Tiller

[ST98]

I've decided on a kubota gl3540 for a new tractor so now it's time to get a couple of implements. I need a tiller and a 6" auger. I'd rather pay more and buy a long lasting product than go cheaper. I'm thinking a 64" ish tiller. I've heard of Taylor way and landpride for the tiller. Landpride seems to cost more but not sure if there quality is better. I was thinking landpride for the auger, I think there around 1250. Any thoughts or opinions would be appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[IKE76]

I have had two Woods tillers.A 52" on a B7500 Kubota and a 60" on a 2910 Kubota.Never had a problem with either one.The smaller one got used on a few construction sites and went thru a lot of buried trash like 2x4s and fairly large rocks (like softball size) and wire.It never had a problem.With the larger one I have done mostly gardens and it's been great.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

I've decided on a kubota gl3540 for a new tractor so now it's time to get a couple of implements. I need a tiller and a 6" auger. I'd rather pay more and buy a long lasting product than go cheaper. I'm thinking a 64" ish tiller. I've heard of Taylor way and landpride for the tiller. Landpride seems to cost more but not sure if there quality is better. I was thinking landpride for the auger, I think there around 1250. Any thoughts or opinions would be appreciated.

Thanks.

You should check out our post hole diggers/augers made here in NC in our plant. They are extremely high quality, about 1/2 the price of the Land Pride and also ship free to your home. For your tractor, I would recommend our model 6900 for up to a 12" auger or the 6900 HD for up to an 18" auger. You'll find them here on our website. You will not be disappointed and can reserve that extra money for more attachments!! These are built to last out of the finest materials we can get without the premium price.
We also offer a few brands and grades of tillers here that will fit the bill.
Please give us a call with any questions.
Happy Shopping!

 

[Ed of all trades]

KK makes a good 60" toller as well. Gear drive and well built. I like mine.

 

[EverythingAttachments]

KK makes a good 60" toller as well. Gear drive and well built. I like mine.

I agree. King Kutter makes great gear driven tillers here in the USA and always provides us and the customers outstanding customer service.

 

[allen in texas]

I had a grand L 3240 and I used a 6 foot king cutter tiller with no problems. The tractor handled it fine. I tell you this because you were considering a 64 inch machine and your GL3540 will have a bit more power than my 3240 did. I still have the tiller but I upgraded to a GL5740 for reasons other than the tiller.
I have beat the crap out of my tiller (figuratively speaking) and it has never failed me.

 

[ST98]

Does anyone know if Taylor way and king kutter are the same company? The tillers seem pretty similar.

 

[Don87]

Does anyone know if Taylor way and king kutter are the same company? The tillers seem pretty similar.

I don't think they are the same.

And I can also forward the info that my BIL has been using a 72 inch King Kutter tiller on his JD790 for 5 years or more with no problems.


Heres the specs on the 790: TractorData.com John Deere 790 tractor information

 

[Chilly807]

Unless you're putting in really small posts, you might want to consider a 9" auger. We put in fence posts from 4-8 inches in diameter, and the 9" auger gives you some wiggle room for alignment, plus room to tamp a little bit around the post once it's backfilled. A 9" auger will usually drill about a 10" hole.

Sean

 

[muddywater]

Does anyone know if Taylor way and king kutter are the same company? The tillers seem pretty similar.

Taylor Way implements are built in Athens TN, about 10 miles from my house. They have been around since 1946 and are a relative small, old time manufacturer.

Kingkutter is out of AL.

 

[ST98]

What is folks thoughts on gear drive versus chain. Seems like the chain drive are more money. I thought the gears ones would be more.

 

[swick1]

With the gear drive all the force is only on one tooth. This gives you the same weakness that some dozers have in their final drives.

Chain drives reduce the shock load to up stream components by absorbing some of the energy first.

 

[257NH]

I posted something about this a while back,there is some kind of connection between these company's or at least there was.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/attachments/120917-king-kutter-taylor-way-pic.html#post1392437

 

[LHS Inc]

As far as tillers go I got a KK 60" and have been very happy with it. I researched it to death here on TBN and couldn't find any reason to not get one.

Got mine from Everything Attachments. They were great to deal with and free shipping.

 

[ST98]

I've got a deal for a 72" Taylor way new for 1700 and a land pride 1566 for 2790. It's a grand difference. That's why I was looking for any experience with Taylor way.

 

[Railbender]

how about a Kuhn tiller, I have a kubota 5740 and am looking at a Kuhn 62-210 which is 84". Anybody ever use one of these behind a tractor this size? they are quite a bit higher than most other
brands, just wonder if the extra expense is worth it?

 

[Sackett2]

Here in Oregon, we pay a premium price for what you pay back east; i forked out 2300 for a 5' KK tiller. Recently, Prefert is selling at the same farm store I bought my KK at. A 5 foot Prefert sells for about 1800. It has heaver steel in the sheet metal than the KK so less likely to dent and crack the paint. the gear box and tines look about the same. If I had to do it over again i would gamble on the prefert.
After looking at the prefert, I am removing the sheet metal on the KK and having steel re-bent and welded into place that should make it look nice as the sheetmetal is cracking loose because of the vibrations...

 

[bigtiller]

If you are considering doing custom work, a reverse tine rotation tiller from land pride is tops on my list. Just be sure you have the horse power to run it.

 

[bilrus61]

how about a Kuhn tiller, I have a kubota 5740 and am looking at a Kuhn 62-210 which is 84". Anybody ever use one of these behind a tractor this size? they are quite a bit higher than most other
brands, just wonder if the extra expense is worth it?

Don't want to step on the thread of the OP but I guess this is ok. I've got that exact tiller Railbender. Used it two years here behind a Kubota L5040. Outstanding machine. It has a amazing ability to not get stuff wraped around the rotor. I can just till down tall weeds and grass and its clean as a whistle. I can't figure out how it does it as my other tillers wrap badly in tall stuff. The depth wheels are a super nice feature. Much easier and faster to adjust the depth. In deep soil its a lug on the tractor in my dirt. You have 6 more PTO hp so that will help. What prices are you getting quoted? I'm not far away in BG KY but my tiller is off the tractor or I would offer a demo for you. Oh there isn't any zerk to grease on the rotor shaft which is kinda suprising to me but they must know what they are doing cause the rest of the machine is pretty darn near perfect.

 

[McGeesEquip]

Here in Oregon, we pay a premium price for what you pay back east; i forked out 2300 for a 5' KK tiller. Recently, Prefert is selling at the same farm store I bought my KK at. A 5 foot Prefert sells for about 1800. It has heaver steel in the sheet metal than the KK so less likely to dent and crack the paint. the gear box and tines look about the same. If I had to do it over again i would gamble on the prefert.
After looking at the prefert, I am removing the sheet metal on the KK and having steel re-bent and welded into place that should make it look nice as the sheetmetal is cracking loose because of the vibrations...

After looking at the Priefert web site it looks like they use the same gearboxes as the Tarter units. If I was going to do all that re-working on the KK unit I would probably set it up to change it to a reverse unit. If you are using the tillers on real hard pan surface then maybe a reverse unit would help more it you do not have rocks to deal with.