Tiller Tiller, Front Weights

[Anonymous Poster]

Like many of you, I'm shopping for a tiller. I have it down to a LandPride 1050 or a KK 50" for my BX2200. I can find the 60" or 72" KK but not the 50" at the TSC stores in the area. Is it special order? Will it be more than the 60" and 72" because it's special order? The LandPride is $1550, is that a good price? The LandPride tiller price was quoted to me last year when I bought the BX2200, has it gone up since then? My other question is about the front weight set. How much is?

 

[ddl]

if you buy a tiller that your tractor can handle, you do not need front wieghts. Your tractor has pto power of what 12 to 14 horsepower. Do you really think you can handle a tiller of that size. The tiller weights almost more then your tractor. Get real.

 

[pcmem]

JonCat,

We were just quoted $1500 for the LandPride from our dealer for the BX. We asked about the smaller one and was given the same price as they would have to order it. They order pallets of the 1050 for BX's and haven't had any complaints. As for the KK 50" I couldn't find it anywhere either. Plenty of the 60" and 72" to be found at less than a grand. Seems like a good value for what you get but haven't gotten pricing on special ordering the 50".

Haven't priced the front weights so can't help you there. Keep in mind they don't work with the grill guard in place, if that matters.

Good luck,
Michael

 

[kyoders]

JonCat,

I too was trying to find the KK 50" at TSC. The one here in Asheville said "we don't carry that". I went to one in Spartanburg and they had a brochure that included the 50, 60 and 72 inch ones. However, she couldn't get me a price on it, it was a Saturday so she said she couldn't call whoever it was to find out. I had started a thread on this and somebody responded that they got the KK 50" from TSC, so apparently it can be special ordered, if the people that work there are willing to. I believe the person also said it was a lot more expensive than the 60", like $1400-1500, probably because it was a special order. Anyway, if you are looking for one to put on a BX, keep in mind the KK 50 weighs around 600lbs, which is significantly over what the book recommends. In fact, it's very near the maximum lift capacity at 24" behind the lift points.

I ordered a Caroni 48" tiller. The shipping weight on it, with crate and attached to a pallet, was about 420lbs. The Caroni site put the weight at around 407lbs. I'm hoping that it will work ok with my BX. It's supposed to be delivered this afternoon, so if the weather holds out, I should know by the weekend.

Kevin

 

[Bird]

I was in the Tractor Supply Co. store in Waco, TX, this morning and doubled checked something I noticed before. The 48" tiller had a price tag of $1,449.99, while the 60" was $999; doesn't make sense to me, but I had noticed before that you can buy a 60" or even a 72" cheaper than the smaller one.

 

[Egon]

Ah ha: I see the Bird has left his perch and is soaring. Happy updrafts.

Egon

 

[Anonymous Poster]

LandPride RTA 1050 : 363 lbs.
BX2200 : 1300 lbs.
BX2200 PTO hp : 16.7
The front weight set is mostly needed for when I use the dirt scoop. Thought it might help when the tiller is on.

 

[mtsman]

JonCat,

Unfortunately I do not know what tiller you should chose and I can not give you any expert insight. However I feel that you should not let posts from winners like ddl steal your day. The bx2200 is great machine and an excellent investment. I am sure it fits your needs well. Mod.

 

[ddl]

I never said that his tractor was not a good tractor, what I said was putting on a tiller of that size is not a good thing to do. If you think you need a tiller of that size, then buy a properly sized tractor or in other words buy equipment that your tractor can handle any other advise is terrible advise.

Dan L