Allan: Yeah, ive got 3-4 Troy carcasses stored .. waiting for when i have the time to adapt them for specialized uses. I've been quite impressed with my BCS, and i keep it around for skimming a rough surface to make a seed bed in smaller areas; as well as a tote gote for various jobs. Made a chariot for it as well! It's an older model..10 hp, but can have all the attachments. I think you pay a premium for that potential feature, but you just cant beat the shaft drive...especially if you have wheel weights. Ive heard the Goldini is comparable. I recall seeing a similar American-made version (i think)advert in the back of an Organic Gardening magazine a few years back, and they had 12 and 14 hp available ...as does BCS. I would stay away from Briggs and Stratton engines. Historically they have not had the solidity of Kohler engines. The newer B/S may be different (worthy) though, if they have a pressurized oil system. I sure am curious why you are happy to have a break from the spader. I've only had one for this season, but am glad not to be tillering. Unless you need the walking tiller for small areas, you could pick up a new/used pto tiller for less $ than the walkbehind. I have used the pto tiller for skimming a large sod surface before mulching, because of the easier shallow-depth control/cut of the tiller. .....Till next time..... manfred ----- Original Message ----- From: "Allan Balliett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2002 5:10 PM Subject: Tillers
> I know, I know, but... > > If you hadn't heard before, I'm moving to new ground this fall. This > means I've got to move through lots of sod, one way or the other. > After several years with a spading machine, I'm pretty happy to think > about working with at tiller again. This is not an endorsement of > tilling, this is just me saying that what I'm doing with soil will > more than compensate for the damage I do when tilling at startup time. > > I've been using a troybilt Horse model. It's about had the course, > needing a new carb and new tines and, really, a new rearend. For the > cost of those repairs, I should get the type of tiller that I should > have bought in the first place. > > I'm looking at the BCS line. I'm also looking for other > recommendations. Someone said GOLDINI, but I'm not familiar with > those machines. What else? > > Of course, I'm interested in hearing about well-cared-for machines > that are for sale. > > I'm very interested in hearing of the experiences of others with any > of these machines. > > Thanks -Allan >
