Tiller Tillers.. Which is better?

DK35vince · Mar 7, 2003

( . If I am not mistaken, the $1000 KK tillers sold at TSC do not have a slip clutch. )
grandad;
I have one of the $1000 King Kutter tillers and it did come with a slip clutch !!

jyoutz · Mar 8, 2003

I have a Woods brand tiller, and it is very high quality. I bought used because I was able to get it at a good price. I have several Landpride 3 pt implements. I am extremely impressed with the Landpride quality. The KK gear drives are also a heck of a piece of equipment for the $. My primary advice boils down to 2 things. 1) Get the right size tiller for your tractor (usually just wide enough to span the width of your rear wheels), and 2) buy a brand that has a good US distribution / dealer network so that future parts will be available. Otherwise, you can't really go wrong. All of these tillers are very simple and reliable implements.

Hoeman00 · Mar 8, 2003

The NH is made by Maletti and is the same as Woods, Kubota & Bush Hog.
Now I know who made my tiller.
I've got a 74" Bush hog too, good tiller.
I had mine on a L2900 Kubota and now use it on the 35D.
I paid a little over $1500 for it last spring.

Buster57 · Mar 8, 2003

Hi Mark,
Should I store my driveline, including the slip clutch, in the garage to keep moisture out during times when it is not in use? Not a really difficult task and if it keeps the clutch operating better, done deal.
(This question should prove how mechanically challenged I am… )

kyoders · Mar 8, 2003

Buster,

It will certainly help to keep down the rust, but it won't substitute for slipping it periodically. At the very least, do it before starting in the spring, but if you leave it sit for any length of time, inside or out, it certainly won't hurt to do it again. For example, I do a lot of tilling over the course of the spring, but then it sits until early fall. I slip it again before starting back up with it in the fall. I've only had it one full season, but so far, so good.

Kevin

grandad · Mar 8, 2003

Always glad to stand corrected! You hear lots of good reports about those tillers here. At the price they are also a great bargain.

abheye · Mar 9, 2003

We think our KK60 is very good for the price and holds up well, even with the rocks we sometimes find.

Anonymous Poster · Mar 10, 2003

Do mosts dealers have tillers in different colors or is orange pretty much the standard?

jmattox1 · Mar 10, 2003

Thanks for some great info....

Sorry so long to post any replies.
Looking at these two brands due to 2 dealers that are close that they carry.

Definetly wanting a slip clutch for this attachment. Although this area has been used for a garden many years ago. We will be making new flower beds etc. with new attachment.

Keep the information coming and again thanks to all who have posted.

grandad · Mar 10, 2003

From one (expatriate) Buckeye to another... welcome to TBN... lots of info about tractoring and rural life in general!

It does seem like there are lots of orange tillers out there for sale. My local John Deere dealer even has several of them on display behind his green tractors, although I haven't stopped in to see what manufacturer they came from.

But it doesn't take orange paint to make a good quality tiller! Other companies (Landpride, BushHog, etc.), also make good equipment in their own colors.

Not trying to plug any particular brand, but you may want to check out the products from First Choice

http://firstchoiceequipment.net

, who has recently introduced a tiller line that can be ordered in the colors of the major tractor brands.

HayDR · Mar 10, 2003

Currently 2003 First Choice tillers are available only in Red and Orange. Check when the site was last updated We are adding new and updated content the week of 11/06/02. If its Green or Blue stuff its last years production. http://www.firstchoiceequipment.net/ is the proper link.
Also First Choice has not removed the pictures of Midwest Equipment's production even though the separation was before 11/06/02. Sicma does make the Lighter Duty Industrial Tillers that have been seen in a noted advertising magazine. They are the ZLL models not the ZLS models as they used to sell. Maybe Sicma has gone to selling the lighter duty models to compete pricewise?

Anonymous Poster · Mar 11, 2003

I have looked at the CCM tillers "Orange" but haven't seen a lot of information I was looking for, although I am not sure what I am looking for. My local dealer sells Landpride which appear to be a good unit, although very expensive for possibly my use. Do CCM units come in blue? I guess my real concern will be to get a unit that I know can be serviced if needed even if it is shipped in from out of state.

HayDR · Mar 11, 2003

If its local support you are looking for new dealers are being added daily. CCM has been around 30 years pushing customer satisfaction not just making the sale. Most of the other dealers on TBN also offer the same support & service and that is why they are successful. Currently the CCM tillers are not available in Blue. Remember the gear drive and higher HP ratings are proof of extra capacity and durability that is engineered into the CCM tillers.

Bowhunter · Mar 11, 2003

One brand that I haven't seen mentioned is Befco. It's sold at a local dealer and looks to be well built. Does anyone have any experience with Befco tillers?

19th_VA · Mar 11, 2003

Kevin,

Stupid question perhaps, but what is the best way to slip the clutch?

theboman · Mar 11, 2003

Big rocks and big roots can do the trick.

Anonymous Poster · Mar 11, 2003

I'm on my second befco tiller and I use them in the business I have. I put alot of hours on the units since I re-do lawns where I have to till under grass and weeds and starts fresh. Both units I have had are great no trouble what so ever. I now have a 66" unit and am planning to purchase a new 48" or 42" for my BX2200. They have a very simple side shift design which enables you to get close to fence lines and footers. I am very happy with their costruction and performance. Mark

kyoders · Mar 12, 2003

19th_VA,

I moved the text of my procedure to another thread that was asking this question. See that post.

Kevin

Bowhunter · Mar 12, 2003

Thanks for the info Bigguy!

jmattox1 · Mar 12, 2003

The reason I was asking between the the two was I am setting right between two JD Dealers that carry these. Ironic I am only 15mi either way between the 2 dealers /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

I am sure there are lots of other competant products out there but looking for easy access for repair parts.

Just wanted opinions on the two tillers.

Thanks for all the info