RET
Silver Member
- Joined
- Dec 28, 2001
- Messages
- 232
- Location
- Louisiana (near Baton Rouge)
- Tractor
- Kubota BX2200, JD LX277, Cub Lo-Boy
Just took delivery on a 4' Bush Hog box blade (model SBX480) and a 52" "First Choice" Rotary Tiller (Model RT3452).
I believe the box blade to be of good quality - it has 3/8" thk. side walls and is listed at 430 lbs. I took a chance on a lesser known brand of tiller. It appears to be of good, heavy construction and, as is the case with most others, is Italian.
I researched countless TBN posts re: tillers and box blades and found numerous comments about weld failures on lesser box blades, but NOT ONE comment on problems with tillers - irregardless of brand.
Here's the logic I used in my implement choices:
1) Pay a little extra and get a good, beefy box blade from a reputable manufacturer. Don't skimp. The small $$ difference ain't worth it.
2) Go ahead with the lesser known tiller brand and pocket several hundred dollars savings. It appears that most all tillers coming out of Italy are good. This model cost me $1070.
Since both just got here late this evening, I only got in a few minutes to introduce the box blade to the 'Bota BX. They both seem happy. I'll have to cut down the tiller PTO shaft tomorrow before letting the tiller become acquainted to the BX.
Anybody out there with "First Choice" equipment? Comments on performance?
-R
I believe the box blade to be of good quality - it has 3/8" thk. side walls and is listed at 430 lbs. I took a chance on a lesser known brand of tiller. It appears to be of good, heavy construction and, as is the case with most others, is Italian.
I researched countless TBN posts re: tillers and box blades and found numerous comments about weld failures on lesser box blades, but NOT ONE comment on problems with tillers - irregardless of brand.
Here's the logic I used in my implement choices:
1) Pay a little extra and get a good, beefy box blade from a reputable manufacturer. Don't skimp. The small $$ difference ain't worth it.
2) Go ahead with the lesser known tiller brand and pocket several hundred dollars savings. It appears that most all tillers coming out of Italy are good. This model cost me $1070.
Since both just got here late this evening, I only got in a few minutes to introduce the box blade to the 'Bota BX. They both seem happy. I'll have to cut down the tiller PTO shaft tomorrow before letting the tiller become acquainted to the BX.
Anybody out there with "First Choice" equipment? Comments on performance?
-R
