CCM GEAR DRIVE TILLERS

Doc_Bob · May 14, 2006

So, why would I want to buy a tiller from CCM? Anyone who has one and has used a competitor’s model? Any comments? The prices look good (shipping not included). The big question for me is repairs. How do you get it serviced? I live in Wisconsin, and they are in TN. So if I need a tine or bearing, I cannot drive over to TSC or my local dealer.

Am I worrying about something that does not matter? I really like the CCM tillers.
Bob

Doc_Bob · May 14, 2006

So, why would I want to buy a tiller from CCM? Anyone who has one and has used a competitor’s model? Any comments? The prices look good (shipping not included). The big question for me is repairs. How do you get it serviced? I live in Wisconsin, and they are in TN. So if I need a tine or bearing, I cannot drive over to TSC or my local dealer.

Am I worrying about something that does not matter? I really like the CCM tillers.
Bob

shvl73 · May 14, 2006

In addition to asking here, why not just call Mark Carter monday and ask him as well? Everything I've read here on TBN has been very positive.
I was strongly considering buying a wider tiller from them just recently but, decided it was more of a want than a need right now. I think I'll put that money in a couple of new culverts and 25 tons of gravel instead. We've been having a little rain here in NH /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif.

shvl73 · May 14, 2006

In addition to asking here, why not just call Mark Carter monday and ask him as well? Everything I've read here on TBN has been very positive.
I was strongly considering buying a wider tiller from them just recently but, decided it was more of a want than a need right now. I think I'll put that money in a couple of new culverts and 25 tons of gravel instead. We've been having a little rain here in NH /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif.

Doc_Bob · May 14, 2006

( In addition to asking here, why not just call Mark Carter monday and ask him as well? Everything I've read here on TBN has been very positive.
I was strongly considering buying a wider tiller from them just recently but, decided it was more of a want than a need right now. I think I'll put that money in a couple of new culverts and 25 tons of gravel instead. We've been having a little rain here in NH /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif. )

Excellent idea. I too have read the same glowing reports about CCM tillers.
Bob

Doc_Bob · May 14, 2006

( In addition to asking here, why not just call Mark Carter monday and ask him as well? Everything I've read here on TBN has been very positive.
I was strongly considering buying a wider tiller from them just recently but, decided it was more of a want than a need right now. I think I'll put that money in a couple of new culverts and 25 tons of gravel instead. We've been having a little rain here in NH /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif. )

Excellent idea. I too have read the same glowing reports about CCM tillers.
Bob

PineRidge · May 14, 2006

Bob it can't hurt to check Out TSC and look at the gear drive KK tillers. I believe most of them come equipped with a slip clutch and parts are easy to get if and when you'll need them. Unless you're going into the business of tilling you'll only be using it a couple of times a year and it will last years to come.

Did you order the tractor yet?

PineRidge · May 14, 2006

Bob it can't hurt to check Out TSC and look at the gear drive KK tillers. I believe most of them come equipped with a slip clutch and parts are easy to get if and when you'll need them. Unless you're going into the business of tilling you'll only be using it a couple of times a year and it will last years to come.

Did you order the tractor yet?

Doc_Bob · May 14, 2006

( Bob it can't hurt to check Out TSC and look at the gear drive KK tillers. I believe most of them come equipped with a slip clutch and parts are easy to get if and when you'll need them. Unless you're going into the business of tilling you'll only be using it a couple of times a year and it will last years to come.

Did you order the tractor yet? )

I will order in the next 2 weeks. But, I said that 2 weeks ago /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif Nothing is tougher than coming to TBN, thinking I know a lot and then learning that I know nothing. everyone here has made my decision a better one. At least I am going to buy with some idea of what I am doing. I now sit on a tractor and can ask the right questions and look at the details that I would have never thought of before.
Bob

Doc_Bob · May 14, 2006

( Bob it can't hurt to check Out TSC and look at the gear drive KK tillers. I believe most of them come equipped with a slip clutch and parts are easy to get if and when you'll need them. Unless you're going into the business of tilling you'll only be using it a couple of times a year and it will last years to come.

Did you order the tractor yet? )

I will order in the next 2 weeks. But, I said that 2 weeks ago /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif Nothing is tougher than coming to TBN, thinking I know a lot and then learning that I know nothing. everyone here has made my decision a better one. At least I am going to buy with some idea of what I am doing. I now sit on a tractor and can ask the right questions and look at the details that I would have never thought of before.
Bob

Doc_Bob · May 14, 2006

( Bob it can't hurt to check Out TSC and look at the gear drive KK tillers. I believe most of them come equipped with a slip clutch and parts are easy to get if and when you'll need them. Unless you're going into the business of tilling you'll only be using it a couple of times a year and it will last years to come.

Did you order the tractor yet? )

I will actually being tilling a lot! Turning lot's of wood chips into the soil. And I mean alot of wood chips. Over and over and over. Does this influence you? Heavy use of a tiller????
Bob

Doc_Bob · May 14, 2006

( Bob it can't hurt to check Out TSC and look at the gear drive KK tillers. I believe most of them come equipped with a slip clutch and parts are easy to get if and when you'll need them. Unless you're going into the business of tilling you'll only be using it a couple of times a year and it will last years to come.

Did you order the tractor yet? )

I will actually being tilling a lot! Turning lot's of wood chips into the soil. And I mean alot of wood chips. Over and over and over. Does this influence you? Heavy use of a tiller????
Bob

PineRidge · May 15, 2006

I think if you asked that you would find a lot of members here are using a KK tiller. I don't consider mine to be a light duty unit and I have never babied it.

Do you have an unlimited supply of wood chips? I wouldn't advise tilling them in a garden that you'll be planting in real soon as the wood chips will quickly deplete the ground of nitrogen as the chips break down. Found that out one year as I did the same and the garden suffered as a result.

PineRidge · May 15, 2006

I think if you asked that you would find a lot of members here are using a KK tiller. I don't consider mine to be a light duty unit and I have never babied it.

Do you have an unlimited supply of wood chips? I wouldn't advise tilling them in a garden that you'll be planting in real soon as the wood chips will quickly deplete the ground of nitrogen as the chips break down. Found that out one year as I did the same and the garden suffered as a result.

GeneD14 · May 15, 2006

I've had a CCM tiller for over 2 years now with ZERO problems. I found the fit and finish to be much better than most of the low cost brands like King Kutter.
I have hit many football sized rocks and big tree roots and luckily have never broken anything.

Here is a picture of it on my L4330.

GeneD14 · May 15, 2006

I've had a CCM tiller for over 2 years now with ZERO problems. I found the fit and finish to be much better than most of the low cost brands like King Kutter.
I have hit many football sized rocks and big tree roots and luckily have never broken anything.

Here is a picture of it on my L4330.

heehaw · May 15, 2006

i bought a 4ft kk tiller last year, sold it last week and bought a 6 ft: the finish leaves something to be desired, but they both seem to be pretty heavy duty tillers: some people say they are made in the USA, but actually they are made in Alabama, so i'm not sure that counts.
heehaw

heehaw · May 15, 2006

i bought a 4ft kk tiller last year, sold it last week and bought a 6 ft: the finish leaves something to be desired, but they both seem to be pretty heavy duty tillers: some people say they are made in the USA, but actually they are made in Alabama, so i'm not sure that counts.
heehaw

Doc_Bob · May 15, 2006

( I think if you asked that you would find a lot of members here are using a KK tiller. I don't consider mine to be a light duty unit and I have never babied it.

Do you have an unlimited supply of wood chips? I wouldn't advise tilling them in a garden that you'll be planting in real soon, as the wood chips will quickly deplete the ground of nitrogen as the chips break down. Found that out one year as I did the same and the garden suffered as a result. )

I have truckloads of chips! Yes, they will deplete the soil of nitrogen. I will be adding lots of nitrogen to the soil. Mike, you mentioned cheaper sources of nitrogen. Any suggestions for a cheap source of nitrogen to help degrade all these chips?
Bob

Doc_Bob · May 15, 2006

( I think if you asked that you would find a lot of members here are using a KK tiller. I don't consider mine to be a light duty unit and I have never babied it.

Do you have an unlimited supply of wood chips? I wouldn't advise tilling them in a garden that you'll be planting in real soon, as the wood chips will quickly deplete the ground of nitrogen as the chips break down. Found that out one year as I did the same and the garden suffered as a result. )

I have truckloads of chips! Yes, they will deplete the soil of nitrogen. I will be adding lots of nitrogen to the soil. Mike, you mentioned cheaper sources of nitrogen. Any suggestions for a cheap source of nitrogen to help degrade all these chips?
Bob