marty, I also used the handlebar switch of an old 240v electric mower. I think I would fit a pulley half the size of the one you have on the lecky motor, that will halve the spin rate on the tines but double the HP, of course if it’s in high range putting it in low range might help too. It’s fun to make this stuff👍👍👍 cheers Stuart 🇦🇺

[@ferrumignis]

I was thinking the same, blades seemed to be spinning pretty fast so smaller pulley could really help.

[@caveweta]

I’ve got an old Masport rotary hoe, it’s about 50 years old, lives in the shed all year and always starts every year when it’s time to get the potato bed ready. 4 strokes from the sixties just seem to go on forever. Another kiwi classic.

[@davidp8157]

Our one owned from new ( 1967 from its id plate) was never a good starter and had a problem of a sticking valve, but about 2 or 3 years ago, I changed it to electronic ignition, which made it crazy easy to start and ultra reliable. In my opinion well worth the small price and minimal work. Highly recommend considering this upgrade

[@roguenz9848]

I have an old Masport 4 as well :) Purchased 2nd hand by a family friend maybe 15 years ago, he passed last year at 83, was used plenty by my mum and now lives with me. Great piece of kit!

[@Monkeysic]

Water powered tiller, now that's green! Seems to do a good job!

[@stuartpickles6907]

It's 6am here in sw Missouri and the first thing I'm gonna do today is watch Marty build a tiller.

[@OmarPopioco]

That looked like godzilla walking through downtown - it didn't even flinch when it contacted the soil 👍👍 ... and its so silent.. (at least in the video) Great Frankenstein build!!! fun to watch 😄👌👌👌

[@stephenreese5921]

Vehicles and planes are going electric, so larger implications should as well. Good on you for leading the way!

[@blakerichardson414]

Can't wait to see an anniversary gift!

[@jamespayne8781]

I did this with a one man post hole machine. The two stroke gas engine was just too persnickety and couldn’t be relied on to start on demand. I had a five thousand rpm, eighteen amp universal motor off an old Clark floor sander ( about the right rpm ) with the right sized pto which slid into the gear case nicely. It also worked well. Ultimately I made it into a boom mounted digger with two bicycle wheels at the far end. The hard pan below the thin top soil is so hard it would lift the wheels and eight foot boom completely off the ground as a put my full weight on the auger. Love your ingenuity.

[@machinist5828]

Sweet! I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product. Cheers Terry from South Carolina USA

[@williambracken1447]

That’s really cool! I love how quiet it is

[@lawrenceengel3330]

Marty T is the master of repurchased machinery 👌

[@born2soon]

Idea for a project! A reel type push mower that shreds leaves!

[@boomish69]

I mean what on earth, I wouldn’t have given that old thing a second look especially with the old carb hanging off & the spark plug gone, I love it, an inspiration to us all!! Marty you are our recycling hero..Awesome

[@andrewradford3953]

No smell, no noise, reliable. Perfect solution. Leads and boards with rcds(residual current device) are reasonably cheap if your circuit board doesn't have them.

[@brucetutty9984]

I had a small pond in the section once, which grew masses of tadpoles, and so frogs, and they ate all the slugs and snails. We went from a slug/snails problem to seeing nothing but frogs. It was fun, biologically stable, and chemical free.

[@trevorslater2746]

Not many frogs around now it seems ,late sixtys driving on a country road at night came across hundreds of frogs crossing the rd ,now you're lucky to ever see them ,chemicals etc ??

[@TheWebstaff]

That looks like some nice soil you've got there. Much better than your common dirt!

[@toddrouch7526]

Job well done, turning otherwise junk into a functional tool. 👏👏

[@avrel820]

Amazing job getting it going with the electric motor

[@jefferyholland]

I have a small electric tiller that is very handy to turn over my small garden each year. So convenient and quiet plus almost maintenance free. I am sure that motor will be just fine for that size tiller and will do the job for years to come. Well done

[@robmyers4046]

I love your videos cos you don’t show every nut and bolt being undone just an overview Keep them coming 😊

[@brandonconard]

I’ve started tinkering with old lawnmowers and bad carbs, and have been fixing them up and they actually work. Your videos inspire me to want to get out and try something new, like small engine repair

[@born2soon]

America needs more small engine repairmen! Too any fixable lawn mowers going to the curb for want of a $5 diaphragm!

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

It's only stupid if it doesn't work. That's pretty dang clever right there, Marty. Another job well done.

[@johnmccanntruth]

You are just the master at cobbling something together from nothing.

[@ckmoore101]

What a great idea. A few tweaks and that thing will be worthy of a fresh paint job.

[@redneckgearheadgarage495]

I have to admit, when you broke the gear selector shaft off I got a chuckle out of it. That's normally not your style but it happens.

[@PS-Straya_M8]

Ok literally we can appreciate Marty is by far the best .. Grave Robber of old machinery!! 😁

[@jarmstrong2843]

Looks like a nice job repurposing an old tiller. Seems to work very well! 👍👍👍

[@CoryMT]

That's a fine electric powered catapult/slingshot (I agree with others that it seems to spin too fast). Thank you for sharing!

[@yokiniqu]

Cool! Just need to add your depth bar.

[@larrimos]

The treasure here is Mrs. Marty. She sees and appreciates Mr. Marty’s tinkering…..as long as it isn’t another tractor.😊

[@jimurrata6785]

Just wait to see what he gets her for their anniversary! 🤣

[@msanchez7317]

- Clutch engagement rod breaks off. - Engages clutch, bearings rumbling like marbles. "Appears to be OK!" I love your enthusiasm!

[@MartyT]

Hehe that bearing will be good for another 10 million revolutions ;)

[@msanchez7317]

@@MartyT true enough! Love your ingenuity.

[@tattoosteveneo]

I would add a vfd that way you can slow it down and still have the same amount of power. Always great to see your vids and I’m super glad you are doing good with all that rain you’ve had lately.

[@Kowyn]

My father did this about 30 years ago, still to this day he uses it every spring to turn the garden, I'll have to post a video someday.

[@ravivo2001]

So relaxing to see someone who knows what he is doing

[@michaelschuenemann3505]

What a Brilliant Fix - You have Rescued a Tiller and now it will become a Garden Workhorse - well done indeed - You are soooo Smart ! We love Your Videos and many Cheers from us in Australia !!!!

[@markdudar6632]

Good job Marty saved another one

[@mcmaddie]

12:27 Nice effect with camera shutter speed. Seems that the thing is rotating clockwise yet dirt is flying to right.

[@marcfechtner1074]

Nice work Marty!! Creative and green 👍🏻

[@michaelwilliams4086]

If Ben Hur had been a gardener, he would definitely have wanted one of those and it is quiet enough not to have scared his horses😉

[@rowdystrongarm463]

Dam brother! Your genius knows no bounds.

[@stevenjohannesen88]

I love to watch a good redneck conversion, great Vlog ❤️🦘🦘🦘

[@johnhancock517]

Best diagnoses EVER: "whatever it used to do, it doesn't do it anymore." 🤣

[@ManJO601]

BEAUTIFUL A man that uses his God given Talent !

[@deephorizon1365]

Marty, I just started binging all your videos again, I'm extremely jealous of the sheer ingenuity and pure engineering skills it takes to be this resourceful. You're really living in a "Mad Max" paradise and it's so cool!!

[@stratuslocktheautobot4421]

Hi Marty, I noticed you mentioned you have slugs in the garden. The best thing to use is beer! Put beer in bowls or Mason jars place them around the garden. With in no time the slugs will go right into the beer. After it fills up with dead slugs throw the dead slugs away and refill the Mason jars/ bowls with beer. Any beer will do I know this sounds crazy but it actually works for keeping slugs away from garden! My friends mother uses beer to get rid of slugs and her garden was green and beautiful! Love your videos keep up the amazing work. 🧡 from the States 🇺🇸

[@Shagnasty]

Marty, that is a fantastic idea. Taking something with a bad engine and converting it to electric. I am glad to see it working. Thank you for sharing. Can't wait until you get another project.

[@horstszibulski19]

I would love if my neighbours would use one like that... 😱👍👍👍

[@mopar4656]

Hooray for can-do, Kiwi ingenuity.👍

[@sflotr]

And no-one lost any limbs!!! 👏

[@johnnyzander1466]

The, - Happy bithday ''giggle giggle'' to you, part made me laugh so hard I spit out my coffee.. 🤣😂

[@Ray-lo4hr]

Hello from Canada.

[@LHVMleodragonlamb]

zero emissions sounds respectable. 🎖

[@larrymaxwell5535]

Excellent thanks for sharing !

[@alegit123456]

First time I've seen you break something!!

[@michaelhagy7770]

Hello Marty, I love your channel, you might be the smartest, most inventive person on You Tube land. Keep up all your hard work and amazing videos.

[@AZVIDS]

Now that is REAL Green energy👍

[@philclements2340]

Great idea . As others have said you need a tiller depth bar on the back and you need to lift the wheels and get it into the soil properly

[@HowIDoItFaM]

Marty Never ceases to Amaze!

[@Mikeeey01NZL]

Marty the gearbox has two speeds, you rotated the change mechanism 90 degrees one way, try 180 degrees the other way. (90 up =low - middle = neutral - 90 down =high)

[@MartyT]

Ahh.. Thanks mate I'll try that now

[@benrobertson7855]

Used my gem 25 year ago with the outputs all going into a pipe under a trialling plow.co2 back buried,,etc .great stuff ,but if you make charcoal and put that in ........

[@h.c5750]

@@benrobertson7855 do you mean that you were pumping the exhaust into the ground?

[@mawe42]

Seemed to be spinning a bit to fast to me!

[@Mikeeey01NZL]

@@mawe42 Yes I'd say you are correct, the different engine rpms are not to different but add the new pulley ratios.... I suspect Marty had already worked this out and selected the low gear on the gearbox, it still appears to be going like a bat our of hell.

[@grahamwood9842]

Clever man!! And it is sooo quiet.

[@Oh-Jay52]

#livingoffthesolarsystem ! Job well done there mate ! The epitome of recycling and Green living !

[@chrissmith7655]

Marty wins again!!! Many thanks from Nr Liverpool UK.

[@jayeff3196]

I love the way you are explaining to your good lady what you have created....😄🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@johnmolloy5913]

that was a brainy idea making it electric it seemed like it worked realy well could not believe how well it cultivated good idea...

[@bren70ssss94]

She's not even slightly phased that you turn up with this contraption , excellent missus 👍😁

[@bobpowers9862]

That was amazingly quiet. I think it's a wee bit fast, and a smaller motor pulley would sort that out, and give more digging torque too. Nice job, though.

[@cadcad4974]

Marty, your projects are always interesting when combined with your skills of imaginativeness, resourcefulness, & ingenuity! Hopefully, you have recovered from all the rain. Like all the heavy machines & your wrenching abilities!

[@phillipsharpe6459]

Another win for marty , 😁👍

[@tonyhussey3610]

Just need a Tesla Battery on that bad boy and you are the slickest dude on the mountain.... 👍👍👍👍 At first I was sceptical...but really liked how quiet it was..and free/clean energy 👍👍

[@CharlesManch]

Well f*kin' look at-choo!! Nice! Rock guard definitely necessary, lol.

[@thomasbrown9402]

Happy Birthday, Mrs T!

[@we_arenot_amused1617]

Good job. So refreshing to watch a KZbin not put out by millionaires with stadium sized shops that you could eat off the floor. Just do with what you have fixin'.

[@benterrell9139]

Lucky wife. Just what she wanted for her birthday. My wife will be very jealous.

[@MrGeroth]

Marty you are amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@whatcouldgowrong8323]

Excellent work Marty, Mrs Marty should be happy with her birthday present.

[@jamesjenkins81]

Hi Marty - Heath Robinson would be proud of you, well done, greetings from Wales.

[@jamesread11]

That’s one lucky wife! I wish I got birthday presents like that!

[@HogshooterHotrods]

Love it!! generating your own power and using the electric motor torque is a stroke of genius for sure, she was a bit worn but you have proven it will do work still and it is quiet to boot!!

[@bellofbelmont]

Well done. Thanks for the vid. I look forward to them. Jim Bell (Australia)