WayneB
Elite Member
Well I bought my Troybilt back in 1980 and have replaced the motor once and just purchased a new motor to put on it this spring. Back then I paid over $1,800 for the tiller and drove out to Troy, New York to pick it up.
I have gone through a number of sets of tines, drive belt and reverse blocks, but never once have I had a bad seal. I change the fluids (transmission fluids) every year. Just cheap insurance.
Mine is the first year they introduced the PTO model and it is as good as it was the day I put it into service. It sort-of retired now, just use it to cultivate around certain areas, but would never consider letting it go.
Most of the parts are still available, although now you really have to search for them. I would recommend seeking out a used horse model to anyone wanting a tiller. I would never recommend the new Troybilt models to anyone.
I have gone through a number of sets of tines, drive belt and reverse blocks, but never once have I had a bad seal. I change the fluids (transmission fluids) every year. Just cheap insurance.
Mine is the first year they introduced the PTO model and it is as good as it was the day I put it into service. It sort-of retired now, just use it to cultivate around certain areas, but would never consider letting it go.
Most of the parts are still available, although now you really have to search for them. I would recommend seeking out a used horse model to anyone wanting a tiller. I would never recommend the new Troybilt models to anyone.