bx2200 tiller

Anonymous Poster · Apr 20, 2002

like any info on the bx 2200 with a tiller attached, i was told by a dealer that nothin work with the bx except the kubota brand tiller because of lift height ,i figure this is horse crap but maybe sum goodold boy will post ,thanks

rlw · Apr 20, 2002

The BX2200 will not have any height clearance problems. You will likely have to shorten the PTO shaft that comes with most of the tillers.

Old_Wanker · Apr 20, 2002

You wont have any problems with a tiller on the BX. Just keep the size limits in mind. I have a Landpride 1542 (42")that has done great service for me. I till a few of my friends gardens and have done over an acre for myself with no problems. My dealer recommended the LandPride 1042 but I wanted a heavier unit with sideshift.

If you do a search on this board for tiller and BX youll see theres been plenty of discussion. Theres guys that use 50" tillers out there. I know my BX handles the 42" with not a worry.

By the way its standard practice to cut the PTO shaft to length for just about any tractor.

rmcess · Apr 21, 2002

This tiller does not seem to bog the BX down at all!/w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif

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Charliebrn · Apr 21, 2002

Sorry to be so blunt, but the dealer is full of crap. I have a Howard Rotavator HR3, 50" wide and weighs 350#. I use it to till in heavy clay and works great as long as the ground is reasonably dry (It will bog the BX2200 if the clay is wet). Even the color matches the BX. I love the operation of it, and highly recommend it. If I remember right, I paid @$1300.

BXmark · Apr 22, 2002

I also have the Howard Rotovator. Bought it along with the tractor and they thru it in for $1,100. (Sorry Charlie) It works great-- it will break up the heaviest clay as long as it's dry. I tilled up about a acre and a half of my yard to re-plant lawn.

skipperbrown · Apr 22, 2002

I have a KK 48" tiller for my bx2200. I've only used it once, but the bx2200 handled it w/ no problems at all. Never groaned once in soil that was really too wet to till even at max depth (I was anixous to give it a 'twirl'). I have loamy/sandy soil. I don't know how much the tiller weighs but it's a heavy son of a gun. I have it on a dolly w/ 3" wheels and it's a struggle to move it a few feet (should've used 6" wheels). The bx2200 lifts the tiller about 6" off the ground at max lift height.

mark

MrP · Apr 22, 2002

SB,

The KK 42" tiller weighs 600 lbs. That is nearing the maximum lift capacity of the BX. I was under the impression that you would not want to use a 600lb attachment on the BX. Does it have trouble lifting the tiller?

skipperbrown · Apr 22, 2002

When I lift the tiller the engine lets me know it is doing some work but it doesn't complain much, not anymore than a bucket load of fist sized busted up concrete. I have the FEL and weight distribution doesn't seem to be a problem. The dealer advised me not to use the tiller w/o some type of front weght.

mark

Anonymous Poster · Apr 22, 2002

I have the Kubota B40C 37" tiller on my BX 2200. Got it new When I bought my package last year (BX, FEL, Box Scapper, 60" MM & tiller). The tiller was listed at $1350.

I am very happy with how it fits and works. Can't compare it to other brands, but as we all know putting any 3 pt on the bx is not a smooth operation. I have built dollys for the tiller and the box scapper and they are a godsend for storing, moving and attaching these implements.