Old Rotavator

[Jim Hay]

I've been given a 48" Howard Rotavator. S/N F21071. Somewhere during it's lifetime someone took a cutting torch and cut off the three point hitch points and scabbed on some angle iron. The tiller seems to be in fair shape but I would like to rebuild the mounting system. Does anyone have some pictures showing the top of the tiller? Is there a way of getting some info on this piece of equipment?

 

[markwmo]

I have a 48" Howard Rotavator but not sure if it's the same as yours. Here's a picture of it.

 

[Jim Hay]

Thanks for the picture. Mine is a older model I guess. It has a rounded hood over the tines with a 4" tube running across the top. I would enclose a picture but haven't figured out how to attach it to the message yet.

 

[stephenmeyer]

I saw your picture of 48 inch Howard rotovator. I have been looking at a 50-inch rototiller that looks like this, and the man says its a Howard rotovator, but it has been repainted and I can't find any model number tag on it. I has kind of a squarish/rectangular chain cover with grease, not oil, on the chain.
Can you tell me what the model number is, and where the tag number might be?
Where is a good place to find parts.

Thanks

 

[howardrotavator]

The Howard Rotavator in markwmo's photo is the Howard Rotavator model J. Stephenmeyer - The machine could be a model J or a model HN which looks much like the J. One sure way to confirm the model (If a J or HN) is by the casting number on the gear box. This will be a Durst A11 for the J and A101 for the HN. The casting number will be on the front neck of the gearbox, probably on the bottom. The J uses a Number 80 chain (1" pitch or pin centers) and the HN use a Number 60 chain (3/4" pitch). Advise your finding and I can confirm model and email parts list and manual. I have retired after 40 years with Howard Rotavator, but glad to help. Also advise where you are located so I can find a supplier near you for parts. Steve

 

[Don87]

The Howard Rotavator in markwmo's photo is the Howard Rotavator model J. Stephenmeyer - The machine could be a model J or a model HN which looks much like the J. One sure way to confirm the model (If a J or HN) is by the casting number on the gear box. This will be a Durst A11 for the J and A101 for the HN. The casting number will be on the front neck of the gearbox, probably on the bottom. The J uses a Number 80 chain (1" pitch or pin centers) and the HN use a Number 60 chain (3/4" pitch). Advise your finding and I can confirm model and email parts list and manual. I have retired after 40 years with Howard Rotavator, but glad to help. Also advise where you are located so I can find a supplier near you for parts. Steve

I see you only have 10 posts. Welcome to TBN.

I hope you stick around, the Howard Rotovator comes up quite often in here, and it would be nice to have someone around to help out.

 

[jenkinsph]

The Howard Rotavator in markwmo's photo is the Howard Rotavator model J. Stephenmeyer - The machine could be a model J or a model HN which looks much like the J. One sure way to confirm the model (If a J or HN) is by the casting number on the gear box. This will be a Durst A11 for the J and A101 for the HN. The casting number will be on the front neck of the gearbox, probably on the bottom. The J uses a Number 80 chain (1" pitch or pin centers) and the HN use a Number 60 chain (3/4" pitch). Advise your finding and I can confirm model and email parts list and manual. I have retired after 40 years with Howard Rotavator, but glad to help. Also advise where you are located so I can find a supplier near you for parts. Steve

Welcome to TBN and thanks for your help with the Howard tillers.:thumbsup:

 

[mscog]

I just bought a Howard model e4. The bearings are missing on the non drive side. The gearbox and chain drive look to be good. Anyone know where to find these bearings?

Thanks

 

[dougg]

Here is another Howard. I hope the pix uploaded.

 

[howardrotavator]

I just bought a Howard model e4. The bearings are missing on the non drive side. The gearbox and chain drive look to be good. Anyone know where to find these bearings?

Thanks

The bearing is Howard Part # 251640091. I will send email with more information.