Hey guys, need your advice. I'm looking at the King Kutter tillers and need to know if a 60" is acceptable on the 2305. I'm going to split the cost and share the tiller with a guy that has a 40HP Kubota, so the 48" is too small for him. I think the 2305 would run the 60" well enough, although JD says 48". Anybody have an opinion or run a 60" on the 2305 or 2210?
60" tiller on 2305
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Rogator
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Hi Backup. My uncle has a 60" tiller that I tried on my 2305. I have heavy clay soil and had no problem even when I broke sod with it. The 2305 never slowed down. The reason I bought a 48" tiller is to fit between rows of trees and to work better with garden rows. I could not really see a big difference going from the 48" to the 60" I know several people that have older John Deeres that are larger in size than the 2305 but with simular horse power that use 60" tillers.
Remember you can always go slower the first time over if you need to just to get the soil broke up.
My tiller weighs 412lbs and my uncles weighs 467lbs so the weight difference wasn't that big.
If I had a close neighbour that was willing to share a piece of equipment I would consider it only if he had that same type of uses for it as I did. I would not do it if he had say twice as much tilling to do than me. I would not pay 50% if he was going to use it 75% of the time.
Things to consider.
Who uses it more.
Who fixes it when it breaks.
Who pays for the repairs.
Can you agree on who uses it and when.
Is the other guy hard on equipment.
What if one of you moves.
A tiller will last twice as long with one owner.
As I was writing all of these down I was thinking more and more that I would probably rather try and do it on my own and get what I really want for my tractor.
I know I gave you more info than you asked for but I just thought I'd give you my thoughts on sharing equipment.
Good luck. Tim
Remember you can always go slower the first time over if you need to just to get the soil broke up.
My tiller weighs 412lbs and my uncles weighs 467lbs so the weight difference wasn't that big.
If I had a close neighbour that was willing to share a piece of equipment I would consider it only if he had that same type of uses for it as I did. I would not do it if he had say twice as much tilling to do than me. I would not pay 50% if he was going to use it 75% of the time.
Things to consider.
Who uses it more.
Who fixes it when it breaks.
Who pays for the repairs.
Can you agree on who uses it and when.
Is the other guy hard on equipment.
What if one of you moves.
A tiller will last twice as long with one owner.
As I was writing all of these down I was thinking more and more that I would probably rather try and do it on my own and get what I really want for my tractor.
I know I gave you more info than you asked for but I just thought I'd give you my thoughts on sharing equipment.
Good luck. Tim
Thanks, sounds like a 60" is workable. The guy I would share it with is close family, so I'm not too worried about it. Besides, with the KK 60" it works out to about $600 with 50/50 split. We'll each have about 50% use anyway. The soil I need to work is an existing garden with not much clay, it should be pretty easy. I've got the iMatch so I think the KK will fit without cutting the shaft, as some others have reported. Also, I have the FEL and would use it for front ballast. I have the ballast box with ~500 lbs total weight and it seems to lift it and handle OK with the FEL on, so I think the 60" KK will work too. I know it may be at the high end, but sounds like it should work.
JDFANATIC
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backup,
The concensus of 2210/2305 owners has been that a 50" tiller is about the max. If you want to get the 60" unit, then please do, and let all of us misinformed users know the wantoness of our ways.
Good luck!
The concensus of 2210/2305 owners has been that a 50" tiller is about the max. If you want to get the 60" unit, then please do, and let all of us misinformed users know the wantoness of our ways.
Good luck!
BleedGreen
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Check it out and make sure that everything fits OK before you purchase... Remember that the 2305 has a "limited" category I, 3 point hitch - the arms are shorter, and not all driveshaft driven implements will fit it correctly. The iMatch hitch helps space the implement away from the tractor, (as well as aiding in the easy installation and removal of said implement) but I don't know if the King Kutter is iMatch compatible. Anyway, just my two cents.
hemiguy
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Hi Backup,
I have also been researching tillers. I'm looking for for one that would work on both my 2520 CUT and 455 heavy L&G tractor. The King Kutters seem to get the thumbs up from their owners, but they are HEAVY. I was looking at the TG-48 that can be offset and even that one weighs 600lbs - too much for the 455. The TG-60-Y that you're considering would be 690lbs. That may be OK for the 2305, but I'm not sure what your 3PT lift is rated for. We have clay infested with many rocks here in western NY so I'm leaning towards a offsetable 4 footish one with 4 tines per flange cause I've heard thats better for expelling the rocks. I'm also wanting to stay in the 350-450lbs range. I've never had the opportunity to try out a 3PT tiller so I'm relying on the other experts's advice here on TBN. Good luck in your search.
I have also been researching tillers. I'm looking for for one that would work on both my 2520 CUT and 455 heavy L&G tractor. The King Kutters seem to get the thumbs up from their owners, but they are HEAVY. I was looking at the TG-48 that can be offset and even that one weighs 600lbs - too much for the 455. The TG-60-Y that you're considering would be 690lbs. That may be OK for the 2305, but I'm not sure what your 3PT lift is rated for. We have clay infested with many rocks here in western NY so I'm leaning towards a offsetable 4 footish one with 4 tines per flange cause I've heard thats better for expelling the rocks. I'm also wanting to stay in the 350-450lbs range. I've never had the opportunity to try out a 3PT tiller so I'm relying on the other experts's advice here on TBN. Good luck in your search.
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Your soil will be the determining factor. Where I lived in Maryland the rocky clay soil turned to bricks in the middle of summer. I really do not think the 60" would work their. Now at my new property in Florida, you could probably run an 84" no problem in the loose sandy soil we have here with a 2305.
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I think you would be disappointed with a 60". If you have heavy clay soil like I have my 4110 has all it can do to move the 48". It is alot easier on the machine and if you have to make an additional pass it is no big deal. Try before you buy.
HD4010
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Hi,
With any tiller you buy, make sure that the pto shaft is not too long. I remember in a thread on here that because the 3pt arms are a little shorter on the 2305 and 2210, if the shaft is too long, when you raise the implement it is possible to put the shaft through the back of the transmission housing.
Just something to watch for.
As the other members have mentioned, I think your soil type will dictate the size tiller that is right for you. I have a 48 inch tiller that I run with my 4010 (14pto HP) and it runs it just fine in the sandy loam soil that I have. I'm sure it would run a 60 just fine.
Good Luck,
HD
With any tiller you buy, make sure that the pto shaft is not too long. I remember in a thread on here that because the 3pt arms are a little shorter on the 2305 and 2210, if the shaft is too long, when you raise the implement it is possible to put the shaft through the back of the transmission housing.
Just something to watch for.
As the other members have mentioned, I think your soil type will dictate the size tiller that is right for you. I have a 48 inch tiller that I run with my 4010 (14pto HP) and it runs it just fine in the sandy loam soil that I have. I'm sure it would run a 60 just fine.
Good Luck,
HD
RollTideRam
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You could always remove the outer set of tines. It may be a little extra work, but it would save you some money. JC
