Tiller "DARK HORSE" Tillers

[Dargo]

Buyer beware! I bought the 6' DH tiller on Wednesday for $900. On Saturday, after less than one hour of use, I now have 3 broken tines and 2 external bolts that are sheared completely off. Also, the seal on the underside of the top gearbox is leaking fluid. The manager at the TSC store could only order some replacement tines for me at a discounted cost. He said that TSC would no longer carry or support the DH line. Oh well, at least I "saved" some money. From now on I stick to the tried and true equipment.

George

They won't take it back? The only TSC in my area (Rural King dominates them here) only has one of those tillers and it appears used with obvious oil leaks and no price tag. I assume it was returned but it was after hours when I saw it so I couldn't ask any about it. I have never bought anything at the TSC store but Rural King here takes most anything back if there is a problem. I once bought a cheap rotary mower and shattered the gearbox the second time I used it. They took that back. With any luck, your TSC will be similar to Rural King and will let you return it if you press them some. Good luck!

 

[Big Daddy]

TSC is not interested in taking the unit back. I am told that the tines are a "wear item" that carry no warranty. I ordered replacement KK tines. The other problems are described as "normal maintenance" that can be easily repaired. I doubt if the Dark Horse line will remain with TSC for very long; and they clearly will not be offering much support for the DH.

I am not complaining, by the way. I knew going in that this was not likely going to be a well built implement. I only risked $900, and I can still chew up a 1 acre garden lot twice a year. However, when this tiller fails for good, I will be replacing it with a known and proven brand like Woods, Landpride, etc.

George

 

[topshop]

I'm with you re. quality and origin--it depends on the manufacturer's specs. However, I do resent the lengths that some manufactuers go to hide the origin of their products. We should expect them to be honest and straightforward. Then the buyer can decide whether to buy domestic or international. Fair enough?

 

[coobie]

TSC is not interested in taking the unit back. I am told that the tines are a "wear item" that carry no warranty. I ordered replacement KK tines. The other problems are described as "normal maintenance" that can be easily repaired. I doubt if the Dark Horse line will remain with TSC for very long; and they clearly will not be offering much support for the DH.

I am not complaining, by the way. I knew going in that this was not likely going to be a well built implement. I only risked $900, and I can still chew up a 1 acre garden lot twice a year. However, when this tiller fails for good, I will be replacing it with a known and proven brand like Woods, Landpride, etc.

George

First off I am sorry that you have had these problems with your new Tiller.I would be very PO,ed if I spent $900 hard earned bucks on that tiller.I would email TSC corporate office and demand a refund.Good luck,coobie.

 

[Ford850]

IMO... It sounds as if TSC is desperately trying to get away from King Kutter. They replaced all their other equipment last year with their newly named Farm Force line which is made by at least 2 other manufacturers to their specs. The kept the KK tillers since they cannot have those made as easily, it seems. So they tried to have this Chinese shop build one that is a knock off of KK, so close that the parts are interchangeable, but in the end the plan failed. Quality is not quite there, and the parts do not quite match. What would you expect with a name like Dark Horse? Look up the meaning of dark horse and you'll find "Sad case, good-for-nothing, no hope, failure".

 

[IslandTractor]

What would you expect with a name like Dark Horse? Look up the meaning of dark horse and you'll find "Sad case, good-for-nothing, no hope, failure".

No, no. Dark Horse is an unranked horse that comes from out of nowhere to win. One of the Webster definitions: "a usually little known contender (as a racehorse) that makes an unexpectedly good showing"

Brilliant name given the situation. They may not be thrilled with the name in the future but it is perfect at the outset.

 

[Rara Avis]

No, no. Dark Horse is an unranked horse that comes from out of nowhere to win. One of the Webster definitions: "a usually little known contender (as a racehorse) that makes an unexpectedly good showing"

Brilliant name given the situation. They may not be thrilled with the name in the future but it is perfect at the outset.

Another piece of trivia...

Upset is the only horse to ever beat Man O'War

In the 1919 Sanford Memorial Stakes, 100-1 longshot Upset handed racing hegemon Man o' War the only loss of the stallion's career. Man o' War had suffered an uncharacterisric poor start he was still circling behind the starting line when the race began. (Some people say that the jockey, Johnny Loftus fixed the race)

After this race, anything that had an unexpected victory was called an UPSET...

 

[vettemanwight]

Ive been thinking about one of these DH tillers they have one at a local TSC store. $900 for a 6 ' tiller ....is it really worth it ????????????? V

 

[coobie]

Ive been thinking about one of these DH tillers they have one at a local TSC store. $900 for a 6 ' tiller ....is it really worth it ????????????? V

IMHO,heck no.I would look at farm-maxx or first choice tillers they are made by simca from Italy.Quality made for around $1600 bucks for the 6ft model.coobie

 

[Baranx4]

I"m surprised the Tractor Supply wouldn't take it back. One day of use is not normal wear and tear, that's why I always pay with a credit card. You get a much better buyer protection with one and only have to remember to pay it off at the end of the month. I got burned a few times using cash in the past so anything of value gets a credit card. Your even protected if it gets stolen within I believe 6 months of purchase date.

We rented a house one year on the outerbanks of NC that had just been reopened the week before from a Hurricaine the previous fall. It was now June. The house had a ton of issues including structural that was more than you'd believe and really shouldn't have been reopened. They were still advertising with pictures of items no longer there. When I complained the rental company manager told me to have my attorney get intouch with theirs. I didn't get my attorney involved but filed a claim with my credit card company and our states attorney General asking that they not be allowed to advertise their business in the state of Pa. and included a copy of their advertised photos along with what the place looks like now and all the repair people who were their over the week for problems. We even included that it was a crime against the elderly since we took my elderly inlaws.

We settled on half a little more than $1700.00, if they had been honest we never would have rented the home. If TSC didn't advertise no returns on the item or no refunds then they have to take it back. If they've ever taken a return or refund on any item that is considered similar than they have to or it's discrimination. They can't pick and choose on a per case basis if its only days later.