Tiller for BX23

[Bob_In_MN]

BS,

You're BX should be fine for tilling with a non-reverse action tiller.

As I said before, my 4010 runs the 50 inch tiller with no problems. As Bob S. has mentioned--soil conditions do make a differnce. Along with the pasture project (which consisted of a nasty combination of dirt, weeds, roots, rocks, etc), I have broken sod with this tractor/tiller combo.

Your BX might not have the 3 PT lift height of my JD (which can be a small problem on uneven ground), but it should run a tiller just fine.

Worst case scenario--you buy a regular action tiller and have to make 2 passes. The way I look at it--that's more seat time. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Bob

 

[Rimmer]

"It sounds like the BX23 might be too small for tilling. :~("

Don't you believe it! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

My '23 handles the RTA1550 just fine, and many others have mentioned using 48 to 50 inch tillers with 17 or fewer PTO HP.

If you should decide to go with the Land Pride, go with the 15 series rather than the 10 series. The 15 has much greater offset capability (gearbox slides on a horizontal, transverse shaft).

 

[RonR]

I went with a Bush Hog 52" with my BX2200. I wanted something that would cover my tracks without messing with the offset. We have hard clay. I jumped into the hard-pack in July and it turned it into fine powdery soil in no time. Never got above 1600RPMs and the motor never acted like it was doing any pulling at all. I've posted this before, but when I had it set for 4" depth, the tiller hopped and bounced a lot. I moved it to 2" and made multiple passes. On the second pass, the skid shoes were over 2" deep. The tiller was smooth as silk. I don't ever plan to change from the 2" setting. Multiple passes will more than compensate for depth requirements.

Hope this helps.

Ron

 

[Inspector507]

I run a 48"+/- Yanmar tiller behind my TC18 Hydro that has 14 PTO HP...........does fine. Of course I have only done ground that has been tilled or used for the garden in previous years. I have not done much in sod though.

 

[NY_Yankees_Fan]

It sounds like the BX23 might be too small for tilling. :~(

Nope, I have a First Choice 48 inch unit, works great. Paid about $1000 2 years ago.

 

[MidMichigan]

I have a Howard Rotavator HR3-50 for my BX2200. I coudn't be happier with it. Takes me 5 minutes to do what would have taken an hour with the Troy built walk behind we have. Last fall I worked up an area in the field so I can plant Pumpkins in it this year. The ground I worked hasn't been plowed in close to 30 years, I had no problem busting the sod with my tractor and tiller. When I planted the potatoes this year I didn't even have to dig the holes the ground was so soft and fine I just took the potatoes and pushed them under the ground with my fingers. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif Our ground is mostly clay.
Lisa

 

[BANDAMAN]

A local Kubota dealer told me a story about a guy he sold a BX1500 (only about 10 pto hp) to. The guy wanted a tiller but, the dealer was out of the 42" unit he usually sells. He loaned the guy a 50" tiller which worked out fine. The dealer no longer carries anything smaller then the 50" unit. Like many others said, take your time, make several passes. The BX23 probably has more than enough juice to run a tiller.

 

[Tom_H]

The BX23 has PTO HP of 16, the same as my BX2200. I run a MuratoriM MZ2s 37" tiller on it. The tiller requires 10 HP min. at the PTO. The combination pulverizes my hard adobe clay (even when dry and brick hard). The BX23 has plenty of power for this small tiller. With your altitude situation, it could be the right choice for you.

 

[DannyD]

I have a bx2200 and a 48' KK tiller, works fine....even though I am on the edge of the hp side of things. I can lift it fine, but when I come out of a dip with it lifted the front end is light. The drive shaft on mine is short which can make putting in the PTO not to much fun, but it does a great job on my rocky clay soil. I even have couple of dings in the tiller top to prove it can take rocks........

my pto is rated at 16 to 17 with a 23 hp engine. run at 540 rpms no matter what.

 

[HayDR]

bitseeker,
You might want to look at the CCM Gear Drive tillers. This is a commercial grade tiller at a consumer price. We have 3 models that work fine on your BX. And yes we ship to Calif.