Tiller Rotary Tillers - Sicma Phoenix vs Ansung Terra Force

[powerscol]

thanks-thats what i needed to know.i noticed the yjr074 has only 42 blades while the sicma t10 74ge has 54. will they till the same or is more tines better?

More is not always better. The Terraforce has them spaced in a rotary cutter pattern and the tip length is a bit longer. It will also till 8" vs 7 and the unit is 200 lb heavier. If you can, do a side by side comparison on how they are made.. Ill try and measure mine tomorrow if they will help you.

PS - these folks have a good price on the YJR074. McGee Farm Equipment, Inc.

 

[dwight jr]

thanks i would really appreciate that

 

[dwight jr]

after looking at pictures of the yjr74- man that is a beast.do you think my l3800 with 38 hp and 31pto will handle it?

 

[MOTrussell]

More is not always better. The Terraforce has them spaced in a rotary cutter pattern and the tip length is a bit longer. It will also till 8" vs 7 and the unit is 200 lb heavier. If you can, do a side by side comparison on how they are made.. Ill try and measure mine tomorrow if they will help you.

PS - these folks have a good price on the YJR074. McGee Farm Equipment, Inc.

In my research, the only advantage I noticed with the Sicma was the sight glass for the side gear oil. The advantages of the Terra Force outweighed this by having a bolt on second plate for the skids and spring tail gate versus chain on the Sicma.

BTW-That's where I bought mine from. Very good experience dealing with them! BTW-You can specify red or orange for the colors.

 

[dwight jr]

one other advantage is the sicma is 350 dollars cheaper at this place,but the terra force is 200lbs heavier.i also found the sicma 520 dollars cheaper at another site.i can afford either one but i like to save whenever it is feasible.

 

[MOTrussell]

one other advantage is the sicma is 350 dollars cheaper at this place,but the terra force is 200lbs heavier.i also found the sicma 520 dollars cheaper at another site.i can afford either one but i like to save whenever it is feasible.

I don't feel you will go wrong with either brand. I would pull the trigger on what you feel is best for you and not look back.

 

[powerscol]

after looking at pictures of the yjr74- man that is a beast.do you think my l3800 with 38 hp and 31pto will handle it?

MY Bobcat CT235 is 34 HP and 26.5 at the PTO. However it is hydrostatic, so I can slow down as much as needed when it digs in. It will load me down somewhat when I am at full depth in wet stuff, but I can feather the speed and pull through easily. I have never had it stall the tractor or slip the units slip clutch. For deep digging I run in low range and just take my time and let it work.

However I did demo the unit on my tractor before buying.

 

[dwight jr]

thanks-mine is a hydro also so i should be ok.

 

[powerscol]

thanks i would really appreciate that

Measured the distance to the Cat I inner and outer flanges. It's 26.5" between the inside faces, and 31.5" between the outer faces. The Cat 2 slot starts at 32.5"

I can easily hook up with my Bobcat with plenty of room to spare between the outer points on the lift arms. Just check you tractor, it should work. One question - what is you lift capacity as this beast weighs 920 lbs.

Good luck with your choice.

 

[dwight jr]

my lift cap. is 1435 @24inches ,is this good enough of a safety factor?i dont want to damage my tractor if i can help it.