Tiller tiller help (2)

[coheaincolorado]

I have been looking at used tillers for quite a while now in my area (about 7-8 months actually.....I've come across a few of them but they have for the most part been badly beat up and overpriced (see my original tiller help post).

anmyways, I came across this tiller locally and I made the plunge and purchased it. Unfortunately the gentleman I bought it from wasn't exactly sure of the make/model etc. The guy he got it from told him it was a Ford/New Holland brand but I'm not so sure about that...

Anyways, if anyone can help identify this I would greatly appreciate it.....and any suggestions on how to operate/adjust it.....should I change all the oil on it prior to use.....check any items for wear etc etc etc. It was hooked up and I was able to test it before purchase and it seemed t run very well with no noises or apparent strain so I'm hoping I got a good deal here. One item of concern is that this does not appear to have a slip cluthc or shear pin....can anyone confirm that and if true give me any advice on how to add one?

Thanks!!

 

[coheaincolorado]

2 more pics....

 

[Mickey_Fx]

Looks to me like a Yanmar that may have started out life a 2pt mount and has been converted to 3pt.

As to what to check or do. Is there oil in the drive train? Is it clean? Maybe not anything needed here but couldn't hurt to change. Have you hooked the tiller up and see/hear how it operates? My Yanmar tiller is vey quite and I have to turn around and look to see when it is operating to make sure it is operating.

 

[MarkV]

I’d change fluids and if it is chain driven check the chain adjustment. Sorry, I can’t help with brand. Mickey thinks it may be a Yanmar so you might post a photo over in the Yanmar forum.

MarkV

 

[MJPetersen]

I have a yanmar tiller on a 1510 and it looks different that mine. However, it certainly looks like a homemade 3 point conversion on an imported tiller. I know that mine has already taken some hard licks and has not wimpered.

(I hit a BIG square of concrete that was buried and in the grass. That was a bucking ride 'til I got it stopped.)

I say homemade because the 3pt mounting bracket is not cut straight or even (pic 4) and the brackets are squared off and not centered. That is NOT to say that it will not be a great tiller for you for years to come.

Check oils and give it a go!!

Mike

 

[JC-jetro]

It's got to be a tiller from the far East. The tines are for tilling rice fields. At least looks clean and not beat up. They have put some thought in the 3 point home made design. It looks quite functional. For sure I change the oil in the chain drive mechanism. To remove possibility of water in it due to tilling rice field I will open it up to inspect inside and may be remove rust if any. Probably you'll have problem with locating OEM gasket but am sure you can use RTV instead as long as you allow it to skin enough. There will be some sort of ball bearing for the rotor shaft on the opposite side of the chain drive assembly... I make sure to lube that up good . By the way how much this thing set you back $wise.

 

[bjr]

Some kind of Grey Market tiller, probably. I agree those tines are for rice paddy's. I was given a tiller similar to yours, only without tines. I couldn't locate any and finallly found some but were prohibitivly expensive. Anyway out of shear desparation I made a whole new shaft with flanges that KingKutter tines would fit. They're held on with two bolts. I put a lot of money in steel and time into it, but it's now a good tiller. I just wish I had invested into a KK tiller a been done with it, though. Use RTV sillicone on the case and you'll be fine. The drive system seems be okay on those tillers, just those damned tines were very spendy and hard to get. bjr

 

[john_bud]

Yep, that looks like a grey market tiller that was used in rice paddies. It also looks like it was gussied up for sale with a new coat of problem hiding paint. Around here these have been popping up for sale in the $200-400 range for 4' models. The chain housing sometimes leaks and everything in there gets rusted up - be sure to check that out!

jb

 

[coheaincolorado]

Well...this is a 60" model....as mentioned, I got to see and hear it run and it tilled the ground very well and has no readily apparent leaks....i paid $700 for it...maybe a little too much...but when compared to other used tillers around here it seems like a good deal....I just couldn't justify paying around $1400 for a new tiller that will be used about 2 hours per year to till a garden.....

And here is what is being sold around these parts in the $600 range....so I think this was a decent deal....but time will tell for sure.

 

[john_bud]

Yeowch! You never know how good you have it until....