Tiller Tiller Question

[Anonymous Poster]

I have an opportunity to purchase a "used" Landpride RTA1558 tiller. I have a Kubota B2150, 24HP (18 HP at the PTO). The guy is asking $1,000.00/BO for the tiller. It is 6 years old and he paid almost $1,900.00 for it new. I have not seen it yet, but he claims to keep it in the garage and it is in excellent condition. He said he had a small JD tractor with 17HP at the pto that worked.


Will my B2150 handles this tiller and does this sound like a good price?

I was thinking an offer of $800-900 as long as it worked on my tractor.

Thanks for the replies...

Tim

 

[gmason]

I ran a 54" tiller on a b2400 with no problem power wise. It was a lot of weight on the rear, but my FEL offset the added rear weight of the tiller.
gary

 

[nicklan]

pratzert,
I'm not going to say that it is worth it or not, nor start some brand war, but -- I believe you could buy a new King Kutter tiller for about that price. Althouth one problem is that the 60" King Kutter is 270lbs heavier.
Nick

 

[Hawkflyer]

I agree with the other guys, power should be no problem. I ran a 5 foot Befco on my B7100 with no problem. As for the price, I am not familiar with the brand you mentioned. But, tillers generally hold value well if maintained.

 

[abheye]

I run a KK 60in on my B7500 without trouble. I wouldnt try it without my FEL on though.

 

[Hawkflyer]

Agreed. The tiller is heavy, and I always ran with a loader as well. Of course on my B7100 the loader was not quick detach, so it was always on the machine.