Nick 13 #1 Posted February 13, 2009 After seeing them mentioned in the auction section had to look up a video to see what the Simar tillers looked and sounded like. Does have a nice sound and the way the one looked in the video I didnt even think they would fire it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #2 Posted February 13, 2009 Is this the one Thats suposed to sound like a Harley tacked out? Kinda sounds more like a poorly tuned Yamaha 2 stoke twin. Interesting though....didn't think 2 strokes were the hot ticket for tillers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick 13 #3 Posted February 13, 2009 I assume they are the same brand but I could have found the wrong one. Never heard anything bad about using a 2 cycle on a tiller. One plus you wouldnt have to worry about the oil level when the tiller sits at an angle. :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollerman 290 #4 Posted February 13, 2009 Actually Nick I think it's pretty cool. Just never seen a 2 stroke in an application that big or old. Then again I have heard of the Frazier "spelling?" tillers, & think they may be 2 stroke twins. Maybe the same equipment differant decal? :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pond195520032003 27 #5 Posted February 13, 2009 The simar that i had was exactly like the one on you tube frazier and simar are both 2-stroke and different brands! the simar was built in geneva switzerland i actually had both types of tillers , you just have to watch and make sure you keep your feet out of the way or you will loose them :whistle: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick 13 #6 Posted February 13, 2009 Greg, All that old equipment is interesting. Dont think of switerland as a power equipment producing country. Whats really impressive with a lot of that old stuff is when its drug out after 30 years in hiding somewhere, fired up and runs. I have been to a few of the VGTCOA shows. They usually have some rarely seen garden equipment. Stephen, Dont think I have ever seen a large tiller with a 2 cycle before. All Ive noticed were those little weedeater or Mantis size units. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim_M 179 #7 Posted February 13, 2009 Ok, I hate to be the one to ask....How many of us wear a liesure suit and dress shoes to till the garden? :thumbs: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pond195520032003 27 #8 Posted February 14, 2009 whats dress shoes :whistle: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eriks Red horse herd 120 #9 Posted February 14, 2009 Well boys thats exactly like my grandads old tiller except thats a british 56 i have a 56a thats the model they sold in U.S. Iam third gereriation to own same tiller. my dad used it on the farm in florida when they bought it brand new in early 50's. Boy That video brings back memorys . my tiller does,t run as good as that one i need new cab and you can't get parts any more. simars out of bussines and the last known mechanic in PA died in the early 90's his sons thaught all the stuff he had was junk and scraped it all. By the way simar made some 50 different models almost all are 2 cycle except the model 80 and 66DDH were diesel. they happen to be the largest of the models. By the way it takes a quart of mobil 50w oil to 5 gallons of gas. I have 6 different models all take diferent size carbs so if anyone comes upon a model 56a or a Exair carb let me know! Simar started producing rear tine tillers in 1910 they actually were the first. Now frazer here in the U.S copyed the style and improved on tines they are two cycle too. I have a frazer b 1-7 that I use to till my garden with. you can still get some parts from frazer farm in auburn, Indiana and thats why i use the frazer. If any one wants a really tiller those are the ones to get. once you use them you wont want to till with anything else. Theres no comparisan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rideawaysenior 25 #10 Posted February 17, 2009 Imagine a high RPM two stroke like that on a Horse? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
