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[JBRamsey]

Picked this up yesterday to get the engine for another project, but the more I look at it, the more I'm thinking about cleaning it up, making it run and offering it to someone else. I intended to use the engine on a pull behind tiller for my Suburban and part the rest.

[PappyH]

I picked up one of those last winter that needs a engine rebuild or a new one.  I would like some opinion on how good these work.

[superaben]

Those are mean tillers.  If you like a front tine, you won't capture a tougher rig.  I bought one at an auction.  I thought I was ripped off when it crested $20 and I held on to it, but then once I brought it home and saw it dig, I was impressed. 

 

Ben W. 

[Lauber1]

you have a fairly uncommon one, as it has a briggs engine. Most including mine used a 6hp tech engine. Mine is an animal, you pull the clutch and better be ready to go.

[JBRamsey]

It has a two speed with reverse gear box on it. It's tempting to pull the handlebars off and just convert it to a three point for my Suburban. Instead of putting the engine on the three point that I have. Turn it backwards and have two reverse speeds. Make an arm for the clutch. Why not?

[JBRamsey]

you have a fairly uncommon one, as it has a briggs engine. Most including mine used a 6hp tech engine. Mine is an animal, you pull the clutch and better be ready to go.

That's why I bought it--for the 8 hp engine.

[A.C.T.]

Looks like a real worker. Love the shifter.

[Sawdust]

I had one of the 6 hp tech also. They are a beast of a tiller. My uncle wore it out then gave it to me. I think I put a gear or something in the drive area & wore it out again.