Tiller Rotary Tiller: New Holland or Land Pride?

[topshop]

I am talking with two New Holland dealers--one carries NH rotary tillers the other LandPride. The latter claims that LandPride is built sturdier yet is $400 cheaper. I am considering 60-inch model. Any recommendations?

Also, any thoughts on landscape rakes with guage wheels? York or other recommended makes/models? I have a NH TC-DA34.

Thanks.

 

[lcisled]

Unless brand name is something you really need, skip them both and go to a Tractor Supply and get a King Kutter. No, the paint is not fancy, but the price and durability are. Really like mine and do not have an arm and a leg invested in it.

 

[john_bud]

I'll double up on the Gear drive KK tiller.

Have used and abused my 60" KK with not issues.

jb

 

[topshop]

Thanks for the KK insight. I'll look at Tractor Supply. Anyone else have an opinion? And sorry about the double posting--I didn't see the first one come up last night.

 

[DaddyRabbit]

Just remember, in regards to the aforementioned suggestions "you get what you pay for". I have never one time in my life cheaped out and it didn't swing around and bite me square in the arse. Buy the Best and cry once. When you buy a tiller get the heaviest one you have trouble affording and you'll be fine.

 

[Kubotasrking]

I am talking with two New Holland dealers--one carries NH rotary tillers the other LandPride. The latter claims that LandPride is built sturdier yet is $400 cheaper. I am considering 60-inch model. Any recommendations?

Also, any thoughts on landscape rakes with guage wheels? York or other recommended makes/models? I have a NH TC-DA34.

Thanks.

I have two LP implements, neither of which I would classify as "sturdier". My PHD bent...requiring some beer drinking and oxy/acetylene fun, and my box scraper is nowhere near as good as a no-name brand I owned some years ago (not as heavy....). I paid considerably for both, and they are OK at best.

I bought a 5' offset tiller last year @ an estate sale for $200, and it is a monster. I tilled our garden last weekend in about 10 minutes...awesome. Maybe search craigslist, or your local ag paper for a used one for sale.

 

[DK35vince]

Anyone else have an opinion?

Heres my opionion. King Kutter.
I've owned a KK II gear drive tiller for 6 years. No problems at all, work real well.