LET-CA
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From the photos I've seen it looks like the BCS 26" tiller is just a 20" with the cover slid out and two outside tines bolted on. Do they sell this as a conversion kit?
Hey Letca,
First, let me say that putting a wider tiller on is not always the best method. I have found that a 26 inch tiller doesn't penetrate as effectively as a 20 inch. In good soil conditions, each is as effective as the other. If the ground is hard or has a lot of vegetation, a 20 inch tiller outperforms a 26 inch and a 26 inch outperforms a 30 inch. I had an 18 inch here that I'd throw on my 850 diesel in the worst conditions and it'd chew through, but then I sold it :-(
That said, yes you can easily stretch the tiller to 26 inch, BUT it'll require a few rather expensive hub extensions. Last I checked, they were $75 each. I have a used set here I'd sell. After you stretch the the shroud as you mentioned, you bolt the hubs on and bolt two tines on each side to achieve 26 inches. When you unbolt the tines to put the hubs on, make sure you take note of how they came apart. It's not difficult to figure it out after the fact, but it can be frustrating.
You may also want to consider the condition of your current tines. It they're pointy, they're worn out. If they're close to pointy, they're very tired. You can get away with tired tines on the very outside, but the four inner tines that go around the gearbox HAVE to be in very good condition.
How'd those duals work out?