tiller question for BX

[r0GuE]

In my quest for a rear tiller to counter-weight my FEL as well as to till (obviosly), I'm up between the Befco T30 and the Kubota B40C. Specs are as follows:

Kubota B40C (ROTARY TILLER) $1450
Shaft driven Adjustable rear level High carbon, heat treated steel tines Built-in safety torque limiter (whatever the heck that is? shear pin, clutch, who knows?) Heavy duty chain drive
Tilling Width 37.0" (940mm)
Tilling Depth 6.0" (152mm)
Drive Type Chain
Lift Control Hydraulic
Overall Width 42.2" (1073mm)
Overall Height 23.6" (600mm)
Length 21.3" (540mm)
Ground Clearance 7.0" (178mm)
Weight 255 lbs. (116kg)

or

Befco T30 (ROTARY TILLER) $1400
manual side shift.
16-30 HP (12-22 KW)
540 rpm
42"
Smooth manual side-shift system which requires no lever to operate. Adjustable side skids for working depth control.
Reinforced lateral #60 chain drive transmission in oil bath.
High carbon steel round rotor shaft allows for a deeper working depth. Outward turned blades keeps the rotor supports clean and maximizes working depth.
Highly engineered & rugged gearbox.
Four knives per flange. Heavy duty full size tiller blades.
Outward turned blades keeps the rotor supports clean and maximizes working depth. Drive line with SHEARPIN coupling.

The only real questions I can formulate are, does the Kubota tiller have a shear pin or clutch driveline saftey. And does anyone know who is making Kubotas tiller?
Any other thoughts on the decision would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,

Rogue

 

[Bird]

Rogue, I don't know who makes the Kubota tillers and I would expect them to be pretty good, but I sure think you can beat that deal elsewhere. That sounds a little light on the weight to me. I'm using a Bush Hog RTS40 (similar specs) and its weight is listed at 366 pounds.

New cost 6 years ago $1,300 (shear pin; slip clutch was extra cost option)
Tilling width 38"
Overall width 44"
Max. offset 6"
Blades per flange 4
No. of flanges 6

If someone comes along and wants it for $700, I'll sell it and buy a bigger one.

Bird

 

[r0GuE]

If you lived a little closer, I'd take you up on that offer.

Rogue

 

[Wheeldog]

Road Trip!!! /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

 

[glennmac]

Bird, ideally, what tiller would you choose for your 2710?

 

[Bird]

Ideally? Another Bush Hog. I couldn't ask for anything better than what I have, except it ain't wide enough.

But as a practical matter, because of the price, I'd probably buy that 60" KingKutter that Tractor Supply Co. has and see if it's anywhere near as good as a Bush Hog.

Bird

 

[r0GuE]

What is this Tractor Supply Co I keep hearing about? Is this a store or a web site. I have no good place like that around here.

Rogue

 

[Bird]

Rogue, where are you located? Tractor Supply Co. is a chain, headquartered in Nashville, TN. I've got 3 of their stores within about 50 miles of me (newest and closest just built last year). I think they have about 250 stores in about 29 states. You can get more information at http://www.tractorsupplyco.com

Bird