Tiller caroni tiller

[dpm]

I'm looking for some feedback on the Caroni brand rototillers please. As anyone who reads TBN knows, there has been plenty of discussion on the First Choice tillers, but would also like to compare these to the Caroni as they seem to be similar to each other.

Thanks.

 

[tdenny]

If memory serves me correctly, I think Pieter at Buy Smart told me that the First Choice tillers are in fact made by Caroni. According to my better half though my memory is not so good.

 

[dpm]

I think the First choice, Kioti brand tillers are made by Sicma. It is possible Sicma and Caroni are somehow related.

 

[jlbash1]

Don't know much about who makes what other than I own a Caroni 48" tiller and it works quite well. Just used it yesterday as a matter of fact. I've had it for 3 years now and it's tilled several acres by now.

good luck

 

[tdenny]

Now that I think about it you might be right about Sicma. See I told you my memory wasn't too good.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Hello TD--What size were you needing--We switched to First Choice about 3 years ago and we do have some Caroni closeout models, in limited sizes and Qty--Ken Sweet
Sweet Farm Equipment Co.

 

[tdenny]

Ken,

Not me looking for the tiller (I already have a small one that I will never be able to use it for anything other than rock throwing contests). Mine's a Maschio type L. I think DPM is the one looking for Caroni info. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[rlk]

DPM
I have had one for about 6 years now, and have never had a problem with it. It has given great service, however, I don't have a lot of use for it. Use it in the spring to get the garden ready, then again in the fall after the garden is over.

Did use it on a 1.5 acre lot right after I bought it, and it handled that 1.5 acres with no problem.

I got mine thru AgriSupply in Garner, NC.
Bob

 

[thcri]

Ken, I wouldn't mind you throwing me a price for one of them Caroni's for my TC29D. I have an neighbor that has a tiller and I can use it anytime I want. My problem is I do want to till up about 1/2 acre this summer and I know there is rocks in there about the size of oh 3" to 5" and I don't want to wreck my neighbors tiller. I know if I buy one he will be ticked off at me but I think he would understand.


murph
thcri@qwest.net

 

[HayDR]

Caroni is not a First Choice,(Sicma), tiller. Caroni, Sitrex, DeL Morino, Tecna, Befco, Sovema, Muratori, Maletti & Maschio use some of the same suppliers and components so some models look alike.