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Emmetsburg, Iowa

I am going to buy a new tiller this weekend. Any advice on brands and size of the tiller? I'm willing to spend $500. Planning on going to Menards or Bomgars. Thanks!

11/10/2016 11:40:31 AM

Central NY

Don't forget to check craigslist...

11/10/2016 11:56:33 AM

Massachusetts

i'm with steve, CRAIGSLIST first...

11/10/2016 12:07:39 PM

Hanson Ma

craigslist. You cant beat a Troybilt horse tiller.

11/10/2016 7:44:53 PM

Dillonvale, Ohio

Try Craigslist first, but I have a Craftsman that I've never had a problem with. Works great, even on virgin ground (You just have to go a little slower).
I believe Troy bilt makes Craftsman tillers

11/10/2016 9:40:57 PM

Emmetsburg, Iowa

Thanks for the info. Hopefully some one local has one on craigslist

11/10/2016 9:48:31 PM

Rhode Island

gotta be a rear tine tiller for sure.
front tine will not do a darn thing but cause you more work and a terrible result ------ front tine sucks.
rear tine is the way to go

i agree look on craigs list for used first. if ya need to go new then any rear tine 5 hp or above will get the job done.

we have a 5 hp rear tine thats 40 plus years young. we no longer use it but troy built will last forever if you take care of it. they are pricey though.

check home depot - lowes - or tractor supply as well.lots of sales this time of year.

Pap

11/10/2016 11:24:10 PM

JACKSON, WISCONSIN. ; )

I have a husqvarna rear tine.. in the several years I have had it.. I have beat the snot out of it.. does a great job... look for one with dual rotational tines.... that will help a lot when you want nice fluffy soil..

11/11/2016 8:06:53 AM

Johnston, Iowa

If buying new, check out end of season closeouts at the big box stores as the end of season price is significantly discounted. Maybe call down to Menards in Ft Dodge

11/11/2016 10:15:02 AM

Westmoreland, KS

I have to echo big city...i have a husqvarna and i have also beat the snot out of it...and it is still doing a great job.

11/11/2016 11:14:55 AM

Home of happy lil plants

Just rebuilt my troybilt horse from 1970- total cost of rebuild 150, and it will likely be good for near another 50 years

I bought a troybilt super bronco CRT mid last season to get me by tilling ahead of the plant when I slung a crankshaft in 46 year old motor
just say no to crtCRT that was the worst thing ever although it will get the job done.

I helped a local grower find a tiller and he ran across a ppower mate(home depot sells for 399?) And it does suprisingly well being crt but I won't ever swap from troybilt horse as enjoy tilling and walking beside tiller eating a bag of chips

the newer cub cadet and husqavarna are on the short list of work good, neighbor lady has one other down the road lady has the other and do well its still no older troybilt

on another note if anyone has a troybilt horse running or even motor blown let me know if you want to get rid of it(Sglasgow@uab.edu) (I have a welder and want to make an oversized deep tine something to potentially chop my toes off with so please help in my locating of a good toe chopper

11/11/2016 10:36:25 PM

Emmetsburg, Iowa

Pap, thanks for the great info. I will look for the rear tine. Big City, ill also look for the dual totational tines. Dan, I am going to Spencer to the Menards there, thanks!

11/12/2016 1:12:38 AM

Emmetsburg, Iowa

Spence, I have an old tiller from the 70s to, but it doesnt run. Ill have to look into rebuilding it. But for now I am going to buy a new one, thanks for all the information every one!

11/12/2016 1:13:37 AM

Cheshire Ma USA

Check craigslist for the old school Troybilts with a cast iron engine. With a little care they last forever

11/12/2016 9:11:23 AM

Home of happy lil plants

If its big red one from the 70s is way to go
My cast iron hh60 slung a rod but I promise its been thru alottt and I'm still going rebuild that engine as a spare long term

98 dollar 6.5hp harbor freight motor is on it currently and just now getting it run in good so far...so far its been green..ignition systems have come so far iI don't even miss my electric start!

11/12/2016 11:33:12 AM