tiller - King Kutter or Land Pride

[psvines]

For a BX2660.
I've got a quote from my local Kubota dealer for a Land Pride 42", rtr0542, slip clutch, $1750. Also, a local landscaper sells King Kutters, 48", MODEL: TG-48-XB, slip clutch, for $1500. I like the idea of buying from my dealer. I was not impressed with the phone call experience from the landscaper office.

I'm looking for thoughts on this, particularly from someone who has experience with both brands.
Thanks.

 

[Bamacummins]

Look at this thread I started. Maybe it will help some.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...1-landpride-kubota-implements-quality-vs.html

 

[Ductape]

I recommend the KKII 48" (or County Line equivalent at TSC).

 

[Harvest Moon]

I say take a look at Woods.

I worked with a 48" reverse tine tiller from Land Pride for a weekend and was glad that I had bought the Woods reverse tine model. The Land Pride is a nice tiller but for a similar price range I felt the woods was little bit better designed and sturdier.

Don't know much about King Kutter's tillers.

 

[AceDeuce]

I would recommend the King Kutter. Solidly built. 6" wider. Lower price. $1500 sounds kinda high though. Check TSC. They may have a better price.

 

[TripleR]

I did a lot of research before buying my Land Pride RTR05 50". The only negative references I found on the KK was paint quality. I went with the Land Pride because my dealer carries them and there are no Woods dealers in this area and no one who sells KK services them; probably won't need it though. I believe either will work well for you.

 

[bigdad]

I have a good dealer and, dealer support means quite a bit to me. I go with dealer even when it's a little more.

 

[Minotbob]

I have a BX24 and I just bought a Woods GTCR52-2 and I paid 1789 for it at my Kubota dealer. What ever you get make sure it's wider than the width of your tractor.

 

[psvines]

For a BX2660.
I've got a quote from my local Kubota dealer for a Land Pride 42", rtr0542, slip clutch, $1750. Also, a local landscaper sells King Kutters, 48", MODEL: TG-48-XB, slip clutch, for $1500. I like the idea of buying from my dealer. I was not impressed with the phone call experience from the landscaper office.

I'm looking for thoughts on this, particularly from someone who has experience with both brands.
Thanks.

So I'll add Woods to the mix. Another nearby Kubota dealer (I live mid way between two of them) offers the Woods GTC40-2 for $1650 and the GTC52-2 for $1750.

How important is the width? I have no need to tiller next to a driveway or fence. The rear tires of the Bota are 44" wide.

 

[Charlesaf3]

I have woods. I'd recommend against it. Its a rebadged italian of noticeably worse quality then the rest of the woods line. Fine, but not a "Woods" product, and I doubt its any better than king kutter.

Note, not junk, I just didn't get what I paid for