Tiller for BX

tmcd · Jan 11, 2003

I would like to get a tiller for my BX2200. I looked at the King Kutters but they looked kinda heavy, about 600lbs for the 48inch. The price was ok.780.00. I would like to stay about a 40 inch width. Does anybody know of a good on-line place to purchace one? And how does the BX handle rear mount tillers. Buy the way,I have ran my tractor about 3hrs since all the problems and it seems fine. Thanks,tmcd

Charliebrn · Jan 11, 2003

I have a Howard Rotavator Hr-3 50" tiller, and it seems like it was designed for the BX, even the color matches perfectly. Their sales brochure even shows it on the BX. It does a great job on my BX, I use it quite a bit in the spring and fall. It's a bit more expensive though...if I remember right it was about $1300....

JohnMiller3 · Jan 11, 2003

Hi Scott,

If you have to make a second pass with the tiller, does the mid-mount mower interfere or is the clearance ok?

manganos · Jan 11, 2003

Looks good! I'm intrested in the setup you have with the headphones. Is that a portable CD player attatched to the ROPS? I velcro'ed a portable CD player on the BX22 and it didn't handle the vibration too well at all. Any hints? Thanks!

Anonymous Poster · Jan 11, 2003

I just purchased a First Choice tiller from Carver. If I recall it is 44 inches and weighs about 325 pounds. It's painted Kubota orange. Haven't used it yet but it appears to be well constructed.

John

NY_Yankees_Fan · Jan 12, 2003

I also went with the First Choice tiller model RT 04 it is 48 inches wide and is 355 lbs. They have a web site at http://www.firstchoiceequipment.net The tiller is manufactured in Italy by Sicma they have a web site at http://www.sicma.it/ The tiller works great on my BX 2200, paid $1050 last March from Sweettractors.com, Carver was running a sale and was in the $900 range at the end of 2002, you may want to check out his web site or call him. Both Carver and Sweet are on this board and have a great reputation, with a lot of people not only buying attachments but entire tractors! I would not hesitate in dealing with either of them, good people. The tiller comes with a slip clutch on the PTO, and a jack stand . My experience with Sweet Tractor was great, the unit came oiled, greased and ready to go, I did have to cut the PTO shaft. The trucker they used delivered with a 18 wheeler with a lift gate, made it very easy to unload. The tiller was strapped to a pallet and covered with plastic. The First Choice tiller comes with a great paint job and if you go to the attachment board above you will get even more info on First Choice tiller just type in the search feature. Good luck I love my tiller!

Tom

NY_Yankees_Fan · Jan 12, 2003

John,

I can leave the MMM on the BX2200 when tilling, not a problem at all with the MMM hanging up because of low clearance.

Tom

Buster57 · Jan 12, 2003

I looked at Howard, CCI and 25 series Land Pride. All are excellent. I also looked at King Kutter but felt it was not as well made. I made the decision to go with First Choice and just received a model RT10-66.
Try the RT10 series but just a little smaller. Carver or Sweet were both terrific and I recommend either.

Charliebrn · Jan 12, 2003

The clearance is just fine with the mower on, I alwayst make another pass coing perpendicular to the first set of passes to catch anything I missed. Never any problems.

Charliebrn · Jan 12, 2003

Chris,

I put the CD/AM/FM player in a bellybag, then wrap the straps around the ROPS a few times and latch it. Gives the player a little shock absorbing, and I can take it out easy enough, as well as a little protection from rain. I have the Sony headphones that completely cover the ear to help muffle the sound of the engine, and they do a good job of it...don't even have to turn my country music up much! /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

kyoders · Jan 12, 2003

tmcd,

I bought a Caroni FL1200 48" tiller from Agri-Supply (http://www.agri-supply.com/). It came with a slip clutch, shipped to curb plus sales tax for $970. My only complaint with it is the offset is done by moving the A-frame left or right between two fixed positions, and in either position, the gear box is offset from the center of tractor. This causes the PTO shaft to be offset too much when the tiller is raised to let it run, so I have to be careful to disengage the PTO before raising it above 1/2 way or so. I had to cut the PTO shaft, but with a BX, you will probably have to do it no matter what you buy, unless you get it from a dealer that will do it for you.

Kevin

hickmo · Jan 12, 2003

I have a BEFCO 40" tiller for my Bx. It is a very good tiller But I wish it was wider.However it is a side shift design. So I just need to shift it to cover the track on the right side. It was 1000.00 but has worked flawlessly.

pcmem · Jan 13, 2003

tmcd,

My Wife ordered me the First Choice 48" for the BX and it works great! She tried going through Sweets and even placed an order but they cancelled so she went with Carver's. Al at Carver's really helped her out and they were excellent to deal with, both before and after the sale.

Tilling with the BX is a joy!
Michael

HayDR · Feb 12, 2006

The CCM CR series is designed for the sub-compacts like the BX series.

Bowhunter · Feb 13, 2006

( The CCM CR series is designed for the sub-compacts like the BX series.
)
I've been looking at these. It seems that the BX would also have enough pto hp for the MR series in the 48" range. I'd prefer the side-shift capability of the MR series as well as the 6 tines per flange vs. 4 tines on the CR, but I'm concerned about weight....that the MR may be too heavy for the BX. Also, is the CR series gear drive or chain drive?

RonR · Feb 13, 2006

I don't know the weight of mine, but my Bota dealer sold me a 52" Bush Hog tiller. BX handles it FINE. I've only used it with the FEL on, so don't know about light front end.

I know this is bigger than Bota recommends, but I wanted the tracks covered. Dealer said he's sold a lot like this combo.

Ron

JEquip · Feb 13, 2006

You may want to take a look at the Land Pride RTR05 series tillers. An excellent match for the BX tractors. They feature reverse rotation standard and are reasonably priced. Hope this helps.

Bowhunter · Feb 16, 2006

( ( The CCM CR series is designed for the sub-compacts like the BX series.
)
I've been looking at these. It seems that the BX would also have enough pto hp for the MR series in the 48" range. I'd prefer the side-shift capability of the MR series as well as the 6 tines per flange vs. 4 tines on the CR, but I'm concerned about weight....that the MR may be too heavy for the BX. Also, is the CR series gear drive or chain drive? )

I have to make a correction to the above post. I have learned that the CR series has 6 tines per flange like the MR series. Sorry for any problems this caused.

HayDR · Feb 18, 2006

All CCM Tillers are gear driven and have 6 tines per flange. CCM does not sell 4 tine per flange tillers.

 CR SERIES 

<ul type="square"> Gear drive rotary tiller
Subcompacts & Compacts
Garden & Landscape uses
6 tines per flange
45 HP Transmission (55 HP-CR70)
15" scroll diameter
CAT 1 HITCH
Offsets 0" to 4"
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY [/list]