Tillers and 2210

Hambone · Aug 5, 2003

My dealer just gave me a courtesy call. Thought that was good.
While on the phone priced some tillers. Thought they were kinda high, so thought I would ask.
There are three he recommended for my 2210
JD647 48" slip clutch 7" depth $1799
Frontier RT1140 42" shearpin $1677
Frontier RT1150 49" slipclutch $1699

I have a frontier BB and really am pleased. It is lots heavier than some of the other brands.

Opinions??

Bob_In_MN · Aug 5, 2003

Hambone,

I just pulled out my sales info from my 4010 purchase. I paid $2000 for a 50 inch JD (Model 450) and then after I visited this site, I got another competitive quote on the whole package and my dealer mailed me $1200 (6 months after the sale) so some of that could have been a rebate on the tiller.

For what it's worth--unless your 3 point won't handle it, you should be able to run a 50 inch no problem on your 2210. Maybe you don't need it, but I thought I'd mention it.

Bob

Docsknotinn · Aug 5, 2003

Initially I had ordered the JD450 with my 2210. My dealer realized the goof the next day and called to tell me the 450 is not iMatch compatable. The 550 is compatable but was roughly $2400 and is permanantly offset. I went with the Frontier 1250 (49") and it was 2k. The offset is totally adjustable. I think your priceing is right on the mark. Most of the compatable "off brands" were $1600-$1800 here. I am VERY pleased with this tiller and every time I use it I am glad I kicked out the extra few clams. Especially as I bought it with my machine it was at 0%. I have 160 acres of recreational property that I till wildlife food plots on. I have really put this tiller to the test. I might trade up tractors one day but I expect this tiller to be here after I'm long gone.

Russell · Aug 6, 2003

I bought a First Choice 48" Tiller for $950 from my Deere dealer. I've used it several times with no complaints. I couldn't see paying more for a Deere tiller for my occasional uses.

Hambone · Aug 6, 2003

Morning Russell.
Is the First Choice I-match compatible?
Sounds like a pretty good deal.
Is it green?

Russell · Aug 6, 2003

Yes, it is <font color="green"> green </font>

I cannot say for sure if it's I-match compatible. You can adjust the width between pins. The only question i have is the clearance of the I-match and the attachment brackets that hold the pins.

GaryK · Aug 6, 2003

Take a look at Caroni, they are offset adjustable and come with a clutch and run around $850 .

zuiko · Aug 6, 2003

Anybody know what make they sell at Tractor Supply? They are pretty inexpensive. If I remember right a 72" goes for $1000, smaller sizes would be cheaper.

Docsknotinn · Aug 6, 2003

A similar 50' tiller with clutch at TSC here is $1600. I think they are made by woods. Woods bros makes many implements that are imatch compatable includeing the Frontier rear blade. Most of the stuff from TSC is iMatch compatable as they sell a quick hitch a little cheaper but its red. Nothing a can of spray paint wont cure ! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

Bob_In_MN · Aug 7, 2003

Dave,

Where in Michigan is your 160 acres and are your wild feed plots for deer or other creatures.

Sounds like you're doing some serious tilling. What type soil are you tilling? Have you ever bogged the 2210 engine down?

Just curious.

Bob

Docsknotinn · Aug 7, 2003

Bob, My acerage is in the very upper lower peninsula SE of Mackinaw. My property is about 2 miles in from lake Huron so the soil is what is locally refered to as water sand. No clay or heavy soils but a LOT of roots etc as I am breaking raw woods into clearings and useing former logging stageing areas as well as tilling and planting roads through out the property. I primarily plant for whitetail but the Turkey bear and grouse population seems to be benefitting as well. I personally have not been able to bog the engine to even a small degree. I always run out of traction well before power. I can of course run out of steam on the FEL but that does not seem to put ant noticeable load on the engine. Break out force being the most noticeable on something staionary like a tree stump. My soil at home in SE Michigan is heavy clay. I was able to dig directly in the soil here this spring with the FEL for some landscapeing. I have used it to move 23a road material and snow. It will lift enough weight to put you on less than four wheels in a hurry so I have to watch the weight.