Tiller brands of rakes and tillers

[santacruzer]

I've been looking for a couple of attachments for my BX 2350, a landscape rake and a rototiller. In checking with one dealer so far it has been recommended that I purchase Gearmore in both products. The Model LR20 landscape rake with gauge wheels is $1000.00. The Model B120 tiller is $2080.00.

I have always believed that you get what you pay for. However, with only one acre of ground wouldn't something a little less expensive in both items work for me in this case? I haven't priced, say, Land Pride or another less expensive name but $3080 for both these items seems pretty high for the amount of ground I have.

Any comments would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Paul

 

[jbrumberg]

santacruzer:

Welcome to TBN ! IMHO I would hold off from spending that much money for attachments at this moment. Let the TBN membership help you spend your money more judiciously Jay

 

[Rara Avis]

These guys are running a Tiller sale as we speak...

Iowa Farm Equipment -- Rotary Tiller and Finish Mower Blowout Sale!

These guys are on the forum and always have good prices for Tillers
CCM Gear Drive Rotary Tillers

 

[jbrumberg]

I really like my CCM tiller and the responsiveness and support from CCM. Jay

 

[Farmwithjunk]

Let me preface this opinion by stating I'm NOT a big fan of King Kutter implements in general. The best buy on a tiller, IMHO, is the King Kutter II. They're near the low end of the price range for new tillers, yet I'd go as far as to rate them near the top as far as quality, durability, functionality, and over-all performance. They don't have the prettiest paint job, nor are they the "big name" that some brands offer. But, we're talking a TILLER here, NOT a new Corvette. It'll spend it's life stirring dirt. A shiney paint job isn't exactly a requirement for that job.

I've owned one for near 7 years now. I bought it at an estate auction. It was cheap and ALMOST new, so I thought I'd give it a try. Turns out, after 6+ years of torture, it's still going strong.

Not much personal experience with a landscape rake myself, so I'll defer to someone who's owned/operated them. I prefer a soil pulverizer to do many of the same functions as a landscape rake. (I own a Leinbach "Yard Tool" pulverizer. Best tool ever for grading gravel drives by the way!)

 

[jbrumberg]

The gear driven King Kutter II was not available at the time I was tiller shopping. I agree with Farmwithjunk about the King Kutter II. They are a little cheaper than the equivalent CCM product IMHO, but CCM's responsiveness and support is far superior to TSC's , , and . Jay

 

[Farmwithjunk]

The gear driven King Kutter II was not available at the time I was tiller shopping. I agree with Farmwithjunk about the King Kutter II. They are a little cheaper than the equivalent CCM product IMHO, but CCM's responsiveness and support is far superior to TSC's , , and . Jay

If TSC built the KK II tillers, or was the only retail outlet for them, I'd agree with that, BUT, they are just ONE of many retail sources for KK products. (Mine was purchased by it's original owner from a farm equipment dealer, and not a TSC store) King Kutter themselves are VERY quick to lend their support when you need it. I broke several tines on my tiller by hitting some buried concrete shortly after I bought it. I called King Kutter directly and had new tines in hand in just over 24 hours. (UPS Red)

 

[RollTideRam]

I have the KingKutter rake with the guage wheels. It seems to work fine and I've had no problems with it. JC

 

[HayDR]

The gear driven King Kutter II was not available at the time I was tiller shopping. I agree with Farmwithjunk about the King Kutter II. They are a little cheaper than the equivalent CCM product IMHO, but CCM's responsiveness and support is far superior to TSC's , , and . Jay

While the KKII tiller may be cheaper than the CCM, it is not equivalent in build or transmission or intended use.

• CCM- MR130-60 HP transmission- KKXB- 25 HP
• CCM- MR130- Gear driven- KKXB- chain driven
• CCM- MR130- 575 LBS- KKXB- 425 Lbs
• CCM- MR130 adj Hitch blocks- KKXB- fixed pins
• CCM- MR tillers are powder painted
• CCM- MR130 $1,200- KKXB- TSC price - $1,199.99

 

[Farmwithjunk]

While the KKII tiller may be cheaper than the CCM, it is not equivalent in build or transmission or intended use.

• CCM- MR130-60 HP transmission- KKII- 25 HP
• CCM- MR130- Gear driven- KKII- chain driven
• CCM- MR130- 575 LBS- KKII- 425 Lbs
• CCM- MR130 adj Hitch blocks- KKII- fixed pins
• CCM- MR130 $1,200- KKII- TSC price - $1,199.99

Seems to be quite a bit of misinformation quoted there Mark.

The KK "facts" you posted ARE NOT KK II, but the lighter duty "XB" series.

KK II weights are 600lbs for the 48", 690 lbs for the 60", and 780 lbs for the 72". Apparently they AREN'T built the same. The King Kutter II is a bit more substancial.

All three models of KK II tiller use the same gearbox/transmission. Not sure of "maximum" rating, but KK suggests a MINIMUM of 35 to 50 HP on the 72" model, indicating it's NOT a 25 HP maximum gear box.

The King Kutter II IS NOT chain drive, but gear driven.

And, does your price INCLUDE shipping? A potential buyer won't be picking up an additional tab for freight if they buy a Kk tiller at a local TSC or any other local vendor.