First Choice Vs Kingkutter

[JohnMiller3]

<font color=blue>...at an additional $100 savings or so...</font color=blue> /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif

Good luck... TSC @ Amsterdam is tight tight tight..., probably hose it down and resell it... (if he gets his money back -unused...)/w3tcompact/icons/blush.gif

If the First Choice is the same cost... I'd go for them... or spend a few dollars more and get the FC medium duty series... /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

 

[JimMc]

Actually, our lift pins are somewhat lower than other cutters, but thanks to TBN, our cutters also include the holes for moving your lift pins to a lower position on our production models. Thanks guys for another good idea.

 

[jasonf]

I have assembled it and put oil into gearbox but have not attached the PTO to it yet. I am waiting for FC to get back to me with a price. If they have a mower around the same price the KK is going back for sure. However if FC is much more I will keep the KK and fix the setup issues that I have. The KK really is not a bad unit, it just seems to me that they are being foolish by sending out cutters with these issues. Come on, how much money/effort could it take to make sure the setup manual is free from spelling errors, shows how to install the toplink U piece, and provide an extra set of holes so we have the option of lowering the pins? The U piece for the toplink needs to be 2 inches longer so it can swing freely without having the top link pin smashing into the upper part of the lift arms, and their website picture has to be changed to show the U piece in the lower position.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

TSC in Amsterdam - Amsterdam NY??

 

[JohnMiller3]

Hello Dazed...

Yes... we have two TSC's in our area...

Amsterdam, NY Rte. 30. Alpin Haus Plaza...

Cobleskill, NY, Rte. 7, Price Chopper Plaza (off rte 88)

(I'm on a different computer, so I don't have access to the phone #'s and exact addresses)

 

[Mosey]

"Actually, our lift pins are somewhat lower than other cutters, but thanks to TBN, our cutters also include the holes for moving your lift pins to a lower position on our production models. Thanks guys for another good idea."

That definately put First Choice a step ahead of KingKutter!

 

[Buck]

John,

I am thinking about buying a used JD 72 in. rough cutter for $300. Why would one retire a rough cutter? What goes wrong? What damage should I look for on these used models?

Thanks

Buck

 

[RichZ]

I finally got a chance to take a picture of my King Kutter. This is the second year I've been using it. I clear about 50 acres with it, and when I first cleared them, they were pretty rough, lots of samplings, bramble, briar, etc. My KK has held up very well, and I'm real happy with it.

 

[jasonf]

Hey Rich:
Do you have any problems with the toplink pin hitting either of the lift arms that run from the toplink down to the deck of the cutter? I have decided that I am going to keep my Kingkutter, and have made the necessary mods to make it work properly with my 2710. Boy does that cutter make a mean menacing hum when the PTO is engaged. It is kind of scary. I am going to use it for the first time this weekend. Do you have any tips of techniques when using it?

 

[JohnMiller3]

Hi Richie...

I believe you may have been one of the last fortunate ones in our area to buy a 5' KK rotary cutter for $499... /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

The way prices are going... You can use it for another year or two and then sell it for $550... /w3tcompact/icons/grin.gif

 

[RichZ]

Jason, I don't have any trouble with the top link. If you look at my picture, youll see I attached the toplink hooker upper thingie to the bottom hole. That works well for me, and I've had no problems with it. I hope that helps.

As far as tips for operating your KK, just the usual safety concerns for operating any rotary cutter. I've NEVER had any problems with it, and I give it VERY heavy use. Good luck, I think you'll really enjoy it, it's a great unit!!!

 

[RichZ]

Howdy, John!!!

So I could sell my KK for a profit?? Probably, but...then I'd have to buy another one, and it would cost me more,so I'd loose money on the deal!!!/w3tcompact/icons/shocked.gif

The way I figure it, my KK will last as long as I do, so I'm very happy to be one of the very last to purchase it at QFF for their very low price, before TSC took over for just a low price!/w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif

 

[Chillimau]

John,

Any idea what a Brown 484 is going for?

Thanks

Gary

 

[tractorman]

Does "First Choice" have a website or does anyone have photos of thier FC equipment?. Thanks In Advance

 

[JimMc]

Our new site, still being added to on a daily basis, is <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.firstchoiceequipment.net>http://www.firstchoiceequipment.net</A>

 

[Buster57]

How does King Kutter compare to First Choice or Land pride for a 58" tiller?

 

[JohnS]

I installed the lowered pins this weekend. Went very easy. Removed the arms and drilled the holes while clamped in a vise. 7/8" bi-metal holesaw worked fine, not forcing it and with liberal doses of oil. Lowered them 7". Also moved the swivel U part to lower pin. It will be about a month before its time to remow the field, and try out the mod. Thanks again for the info.

 

[JohnMiller3]

<font color=blue>...Any idea what a Brown 484 is going for?...</font color=blue>

Lots of value and very underrated... varies ~ $2600-3000...

(uses the same gearbox as their small tree cutters)

Gary,

If you lived within the New England state area, I could have one delivered to your front door for ~$2650. (~1375 lbs.) /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

 

[djradz]

Rich, I see you are using the check chains from the deck to the tractors upper 3-pt connection area. How is this working for you? I have done this on both my Woods' RFM and brush hob and find it the only way to go to get a level cut.

 

[RichZ]

Duane, I use the check chains all the time with my brush hog. It keeps it nice and level, and I never have to worry about it.

My finishing mower has four wheels, so I never use the check chain on it, the wheels set the height. I don't raise the finishing mower at all with the 3ph.