Product Features
Cast-iron packer wheels
Provide consistent seedbed firmness and soil texture. Each wheel is 9.5" in diameter with raised crushing knobs that break clods and leave dimples to retain soil moisture.
Heavy-duty solid shaft
Packer wheels are mounted on a 1-3/4" diameter solid steel shaft engineered for durability under load and long-term field use.
Greasable bearings
Each end of the shaft is supported by large agricultural-grade bearings equipped with triple-lip seals for extended service life in dirty conditions.
Clevis and pin hitch
Every Model TP2148 Cultipacker includes a clevis and pin hitch assembly for fast, reliable attachment to ATVs, UTVs, or compact tractors.
Product Specifications
| MODEL | TP2148 |
|---|---|
| Tillage Tool Type | Cultipacker |
| Transport Method | |
| Wheels — Flip Over Designs | Optional with Wheel Kit |
| 3-Point — Tractor Mount | Optional with 3-Point Kit |
| Packer Wheels (Agricultural Quality) | Cast Iron with Crushing Knobs |
| Number of Cast Iron Packer Wheels | 21 |
| Packer Wheel Size | 9.5" Dia. |
| Packer Wheel Shaft Bearings | Greasable 1-3/4" Pillow Block |
| Width | 48" |
| Tongue Hitch Method | Quick Remove Pin |
| Pneumatic Tire (Included with Wheel Kit) | 13/500×6, 2 Ply Turf |
| 3-Point Category (Included with 3-Point Kit) | Category 1, Standard & Quick Hitch Compatible |
| Weight | 257 lbs. (Std.), 272 lbs. (With Kits) |
| Warranty | 1 Year Non-Commercial |
| 2026 Suggested List Price | |
| Standard Model | $1,486.49 |
| Wheel Kit | $212.36 |
| 3-Point Kit | $78.65 |
(*FOB Mendota, IL)
*Prices do not include shipping costs and may vary in different locations.
*Kunz Engineering reserves the right to change specifications or discontinue products without notice.
Accessories & Attachments
Wheel Kit
Flip-over transport on pneumatic tires
The optional Wheel Kit equips the Model TP Cultipackers with two pneumatic tires for quick, easy transport.
- Simply flip the Cultipacker over onto the tires for transport.
- Tires are positioned close to the centre of gravity to make the flip-over process easy.
- Easy bolt-on design allows quick wheel removal if necessary.
3-Point Kit
Convert to a Category 1 tractor-mounted Cultipacker
The optional 3-Point Kit equips Model TP Cultipackers with the pins and brackets needed to mount to a tractor 3-point hitch.
- Quickly transforms from a pull-style Cultipacker to a 3-point tractor-mounted unit.
- Ideal for customers who use both an ATV/UTV and a tractor.
- Designed for all Category 1 3-point hitch systems.
- Quick Hitch compatible.
Product Videos
Tillage Equipment — Product Information & Frequently Asked Questions
Overview & Use Cases
What is a Till-Ease Chisel Plow / Field Cultivator?
An aggressive tillage tool for hard and soft ground. Suitable for wildlife food plots, large gardens, new lawn seedings, small-scale vegetable farming, and mechanical weed control.
What is a chisel plow?
A primary tillage tool that works mainly at the rear shanks. Points or sweeps penetrate hard surfaces and shear/heave soil to build a seedbed, reduce compaction, retain moisture, and limit erosion.
Models & Tow Vehicles
What is a Till-Ease Model TP2148, TP2760, and TP3272 Cultipacker?
Cultipackers that firm soil and press broadcast seed into freshly tilled ground. Commonly paired with food plots and new lawn seedings.
What can pull the Till-Ease Model 543 & 760 Chisel Plow / Field Cultivator?
The 543 was designed around a 350 cc 4×4 ATV; larger ATVs (e.g., 500 cc+) work easier and faster due to weight and tire size. Traction limits performance before horsepower. Adding 75–100 lb to a smaller ATV’s front rack helps. The 760 is intended for UTVs and small tractors.
Design & Components
Why does the Till-Ease use rigid shanks instead of spring shanks?
Penetration and draft hinge on maintaining a precise sweep/point angle. Spring shanks deflect in hard soils, changing the angle and causing poor penetration and harder pulling. Rigid shanks hold the angle.
Are the front cutting coulters disk blades?
No. They are straight blades that cut residue to prevent hair-pinning at the rear shanks and also help reduce clod size on secondary passes. Straight blades require less pressure than cupped disk blades.
What is the difference between a field-cultivator sweep and a chisel point?
The tool includes 9" field-cultivator sweeps for soft ground/secondary tillage and chisel points for hard ground and rocky soils with the lowest draft. Both bolt on and are easily interchangeable.
Operation & Adjustments
Does the Till-Ease 543 & 760 have a manual lift option?
No. Only electric lift is offered. Manual lift is cumbersome and difficult to set on a tool that penetrates hard ground and requires quick, periodic depth changes. Electric lift allows adjustments while moving.
How much weight should be added for proper operation?
Generally 150–200 lb in the weight racks to help the front cutting coulters penetrate. If the coulters are removed or set up, no added weight is required. The rear generates its own down pressure.
How do I level the seedbed after chiseling?
Chisel plows leave furrows by design. Use a leveling device afterward. An optional spike-tooth drag harrow mounts into two rear receivers to smooth the surface.
Performance & Comparisons
Why does a chisel plow work better than a disk harrow for primary tillage?
The Till-Ease creates its own down pressure and penetrates hard ground efficiently. Disk harrows create no down pressure and require significant added weight for shallow penetration; they’re intended for secondary tillage after a moldboard plow.
How hard of ground will the Till-Ease Chisel Plow / Field Cultivator handle?
Very hard. With chisel points installed, it can penetrate surfaces as firm as a dirt road. It is among the most aggressive ATV/UTV tillage tools on the market.
Seeding Workflow & Cultipackers
Does the Till-Ease have an optional seeder?
No. Best practice is: create the seedbed (tillage), harrow to level, cultipack to firm, broadcast seed, then cultipack again for seed-to-soil contact. Seeding directly behind the tillage tool skips critical steps.
Why do Model TP Cultipackers improve germination?
They press broadcast seed into soil to ensure seed-to-soil contact, enabling moisture uptake and uniform germination.
Why are Model TP Cultipackers better than a smooth lawn roller?
Cast-iron wheels with knobs dimple the soil to conserve moisture and create ideal germination pockets. TP units apply purpose-designed pressure that firms without excessive compaction; smooth rollers create uniform, fast-drying surfaces and can compact soil.
Will a drag harrow place seed as effectively as a TP Cultipacker?
No. Small seed (e.g., clover) must remain in the top ~¼". Harrowing after seeding often buries it too deep. TP Cultipackers press seed uniformly to the correct depth. For larger seed, a harrow can work, but a cultipacker still improves seed-to-soil contact.