JD 2210 tiller size

[wisconsinguy]

Hi

I've been looking for a tiller for the 2210. I think JD reccomends a 48 inch. I thought I'd check here and see what some of you guys are running for tillers. Anyone try one larger then 48? I'm not having much luck finding one locally except for the JD ones for 1800 bucks. I did find a 55 inch one made by Agric, not much info on em.

thanks
Phil

 

[Docsknotinn]

Mine is a Frontier 4850. I think its actually 49". I believe it was a little over 2k and it was worth every penny.

 

[jrlichina]

A 48" or 50" will work fine. I have a First Choice tiller for my BX and it works great. Cost me about $900 bucks a year or so ago, I think they are a little over 1K now but they include a slip-clutch PTO shaft. Very well built tiller, I couldn't ask for anything better

 

[wisconsinguy]

Thanks Doc...

I don't see that model on the Frontier website, is it a current model? I'm starting to get confused, one dealer quoted me a price on a JD model 647, can't find anything on that, all I find is a 450 for the 2210. I really didn't want to spend this much on a tiller, but the Agric tiller is within 250 bucks of the JD one, so I might as well spend the extra so it works with my I-match.

Phil

 

[jrlichina]

Why would you spend double the money for the Frontier tiller? A First Choice or Caroni tiller will more than meet your needs. All will work with your I match. Oh First Choice offers it in JD green as well.

 

[OkieG]

KingKutter doesn't come in JD green, but they do sell a 48" model for around $1000 and Tractor Supply.

OkieG

 

[cadblaster]

I've got a Frontier RT1140, 42" tiller for my 2210. I didn't want anything much bigger. 48" max would be fine for me.
Some of the reasons I bought this tiller are:

1. till the garden (24' x 56')
2. prep flower/planting beds.
3. maintain adequate manuverability
4. smaller storage footprint
5. limited choice in my area for implements

I got it from the Deere dealer at the same time I bought the tractor. paid $900. My wife didn't want me to get one right away, but I think she's now glad I did. We've used it for everything we planned on, plus for tilling out lumpy-bumpy spots in the yard that weren't graded initially.

 

[Docsknotinn]

I do not recognize the JD model that you mentioned so maybe they have a new one. Last year when I bought my machine the JD models that were available did were NOT iMatch compatible. The Frontier models were iMatch compatible. The JD branded one was permanently offset. The Frontier has a adjustable offset to either side. I have the RT1250. Sorry for the confusion. You will see a wide range of prices on tillers because many buy them as a package. I got a great price on the tractor and FEL so the tiller price was close to list. Some pay more for the tractor and FEL and then get a deep discount on implements. After seeing a few of the others and then looking at the frontier there was a big quality difference. I also wanted to be certain I would have parts availability if needed. I till primarily food plots so I am often breaking new ground. Last year I ran over a 3' section of re-rod that wrapped around the tines and put a dent in the housing. It was a pain to get out. I'm confident that on several of the other tillers I looked at would have been going to the junk pile. I did see one or two others that were nice but they were all within $200 of the Frontier.

 

[Hambone]

I looked at the Frontier. I bought the Bush Hog RTS-50. Local dealer, parts avail, same as with the Frontier. The Frontier has 6 rotors with 4 tines each. The Bush Hog has 8 rotors with 4 tines each.
I did have to drill an extra hole for the top pin to get the I-Match to work.
Here is a link BH Tiller
Of course, it is red.

 

[wisconsinguy]

Thanks for all the replies guys

I've checked all the kingcutter places and all I find are the 60 inch ones can't find a 48.

I'm sure the First Choice is nice but by the time I add shipping and take a day off for delivery, it's getting close in price too. I'm not sure I can get it off the truck.

The local bush hog dealer didn't even look in his book, just said about 2600, so I said see ya.

I guess its back to checking out the JD dealers and sorting out their models. So far looks like my best bet is the JD 450. I haven't found any Frontier models in stock and it doesn't sound like much savings over the JD one.

Phil

 

[cadblaster]

This brings up a point that I hinted to in my previous post. You often have to go with what's available in your area. Some guys have it lucky and have tons of dealers around. It's my impression that if you live in a more rural/agricultural area, you have more choices. People like myself, who live in a major metropolitan area (MD/VA/DC) have fewer choices. It's like trying to find a good deal on a boat when you live in the desert. I've got a dealer nearby that is listed with a bunch of implement makers as their "dealer". I've found that they typically don't keep much of anything in stock, except what a few items that they like. IF you can get them to quote a price it for an item they are usually at or above list to cover their shipping as well. The additional downside to that is that you are also buying sight unseen, which I won't do.

 

[wisconsinguy]

hi

I just got off the phone from JD, the model he has is the 647 tiller says it replaced the 450. Anyone familar with the 647?
I can't seem to find anything on that model

thanks
Phil

 

[GaryK]

I've got a Caroni that sold for about $850 and works really well on my 4100. Agri-Supply sells them and carries the parts as well. It has a slip clutch and adjustable off-set.

 

[jrlichina]

When I ordered my First Choice tiller from Sweet Tractors it was delivered on a lift gate truck, shipping was like $90 from TN to WI. I backed up to the pallet, hooked it up and drove away. The Caroni tillers are really nice too.

 

[wisconsinguy]

Thanks for all the replies and info. I broke down and bought the JD 647, the dealer gave me a decent price and had one in stock. I'm not too big on buying sight on seen and having it shipped, I'm sure I could have saved a few bucks. Its probably the same tiller that everyone else sells since it says made in Italy on it.

I tried it out last night and this morning and it does do a nice job. I was going to use it to fix up a back yard and seed but its so much fun I made a couple gardens. I'm not much of a gardener but I'm gonna try my hand at it. At least it was fun to till up a couple spots.

thanks
Phil

 

[cadblaster]

FYI, My dealer told me that the frontier tillers are also made in Italy.

 

[TerryinMD]

Cadblaster,

You really do not have to travel all that far to find more dealers. Drive less than an hour from Montgomery County and you have quite a few. I think that you would be very surprised at what you can find.

TerryinMD

As far as tiller size, I am using a Landpride RT15-48 tiller on the back of my JD4100. Having a few extra inches saves some time when tilling in the spring and fall. I currently till around a third of an acre for our crops. Takes more time to set the tiller up and remove it than it does to do the actual tilling.

 

[cadblaster]

Terry,

Heck an hour of drive time won't even get me out of Montgomery county on most days /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

(BTW, I apologize for hijacking this thread)

I do know where most of the dealers are located in the surrounding counties. I understand you have a pretty decent one up your way (CARLYLE & MARTIN), or so I'm told by a co-worker of mine who lives (and farms) in Fariplay.

Here's the rub with the local dealers. The same JD dealer that's in the Fredneck county, is also the same dealer that's 9 miles from me. This is also true with the Kubota/NH dealer. The Gaithersburg and Frederick are one and the same. So the reality is that I'd really have to drive out your way or up to PA, or cross the river in to VA.

This kind of takes the casual drive-and-see factor out of the picture. If you've got some other recomendations I'd certainly like to hear'm. I'm thinking I need to schedule a trip to the outlet mall in Hagarstown, for the wife, just justify a trip to C&M to see what they've got lying around.

 

[edv]

Hey...Buy the Deere branded tiller size 48 inch...it is Imatch capatible, and parts are available through the Deere parts system...this is a big plus later down the road..where as many of the other companies may not be around for parts.

Frontier is not a Deere designed or product where parts are supplied through the Deere parts system. Actually the Deere tiller is priced about the same as Frontier model.


Enjoy the 2210...its a great tractor.

edv

 

[GaryK]

They are probably made by Caroni.....