The Fordson Tractor Pages Forum

Hi all.
Just wondered what rotovators, if any, you use behind your fordson majors. I have a 1955 E1A that I am thinking about getting a rotovator for. I was looking at the Japanese compact types but have heard parts are difficult to obtain, so am keeping an eye out for a small Howard.
Any thoughts/advice greatfully received.
Regards Huzey

I use a Howard E60 Selectatith behind both Nuffy and Henrietta. Henrietta is a bit underpowered but by choosing the right gear on the rotovator she can manage OK.

Some of the early versions had a gear selector on the Rotovator which is very handy if you do not have a live PTO.

Parts are still readily available for the Howards.

Thanks Brian
I had a Howard 6 footer a few years ago behind an old international (hope that isn't swearing!! ) that I had, but I think that would be a bit too big, besides which, I haven't got it any more.
Was looking at the chinese/japanese 4 footers, but the ones I have seen can't be offset, which would be ok for doing beds, but not for initial cultivation after ploughing.
Huzey.

6 ft no problem for Major. Howards, if you get a used one DONT get the Howard CAD model NO PARTS for that one. At least not the ones you need! I have one. Good tiller though. Now I am sure that the North West tiller isnt available anywhere but in the USA at least used, that is the HEAVIEST tiller made anywhere. NW tillers make the Howard, which is a great tiller, look like a tin can!

Tiller power pull depends on a lot of things, like soil condition, moisture content, type of soil and depth of cut.

The Italian tillers are a very good machine for the money. Some of the major brands of the Asians are good, but the chi/com crap is just that!

I would make sure that what ever you buy will cover both rear wheels. 4ft just take to much time cause of being narrow.


See A NW tiller here
http://www.nwtiller.com/index.php?actio ... 13&itu2=22

Thanks Tmac.
That northwest tiller looks a good bit of kit. The belt drive to the rotor looks interesting. All the ones I have had experience of are shaft/chain driven.
Huzey