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Alex, IN

I am looking to purchase a new tiller. I am looking for thoughts and opinions of the various options available on the market. Thanks for taking the time to to reply!

1/9/2015 11:08:05 AM

Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com

I had a Sears many years ago. It had a forward and reverse gear with the tines shut off, which was nice. I broke a lot of sod with it and eventually the bearings on the tine shaft got loose. It would vibrate a lot unless it was under a load. Then the transmission and engine both gave out. I replaced it with a Troy Built 8 years ago. It only has forward with the tines running and I miss the reverse. It is starting to leak a little gear oil around the tine shaft. 2 years ago the Techumseh engine started having problems and I couldn't get repair parts. I got a replacement engine from Harbor Freight Tools and it bolted right on. Tall weeds or cover crops do get bound up around the tines and you have to keep then cleaned off to keep the tines in the ground. Whatever you get, having a power reverse is a good feature.

1/9/2015 12:24:40 PM

Pemberton, BC

Another vote for reverse tine. I have a Husqvarna with a briggs and stratton motor and 17" tines. It has a forward/neutral/reverse gearbox. I would be lost without reverse tine.

1/9/2015 12:35:02 PM

forget the walk behind get older wheel horse or john deer lawn tractor with rear tiller

1/9/2015 2:43:04 PM

Westmoreland, KS

I purchased a tiller from home depot 3 years ago and it works amazing. This one has rear tines forward and reverse and the tines are much large then most tillers. Works great we have very rocky soil so i have hit many rocks with it. No issues so far. Mine is an older model but here is one that i think is very close to what i have.

http://www.tillersdirect.com/Husqvarna-960-93-00-12-Tiller/p4443.html?utm_source=google+shopping&utm_medium=shop+portals&utm_campaign=960+93+00-12&gclid=CPbj2v7Vh8MCFceyMgodgmoA2g

1/9/2015 2:46:44 PM

bliss,n.y.- heart of Wyoming County

Look for a Troy-bilt- actually made in Troy NY

1/9/2015 4:05:17 PM

Springfield, VT

I had a troy built horse worked well until I killed it. Replaced it with a Husqvarna in 2002 which still runs and tills approximately 6000 sq ft of rocky soil. My recommendation is find a local dealer with the desired equipment for repairs and parts.

1/9/2015 5:06:18 PM

Bryan, Ohio

BCS are great machines

1/9/2015 6:00:38 PM

Muddy Waters

If you are busting up new ground a rear tine is a must.Butt I learned something this year.The front tine commercial brands that the rental places use,work very well in already worked ground.I made a deal with a local rental place.I get unlimted use of a tiller evenings & weekends during there non peak times.In return they get a pumpkin on there store front each season.Its 1 mile from my house.

1/9/2015 6:08:43 PM

Cheshire Ma USA

Troy Built made in Troy [old school model]is tough and will last a lifetime. Check Craiglist for these 400-700 $ and worth the $

1/9/2015 6:23:31 PM

Saskatchewan Fosston Canada

What about Peavy Mart 36" Tow behind tiller?

1/9/2015 7:39:47 PM

Parker, Co

BCS are expensive but I think they are the best. we had one for over 20 years. we now have a honda which is trouble free but there is a space in the middle where the tines do not overlap, so you have about 2 inches that doesn't get tilled i have to till it twice to get all the soil tilled.

1/9/2015 8:00:56 PM

South Bloomfield, Ohio

Cindi,

You should be able to adjust your tines so that no gap occurs. I don't know what model you have, but most are adjustable for width.

1/9/2015 10:03:55 PM

aurora, IL

I have a Husqvarna DRT 900 rear tine tiller. It is a bad a@$! ;]

1/9/2015 11:49:15 PM

Ireland

barreto is what I use

1/10/2015 9:13:42 AM

Deerfield, Michigan

If you are doing a large area find a John Deere or Wheel Horse tractor with rear tiller. For small areas invest in Troy Built. I have a 6 ft rear tiller for my Ford 8n and it works great. Best money I ever spent. Saves time and work load.

1/10/2015 10:56:58 AM

Kentucky, U.S.A.

I have both, I don't have a tractor with a plow or sub soiler. I must be able to bust through the rock had top soil here which is just inches thick but rock hard. My rear tine just can't handle it, and won't go more than 5-6 inches deep. My old Atlas front tine, although a serious workout, can bust though some serious rock hard soil, and will go 8 inches deep! I like to run the rear tine for finish till to work in amendments, and clean up. Choose you battles wisely, happy tilling!

1/10/2015 12:44:49 PM

Parker, Co

I double checked our Honda tiller and the tines are not adjustable. Pete

1/10/2015 12:46:02 PM

Upa Creek, MO

I bought a Mantis tiller years back and regret it. It runs great, but only goes 6 inches or so down. I hand turned last year about 15 inches down and then tilled. It made a hell of a difference with how the plants grew.

1/10/2015 1:51:48 PM

Colorado

I bought a used barreto tiller.Awesome tiller but very pricey. Home depot stores rent them in our area.

1/10/2015 3:02:42 PM

NILES , CALIF

I too bought a barreto till;It does the job;
It starts right away and goes;
My thought on someone that wants to purchase a rototiller;
see if you can borrow or rent or check as many as you
can and then decide which one has your name on it

1/10/2015 4:31:49 PM

Fairfield, CT, 06825

HONDA, is the best

1/12/2015 6:19:57 PM