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howard roto, why a tractor killer?

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StuBC

08-18-2005 19:26:28




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So I have access to an older (70s?) small size Howard Rotovator, it works good for my neighbors kubota. I have done my search on here, and the best I can gather from that is it is known as a "tractor killer". I dont want to hook a tractor killing implement on my Oli Super 55! But I would like to roto my 6acres of meadue with it but its not worth harming the tractor.

Whats the history and story on this?

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Joel Harman

08-19-2005 12:28:59




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 Re: howard roto, why a tractor killer? in reply to StuBC, 08-18-2005 19:26:28  
Maybe not matching tractor to needs of the equipment?



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BEN in KS

08-19-2005 11:52:54




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 Re: howard roto, why a tractor killer? in reply to StuBC, 08-18-2005 19:26:28  
I don't know either. I have a 4' rotavator I use behind an 8N. It works great. Live PTO would be nice but it is workable. Just remember that making multiple passes is the way it was designed to operate, not deep tillage one time over. Ben



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WheelNV

08-20-2005 20:22:46




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 Re: howard roto, why a tractor killer? in reply to BEN in KS, 08-19-2005 11:52:54  
I have a 5' Howard HR-8 and it runs smooth as glass behind my Yanmar 3000 33 hp. Tractor killer??? I think the brush hog is harder on the tractor than the tiller. If you have the tines on incorrectly it might be a problem. Looking at the rotating unit you will see they are set in a spiral pattern when properly mounted. The tiller is one of the most usefull tools I have.
Chris



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