Tiller looking for a rotary tiller

[MGnnr24]

I'm thinking about buying one of these. Who makes a good one and what can I expect to pay for one new/used?
Thanks

 

[jimg]

I'm just in the middle of this so...$$ depends on size but figure that they start at about $1000 (new) and go up from there. Haven't looked into used b/c they don't seem readily available (at least in the size I need). Seems most are made completely or partially in Italy. I think most are pretty good b/c they're virtually indentical. You can check prices at Sweet's, CCI and Corriher (all advertise on this site under the 'dealers' tab. Youll have to get a shipping quote from them to get the full price. HTH jimg

 

[grandad]

I bought a 6ft Italian import from one of the local implement dealers (Leinbach) last year. Paid about $1,400. It has been very useful and has held up to several acres of tilling each year. You are right... most of them are quite similar. There is some debate about chain vs. shaft drive, but for use by amateurs like me, it makes no difference. Look for one with a slip clutch (most have them) if you have any rocks in your soil, since they can get tangled in the tines and jam it up.

 

[HayDR]

I believe you are talking about Gear Driven Tillers vs. Chain Driven Tillers. Most tiller manufacturers use the gear drive in their premium model tillers. Chains do wear and over time and need to be replaced but are functional for the average homeowner. There are many good choices out there.

 

[BB_TX]

Just got an e-mail from Tractor Supply. They have their 5' King Kutter tiller on sale for $999.99 until Feb. 4. I don't have one so I can't vouch for their quality.

 

[PineRidge]

<font color="blue"> Just got an e-mail from Tractor Supply. They have their 5' King Kutter tiller on sale for $999.99 until Feb. 4. I don't have one so I can't vouch for their quality.
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Purchased my KingKutter tiller in 2001 and have not had a minutes worth of trouble with it. Ours is the TG-60 gear drive. I'm pleased. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[DK35vince]

I have also had a KingKutter II, 60" tiller for 4 or 5 years now without a singe problem. Works good !!

 

[Bird]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( King Kutter tiller on sale for $999.99 until Feb. 4 )</font>

Uh . . . which year? /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif Did you just miss the sale?

 

[BB_TX]

Oops. That should be Feb. 10. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[grandad]

You hadn't heard about those new "shaftless" tillers? /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif Thanks for correcting me!