Tiller a little tiller advice

[oscer]

Garrabo, I read in the TSC catalog that their 60" tiller requires 25 HP. I just ordered a 49" from CCM . They seem to require less PTO HP across all tiller widths, maybe nothing to this I don't know for sure. I read on here somewhere that you should go by manufacturer's HP recommendations. Also read a lot of good reports on CCM. I'll let you know what I think of it when it gets here.

 

[Garrabo]

thanks all..
I'll await testimonials.

 

[nomad]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Garrabo, I read in the TSC catalog that their 60" tiller requires 25 HP. I just ordered a 49" from CCM . They seem to require less PTO HP across all tiller widths, maybe nothing to this I don't know for sure. )</font>

According to the manufacturer of ccm tillers
http://www.turkaytarim.com/eng/4_index_prod05.htm

minimum hp is the same as kk, 25 hp is required for tillers bigger than 48".

 

[HGM]

The one I have is definatly made for the forward dirrection only. I have backed into a couple of areas in low rev, but it does a much better job fwd. I live in Newnan,Ga and it chews my clay beautifully. After you get it broken up once and remove the rocks it finds, you should be able to do full depth pass' without a problem, just select the speed it is comfortable with.

 

[GeneD14]

I have had my CCM tiller for almost 2 years with no problems. My local TSC store sells KK but the fit and finish on the CCM is far superior. It is gear drive and has a slip clutch.

 

[nomad]

If there are trees in your field, to clean the vicinity of trees, you need a tiller with a "tree sensor" like mine in attachment. Mine is 20", but it's available up to 30". I bought it from a manufacturer here. Requires 20 hp. I believe this is just for the compacts.

 

[Egon]

Nomad:

My tiller also has a tree sensor. Sits on the tractor seat and just plain evades any trees in site. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Doesn't cost any extra either. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Egon /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[Farmwithjunk]

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By the way, why does the KK get bashed so much? )</font>

It's not "pretty". It's not "shiney". It sells at less-than-fashionable outlets. (i.e. Tractor Supply)

You MIGHT find a better tiller, but I don't see it. (For the money anyway)

 

[Garrabo]

I'ts looking like the 58 inch commercial duty tiller from ccm will do it for me.

 

[oscer]

Nomad, Thats interesting I got my info from CCM ,their posted HP ratings are a lot diferent than the Manufacturer's.

 

[nomad]

oscer, do you mean "turkay" by ccm's manufacturer?

http://www.turkaytarim.com/eng/4_index_prod05.htm

yes, i realized that. their minimum hps given by manufacturer and ccm are different. guess who knows better.

 

[oscer]

Nomad, I never saw the Turkay site till you posted the link the other day. I was going by www.ccmachinery.com which said MR 145 49" 15 min HP. Meanwhile my tiller arrived I tried it out on an over grown food plot yesterday and have no complaints so far. I admit its way too early for any kind of evaluation. However my little tractor seemed to have plenty of power, it didn't even lug it down. rotary tillers

 

[Jake100]

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By the way, most tillers are made in Italy (including the KK), as I understand it. As you shop around, you may well find the same tiller relabeled for a variety of vendors.

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I would like to correct something I have seen on this post. The regular King Kutter Tillers are made in Ohio at their Gallipolis plant. nearly everything King Kutter sells is made in the U.S.A., by King Kutter. Not Italy. The only exception to this is XB tillers(Sub Compact), Fertilizer Spreaders, and Cement Mixers, which are made in Italy. Professional Rear Blades are made in Athens, TN by Taylor Pittsburgh Inc., which is owned by King Kutter Inc. Everything else is made in Winfield, AL

Another post stated that all the gear boxes are made in China. This may be true, King Kutter uses Omni Gear for their gear boxes. They do have a manufacturing plant in Asia, but I am not sure it is in China. Omni Gear is American Owned and Managed, according to their website.

It is true that you will find the same tiller sold under different brand names. I know of at least three major companies that sell a variation of the King Kutter Tiller.

Sorry for such a long post.