Tiller Opinions on Kuhn Tillers

[GaryE]

I am in the market for a new 3PH roto tiller for my Kubota L3710. One of the local dealers carries Kuhn. I was looking at the EL 42-155, Looks like a solid machine but a bit pricey @ $2100.00.

I am not opposed to spending the bucks on a quality tiller, but I know very little about Kuhn. Anyone have any first hand experience with them. Any opinions?

Thanks,

Gary

 

[Steve_Miller]

I've had mine for fifteen years or more and have had no problems what so ever with it. I have to replace my first set of tines, so you know I don't do a ton of tilling with it. I bought it new when I had my first little Kubota. It's a 42" tilling width.

Steve

 

[EastTexFrank]

I've had the EL-32 for 5 or 6 years. I pull it behind a Kubota B2400. You're right, it is a little pricey. There are cheaper makes out there but IMHO, Kuhn is one of the best there is and have a very good reputation. I've had absolutely no problems with mine and it's chewed up or pretzelled concrete blocks, rebar and fenceposts.

I don't know what your experience with tillers is but I found that I used mine a lot when I first got it and now I only use it about 3 or 4 times a year to till ground that has been previously tilled. So, if you use yours a lot and can see a continuing need to use it a lot, a Kuhn tiller will meet your needs but if your need is for a lot of work initially and then just maintenance work thereafter, a cheaper make may be more cost effective. But, make no mistake, Kuhn makes a very good and tough line of tillers that will last for years.

 

[GaryE]

Steve and Frank,

Thanks for the input. What little research I was able to do (mainly from the Kuhn site) told me it was a quality built tiller. I can see myself working this thing pretty hard for at least five years so it is looking better and better over purchasing an “economy” tiller.

Now if I can only convince the wife to let me get her a 3PH apple peeler.

Thanks again,

Gary

 

[Priz]

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I've encountered the same sort of debris with my $1100 howse tiller and havent even bent a tine yet