query about tiller FL1271R

[GreensvilleJay]

Might possibly buy this FL1271R tiller. obviously old but seems 'ok'. Would be used behind my BX23S.
Anyone run one ?
Comments, pros,cons ??
If I do get it , I'll have to figure out WHERE I stored the 3PH kit 7 years ago...

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

That a 60" tiller for an L of the 35 to 60 PTO HP range.
You're expecting a 17.7 HP to run it.

 

[GreensvilleJay]

The ad says 48" tiller, Messicks says 52"
Here's the ad...
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/24351851401100237/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp:8be6fdfd-501c-4c94-9719-2b03e88a7149

Looking at one picture , figuring 26" for 3PH width, add 12" either side, it does look more 48ish than my 60" tiller.

 

[Mitjam]

The ad says 48" tiller, Messicks says 52"
Here's the ad...
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/24351851401100237/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp:8be6fdfd-501c-4c94-9719-2b03e88a7149

Looking at one picture , figuring 26" for 3PH width, add 12" either side, it does look more 48ish than my 60" tiller. View attachment 157490

I’m not arguing or agreeing with anyone, but not all attachments are created equal. Now if that is a 650+lbs tiller it’s gonna be too much for a bx. I ran a 55 inch mutatori tiller on my bx2680 mind you it was the lightest model at 300lbs it had the least blades on the rotor and I was always tilling soil that was already worked up. Now I run a 72 inch westward on my lx. If I’m breaking new ground I chew up grass roots first then lift up skid shoes and go to town. A lot is technique too. But if that tiller’s weight is right at the maximum rear lift capacity that’s a lot to ask of the bx. That’s my 2 cents