BCS tillers

[jcmseven]

I am asking about BCS(?) tillers (made in Italy). My work colleague has one that is about eight years old that he wants to sell. It has the 30" rear tine tiller hooked to it but no other attachments. What do folks know about these, and would one that is that age but has about twenty hours use be worth $1100, or not that much?

John M

 

[jcmseven]

I am asking about BCS(?) tillers (made in Italy). My work colleague has one that is about eight years old that he wants to sell. It has the 30" rear tine tiller hooked to it but no other attachments. What do folks know about these, and would one that is that age but has about twenty hours use be worth $1100, or not that much?

John M

 

[aesanders]

They are excellent tillers. Find out what model it is first. My first guess is that it is either a larger 700 series or maybe even an 830 or 850. You usually find the 30" tillers on these larger units. 8 years is nothing on one of these. New model 700 are high 2k and 800 series are in the 3-4 k range depending on options. Many attachments are also available for them although most people that buy them just use them as tillers. They have a higher tine speed than most tillers and do an excellent job of mixing the soil.

 

[aesanders]

They are excellent tillers. Find out what model it is first. My first guess is that it is either a larger 700 series or maybe even an 830 or 850. You usually find the 30" tillers on these larger units. 8 years is nothing on one of these. New model 700 are high 2k and 800 series are in the 3-4 k range depending on options. Many attachments are also available for them although most people that buy them just use them as tillers. They have a higher tine speed than most tillers and do an excellent job of mixing the soil.

 

[milkman]

I have a BCS model 735 that I bought new in 1987 and is the same as the new model 852. They are on the high end when you buy them, but I don't think you'll find a better tiller. Here's a site to check them out, a lot of features and Joel at Earth Tools is an expert on this line of machines.

 

[milkman]

I have a BCS model 735 that I bought new in 1987 and is the same as the new model 852. They are on the high end when you buy them, but I don't think you'll find a better tiller. Here's a site to check them out, a lot of features and Joel at Earth Tools is an expert on this line of machines.

 

[BlueRidge]

<font color="blue"> would one that is that age but has about twenty hours use be worth $1100, or not that much? </font>

Don't let that one get away from you! It's a steal at that price!

 

[BlueRidge]

<font color="blue"> would one that is that age but has about twenty hours use be worth $1100, or not that much? </font>

Don't let that one get away from you! It's a steal at that price!

 

[jcmseven]

I have been working since I made this post, so I have not had a chance to look at it. I am so unfamiliar with them I do not know what engine it has, or how it compares to the new ones. I am planning a peek at it Monday or Tuesday of this coming week. He says it has recently run a little rough as it does not have enough hours on it to break it in. My other question is: do the new attachments shown on the website retrofit to the older machines? The little front blade and such would be nice additions.

John M

 

[jcmseven]

I have been working since I made this post, so I have not had a chance to look at it. I am so unfamiliar with them I do not know what engine it has, or how it compares to the new ones. I am planning a peek at it Monday or Tuesday of this coming week. He says it has recently run a little rough as it does not have enough hours on it to break it in. My other question is: do the new attachments shown on the website retrofit to the older machines? The little front blade and such would be nice additions.

John M

 

[milkman]

If you can get the model number of the machine and give Joel a call at Earth Tools, he can tell you what will fit, he knows all the BCS machines inside out and is really a nice fellow to talk to. If you call and he is out of the shop, leave your number and he will return your call, and BlueRidge is right, at that price that machine is a steal, if you've ever used a Troybilt and liked it, after you've used a BCS, you'll throw rocks at anything else. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[milkman]

If you can get the model number of the machine and give Joel a call at Earth Tools, he can tell you what will fit, he knows all the BCS machines inside out and is really a nice fellow to talk to. If you call and he is out of the shop, leave your number and he will return your call, and BlueRidge is right, at that price that machine is a steal, if you've ever used a Troybilt and liked it, after you've used a BCS, you'll throw rocks at anything else. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[aesanders]

I agree with milkman. After you use a BCS, most others like Troy Bilt just feel like toys. They really are great tillers.

You maybe familiar with Stoneham's John Deere. They get quite a bit of mention on the John Deere Forums for having a good web site. Stonehams John Deere is about a half hour from me and they are also a BCS dealer. They have carried the line for years and highly reccomend them. They always have a half dozen or more in their showroom. I bought mine secondhand, but have gotten a few parts for my BCS from Stoneham's. Just minor stuff like a replaced throttle cable.

 

[aesanders]

I agree with milkman. After you use a BCS, most others like Troy Bilt just feel like toys. They really are great tillers.

You maybe familiar with Stoneham's John Deere. They get quite a bit of mention on the John Deere Forums for having a good web site. Stonehams John Deere is about a half hour from me and they are also a BCS dealer. They have carried the line for years and highly reccomend them. They always have a half dozen or more in their showroom. I bought mine secondhand, but have gotten a few parts for my BCS from Stoneham's. Just minor stuff like a replaced throttle cable.