Bush Hog Tiller Replacement Tines!

[rxdad2012]

Hey guys, new to the forum and couldn't find a post on this so if there is one already, I apologize!

I recently bought a Bush Hog RTS-74, 6 foot tiller for my 1978 Ford 2600. Got a great deal on it, but after inspection, it needs new tines. This tiller requires 48 tines! FORTY EIGHT! I've checked prices everywhere, and the cheapest I can find them is $8.50/tine. Anybody here got any recommendations on cheaper options? The bolt distance for attachment is 4 & 3/16" from center hole to center hole. Does bush hog make their tines out of gold or am I just a tightwad? Thanks for the help in advance!

Scott

 

[jeff9366]

High strength, abrasion resistant, virgin steel alloys are more expensive than recycled steel. More expensive to buy, more expensive to machine.


BUSH HOG BRAND RTS TILLER REPLACEMENT TINES ON EBAY:
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fr..._TitleDesc=0&_osacat=41489&_odkw=tiller+tines

BUSH HOG RTS TILLER REPLACEMENT TINES AT AGRI SUPPLY:
Search Results | Agri Supply(R)

 

[RickB]

These folks have reasonable quality stuff. Whether they offer tines for your machine is for you to determine.

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Shipping cost is a concern. Your Bush Hog dealer should offer a freight free option.

 

[rxdad2012]

High strength, abrasion resistant, virgin steel alloys are more expensive than recycled steel. More expensive to buy, more expensive to machine.



Your LOCATION should be part of your T-B-N PROFILE, like your tractor make and model.

Relative to your first post, tine shipping could be 30% to 300% additional to tine replacement cost, depending on your location.

Jeff,

Location updated. That's not information it asked for when the account was created, so....

Understood on the type of steel you are referring to. Quite likely this would be the last set of tines I would ever have to buy. My garden is only about 1/2 acre but I will be expanding it next season to about an acre in size.

Thanks for your input and I see why you're a super member: 8,379 posts!

Scott

 

[RickB]

Members location and other personal information can be included on a voluntary basis and when provided may afford some benefit in terms of response accuracy. Jeff’s life mission is to browbeat members into compliance with his version of forum requirements.

 

[rxdad2012]

Members location and other personal information can be included on a voluntary basis and when provided may afford some benefit in terms of response accuracy. Jeff痴 life mission is to browbeat members into compliance with his version of forum requirements.

Im cracking up!!! Lol

 

[Sawyer Rob]

Does bush hog make their tines out of gold or am I just a tightwad?
Scott

You are just a tightwad... BUT, that may be OK, depending on how much you plan to use this tiller...

SR

 

[Sawyer Rob]

Jeff, Thanks for your input and I see why you're a super member: 8,379 posts!

Scott

Yup, and 5,000 of them say the exact same thing! lol lol

SR

 

[rxdad2012]

You are just a tightwad... BUT, that may be OK, depending on how much you plan to use this tiller...

SR

The tines will cost about what I paid for the used tiller! Lol

How much do tines typically cost?

The tiller will be used at the beginning of each planting season to till up about 1/2-1 acre for our garden

 

[rxdad2012]

Yup, and 5,000 of them say the exact same thing! lol lol

SR

Lol lol lol