Tiller Rotary Tillers

shaley · Nov 9, 2006

While we are talking tillers. Can anyone tell me which blades from other mfg's might cross over to a King Kutter.
This palce sells Bush Hog and Ford and Howard but no KK
tillerblades.com

zjohnson · Nov 10, 2006

Farmwithjunk said:
I wanted a tiller for years before I broke down and bought one. Simple logic convinced me I needed an expensive name brand model, and I just couldn't justify the expense.

I finally got the opportunity to try a 72" King Kutter about 5 years back. It took all of 10 minutes to convince me that it was as good as a tiller needs to be. And it was (is) the cheapest one I could get at that time.

So I bought one. Never second guessed that choice. I've used and abused it. Rocks, roots, a buried foundation, re-bar, fence wire, and every now and then, some dirt. Nothing shakes it. I bought 4 left and 4 right hand tines as spares when I got the tiller. I've used one of each so far. Changed oil a couple times, and kept the drive shaft greased.

I won't try to say there isn't a tiller made any better, just the King Kutter is as good as it needs to be.

I have the same tiller and have had the same experience - from its performance to its cost.

Egon · Nov 10, 2006

Places that sell tiller tines should have a book with all the different tine specifications. Take one of your tines and find one that fits.

BTDT · Nov 10, 2006

As a winter project, I have an old 4' JD tiller that needs tines. They were about 300.00 for a set of new. I bought some 2" flat iron that I was going to cut into about 8" lengths and weld over existing tines. Grind an edge on them (in sand so this may not be needed) and let'er rip. May or may not work. I'll keep you posted. I can do this several times for the price of new from JD.

Raddad · Nov 10, 2006

I bought after market tines that lasted about a month and Howard tines that lasted the whole season. All tines are not created equal! Home made tines might not last long enough to make the work worth while.

BTDT · Nov 11, 2006

Raddad said:
I bought after market tines that lasted about a month and Howard tines that lasted the whole season. All tines are not created equal! Home made tines might not last long enough to make the work worth while.

I'm thinking it might be ok since I'm in sand. Plus, this way I get to play with my welder and then brag/complain when it does/doesn't work. Either way it will beat sitting in front of the t.v.