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Boulder County Colorado USA planet Earth

So What is the best till you have ever had? past or present

I have a front tine sears craftsman. man that thing has been through some tough soil

At the farm I have a rear tine tiller (some off variety but it dose a great job.

12/1/2009 7:48:02 PM

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Troy-Bilt Horse with the K-Series cast iron Kohler 8 HP.

12/1/2009 8:35:28 PM

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My current tiller is a Kubota 8hp weird unit but runs like a watch.

12/1/2009 8:37:43 PM

Bethel Ohio

Aaron, I have this tiller and would have no other. I am disabled and cannot do the walk behind tillers. I have used it a lot, I have a very large patch....180' x 100'. Check it out..http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_07125244000P?keyword=universal+tiller

12/1/2009 8:44:34 PM

Eugene, OR

No question, the best walk behind tiller money can buy. There is a reason tractors are all hydrostatic now days...

http://www.barretomfg.com/tillers.php

12/1/2009 9:52:14 PM

Dover, DE

craftsman

12/2/2009 5:42:54 AM

NILES , CALIF

The best is the barreto 13hp or 16hp, rips up the clay.
with no problem. As for the past: I have a 1949
TILLER, CALLED ROTOTILLER,thats the name it has; has
hooks on it for tines;does a great job and deep.

12/2/2009 7:46:27 AM

Billerica,Massachusetts

old troys

12/2/2009 8:02:48 AM

ExtremeVegetables.com

About 7 years ago I purchased a HUSKEE rear tine, multi-directional tiller from Tractor Sales (TSC) and I've been very happy with it. It's a beast and as close as I could get to the Troy Bilt Horse. My neighbor has a new Troy-Bilt Pony and was tryiing to break new ground with it last year. He finally gave up and came over for my HUSKEE which just dug right into the new ground.
The HUSKEE I bought has the Briggs and Stratton engine which I don't really care for. The newer models are equiped with a Honda which I'd much rather have.
The HUSKEE runs about $800 where the Troy-Bilt Horse can run around $2500.

If your soil is well worked and loose I wouldn't worry so much about buying the best. Now that my soil is in better condition, it's so loose that the tiller buries itself in the garden and I often have to practically push it through.

Rear Tine is a Must have IMO.
If you can find a good used one at a reasonable price, the Horse Tremor describes is the way to go.

12/2/2009 8:10:25 AM

Somers, CT

I have a Craftsman but almost bought an old Troy-Built. They are indestructable.

12/2/2009 1:03:55 PM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

I will put my Ferrari 72S against any walk behind tiller out there. 16HP of Diesel dirt chewing power..

12/2/2009 1:50:14 PM

Bristol,RI,USA.

if anyone has ever used a bcc tiller they would never use any other tiller again this italian made tiller will out work any two tillers out there

12/2/2009 3:39:38 PM

Bristol,RI,USA.

sorry BCS can never get that right

12/2/2009 3:45:27 PM

Minnesota([email protected])

BCS here as well.

12/2/2009 10:56:47 PM

Minnesota([email protected])

I just stated what I use. I'm quite happy with it. I don't have enough experience with other tillers to make a recommendation.

12/2/2009 10:58:12 PM

Burton, Ohio

My Troybilt Horse is 28 years old. About 10 years ago, I replaced the 6 hp engine with an 8 hp. Can't stall it even at idle.

12/3/2009 5:17:47 AM

Colorado

Ive had a bcs for 11 years.Honda(ive heard )makes a good one.cant speak for others

12/3/2009 5:27:21 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Tack, I also have a tow-behind tiller and love it for first in the spring, and last in the fall tilling!!! My tennis/elbows, and worn out knees, won't take a first till thru all my veggie, and pkn patches w/a walk behind!!! I do own one for prepping small areas, and also have a Lil tiny one, for weeding, around the plants, and b/tween rows of veggies!!! Peace, Wayne

12/4/2009 12:47:25 AM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=17327

Here is my baby...

12/4/2009 1:49:06 PM