Tillers for 682
 

Ok, so as being a new owner, I have a lot to learn yet. Im hoping you guys here can help me out a bit in this decision making. What I would liike to know what my options are for this particular tractor. What works the best for you, what I need to properly hook up said tiller, that sort of stuff.

This is what I have to work with.
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Your going to need a sleeve hitch.
You can mount any of the Cub Cadet rear mounted tillers to it. (older tiller models: 1, 1A, 2, 2B)

I'd look for a spring assist as well. Not necessary to have one, but will make the tiller alot easier to lift. Those tillers are HEAVY! :biggrin2:

Congratulations, you have a cast iron rear end. That's a good start. You need a gearbox, 3 point hitch lift, I would also suggest a spring assist, and you can use a #1, #2, etc.

Thanks guys, it looks like sleeve hitches are considerably cheaper. Most likely will go with that.

Whats the difference in the straps? I mean, I can see what it is, but for what purpose?

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You posted a pic of a Brinly adapter. You don't need that for a tiller. That is for Brinly attachments. I.E. Plow, disk, cultivator, planter......

Yeah a tiller uses something completely different.

Ok I see now. Thanks for clarifying. http://www.partstree.com/parts/?lc=c...&dn=0028500020

I guess I got some searching to do now. Is there a typical price range I should be aiming for here?

Welcome to OCC.

Sorry to tell you but you have chosen exactly the wrong time to be wanting to buy a tiller, they are probably a little more plentiful this time of year but they (as a rule) are also more expensive, best to buy one when it's freezing cold out.

Stay away from those screwballs on ebay that are wanting a gazillion dollars for them, I suggest that the ones they have aren't in any better condition than most others out there.

When you do buy one, try to choose one that is all there, piecing one together can get expensive fast. The long belt (new) is nearly $100.00 by itself.

Make sure the right angle gear box is not sloppy loose, and check that the lower pulley doesn't have a chunk broken out of it. Also make sure the belt and lower pulley are the right ones for your machine.

Prices on tillers is ALL over the place, I've seen them sell for as little as $150.00 complete and have seen them for sale as high as 7 maybe 8 hundred dollars with parts missing. I would think $350.00 complete should be a decent price, but may not be able to get one for that price this time of year.

And yes, you need a 3 POINT HITCH and most likely a spring assist. For a tiller you do not need a Sleeve Hitch Adapter.

Check the "for sale" ads here and maybe put an ad in the "wanted" section, might get lucky, also watch craigslist.

Good luck in your quest.