Tier A — Pro two-wheel tractor Two-wheel tractor
BCS 740
BCS 740 PowerSafe: a professional mid-size two-wheel tractor with the PowerSafe clutch, powered by a Honda GX390 (11.7 hp), Briggs & Stratton Vanguard (11.5 hp) or Yanmar L100 diesel (10 hp), with 3 forward + 3 reverse gears and independent wheel brakes for steering. Working width depends on the implement (about 66 cm with the standard tiller). Engine options, power and 3+3 gearing verified via BCS; exact weight and price still pending verification.
Indicative price
£3,500–£4,800

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: Serious allotment holders and smallholders.
Strengths
- PowerSafe clutch and 3+3 gears
- Honda/B&S petrol or Yanmar diesel
- Independent wheel brakes for steering
- Full BCS attachment range
Trade-offs
- Weight/price pending verification
- Width depends on the implement fitted
- Dealer-only pricing
Specifications
| Category | Two-wheel tractor |
|---|---|
| Type | Rotary hoe · Pro two-wheel tractor |
| Power source | Petrol |
| Engine | Honda GX390 11.7 hp (B&S Vanguard 11.5 hp or Yanmar L100 10 hp diesel options) |
| Power output | 11.7 hp / 8.7 kW |
| Working width | 66 cm |
| Weight | 125 kg |
| Status | Current model |
| Indicative price | £3,500–£4,800 |
| 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 740
740 — your questions
How much does the BCS 740 cost?
The indicative price is £3,500–£4,800, based on dealer quotes. Always confirm against a live quote — these figures are estimates pending verification.
What size plot is the 740 suited to?
Serious allotment holders and smallholders. With a 66 cm working width it suits established beds and standard allotment plots.
Is the 740 petrol, diesel or electric?
It is petrol (Honda GX390 11.7 hp (B&S Vanguard 11.5 hp or Yanmar L100 10 hp diesel options)). That means strong sustained power for breaking and turning ground, with routine fuel and oil maintenance.
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