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03-03-2014, 11:14 AM
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GTX2100 Tiller Options
Hey guys, this is my first real post apart from the welcome section.
Been doing quite a bit reading on this site for implement options. I have a Johnny Products sleeve hitch ordered and shipping first week of April 2014. Also, have a Brinly cultivator ordered from my local farm implement dealer whom I bought the GTX2100 as well as AG tires/rims coming also. I am looking at options for a rear tiller that will hook onto the electric sleeve hitch. JP says the hitch has a 400lb lift capacity at the pin, sounds like a lot! Cant see having 400lbs hanging off the back. Here are the options/ideas I've looked at, wondering if you guys have any ideas to pass on: 1. DR RotoHog, an excellent idea although not sleeve hitch. Can get a lift option, but wither way it is large and pretty expensive at over $2K. It is a pretty awesome tiller, but man....its pricey! 2. Wait to get a pre 2005 Sears suburban 30" 8 HP sleeve hitch tiller on the used market. Sure would be nice if someone had one to sell. 3. AgriFab tow behind, not a bad option, non sleeve hitch, no electric lift option. Doesn't look robust and is still $1300. 4. Here is an interesting question. Could one fab up a under-tractor frame to exact dimensions of mower-deck, weld on drive pulleys for front PTO that mower uses and then bolt on an hydraulic pump/valves/hoses, turning the tractor into a hydraulic machine, drivin by the engine PTO? Then, buy a JD or similar hydraulic tiller for the sleeve hitch (if exists) and run it hydraulically? What do you guys think of that idea? This may get out of hand quickly with expenses!!! Any other options any of you guys can think of? Thanks, Rob 
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03-03-2014, 11:29 AM
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I was in the same boat 2 years ago when I bought my new GTX2154LE. Thought I was going to be on top of the whole yard/garden scene w/the purchase of a tiller for it. WRONG!!! Seems the only tiller available is the Bercomac that is manual lift. Couldn't freaking believe it!
For the kind of money they want for that set up you can have several REAL GT's and have a tiller, cultivator, mower deck and snow blade. That's where I am at now w/several Quiet Line GT's and having a ball while the 2154 sits in the shed w/less than 100 hrs on it and only used when the wife or grandkids decide to help mow once in a while. Don't get me wrong as it is a great mowing machine and does an awesome job in short time. Good luck in whatever you decide. I myself, would not want to hang that much weight on the back of an electric lift setup.
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03-03-2014, 12:27 PM
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According to Cub Cadet, there is NO tiller option for the GTX2100.
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03-03-2014, 01:11 PM
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What I am looking for is thinking outside the box kinda options. I looked at the Berco option, does sound nice, but pricey and heavy. I like the video of the dude who took 2 Kubota walk-behinds and welded up a frame. Nice!
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03-03-2014, 01:14 PM
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I suppose if you are "looking outside the box" and aftermarket vendors are on option, a cutting torch, welder and some metal will get anything to fab up.
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03-03-2014, 06:57 PM
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With a little modification, you might make this Cub cadet tiller work...
 
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03-03-2014, 07:46 PM
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Holy COW!!! You are a Cub Cadet GOD!
I will find out the weight of this baby, I see from your brochure page that it can come with sleeve hitch option...perfect! Thanks again!! OCC Rocks!
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03-03-2014, 10:52 PM
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 The model 400 tiller weighs less than 400lb. Actually when you raise the tiller up, it rides on the tail wheel so your just pulling the tines out of the soil. Bill
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