Tiller Tiller prices

viking65 · Feb 21, 2005

I went tiller shopping today and received the follwing prices:

Bush Hog RTS 50" tilling width $1625
Woods GTC 52" tilling width $1350
New Holland 52" $2015 /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif scratch the NH off the list...
Befco Series T30 50" tilling width $1500

What do you think about these prices? Good, bad, about right?

RickO · Feb 21, 2005

I think those prices are OK. There are various strengths of tillers. They classify them as general use or commercial use etc. that will play a big part in the price.

Maschio Tillers make John Deeres tillers, I am told, but they are cheaper without the green paint.
Maschios are... 47"-$1395.00 57"-$1495.00

HayDR · Feb 21, 2005

Maschio makes only the Frontier tillers. Sicma makes the JD tillers now. These RT1150-49" tillers have a 25 HP chain drive transmission.

HayDR · Feb 21, 2005

CCM's MR145- 49" tiller has a 60 HP Gear drive transmission with powder paint, plus a 100+ LBS of extra steel all for $1250

sweettractors · Feb 22, 2005

The "First Choice" 48 inch with all the bells and whistles will cost you $1095 and the 56 inch will cost you $1195. Lots of TBN folks have these machines and can tell you about value vs dollars spent. Email sweet@scrtc.com or call 270-528-3323 Mon-Fri-8-5- or Sat 8-12 CST with any questions--Ken Sweet

Sweet Farm Equipment LLC *New 36-48-56-60-74-80-92 inch First Choice Roto Tillers in Stock Today*

RickO · Feb 22, 2005

Not saying your wrong but...

I talked to a Maschio dealer at the power show in Columbus, OH about a month or so ago and he said " JD tillers are Maschio tillers with green paint". Why would he say that if they didn't make JD tillers.

Now, how good of quality are the CCM tillers? I'm looking to buy a tiller but don't want to spend an arm and a leg. As you all know I'm cheap. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

DJLX · Feb 22, 2005

I paid 1300.00 for the Woods 52" last month- fit and finish looks good.

HayDR · Feb 22, 2005

This is the Sicma tiller made for JD. Some dealers call Frontier implements JD because they are green but they are Frontier not JD.

As to the quality of CCM Gear drive tillers, there is not a better made tiller for any money made any where in the world. There might some lighter duty chain drive tillers that have smaller transmissions and weigh hundreds of LBS less than the CCM tillers that are still priced less than a CCM tiller but they are considerable less tillers as well. CCM is a commercial grade tiller not one of those commodity grade tillers like most of the chain drive guys sell.

Charolais · Feb 22, 2005

Hi viking65. I ran a 67 inch Caroni and wore out a set of times. Machine ran good but it wasn't heavy enough for some soil conditions. I added weight several times to make up for what the machine lacked.

I've been looking and looking hard for a tiller that would fit my conditions. CCM is the only tiller I've found that has the weight to go with the machine.(example

Agri-Supply #40590 Heavy duty tiller 90" working width, weight 983 lbs.---- CCM - SR240 Super Heavy Duty Tiller, 90" working width, 1550 lbs. The price was very close with the two machines. Now I know which one is going in the ground better when it's a little hard or tight. That CCM has the weight to do the job. That's also a pretty big difference in weight between the two machines and both with gear drives too. Agri-supply was not in stock. CCM was waiting for me whan I got there.

I made the trip today to CCM and brought a tiller home. What I bought was for a larger tractor but I did look at the line up of different size tillers that were on display. They have a very well made line of tillers. I was looking for the most bang for my buck. I think I got that today. And will add they were very nice folks to deal with. They had answers to all my questions and were very helpful.

Just thought I'd throw my two cent in here. Y'all have a good day. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

HayDR · Feb 22, 2005

Charolais,
Thanks for the kind words. Usually a dealer is judged when they make a mistake. We do make some but we try to correct them ASAP. We preach the value of premium equipment and look the world over to find it. Often satisfaction means the customer never calls us until they want to trade again, so it's good to hear it on the front end.
Thanks Again,
Mark Carter

Charolais · Feb 22, 2005

You're welcome Mark. Hey when you see that nice lady that waited on me and did the paper work, you tell her I said thanks again. Give her a hug for me. She is so nice. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Mark Y'all have one of the neatest, cleanest and well run operations I've ever set foot in or on. When I got there the ball started rolling. I like that. Counting yourself and your partner there were 5 people there assisting getting loaded and answering questions. I like that too.

Wished I had a little more time to hang around but had to hit the road. Got back home around 5pm and got unloaded before dark.

Thank you and all there for the great hospitality. I'll try that monster out as soon as it dries out a little. Might have to turn the injector pump up a little but we're going to chew some dirt soon. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

GeneD14 · Feb 23, 2005

I have had a CCM tiller for over a year and I am very happy with it. I have had zero problems. I looked a KK before I bought and have found the smoothed edges, fit, and finish of the CCM to be superior.

Charolais · Feb 23, 2005

Very nice looking outfit you have there GeneD14. Wish I could keep mine clean like that. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

I just finished going over the CCM tiller I bought yesterday. Checked the boxes for gear oil and such. Got the PTO shaft bolted up. It is a well made piece of equipment. Everything is accessible. Nice smooth edges.

I won't knock any piece of equipment unless I've used it. The Caroni I had worked well. It didn't have a jack stand like the CCM and I had to buy the PTO clutch for the Caroni. The CCM comes complete ready to go. I like the spring loaded gate. The Caroni had chains for the gate. Every time I used it a chain always came off and was dragging behind the machine. That fully adj. gate will come in handy in some soil conditions.

I use a tiller for a couple of garden spots but I also use it for seeding annual rye grass and red river crabgrass. I also use it for spot seeding pasture and seed in one pass. I mount an electric seeder on the front of the tractor and use the tiller to chip the soil. Last fall I ran over 9 acres for a total reseeding of some hay land. I ran deeper on that and seeded behind the tiller. It does a great job for my seeding purposes. Most years I'll run over 20 acres with the annual grass and another 5-10 acres of spot seeding and total reseeding if needed. With no-till rental at $10 per acre here the tiller is my answer to costly seeding.

The extra weight on the CCM should be a big improvement over what I had. When chipping I run at 4-5 mph and 540 on the PTO.

GeneD14 · Feb 23, 2005

I have used the tiller when it is very dry out and things can get real dusty. Having a cab to hide in is a good option to have.
I hope that you enjoy your new tiller, good luck.

PBinWA · Feb 23, 2005

When is CCM going to get some dealers in the NW?

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viking65 · Feb 25, 2005

I appreciate all the responses. I like the CCM, the Woods and the First Choice from Sweet. I can buy the Woods locally. I assume tillers are not something that break down very easily or often so buying a tiller from a dealer out of state should not be a problem. I will be tilling the dirt on a baseball infield once a year, my small garden and my neighbors small garden.

I wonder if any are available in Cub Cadet yellow /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

I think Sweet and CCM probably sell a lot of these things so if I were to need parts they'll be there if I need them. So, which one to buy..............? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif