TSC implements

[KubotaSteve]

I just got the new TSC flyer and noticed that the only King Kutter implement they had shown was a finish mower. All the other implements listed were Farm Force. I'm just wondering if they are changing their implement line now.

 

[buckeyefarmer]

I noticed that at the TSC in Leesburg, VA the other day. What I really noticed, is they actually have tractors for sale now. MINOT brand. They have a 20HP, 25HP, 30 HP all with loaders. First time I saw TSC carrying tractors.

 

[ksmmoto]

I have been to several different TSC's here in Central Michigan and they all had a large inventory of King Kutter Implements in stock.

ksmmoto

 

[BloomingtonMike]

Farm Force sure looks to be King Kutter exactly. Not sure if it is a rebadge of the product (maybe KK is a rebadge of FF)?

 

[2kpsd]

The local TSC stores here in Nebraska still carry King Kutter. I was just looking at a RFM and Box Blade on Tuesday.

 

[sweettractors]

The history is: At some point in time, the Implement manufacturers get fed up with dealing with TSC after a few years of returned items and low profit margins and decide to pull thier line. I dont know if that is what is happening there, however, here in Ky the brand of implements have changed many times over the years--Ken Sweet

 

[Bird]

I was in a TSC store Tuesday and, like the other guys, saw lots of KK implements sitting outside.

 

[thatguy]

The TSC in harrisonburg VA carries a brand which I think was Farm Force, which was a division of Tarter Gate (tartergate.com).. They look very similar to the KK, but from looking at the website they dont appear to be the same.. The website now lists their 3pt brand as American Farmland now, but before they had it listed under as Farm Force..

Im curious at the durability of these...

Brian

 

[vaj]

As to the durability question -

My experience so far-

I had to return a new farm force landscape rake because the post holding the wheel bent during the 1st use.

I also have their red dump wagon. The rear gate absolutely is junk, and I usually end up just tossing it into the woods leaving the rear of the wagon open.

Like with most things, you get what you pay for......what a surprise

 

[scott_vt]

Mornin Steve,
The Rutland, Vt TSC store is still carrying KK.

scotty

 

[KK_Fan]

TSC has started to carry Farm Force implements in some of the Northeastern stores. Farm Force is made by Tarter Gate and the design was based off of the King Kutter line with some changes (none good). They basically cut a few corners to save some cost; you can notice it mostly in the bracing and comparing the King Kutter rotary cutter and the Farm Force side by side. King Kutter uses an Omni Gear gearbox http://www.omnigear.com/ which is also the gearbox manufacturer for Bush Hog and Woods; Farm force uses a Cheetah brand which I have never heard of. Tarter just started making the Farm Force equipment within the past year and I would suspect they have some bugs to work out.

 

[HayDR]

TSC has started to carry Farm Force implements in some of the Northeastern stores. Farm Force is made by Tarter Gate and the design was based off of the King Kutter line with some changes (none good). They basically cut a few corners to save some cost; you can notice it mostly in the bracing and comparing the King Kutter rotary cutter and the Farm Force side by side. King Kutter uses an Omni Gear gearbox http://www.omnigear.com/ which is also the gearbox manufacturer for Bush Hog and Woods; Farm force uses a Cheetah brand which I have never heard of. Tarter just started making the Farm Force equipment within the past year and I would suspect they have some bugs to work out.

Since you, KK Fan, have no profile I'd say you work for KK or Taylorway/Pittsburg. Omni and ITG make many of the gearboxes for numerous cutter manufacturers, They both have priced Tarter on a KK style gearboxes. Likely Cosmo worked out a deal on a load Chinese gearboxes for Tarter since Tarter is going to sell Cosmo, Sicma, Euro-Cardan, Fort/Morra & Faza. Sounds a little like Buy Smart because the same Italians brokered the same deal. Tarter will be a combination of KK, Darrell Harp & Bob Taylor.