Need Help Identifying 3PT Tiller

[bradform]

I need some help identifying the make and model of this tiller. I'd like to do a rebuild soon and need to look up specs, parts, etc. Thank you.

 

[bradform]

Hey guys. Any idea on the make and model?

 

[ptsg]

Any numbers or marking anywhere? Casting numbers? Stamped name on the rear cover ?

I see it has the right style of shear pin design, so must be from Europe, probably Italian would be my guess.

By the way, I would flip the PTO shaft around so the shear pin is on the tiller side. Makes it easy to change if it shears.

 

[bradform]

ptsg. Will do it on the PTO flip. I just took the wife out with me to take a closer look (eyes aren't what they used to be). Unfortunately, no casting or stamped numbers on the unit that we can see. I was guessing it may be an EU manufacturer potentially. Thanks again to anyone who chimes in on the topic. Hopefully, someone out there will recognize it.

 

[bradform]

Looks like this one is going to stump the experts...

 

[TractorTech]

Looks like a Sicma (Italian) gearbox, but early. Can't say anymore though.

 

[CliffordK]

It looks a little like my old Howard Rotavator. But, I'll have to take a look tomorrow when it is bright out, and hopefully not raining.

Is yours belt drive under the side cover?

 

[D&D]

It looks a little like my old Howard Rotavator. But, I'll have to take a look tomorrow when it is bright out, and hopefully not raining.

Is yours belt drive under the side cover?

I’m guessing gear drive since it has a fill plug. Bearings and seals can be figured out by dimension and type. What parts do you anticipate needing?

 

[bradform]

I haven't popped the cover yet, but expect it's chain drive as noted above. Regarding plans, I wanted to go through the unit (seals, bearings, gaskets, etc) and do a basic rebuild. The PTO gearbox output seal is currently blown and leaking through the tube into the chain gearbox on the side. I know I'll likely be able to get some numbers off bearings and seals during a teardown, but figured it would be a good idea to try and identify what I have before starting. Thanks again to everyone for your input.

 

[bradform]

I may have stumbled across the answer. I think it's a Kubota model B40C tiller. I'd guess it's made by another manufacturer, but I'm not sure. Below is a link to an owners manual that had this picture.

Kubota B40C Manual

 

[ptsg]

That's a great find. I still think someone else made it and then got rebadged to Kubota but at least now, you can go to Messicks and check anything you need for it.

 

[bradform]

I bet you're correct on the rebranding. I wonder who?