[scronbaugh]

I was going to make a post about this very topic. I have the 60" CountyLine (Tarter) for my 1r (which I love.) I immediately switched in to reverse, thinking that's what I wanted. After using it a couple of years, I decided to switch it back this past weekend. I concur with the results. I think it does a better job forward cutting up and burying the "trash", doesn't throw dirt all over the tractor (and me) and seems to take a little bit less horsepower. Overall, I'm glad I switched it back.

 

[scronbaugh]

How did you switch it? Take the PTO gear box apart and move the driven gear to the opposite side?
Did you have to change anything else? Tines?

For this model, it's pretty simple. Just flip the gearbox over (changing the plug and vent) and take out the whole tine assembly and flip it end to end.