3-Point Hitch New holland 1920 what tiller

[Twindad01]

I bought my King Kutter tiller, and THEN I learned of the "Tillovator", sold by Agri Supply.
I assume the "Tillovator" may be built in China.
King Kutters (except gearbox) are made in USA.
That said, I have heard only good reports about the Tillovator, but it is chain drive, and the KK and Howse are gear drive. That is a major durability issue for me.
Agri Supply is a great company to deal with though,.... for buying ANYTHING!

Your ( tcreeley ) Tillovator price of $1319.99 + $347 shipping = $1667
The current price of the (KK) TG-60-YK from Blaine's Farm & Fleet is $1555.99 + $143 shipping to zip 15066 (Western, Pa.?) = $1699. That is a difference of only $32.
For the $32 difference I would DEFINITELY buy the King Kutter 60" tiller!

Going to have to do some more research the tillovator is gear driven im in pa so shipping might not be as expensive and you can always find other shipping onyour own im sure. One of the things i like about is the offset then i wouldn't have to mess with tire spacing since I'm currently at 63" i think someone told me the two are made by the same company which kinda doesn't makes sense

 

[fried1765]

Going to have to do some more research the tillovator is gear driven im in pa so shipping might not be as expensive and you can always find other shipping onyour own im sure. One of the things i like about is the offset then i wouldn't have to mess with tire spacing since I'm currently at 63" i think someone told me the two are made by the same company which kinda doesn't makes sense

My error!
The "Tillovator" IS gear driven.
I got it mixed up with the very similar Caroni, which is chain driven.
I do agree that the 4" offset of the Tillovator is a BIG plus.
I might suspect that the GEAR BOXES of both the Tillovator and the KK are made by the same Chinese company.
The fabrication of the KK is definitely done in the USA though.
The Tillovator cost is $1319.99 + $233 shipping (to ZIP 15066, is that close to you?) = $1553 total (no tax).
The KK, if you could pick it up at a local Rural King store would be $1549.99 + Pa. 6% tax of $93 = $1643..... but you might also be able to find a Rural King discount coupon.
If you have a way around the state sales tax, then the Tillovator, and the KK (TG-60-YK) would be the same cost.

Unless you can get a Rural King sale or discount, or avoid the 6% tax, the KK is $90 more than the Tillovator.

 

[Twindad01]

Just found out there are 2 rural kings with in 30 miles right now they have 12% off which is like 6 since there is 6% tax. never new of Them before tractor supply is closer.

 

[fried1765]

Just found out there are 2 rural kings with in 30 miles right now they have 12% off which is like 6 since there is 6% tax. never new of Them before tractor supply is closer.

Do NOT buy a tiller from Tractor Supply!
They sell tillers made by Tarter Gate, and those are not the quality/durability of King Kutter.
Looks like with the 12% discount, but adding in the tax, that you could buy the KK for $1550 - (12%) $186 = $1364 + (6%) $82 tax = $1446.
So, in a nutshell: The Tillovator would cost $1553 delivered, and the King Kutter would be $1446. $107 more for the Tillovator.
Now: you need to decide if you like the 4" offset enough to pay $107 more to get it.
If you are serious about buying, you should check to find out how long the Rural King 12% discount will be available.
Both options are good ones in my opinion.

 

[Twindad01]

Oh wasn't planning on anything from tractor supply just that they are close to me and never heard of rural king only to find out there are two within 25-30 miles of me. Thats going to be the big decision is the off set. The width of the tires outside to outside is 63" and they can be narrowed by 2" more each side but the tires have calcium in them so that's not a easy task and not sure if i want to make it any narrower. Not sure how stable it would be for when the backhoe is on it and the fel on it.

 

[fried1765]

Please tell me where you found that little gray plastic storage canister that you have bolted to the 3pt frame of your tiller.
I would really love to find several of those.
George

 

[fried1765]

Oh wasn't planning on anything from tractor supply just that they are close to me and never heard of rural king only to find out there are two within 25-30 miles of me. Thats going to be the big decision is the off set. The width of the tires outside to outside is 63" and they can be narrowed by 2" more each side but the tires have calcium in them so that's not a easy task and not sure if i want to make it any narrower. Not sure how stable it would be for when the backhoe is on it and the fel on it. View attachment 496344

I narrowed my 1920 to the narrowest possible setting (59"?)
I did that because I have level land, and wanted to be able to pass between some tight spots.
I also have a hoe, but it is on another (a bit larger) Ford.
You are absolutely correct.
Wider is better! More stable! Period!
I now would say that you should get the 5' offset Tillovator, or perhaps even the 6' KK.
Better budget for eventual new rims for those rear tires.
Your tractor is now 17 years old and the CaCl is currently busy eating away your rims.
CaCl is HORRIBLY corrosive....even with tubes! I speak from experience .... TWICE!!!
If they are 14" wide rims, (they may be 13") you might want to de-mount the tires now, clean up the rims, replace the tubes, and put windshield washer fluid back in.
If you loose those 14" rims, there are no more available ..... anywhere.
You can buy new 13" rims, but I think the 14" rims are better.

 

[tcreeley]

Please tell me where you found that little gray plastic storage canister that you have bolted to the 3pt frame of your tiller.
I would really love to find several of those.
George

Manual Canister, Tool Tube, Document Holder, Manual Tube

 

[Twindad01]

Well to say i am jumping the gun on a tiller would be an understatement lol. The tractor was just purchased on New Years day. It needs a clutch that's why i got it so cheap. The clutch is froze and I believe the previous owner just stomped really hard on the pedal and sheared the roll pins on the fork. When I eventually split it i will give it the spa treatment all new fluids filters coolant hoses any Hydraulic hoses it will need freshen the paint and the tires will get broken down and the rims welded up. I am going to look into the other alternatives to calcium to put back in as I believe the weight is important. The reason the whole tiller thing came up is i had probably still have a chance at a used kk 6' but not sure if it would be too much for the tractor. I could get it for $600 bucks but it's whooped needs all new tines and both skids and the end bearing part where the rototiller shaft goes look a lil out of line too after adding up parts i still have 2 gear boxes that have had some extreme use on them I figured I'd be better off buying a new one. Even at $600 I'd have over $1000. In it after parts

 

[fried1765]

Manual Canister, Tool Tube, Document Holder, Manual Tube

Excellent!
Thank You !!!
I buy from Agri Supply whenever I can.
They are a very customer service orientated business.
I like the look of that canister, because it has mounting brackets.
Back in the late 50's I went to school just down the road a bit from you,... in Orono.