Howard Rotavator HN questions

[Bansil]

My buddy got this from a old farmer's son who was downsizing...farm stuff.

Since my buddy has one ,he is bringing it to me in a week or two.

Not sure if it works etc.

All I can find is 1979 advertising.

Also getting some kind of pto driven screw?firewood processor?

Any hits or ideas? Downloaded an owners manual.

If it works, should be good as a freebie

 

[Bansil]

Got it home and hooked up to tractor, no noise or vibrations.
Will try this weekend

Free is bestest equipment

 

[paulsharvey]

Free is best. That screw type fire wood splitter, I'm not 100% sure, but I think it might be missing some parts.

 

[TractorTech]

The Howard is not made anymore, but it uses "J-type" blades FYI if you are looking for replacements.

 

[Bansil]

Thanks! Great info

 

[Sportsman762]

Most Howards were offered with the C type and L type blades. Howard was bought by Kongskilde.

The bottom tine is a C tine, and the top is an L tine. The C Tines use less horsepower, but create an uneven bottom. The L tines take more power but have a even bottom.

The HN is a 40" working width, and can go up to 7" deep. It requires a 15-18 hp tractor.

 

[TractorTech]

J-blades were used on the HN tiller and the John Deere tiller (647?) produced by Howard. C and L blades were for the bigger tillers

 

[Sportsman762]

J-blades were used on the HN tiller and the John Deere tiller (647?) produced by Howard. C and L blades were for the bigger tillers

I learned something new today. Thanks!

 

[airbiscuit]

Make sure you check the oil in the gearbox.

I wouldn't get within 6 feet of that screw splitter - literally!

 

[paulsharvey]

Make sure you check the oil in the gearbox.

I wouldn't get within 6 feet of that screw splitter - literally!

There should be a top link area, as well as a base of some sort at the screw end. Without something to hold the log, as soon as the screw makes contact, it's going to go spinning.