York Rake and Howard Rotavator two originals

[Raddad]

You don't see much advevrtising from these two companies much nowadays. They were so popular the landscape rake is still called a York rake in many parts of the country. They're still are in business and make some interesting products. Some with hydraulic angle and tilt or swing down blades and scarifiers. Anyone considering a blade, rake or box scraper should look at these products. You can do most things a box scraper can do with gauge wheels. Three tools in one. This is the rake everyone in trying to copy.

York Landscape Rakes, Rotary Brooms, Stone Rakes, Sweepers, Scarifiers and Skid Steer Units Manufactured by York Modern Coporation

Howard was so popular when I bought my Howard Rotavator 25 years ago I don't remember looking at any other brands. It's still in use today after many tine changes. It looks pretty bad from years of use and rust but I still have no trouble getting parts. They have some interesting tillers and features in more sizes still for sale in the US.

HOWARD USA

I like the Mother of all Tillers 15 feet wide and 5,5oo lbs! I could put it on my B7100! I could do my garden in one pass! Yea Baby!

 

[Opti-Mist]

Agree. They are generic terms like fridgidaire and victrola (maybe not quite so old). and were in common usage as far back as the 60's.

 

[AndyMA]

I definately agree with your analysis. I grew up with York Rakes behind 8N's. People who use rakes seriously still use them. They are heavy duty and priced accordingly. The ones I see are typically priced about 3 times higher than the light duty $400-$600 rakes many buy. If you've never used a real heavy duty York rake you're missing out on what they can do.

Andy