Tiller Howard Tillers - BX1800/L3830/BX22

[Worksmart]

In the market for a rotary tiller for mom's BX1800. Our dealer gave my mom a quote for a 42" and 50". Saying both would work on the BX(he is our Kubota dealer). So I'm trusting they would fit the "limited" hitch. No front ballast required(no loader on BX). I'm leaning toward the 50" since it could easily be used behind the L3830 if need be. The BX would be used in the tighter areas and the L3830 for more open areas. I would also hope to use it behind my BX22.

42"(200B-105) - $1625
50"(200B-125) - $1675
Both in stock..........

I'm of the mind Howard is a high end manufacturer from my research. Trying to decide if the premium is worth it. Convenience and the on going relationship with our dealer is a factor. But a potentially a 2-400 dollar premium?? It will be used for gardening and landscaping on mom's 24 acres, my 2 acres and my brothers 3 acres.

Anybody have a website address for Howard?? I've read alot of posts and have found alot of info/pricing at the numerous other manufacturers sites.

Thanks in advance
Chuck

 

[_RaT_]

Howard Rotovator

Very well made tiller.

 

[chriswheeler]

I'm real happy with my Howard HR-8 that I got used. Older model, but it looks like this thing is built to go the distance. Like the way they mounted the tines in helix to help reduce the shock of the tines entering the soil. I think mine is 55"+ a little and I drive it with 30 HP PTO. Full depth ( 6 5/8" ) in unbroken ground and you can hardly feel any load on the tractor.
Chris

 

[RiverV]

Chuck,

I bought a 200B-125 for my BX22 in April 2004. It works fine on the hitch. I had to cut the PTO shaft as the supplied one was too long. Mine works fine with the tractor and the tractor has plenty of power. Can't remember what I paid for it off the top of my head. I ordered it in Feb. and the dealer quoted me a price. When it came in the price had gone up but he honered his original quote. An honest dealer.

Dave...

 

[Worksmart]

Thanks all, for your replies........Looks like we're gonna go with the 50"(200B-125) and a couple shafts. I'm sure in the long run the "small" premium for a Howard will be o.k. If we ever decide to sell it, we should do just fine.

Thanks again
Chuck