I'm in the market for a rotary tiller for my BX2680. I've read a number of other threads and various reviews. I thought I would post a thread and get any up to date recommendations. I'm open to used, but prepared to buy new. For new, my local options are LandPride, Ironcraft, and KingKutter
I did add 1.5" rear wheel spacers last year. That puts the rear outside track at right about 48". With the extra width, I'm not sure if I want to go with a 48" with no offset like the KingKutter 48" XB. I could go with a 54" XB, not sure if that's a good idea with the extra width and it comes in at 500 lbs.
I'm not sure if the IronCraft UL-48 can offset. My local dealer is 30 miles, so I haven't gone out yet to check one out. Photos seems to show it might offset? Cost for the Ironcraft and KK are about the same.
Local Kubota dealer does have the RTA1250 Landprides in stock which offset 7" . The RTA1250 is probably about $500-700 more than the KK or Ironcraft.
I was thinking I might want a reverse rotation tiller, but these seem hard to come by - used or new. So it will probably be a forward rotation unless I can find a used one in decent shape.
If anyone has a BX with wheel spacers and have gone through buying a tiller, any feedback you can offer would be great. And any feedback/experience on these three brands as well. Thanks in advance.
I did add 1.5" rear wheel spacers last year. That puts the rear outside track at right about 48". With the extra width, I'm not sure if I want to go with a 48" with no offset like the KingKutter 48" XB. I could go with a 54" XB, not sure if that's a good idea with the extra width and it comes in at 500 lbs.
I'm not sure if the IronCraft UL-48 can offset. My local dealer is 30 miles, so I haven't gone out yet to check one out. Photos seems to show it might offset? Cost for the Ironcraft and KK are about the same.
Local Kubota dealer does have the RTA1250 Landprides in stock which offset 7" . The RTA1250 is probably about $500-700 more than the KK or Ironcraft.
I was thinking I might want a reverse rotation tiller, but these seem hard to come by - used or new. So it will probably be a forward rotation unless I can find a used one in decent shape.
If anyone has a BX with wheel spacers and have gone through buying a tiller, any feedback you can offer would be great. And any feedback/experience on these three brands as well. Thanks in advance.