JD 2210 tiller size

wisconsinguy · May 3, 2004

Hi

I've been looking for a tiller for the 2210. I think JD reccomends a 48 inch. I thought I'd check here and see what some of you guys are running for tillers. Anyone try one larger then 48? I'm not having much luck finding one locally except for the JD ones for 1800 bucks. I did find a 55 inch one made by Agric, not much info on em.

thanks
Phil

Docsknotinn · May 3, 2004

Mine is a Frontier 4850. I think its actually 49". I believe it was a little over 2k and it was worth every penny.

jrlichina · May 3, 2004

A 48" or 50" will work fine. I have a First Choice tiller for my BX and it works great. Cost me about $900 bucks a year or so ago, I think they are a little over 1K now but they include a slip-clutch PTO shaft. Very well built tiller, I couldn't ask for anything better

wisconsinguy · May 3, 2004

Thanks Doc...

I don't see that model on the Frontier website, is it a current model? I'm starting to get confused, one dealer quoted me a price on a JD model 647, can't find anything on that, all I find is a 450 for the 2210. I really didn't want to spend this much on a tiller, but the Agric tiller is within 250 bucks of the JD one, so I might as well spend the extra so it works with my I-match.

Phil

jrlichina · May 3, 2004

Why would you spend double the money for the Frontier tiller? A First Choice or Caroni tiller will more than meet your needs. All will work with your I match. Oh First Choice offers it in JD green as well.

OkieG · May 3, 2004

KingKutter doesn't come in JD green, but they do sell a 48" model for around $1000 and Tractor Supply.

OkieG

cadblaster · May 4, 2004

I've got a Frontier RT1140, 42" tiller for my 2210. I didn't want anything much bigger. 48" max would be fine for me.
Some of the reasons I bought this tiller are:

1. till the garden (24' x 56')
2. prep flower/planting beds.
3. maintain adequate manuverability
4. smaller storage footprint
5. limited choice in my area for implements

I got it from the Deere dealer at the same time I bought the tractor. paid $900. My wife didn't want me to get one right away, but I think she's now glad I did. We've used it for everything we planned on, plus for tilling out lumpy-bumpy spots in the yard that weren't graded initially.

Docsknotinn · May 4, 2004

I do not recognize the JD model that you mentioned so maybe they have a new one. Last year when I bought my machine the JD models that were available did were NOT iMatch compatible. The Frontier models were iMatch compatible. The JD branded one was permanently offset. The Frontier has a adjustable offset to either side. I have the RT1250. Sorry for the confusion. You will see a wide range of prices on tillers because many buy them as a package. I got a great price on the tractor and FEL so the tiller price was close to list. Some pay more for the tractor and FEL and then get a deep discount on implements. After seeing a few of the others and then looking at the frontier there was a big quality difference. I also wanted to be certain I would have parts availability if needed. I till primarily food plots so I am often breaking new ground. Last year I ran over a 3' section of re-rod that wrapped around the tines and put a dent in the housing. It was a pain to get out. I'm confident that on several of the other tillers I looked at would have been going to the junk pile. I did see one or two others that were nice but they were all within $200 of the Frontier.

Hambone · May 4, 2004

I looked at the Frontier. I bought the Bush Hog RTS-50. Local dealer, parts avail, same as with the Frontier. The Frontier has 6 rotors with 4 tines each. The Bush Hog has 8 rotors with 4 tines each.
I did have to drill an extra hole for the top pin to get the I-Match to work.
Here is a link BH Tiller
Of course, it is red.

wisconsinguy · May 4, 2004

Thanks for all the replies guys

I've checked all the kingcutter places and all I find are the 60 inch ones can't find a 48.

I'm sure the First Choice is nice but by the time I add shipping and take a day off for delivery, it's getting close in price too. I'm not sure I can get it off the truck.

The local bush hog dealer didn't even look in his book, just said about 2600, so I said see ya.

I guess its back to checking out the JD dealers and sorting out their models. So far looks like my best bet is the JD 450. I haven't found any Frontier models in stock and it doesn't sound like much savings over the JD one.

Phil