Tier A — Pro two-wheel tractor Two-wheel tractor
BCS 853
BCS's flagship large two-wheel tractor. The reference machine for serious smallholders and market gardens.
Indicative price
£4,500–£6,000
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: Market gardens and small farms running multiple implements.
Strengths
- Huge attachment ecosystem
- Built for decades of use
- PTO drives implements beyond tillage
Trade-offs
- Dealer-only pricing
- Heavy for transport
- Overkill for a single allotment
Specifications
| Category | Two-wheel tractor |
|---|---|
| Type | Rotary hoe · Pro two-wheel tractor |
| Power source | Petrol |
| Engine | ACME / Honda GX390 class diesel or petrol |
| Power output | 13 hp / 9.6 kW |
| Working width | 80 cm |
| Weight | 165 kg |
| Status | Current model |
| Indicative price | £4,500–£6,000 |
| 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.
Compare the 853
853 — your questions
How much does the BCS 853 cost?
The indicative price is £4,500–£6,000, based on dealer quotes. Always confirm against a live quote — these figures are estimates pending verification.
What size plot is the 853 suited to?
Market gardens and small farms running multiple implements. With a 80 cm working width it covers ground quickly on larger plots and smallholdings.
Is the 853 petrol, diesel or electric?
It is petrol (ACME / Honda GX390 class diesel or petrol). That means strong sustained power for breaking and turning ground, with routine fuel and oil maintenance.
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