Tiller with electric starter

Traffic gal · #1 02/25/15, 10:18 PM

My husband said he will buy me a large tiller

However I can not for the life of me get anything to start using a pull start

(and I'm the farmer and one on the homestead Hubby goes to work) soooo I need a tiller with an electric start any ideas? preferably something under $800

Ozarks Tom · #2 02/26/15, 12:30 PM

Old Troybilts are rugged and have electric starts. The Horse model is pretty hefty, even for me. I'd look on CL for a Pony. You should be able to find one for $400 - $500.

sammyd · #3 02/26/15, 02:31 PM

an old Troy Bilt is about where you should be.

gundog10 · #4 02/26/15, 04:32 PM

Just did a check and cub cadet, sears, trot built all make electric start tillers. 850-1200.

Ozarks Tom · #5 02/27/15, 11:19 AM

Most all the new tillers are built by MTD, but labled different brands. Not nearly as well built, heavy duty as the older ones.

My Troybilt horse is probably a '70s model, super heavy duty. Unfortunately, I've got a fence around the garden and having to turn it 180 degrees in a tight space is a pain.

Harry Chickpea · #6 02/27/15, 01:03 PM

You can start a lot of things with an electric drill. The important part is a clutch that will disengage the drill once the engine fires (otherwise it will break your arms).

http://www.troybilt.com/equipment/tr...tart-drill-bit

sawman65 · #7 03/02/15, 01:21 PM

BCS are one of the best plus you can add other stuff to them tiller chipper even a gen pac. but are pricey. ive got an old 10 hp with ES it never fails me