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.
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