Tier B — Petrol garden tiller Two-wheel tractor
BCS 740 Action
BCS 740 Action: the largest of the friction-clutch Action two-wheel tractors, sharing the 740 platform's differential and independent wheel brakes but using a self-ventilating dry clutch instead of the PowerSafe safety clutch. It takes a Honda GX390 (11.7 hp) petrol or a Kohler KD440 (10.5 hp) diesel, drives through a 4+3 / 3+3 gearbox and tills up to about 80 cm. At 104-126 kg by engine it has the mass for hard, heavy ground and the full BCS implement range. Engines, 4+3 gearing, differential, brakes and 80 cm width verified; price indicative, confirm with the dealer.
Indicative price
£3,000–£4,400
Specifications verified.The specifications here have been checked against the manufacturer's published figures and/or dealer listings. The price is still sourced from dealer quotes — confirm it against a live quote before you buy.
Who it's for
Best for: Larger plots and hard ground wanting a heavyweight BCS at a friction-clutch price.
Strengths
- Big 80 cm tilling width with 11.7 hp Honda or Kohler diesel
- Differential and independent wheel brakes for steering
- 4+3 gearbox for heavier work
- Cheaper than the 740 PowerSafe equivalent
Trade-offs
- Dry friction clutch, not the PowerSafe safety clutch
- Heavy (104-126 kg) to move and transport
- Dealer-only, indicative pricing
Specifications
| Category | Two-wheel tractor |
|---|---|
| Type | Rotary hoe · Petrol garden tiller |
| Power source | Petrol |
| Engine | Honda GX390 11.7 hp (Kohler KD440 10.5 hp diesel option) |
| Power output | 11.7 hp / 8.7 kW |
| Working width | 80 cm |
| Weight | 104 kg |
| Status | Current model |
| Indicative price | £3,000–£4,400 |
| Price basis | Dealer quote |
Rotary hoe machine. Width and weight determine how much ground you cover and how manoeuvrable it is — heavier machines bite harder but ask more of you to turn and transport.
740 Action — your questions
How much does the BCS 740 Action cost?
The indicative price is £3,000–£4,400, based on dealer quotes. Always confirm against a live quote — these figures are estimates pending verification.
What size plot is the 740 Action suited to?
Larger plots and hard ground wanting a heavyweight BCS at a friction-clutch price. With a 80 cm working width it covers ground quickly on larger plots and smallholdings.
Is the 740 Action petrol, diesel or electric?
It is petrol (Honda GX390 11.7 hp (Kohler KD440 10.5 hp diesel option)). That means strong sustained power for breaking and turning ground, with routine fuel and oil maintenance.
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