Howard Rotovator

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Anyone have an idea what a 42" howard rotovator would be worth? Guy wants to sell it, but wants me to come up with a fair price.
 
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Anyone have an idea what a 42" howard rotovator would be worth? Guy wants to sell it, but wants me to come up with a fair price.
 
/ Howard Rotovator #5  
I wish I knew. I have been looking for a nice used tiller for a while now, and have had no luck in N. Illinois. I called the local Howard rep, and he said if they come in used, they are beat. Darn. Still looking.
 
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I wish I knew. I have been looking for a nice used tiller for a while now, and have had no luck in N. Illinois. I called the local Howard rep, and he said if they come in used, they are beat. Darn. Still looking.
 
/ Howard Rotovator #7  
I paid $600 for a 50" Rotavator J model, but I had first borrowed it and couldn't return it in time but that's a long story.

The tine were worn badly, but it tilled just fine. I replaced all 28 blades for $225 and it doesn't seem to till any better - still just fine.

Parts are available. Pull the back of the gearbox off and if it and the drive chain are in good condition, it should be worth $400 if the width is ok with you. Me........I'd like to have a tiller that is as wide or wider than my tires so you don't have tire marks in the field.
 
/ Howard Rotovator #8  
I paid $600 for a 50" Rotavator J model, but I had first borrowed it and couldn't return it in time but that's a long story.

The tine were worn badly, but it tilled just fine. I replaced all 28 blades for $225 and it doesn't seem to till any better - still just fine.

Parts are available. Pull the back of the gearbox off and if it and the drive chain are in good condition, it should be worth $400 if the width is ok with you. Me........I'd like to have a tiller that is as wide or wider than my tires so you don't have tire marks in the field.
 
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Thanks Guys, I knew that I could get some info here. agreed on $400 after he read your responses. Going to use it behind a BX2200, mainly to put in food plots and garden so the width sould work fine. Thanks again
 
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Thanks Guys, I knew that I could get some info here. agreed on $400 after he read your responses. Going to use it behind a BX2200, mainly to put in food plots and garden so the width sould work fine. Thanks again
 
/ Howard Rotovator #11  
RobertM, did you call Guy Machinery in Ill.? This is where I have found the best quality knowledge and availability of parts. They know there stuff, and are fair with prices. I've never had any problems with this company. Family owned as last I knew. 815-338-0600 unless the number has changed or do a search for howard rotovators. I just did a search and it is still this number. They're in Woodstock, IL.
Name:
Guy Machinery

Address:
14213 Washington

Phone:
(815) 338-0600

Hours:
Howard rotavator, paratill & paraplows. Tye-agco Dealer. New & used parts for Howard Rotavators.

hope this helps
chuck
 
/ Howard Rotovator #12  
RobertM, did you call Guy Machinery in Ill.? This is where I have found the best quality knowledge and availability of parts. They know there stuff, and are fair with prices. I've never had any problems with this company. Family owned as last I knew. 815-338-0600 unless the number has changed or do a search for howard rotovators. I just did a search and it is still this number. They're in Woodstock, IL.
Name:
Guy Machinery

Address:
14213 Washington

Phone:
(815) 338-0600

Hours:
Howard rotavator, paratill & paraplows. Tye-agco Dealer. New & used parts for Howard Rotavators.

hope this helps
chuck
 
/ Howard Rotovator #13  
Yes I did, thanks. They said used never come in, and if they do, you don't want 'em. New, it looks like about $1600. A real "Ouch" for a seasonal use item for me. It looks like renting is the way for the minimal use I will give it. That's until I find a nice used one for sale.
 
/ Howard Rotovator #14  
Yes I did, thanks. They said used never come in, and if they do, you don't want 'em. New, it looks like about $1600. A real "Ouch" for a seasonal use item for me. It looks like renting is the way for the minimal use I will give it. That's until I find a nice used one for sale.
 
 

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