Yes make the compromise.
Keep your wife happy!
It will pay off until you save enough to buy that tiller that really works the best of all the tools mentioned.
I rented a B2710 with a tiller to put in a new yard and it was much easier on the tractor, I could till approximately 8" deep. The box blade with rippers just did not compare. This year my grass looked great because nice deep roots.
RGD - BX2200 owner
Keep your wife happy!
It will pay off until you save enough to buy that tiller that really works the best of all the tools mentioned.
I rented a B2710 with a tiller to put in a new yard and it was much easier on the tractor, I could till approximately 8" deep. The box blade with rippers just did not compare. This year my grass looked great because nice deep roots.
RGD - BX2200 owner