BCS tillers

[cphilip]

Panache....

I see you list a PSD in your signature. I too am a F350 PSD owner. Crew Cab dually 2001 with the 7.3. Lots of gadgets on it. You ever hang out over at the Diesel Stop boards? I am cphilip over there as well. Been a diesel stop guy member for many years there... from back when it was FordDiesel .com as well. Back before Ford ordered us to change the name.

Any other Diesel Stop members in here?

 

[Panache]

cphilip, Did you go to the Louisville Rally in 2001? It was a good time had by most. Except the tenters in the rain.

 

[cphilip]

Nope. Did not go. Did read all about it though. I was driving an F250 back in those days. Got the F350 in 2002.

Here is the Ford Diesel forum just in case any of you are interested in a good site for these...

http://forums.thedieselstop.com/ubbthreads/

 

[milkman]

I did see that the 732 has a differential and no brakes, if it has the differential lock, it will do a good job for him. The only time I use turning brakes was with the mower and sulky or pulling my trailer. Let us know how he likes the 732, I'm sure he'll be well satisfied with the ease of use and the job it does.

 

[Bentworker]

I have an 852, I use it with a 31" brush hog most of the time. Using the mower turning brakes and a differential are a must.

However when I till, I almost always have the differential locked, and never use the turning brakes. It is nice to have the locking differential, since it does make turning around at the end of the row easier, but I really don't think it is an absolute must for tilling. A 722 would also be smaller, and easier to turn around than my 852 with the diff locked.

The 722 would be a fine machine, and if he feels like spending more money the 732 has a differential and a bigger engine.

Make sure you check out earthtoolsbcs.com
(They have a better 31" brush hog, and lots of other neat things)

I purchased my tractor from Stroups Chainsaw in Redding, CA. I worked out a good deal, and it was nice to purchase the tractor from a local.

 

[hwkmn05]

Best price Ive found with free shipping on BCS products
Commercial Lawn & Garden Equipments, garden tillers. Chain Saws

 

[rootytoot]

I've never seen a 732 in the flesh, but acording to BCS' website, it does have a differential, which I assume is lockable via the same type of lever that is on my 850.

It does not come standard with steering brakes, which I might miss a little bit. I hardly ever use them to steer (shifting your weight at the hips works fine for steering), but they do work nicely as parking brakes on hills. I especially like the brakes when I'm emptying a full mower-bag of clippings onto a bed as mulch, and don't want the tractor to roll forward onto my plants (or me! /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif)

But unless your dad will be mowing his lawn using the 38" mower attachment, AND collecting the clippings, AND dumping them in hilly locations that require some precision, then I don't think that brakes are essential.

Also, if he decides later that he does need brakes, they can be easily ordered as a parts kit and added.

-otus

I've had an 852 that I've used with satisfaction for six years, mostly for sickle bar mowing and some rototilling. I've never really had much reason to use the brakes. I would also like to say that I have had excellent service from Joel at EarthToolsBCS.com - he's the best! He answers the phone, remembers me, and is patient with my questions.

Kurt

 

[jbrub]

I've had a 725 BCS for 24 years. Just had engine overhauled last year. Runs like new . Just put my 3rd set of tines on it. A very good tiller.

 

[TimberXX]

I've owned an 852. I now have a competitor Grillo 107d.

Both great machines.

Check out the 2 wheel tractor forum on TBN for a ton of info.