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montgomery,AL

I'm looking to buy a new tiller in $400 - $800 range. What do ya'll think is best buy? Thanks

1/25/2008 8:52:38 AM

Somers, CT

Used Troy Built.

1/25/2008 9:03:21 AM

Cduross1@rochester.rr.com

A good Troy Built will last you a long time.

1/25/2008 9:11:23 AM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Yep..a used cast iron Troybilt Horse with an 8HP Kohler will last forever (keep oil in it) & should land in that price range.

Nothing new in that price range will exceed the value or performance.

1/25/2008 10:04:12 AM

Cduross1@rochester.rr.com

Very true Tremor. Ours is a 1974 Troy Built my Mother In Law had, if you can find an old one in good shape, it will last. It works great, just needs a new belt this year. It's a workhorse.

1/25/2008 10:17:31 AM

Sheridan . NY

Troy Built----mine is 31 years old---I think your sear mtd and 400--800 are made by the same mfd---and i hate to say it MOST --Junk--I know money doesnt grow on trees---but I HAVE BEEN getting hit by the CHINESE JUNK SYNDROME --bought a energ effect ceiling light 1 year a go from the Home Depot went get a balest for it - sorry we cant get one-- and it happing to every one -- JUST SAYING--BUY SO YOU CAN GET PARTS----

1/25/2008 10:31:29 AM

Napa Valley, CA

I have a Craftsman 5.5 hp with 14" counter rotating rear tines. I purchased it from Orchard Supply about 5 years ago for about $550. It does a great job, starts every time with a pull or two on the rope and has been extremely low maintenance.
I agree that Troy Built is also great..... I went with the Craftsman at the time because it was $200 less and I have not regretted it.

1/25/2008 11:43:49 AM

Eugene,OR

I bought a Honda mid-tine tiller a few years ago. It is great. It cost about $900, but is well worth the extra money if you have a large area you ate tilling. It tills a swath that is twice as wide as a "regular" tiller. It starts easy and tills deep.

1/25/2008 12:17:34 PM

valparaiso, in

I bought an Earthquake 3 years ago for about $350. It has worked great for me.

1/25/2008 1:57:24 PM

Danville, CA (petman2@yahoo.com)

I have a used Troy Built from 72. Great machine and if you can get one with a "bad" engine, you can replace it fairly cheap. When mine engine finally quit after 35 years, I got an chinese knock off of the Honda for a little over $100. While it may not last as long as the Honda, I don't use it hard core. A Troy with a blown engine should be pretty cheap and replacing the motor is easy and only takes a short time. Probably less than $400 (including a new engine) if you watch Craigslist or the penny papers.

1/25/2008 3:00:04 PM

Okla

If I remember right MTD bought troybilt a couple years ago and since have changed the way troybilts were made.

1/25/2008 4:04:42 PM

Colorado

This Tiller is well over the price range but is pretty
slick. Lets you till and spread amendments at the same
time. Alot easier on the back to.

http://www.countryhomeproducts.com/TwoStepCategory.aspx?p1Name=DRPowerHome&Name=RotoHogTiller2Step&BC=0%3aHome&LinkType=2&cm_re=Home%20Page%201-_-Machine%20Line-Up-_-ROT

1/25/2008 4:45:22 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Go with a BCS if you can find one...the money saved on some of the tillers will come out of your bones.

1/25/2008 5:49:07 PM

Tremor pegged it. Try and find a used one with a Kohler, they're the better of the two engine options for the "standard" tillers. The "Pro-line" tiller models are equipped with the Honda engine.

Of course, if you want something REALLY nice...

http://www.bcs-america.com/tractor_etail.cqs?catid=7cc0aef232071a19538836a9312331bf

http://www.bcs-america.com/

It's so fun spending someone else's money! :)

Seriously, a nice used Troy-Bilt is probably the way to go. Good luck!

1/25/2008 5:50:15 PM

Minnesota(dw447@fastmail.fm)

We use a BCS here. It does the job well IMO. Maybe you can pick up a used one.

1/25/2008 6:19:21 PM

Boulder County Colorado USA planet Earth

several yrs ago i bought a craftsman front tine tiller. It works great, I can get corners which the back tine tillers have trouble getting.

I do have access to a back tine and use it a lot. but t gets gummed up with too many leaves lol. But back propelled whens on it are really nice. easier getting out of the truck.

NEver loan it to anyone. got burnt really bad.

1/25/2008 8:02:57 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

BCS is sweet but won't meet the cost objective unless you get REEEAAAALLLLL lucky! LOL It's worth looking!

1/25/2008 9:35:33 PM

huntsburg,ohio

i have a troybuilt horse for sale for 350 bucks but its a little far for you to drive.Jerry

1/26/2008 9:38:53 AM

Minnesota

The all american shovel, cheap, takes alot of time but look at the work out, no health club charge, tan, no tanning booth cost, and you can use either the left or right side, I went with the hardware brand.

1/26/2008 10:10:28 AM

Windham Maine

I bought an older troy built horse for $100.00 - engine did'nt run but pig was good-Rebuilt engine for about $150.00
What a machine I have for $250.00!! Man it work's great. I used to use a wizard counter rotating 5h.p.bought from montgomery ward--Try to find parts for that!

1/27/2008 6:43:54 AM