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John Deere · Rotary Tillers

Rotary Tillers That Fit the John Deere 1023E

0 of 10 rotary tillers fit by the makers’ ratings, 6 fit with one thing to check, and 4 don’t. Each is checked against the 1023E’s 16 PTO hp, a Category 1 limited hitch and 758 lb lift at 24 in.

Answer

What Size Rotary Tiller Fits a 1023E

By the published numbers, the 1023E handles rotary tillers from 47, 48, 50 and 60 in wide. The widest one that fits is the King Kutter TG-60 5 ft Gear-Driven Rotary Tiller at 60 in. The ones that don't fit fail on horsepower (4).

Fits, check first

King Kutter TG-48 4 ft Gear-Driven Rotary Tiller

48 in wide · Cat 1

  • Horsepower King Kutter does not publish a horsepower range for this model.
  • 3-point hitch The implement is Category 1. John Deere lists the 1023E hitch as Category 1 limited, so confirm the lower link spacing with the dealer before buying.
  • Lift capacity King Kutter does not publish the weight, so it can't be checked against the 1023E's lift.
  • PTO It runs on a 540 rpm PTO. The 1023E has a 540 rpm rear PTO.

$2,761.99 lowest listed, Amazon

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Fits, check first

Titan Standard Series 48 in 3-Point Rotary Tiller

48 in wide · 573 lb · Cat 1

  • Horsepower Titan Attachments rates it for 20–45 tractor HP. The 1023E has 21 engine HP.
  • 3-point hitch The implement is Category 1. John Deere lists the 1023E hitch as Category 1 limited, so confirm the lower link spacing with the dealer before buying.
  • Lift capacity It weighs 573 lb. The 1023E lifts 758 lb 24 in behind the lift points.
  • PTO It runs on a 540 rpm PTO. The 1023E has a 540 rpm rear PTO.

$2,299.97 lowest listed, PalletForks.com

4.8 of 5 from 14 reviews at PalletForks.com (all sizes in that listing)

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Prices checked October 2026. Freight varies.

Fits, check first

King Kutter TG-60 5 ft Gear-Driven Rotary Tiller

60 in wide · Cat 1

  • Horsepower King Kutter does not publish a horsepower range for this model.
  • 3-point hitch The implement is Category 1. John Deere lists the 1023E hitch as Category 1 limited, so confirm the lower link spacing with the dealer before buying.
  • Lift capacity King Kutter does not publish the weight, so it can't be checked against the 1023E's lift.
  • PTO It runs on a 540 rpm PTO. The 1023E has a 540 rpm rear PTO.

$2,902.99 lowest listed, Amazon

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Titan Standard Series 60 in 3-Point Rotary Tiller

60 in wide · 659 lb · Cat 1

  • Horsepower Titan Attachments rates it for 20–45 tractor HP. The 1023E has 21 engine HP.
  • 3-point hitch The implement is Category 1. John Deere lists the 1023E hitch as Category 1 limited, so confirm the lower link spacing with the dealer before buying.
  • Lift capacity It weighs 659 lb. The 1023E lifts 758 lb 24 in behind the lift points.
  • PTO It runs on a 540 rpm PTO. The 1023E has a 540 rpm rear PTO.

$2,499.97 lowest listed, PalletForks.com

4.8 of 5 from 14 reviews at PalletForks.com (all sizes in that listing)

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Prices checked October 2026. Freight varies.

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Woods RT48.30 47 in Rotary Tiller

47 in wide · 502 lb · Cat Limited 1 / 1

  • Horsepower Woods rates it for 15–35 PTO HP. The 1023E has 16 PTO HP.
  • 3-point hitch The implement is Category Limited 1 / 1. John Deere lists the 1023E hitch as Category 1 limited, so confirm the lower link spacing with the dealer before buying.
  • Lift capacity It weighs 502 lb. The 1023E lifts 758 lb 24 in behind the lift points.
  • PTO It runs on a 540 rpm PTO. The 1023E has a 540 rpm rear PTO.

Dealer price sold through Woods dealers

Sold online and fits: Titan Standard Series 48 in 3-Point Rotary Tiller, $2,299.97

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Land Pride RTA1250 50 in Forward Rotation Rotary Tiller

50 in wide · 421 lb · Cat 1

  • Horsepower Land Pride rates it for 15–40 PTO HP. The 1023E has 16 PTO HP.
  • 3-point hitch The implement is Category 1. John Deere lists the 1023E hitch as Category 1 limited, so confirm the lower link spacing with the dealer before buying.
  • Lift capacity It weighs 421 lb. The 1023E lifts 758 lb 24 in behind the lift points.
  • PTO It runs on a 540 rpm PTO. The 1023E has a 540 rpm rear PTO.

Dealer price sold through Land Pride dealers

Sold online and fits: Titan Standard Series 48 in 3-Point Rotary Tiller, $2,299.97

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Not a fit

Rotary Tillers the 1023E Can’t Run

These are outside the 1023E’s published specs. The reason is listed on each one.

Doesn't fit

MechMaxx MRT48 48 in Gear Drive Rotary Tiller

48 in wide · 750 lb · Cat 1 & 2

  • Horsepower MechMaxx rates it for 25–50 PTO HP. The 1023E has 16 PTO HP, below the minimum.
  • 3-point hitch The implement is Category 1 & 2. John Deere lists the 1023E hitch as Category 1 limited, so confirm the lower link spacing with the dealer before buying.
  • Lift capacity It weighs 750 lb. The 1023E lifts 758 lb 24 in behind the lift points.
  • PTO It runs on a 540 rpm PTO. The 1023E has a 540 rpm rear PTO.

$2,399 lowest listed, MechMaxx

5.0 of 5 from 21 reviews at MechMaxx

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Doesn't fit

Titan Pro Series 72 in 3-Point Rotary Tiller

72 in wide · 745 lb · Cat 1 & 2

  • Horsepower Titan Attachments rates it for 25–65 tractor HP. The 1023E has 21 engine HP, below the minimum.
  • 3-point hitch The implement is Category 1 & 2. John Deere lists the 1023E hitch as Category 1 limited, so confirm the lower link spacing with the dealer before buying.
  • Lift capacity It weighs 745 lb. The 1023E lifts 758 lb 24 in behind the lift points.
  • PTO It runs on a 540 rpm PTO. The 1023E has a 540 rpm rear PTO.

$3,199.97 lowest listed, PalletForks.com

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Doesn't fit

Woods RT60.40 59 in Rotary Tiller

59 in wide · 570 lb · Cat 1

  • Horsepower Woods rates it for 18–40 PTO HP. The 1023E has 16 PTO HP, below the minimum.
  • 3-point hitch The implement is Category 1. John Deere lists the 1023E hitch as Category 1 limited, so confirm the lower link spacing with the dealer before buying.
  • Lift capacity It weighs 570 lb. The 1023E lifts 758 lb 24 in behind the lift points.
  • PTO It runs on a 540 rpm PTO. The 1023E has a 540 rpm rear PTO.

Dealer price sold through Woods dealers

Specs at Woods →
Doesn't fit

Land Pride RTR1266 66 in Reverse Rotation Rotary Tiller

66 in wide · 493 lb · Cat 1

  • Horsepower Land Pride rates it for 20–50 PTO HP. The 1023E has 16 PTO HP, below the minimum.
  • 3-point hitch The implement is Category 1. John Deere lists the 1023E hitch as Category 1 limited, so confirm the lower link spacing with the dealer before buying.
  • Lift capacity It weighs 493 lb. The 1023E lifts 758 lb 24 in behind the lift points.
  • PTO It runs on a 540 rpm PTO. The 1023E has a 540 rpm rear PTO.

Dealer price sold through Land Pride dealers

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The numbers used

1023E Specs Used to Check Rotary Tillers

Engine HP21 hp [1]
PTO HP16 hp [1]
3-point hitchCategory 1 limited [1]
Lift at the lift pointsNot published
Lift 24 in behind the lift points758 lb [1]
Rear PTO540 rpm [2]
Rear remotes, standardNot published

How the check works

Horsepower is checked against the range the implement maker publishes, using PTO HP or engine HP the way the maker states it. Weight is checked against the 3-point lift 24 in behind the lift points, where an implement's weight sits. Anything the maker does not publish is shown as unknown, not estimated.

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Questions

1023E and Rotary Tillers: Common Questions

What size rotary tiller fits a John Deere 1023E?

By the published numbers, the 1023E handles rotary tillers from 47, 48, 50 and 60 in wide. The widest one that fits is the King Kutter TG-60 5 ft Gear-Driven Rotary Tiller at 60 in. The ones that don't fit fail on horsepower (4).

Can a John Deere 1023E run a 6 ft rotary tiller?

Not by the published ratings of the models on this site. Titan Pro Series 72 in 3-Point Rotary Tiller: Titan Attachments rates it for 25–65 tractor HP. The 1023E has 21 engine HP, below the minimum.

What should I check before putting a rotary tiller on a John Deere 1023E?

The implement is Category 1. John Deere lists the 1023E hitch as Category 1 limited, so confirm the lower link spacing with the dealer before buying. The implement is Category Limited 1 / 1. John Deere lists the 1023E hitch as Category 1 limited, so confirm the lower link spacing with the dealer before buying.

Is the John Deere 1023E heavy enough to lift a rotary tiller?

John Deere rates the 1023E at 758 lb 24 in behind the lift points. The rotary tillers on this site weigh 421 to 750 lb.

Header photo: John Deere 5075E by Steffen Mokosch, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.