King Kutter vs Chinese Tillers

[King Kutter Manufacturing]

Hey guys. I am new to the site so I want to first thank everyone for all of the feedback on our products. We do pay attention to all comments in an effort to build a great product.

As a result of this thread, I wanted to clarify some of the confusion about the manufacturing locations of our tillers. All of the tillers that are sold by King Kutter are manufactured by King Kutter in Winfield, AL or our facilility in Gallipolis, OH. These two locations supply all of the tillers that King Kutter offers for sale.

 

[middleaged]

King Kutter tillers are definately made in USA. There is a large factory on Eastern Ave in Gallipolis, OH where Chris Craft/Marine Power engines used to be made. For about 15 years or so, that place has been a King Kutter factory utilizing red blooded American workers. I've seen them at work.

 

[scoutcub]

Hey guys. I am new to the site so I want to first thank everyone for all of the feedback on our products. We do pay attention to all comments in an effort to build a great product.

As a result of this thread, I wanted to clarify some of the confusion about the manufacturing locations of our tillers. All of the tillers that are sold by King Kutter are manufactured by King Kutter in Winfield, AL or our facilility in Gallipolis, OH. These two locations supply all of the tillers that King Kutter offers for sale.

Hello, and :welcome:!

Curious if you have some sort of a "outlet" store at your facilities, or a nearby dealer offering a good discount....?

thanks!

 

[mjw357]

Curious if you have some sort of a "outlet" store at your facilities, or a nearby dealer offering a good discount....?

+1 :licking:

 

[Rainbody]

There's a big difference in metals used from red china. Crap steel that's not forged correctly. I hope the KK are using real american steel but I have no idea. I know the Italians are.

 

[Martian]

Hey guys. I am new to the site so I want to first thank everyone for all of the feedback on our products. We do pay attention to all comments in an effort to build a great product.

As a result of this thread, I wanted to clarify some of the confusion about the manufacturing locations of our tillers. All of the tillers that are sold by King Kutter are manufactured by King Kutter in Winfield, AL or our facilility in Gallipolis, OH. These two locations supply all of the tillers that King Kutter offers for sale.

Welcome!

Good to see the company representing their product:thumbsup:

 

[70stang]

I been looking to purchase a tiller and comparing the KK TG60 and the sicma
T5-56. I having a hard time justifying the price difference.
I just located a used KK TG48 which the owner claims is 5 years old, only used about 10 times and stored inside. He sentme pictures of the tiller and it does look in great shape. its located about an hour from my home, so I planning to check it out on Saturday.
I can get by with the 48 inch unit.

He is asking $900, which I think is a littel high espicially since the PTO shaft has been cut and I think its to way to short for my tractor.

What the used KK tiller worth?
Didn't they sell new for about $1000 5 years ago?

Any advice on best place to purchase a new longer shaft?

I fairly new to this stuff.

THANKS
Paul

 

[hodge]

I been looking to purchase a tiller and comparing the KK TG60 and the sicma
T5-56. I having a hard time justifying the price difference.
I just located a used KK TG48 which the owner claims is 5 years old, only used about 10 times and stored inside. He sentme pictures of the tiller and it does look in great shape. its located about an hour from my home, so I planning to check it out on Saturday.
I can get by with the 48 inch unit.

He is asking $900, which I think is a littel high espicially since the PTO shaft has been cut and I think its to way to short for my tractor.

What the used KK tiller worth?
Didn't they sell new for about $1000 5 years ago?

Any advice on best place to purchase a new longer shaft?

I fairly new to this stuff.

THANKS
Paul

I bought a TG48 about a year ago, and the best price I could find within 100 miles was a little under $1400.00. And, the only tiller that I came across for under $800 was junk- used tillers fun high, if they are in good shape. If I could have found a used KK for $900 in that good a shape, I would have scarfed it up. I'm sure that prices vary region to region, but in my book, that is a good price. I feel very certain that you won't run across any new ones for a $1000.
As far as the cut shaft, that is normal. You have to do that in many cases, depending on the tractor. Tractor Supply sells replacement shafts.

 

[Car Doc]

Hey guys. I am new to the site so I want to first thank everyone for all of the feedback on our products. We do pay attention to all comments in an effort to build a great product.

As a result of this thread, I wanted to clarify some of the confusion about the manufacturing locations of our tillers. All of the tillers that are sold by King Kutter are manufactured by King Kutter in Winfield, AL or our facilility in Gallipolis, OH. These two locations supply all of the tillers that King Kutter offers for sale.

Thanks for the info that it does make a lot of folks feel better buying US stuff!

I like mine a lot and at this point where it came from honestly to me is a moot point. I was looking for a big tiller at a price I felt I could live with for something I would use 3-5 times a year that would last and I could get parts for later. (tall order now I need someone to do my tilling I would be set )

I think the question remains specifically a lot of people are wondering is what about the gear boxes are those actually built here out of US parts or are they an out sourced assy from out of country or are they just assembled here with foreign parts ("built")? thanks

 

[King Kutter Manufacturing]

We do use world sourcing for component parts (just as GM, Ford, and other American companies) in an effort to provide a quality product that is manufactured in the US and available to the consumer at an affordable price.

As for the question about "outlet stores", we retail our products through distributors across the US. Please checkout our new website (which is new and improved but still under construction) at King Kutter Inc. - Quality Rotary Mowers and Farm Equipment to locate a dealer in your area.