KK Tiller for CT235

[tonydn6]

Hey everyone! New CT235 owner here, actually picked it up in January and have to post some pics when I figure out how to do it! I am looking at the King Kutter 60 inch tiller from Everything attachments. Anyone have any experience with King Kutter and did you have to cut the PTO shaft at all to fit the CT235?

 

[IslandTractor]

With 35hp, why not get the six foot KK tiller? I run one of those on my Kioti DK40se (CT440 equivalent) and have plenty of power to spare.

The KK tillers are excellent values and tough as nails. No complaints.

 

[SSdoxie]

Not sure if you need to cut PTO shaft or not, Everything Attachements may be able to tell you. If shaft only 1 or 2" too long you could also extend your telescopic lift arms then push the lock lever down, they will locked in the extended position.

As far width goes as mentioned in first post, I run a 60" Pittsbugh on my CT225 and have plenty of power to spare. Only bought the 60" because of price at an auction. 6' will denfitely cover your tire tacks regardless of tires you have without offsetting the tiller.

 

[tonydn6]

Thanks guys, I have the Ag tires so the 60 inch would cover the tracks, but will definitely look at the 6 footer also. I am looking to use it for putting in some small food plots for deer for for a garden. The area I am in is big in rocks...I think we grow more rocks than crops here! Would I be better served to plow the areas first then pick out as many of the bigger rocks as I can then use the tiller? What do you guys recommend.

 

[IslandTractor]

By the way, cutting a PTO shaft is a fifteen minute task. Just make sure you understand the measurements. There are lots of directions on how to do it properly on TBN and it really shouldn't take more than an hour tops including double checking etc. Just need a hack saw and a file or two to clean up the cuts. I used a metal blade on a battery powered sawzall. I did not need to cut the KK supplied PTO shaft for my DK40se but the geometry may be different than the CT235/ck35.

 

[tonydn6]

Yeah, the process of cutting the PTO shaft looks simple, based on the instructional from the Everything attachments site. I was just wondering if anyone with a CT235 had purchased one of these KK tillers and if they had to do it. What about my rocks or sometimes boulders question? Anyone using in rocky area like what I would be using it in?

 

[IslandTractor]

I use mine in New England soil. I wouldn't say it is terribly rocky but I have nailed quite a few rocks of 10-20lbs and the tiller hasn't shown any damage at all. There is a slip clutch so you need to keep that adjusted and free.

 

[tonydn6]

Ok, thanks for the replies. We're probably in the same boat as far as soil and rocks goes. I just figured that some of those bigger rocks might damage the tiller but from all I have been reading they are well built heavy duty tillers and can take a good pounding.

 

[IslandTractor]

The tiller basically climbs over big rocks. The tines are strong enough to absorb the shock and to then lift the tiller. I've never had the slip clutch disengage by hitting a rock that I know of. I've had the clutch slip when the tines got massively tangled with grape roots but that and one fireplace size log is about the only thing that has stopped it.

 

[tonydn6]

Well good to know...I'll be placing the order in the next week or so for the tiller.:thumbsup:

 

[MESSMAKER]

I have a KK 60" tiller and have the stock shaft on it, or at least I think so. The guy who bought it new used it on a full sized tractor and would have no reason to have cut it.

 

[mburke121]

I've put about 8 hours on my 72" KK tiller, and could not be happier. I tilled one area that had nearly gravel consistency, with up to two inch rocks, and had no problems. I also tilled an area with larger rocks, as well as some chunks of cinder blocks - the slip clutch never engaged, and the tiller just skipped over the bigger stuff. It's a great unit, I think you'll be very pleased.

After tilling about 4-5 acres with mine, I can tell you that wider is better! I had to go about 1 mph, due to silage from last years crops, so it takes a lot of time to cover an acre.

 

[dex3361]

I agree with IslandTractor here that the tiller will climb over big rocks. I have the 6 foot unit and it is a great machine. I have pulled up some big rocks too. I even found some stray 1/2" re bar and wound it up in the tines. No damage though it was a pain to get out.

 

[tonydn6]

You guys think I should use the plow to break ground first and then use the tiller or will a few passes with the tiller alone do the trick? Just planning to put in a few food plots for deer in the hay fields that I have. Thinking if I use the brush hog first then spray roundup and come back 10 days later and use the tiller?? What do you guys think.

 

[IslandTractor]

Depends a bit on the current condition of the soil. If it is an old field I would just till. Slowly at first then repeat. If it was former woods or there are significant roots or thick sod then plowing might be best for the initial pass.

I used just a tiller on some abandoned fields that had been fallow for twenty years and overgrown with grape vines and blueberrys. I had a bit of a problem with the grape vine roots wrapping around the tiller because I tried to do it in the springtime when the soil was moist. Opening up adjacent areas in the summer and fall were no problem as the tiller just cut the roots instead of wrapping them up. Overall using the tiller alone was just fine in my setting.

 

[mburke121]

Based on my experience, it will require about the same amount of seat time either way. It will probably take at least two passes at 1-1.5mph with the tiller. If you plow first, assuming you have at least a two-bottom, you will make the tilling a one pass, slightly quicker endeavor. The end product will be better if you plow first.

 

[tonydn6]

Thanks. I am going to try with the tiller alone at first see how it goes. They are just old hay fields that have not been worked in at least 10 years so don't think I will be dealing with big roots etc. Going to order the tiller end of this month and probably try sometime in May so I we'll see how it goes. Very excited to try it out based on the feedback from all you guys. Thanks again!

 

[dex3361]

I tilled up a field that hadn't been plowed for at least 15 years and it did a great job. If I were going to plant a garden it would take a couple of passes but for a deer feed plot 1 pass should do fine. If it were hard pan or clay it may need to be sub soiled first though.

 

[Rob-D]

I can get a used KK 6 foot tiller with 15 hours on it for around $1400. What do they go for and is it worth it?

Thanks,
Rob

 

[IslandTractor]

I can get a used KK 6 foot tiller with 15 hours on it for around $1400. What do they go for and is it worth it?

Thanks,
Rob

I recall paying about $1700 plus change about two years ago for the KK 6ft tiller.