Tiller

[LittleBittyBigJohn]

Slip clutch yes. I have not loosened it up to slip it.

 

[LittleBittyBigJohn]

Your 1025R can handle a JD 450 tiller just fine. It had a 45" working width and 4 tines per flange.

Unless you are in sandy soil, I think you'll find the JD 550 tiller will be a workout for your 17 hp tractor.

I've already tested it. My soil is mostly clay and hard as a brick right now. It did not have any problem at all.

 

[WADFL]

What are you going to do?
Did you ask him what he wants for it?
Keep us updated. Hoping this works out well for you.

 

[CH4Ohio]

I've already tested it. My soil is mostly clay and hard as a brick right now. It did not have any problem at all.

Well then find out what the price is and then decide if it's worth that to you. Sounds like you're not sure at all what the guy wants for it. You can't buy it or make a decision until you know the price.

I certainly wouldn't pay 50% of what a new gear driven tiller costs. But that's me. . .

I have a King Kutter 5' tiller, gear driven. Used to till several acres per year by me and a couple of my neighbors behind a 30 HP Kubota. It's a beast. Makes powder out of sod in two passes when the ground is right. I've used Befco, Kubota, and Woods. The KK beats them all. And there's no premium on the price based on NAME BRAND like JD, Kubota, etc.

Everyone has their own opinions, but if I was looking at a used machine, I'd be comparing it to what I could buy a newer similar size gear-driven KK unit for at TSC or Rural King or even used on CL.

And, just be sure you get a tiller that is wider than your rear tire track. Makes everything work out much smoother.

 

[CH4Ohio]

I've already tested it. My soil is mostly clay and hard as a brick right now. It did not have any problem at all.

A PTO-driven tiller is my favorite small implement to operate. Fun to watch that dirt turn into seedbed, ain't it?

 

[Sawyer Rob]

Anyone who believes a gear drive is stronger/better than a properly sized chain drive, doesn't know what they are talking about.

It's just a myth I see repeated on this site...

SR

 

[TMGT]

Well then find out what the price is and then decide if it's worth that to you. Sounds like you're not sure at all what the guy wants for it. You can't buy it or make a decision until you know the price.

I certainly wouldn't pay 50% of what a new gear driven tiller costs. But that's me. . .

I have a King Kutter 5' tiller, gear driven. Used to till several acres per year by me and a couple of my neighbors behind a 30 HP Kubota. It's a beast. Makes powder out of sod in two passes when the ground is right. I've used Befco, Kubota, and Woods. The KK beats them all. And there's no premium on the price based on NAME BRAND like JD, Kubota, etc.

Everyone has their own opinions, but if I was looking at a used machine, I'd be comparing it to what I could buy a newer similar size gear-driven KK unit for at TSC or Rural King or even used on CL.

And, just be sure you get a tiller that is wider than your rear tire track. Makes everything work out much smoother.

The KK is a good tiller, always planned on buying one until I ended up with the Howard/JD, there's a reason they hold their value and its not because of the green paint.

After comparing the KK to the Howard/JD I would say both are good units but the Howard seems to have a bit better build quality and components. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a KK, but if I had the 2 side by side I would pick the Howard, no matter what color it was.

 

[TractorGuy]

Personally I wouldn't pay over $700, $800 tops for that one.

 

[CH4Ohio]

The KK is a good tiller, always planned on buying one until I ended up with the Howard/JD, there's a reason they hold their value and its not because of the green paint.

After comparing the KK to the Howard/JD I would say both are good units but the Howard seems to have a bit better build quality and components. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a KK, but if I had the 2 side by side I would pick the Howard, no matter what color it was.

I've never used a Howard. Not even sure I've heard of them. So I'll take your word for it -- must be a good unit. Do they still make them?

I was just trying to offer a unit to compare to. My point is the KK is a quality tiller offered at a mid-range price not inflated by major brand name labels. If I was trying to appraise the value of a 35 year old unit of any brand, I'd use the price/value of a KK or similar to measure against, not the inflated price of a JD or Kubota name-brand unit.

 

[Kschwennsen]

Just scoop it up. He's a neighbor and if it breaks he may be more apt to help you fix it. I have some of brand red 6' tiller for my tractor and I love it. They are great for gardens but also evening out/blazing trails in the woods. I don't have a box blade but I really dont see the need when you have a tiller and rear plow.

My 2 cents