BEFCO equipment

[RJJR]

OK, didn't have any postive feedback on Howse. How about BEFCO equipment? It's made locally to where I live and looks to be pretty heavy duty. Looking at the rotary tiller first and then some other stuff later.
Thanks

 

[bullbreaker]

Just MHO Befco :thumbsup:
Makes real good stuff !
BEFCO - Products

Boone

 

[NC4AB]

I compared Land Pride and BEFCO when I was looking at Driveway Grader - Scrapers, went with the BEFCO based on it being heavier and coming standard with the ripper shanks. So far have been very pleased with the BEFCO.

 

[k0ua]

Years ago I owned a 5 ft. BEFCO (Best Equipment Farmers Can Own) finish mower, and it was a very good machine.

James K0UA

 

[JoeL4330]

I have a 7' Befco 3ph finish mower that has taken a lot of abuse ...it has a mulching kit and is, therefore, more susceptible to rocks and branches (but, it is a finish mower, after all)...

There is one design "flaw" in my opinion: the four wheels don't "caster" enough and so it doesn't like sharp turns or reverses ...tires roll off rims, even w. high psi and well greased spindles...should have ordered hard rubber instead of pneumatics

otherwise, good product

 

[cypress1]

have had a befco h-40 72" flail mower for 13 years and only repaced the v belts once. good machine. flail 7 acres about once a month. use it on a massey ferguson 135 diesel{43 hp}

 

[RoyJackson]

I've had 2 BEFCO rear finishing mowers and both served me quite well. I owned the first one for about 9 years (came with the first tractor I bought (used) in 2000) It was a 60" machine. Only maintenance required was one belt, greasing and blade sharpening.
The 2nd one I owned was an 84" unit which also came with a tractor I bought (again, used). It was every bit as good as the older 60" RFM.

I did sell the 84" unit because it was just way too big (PITA to back into the garage...almost as wide as the door).

I recommend BEFCO for anyone who wants a good quality implement.

 

[Grandad4]

I've had a BEFCO medium duty cutter since 2002 and a BEFCO box blade since 2005. Both have been completely trouble-free. Good equipment from what I can see.

 

[stravis]

I had a BEFCO overseeder/aerator a few years ago. It was a great piece of equipment and held up well to seeding fairly rough horse pasture.

 

[bbraud6]

I had a 5 ft befco finish mower with my first tractor, served me well 10 years no problems. Upgraded to a 6 ft woods finish mower on my new tractor only because the befco dealer had closed down.

 

[knotweed]

Have a Befco 60" flail. Beautiful cut.

 

[nspec]

Out of curiosity, does it really stand for 'Best Equipment Farmers Can Own' or did you make that up? Pretty cool either way - I like it!

 

[Tomtint]

My 7ft grader is well made and works great.

 

[k0ua]

Out of curiosity, does it really stand for 'Best Equipment Farmers Can Own' or did you make that up? Pretty cool either way - I like it!

I think I saw it on a company brochure, in any case I did not create it.

James K0UA

 

[crazyal]

I ordered a 6' grading scraper last week, should have it pretty soon so I'll see. When looking at the specs vs the Woods and the Land Pride it was heavier and it has an extra ripping shank but was a little cheaper.

 

[Adamg7720]

What about BEFCOs RCO-08V "V" Rakes? Pros? Cons?

 

[JoeL4330]

I have a 7' Befco 3ph finish mower that has taken a lot of abuse ...it has a mulching kit and is, therefore, more susceptible to rocks and branches (but, it is a finish mower, after all)...

There is one design "flaw" in my opinion: the four wheels don't "caster" enough and so it doesn't like sharp turns or reverses ...tires roll off rims, even w. high psi and well greased spindles...should have ordered hard rubber instead of pneumatics

otherwise, good product

I couldn't have said it better: I get good use (and abuse) from my BEFCO w mulching kit ...have same sensitivity to stray branches on the ground, and originally had endless grief with pneumatic tires which, as stated, don't caster gracefully ...learned not to turn abruptly at speed and not to backup with the mower on the ground ...and, keep the tires highly inflated. As I have gotten a kinder, gentler touch, tires are doing okay now. with those caveats, highly recommend (although if I were purchasing again, I would get the RM770 for a wider cut and live without the mulching (which is nice and leaves no (no) dried grass visible...but does require mowing slower (to allow time for the double cut of the two-level mulching blades...2mph max is recommended by BEFCO)