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2002-03-31 36926
I am looking for a tiller for a Kubota BX 2200, less then 48 inches, no more then 375lbs and less then $1000. Have looked at Caroni and Simca, but have found few dealers who sell them. Has anyone had any luck??
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Tom from NJ
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| TomG
Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5406 Upper Ottawa Valley 
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2002-04-01 36938
An alternative might be a 40" Farm King (350 lbs. shipping weight). http://www.buhler.com/sitefiles/index1.htm
I don't know the track width on a BX, but you'd sure want a tiller that would cover the tracks.
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| JimTN
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2002-04-01 36946
Tom G. is usually correct. BX literature "Tread (Turf) 41.5 inches. Overall track will likely be 8 to 10 inches more. My understanding is that "tread" is measured from center to center of tires. Tom G., Bird, Senter or other authority correct me if I am wrong.
I have a new BEFCO flail mower that seems well built and operates great. I have only used it a few hours, so cannot attest to durability etc. BEFCO has "Till Rite" tillers from 34" working width, 297 pounds; also 42"/341 pounds, 50"/374 pounds, and larger.
Contact them for any questions about their products and see their products on their web site.
Best of luck and post your decision & results.
JimTN ....
Link: BEFCO, Inc.
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| JimTN
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2002-04-01 36947
Sorry, I had a "senior moment". Forgot to mention that BEFCO tillers have 'side-shift feature to cover one wheel track if the tiller is not wide enough to cover both wheel tracks.
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| MarkS
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2002-04-01 36951
Landpride has an RTA 1034 and a model rta 1042 and a rta 1542. I think they are all under your weight limit. the 1034 and 1042 are light duty versions in 34" and 42". the 1542 is a medium duty in a 42" width. I currently own a RTA 1558 and so far its been great, have had it for 4 yrs and it has never broken. use it to till 2 +/- acres every spring and fall. ....
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| JimTN
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2002-04-01 36970
I have not bought a tiller yet, but have the latest Land Pride catalog. The weights are:
RTA1034 - 304 lbs.
RTA1042 - 330 lbs.
RTA1050 - 363 lbs.
RTA1542 - 386 lbs.
From Land Pride catalog: RTA 10 Series 17 - 25 HP; RTA 15 Series 17 - 35 HP. It is not stated, but my GUESS is these are PTO HP.
Hope this helps ....
Link: Land Pride
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| TomG
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2002-04-02 36978
I guess I did notice that the Farm King tiller has a side shift feature when I checked their site. I don't know if side shift is close to a universal feature on tillers or not. Myself, I use a walk-behind, so my side shift is whether I walk with 0, 1 or 2 feet on the tilled earth. The zero foot side-shift is a little awkward though.
Most implement HP recommendations are in PTO HP. Differences in TX, tires, weight etc. make other HP measures less comparable among tractors.
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 | Peters
Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 3034 Northern AL
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2002-04-02 36985
Koiti sells tha Simca tiller I believe in orange. The 48" tiller should be purchased at that price or slightly higher. I think the weight may be more like 400 lb. ....
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| Found a Tiller
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2002-04-16 37519
Just an update...
I decided after mush looking around to go with First Choice/ Sicma Tiller. It is 48 inches and weights in at about 375 lbs. Got it from Sweet Farm Equipment, http://www.sweettractors.com , for $999 plus $79 for shipping. This is a brand new tiller shipped ready to go. All I had to do was cut the PTO. Used the tiller tonight, WOW what a nice job! The soil has no lumps just nice fine soil. Compared to my Troy Built walk behind tiller, and my old Ingersoll tiller, it was a lot easier and the finished product was just great. Did the garden in 30 minutes, 8 rows 4 feet wide by 60 feet long . Ken from Sweet Tractor was great to work with, answered all my questions via e-mail and phone. Walked me through the process of cutting the PTO shaft ( first time for me). Was a very positive experience. The trucker had a lift gate on the truck and was easy to get off. If I had to do it again I would definitely go with what I purchased.
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Tom
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| videorov
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2003-01-30 48440
How do you do rasied beds with a tiller?????????
So you have a ditch between them?
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