to buy or not to buy HOWARD the rotovator

liz from the fizz · « **on:** February 21, 2007, 17:52 »

When this half plot is eventually mine it will have been ploughed, as its a bramble patch at the moment and heavily covered in different types of grass, and we are both the other side of 55 and overweight should i let my bloke buy me the howard rotovator that is for sale locally?, or should ask for the Merry tiller, or should i say no to both? He prefers the Howard cause its self propelling and the plot is on a slope and waterlogged. What do you all think?

Bigbadfrankie · « **Reply #1 on:** February 21, 2007, 18:15 »

I have several rotovators Liz. Both the wheeled type (Howard) and the crawler type (merry tiller). The crawler type dig well to quite a depth. And after several passes will leave the ground suitable for planting. They do require a bit of technique to use them though.
I prefer the wheeled type mainly because you can very easily adjust the depth of cultivation. This is very important if you wish to use your rotovator to kill the weeds rather than spread them. Also they will go between the rows of you crops easier. They tend to have narrower working widths but they seem to travel faster. I think the wheeled ones are easier to use overall. If you get accessorized they all have various attachment for ridging your spuds ect.
If you send me your Email by PM i will send you the Howard book of rotovating as an attachment, which is interesting reading. You will never look at a Merry tiller in the same light again.
And finally Get a Honda.

Bigbadfrankie · « **Reply #2 on:** February 21, 2007, 18:38 »

all sent

shaun · « **Reply #3 on:** February 21, 2007, 18:58 »

hi liz
i echo what frankie has said,i too have both types and the howard is far easier to use,what type are you looking at getting mine is a 350 middle of the road for size,
have a look at muntjacs site theres loads of pics and advice on there.

muntjac · « **Reply #4 on:** February 21, 2007, 20:50 »

more flipping women with rotavators lolo . we are doomed to be taken over in the workshop as well lolo

shaun · « **Reply #5 on:** February 21, 2007, 20:52 »

no mate her hubby will make the final decision

liz from the fizz · « **Reply #6 on:** February 21, 2007, 21:34 »

Actually chaps i hate to tell you this but he wont have the final say but i will listen to his advice as i have taken all your advice on board and with that i shall retire and consider the options and cook his favourite dinners for the next week or so!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hugs to you all................its like having a load of brothers out their.........

muntjac · « **Reply #7 on:** February 21, 2007, 21:39 »

forgot to mention in all the panic .... but it ( or let him )

Bigbadfrankie · « **Reply #8 on:** February 22, 2007, 19:07 »

Hi Liz did you get your copy of the book

?

purplebat · « **Reply #9 on:** February 22, 2007, 20:25 »

Quote from: "liz from the fizz"

Actually chaps i hate to tell you this but he wont have the final say but i will listen to his advice as i have taken all your advice on board and with that i shall retire and consider the options and cook his favourite dinners for the next week or so!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hugs to you all................its like having a load of brothers out their.........

good on yer girl! it's just a case of getting the men to think they are having the final say

sneaky!!!

Bigbadfrankie · « **Reply #10 on:** February 22, 2007, 20:28 »

I wear the trousers in this house. when she lets me :oops:

shaun · « **Reply #11 on:** February 22, 2007, 20:28 »

hey up liz she did need a mans advice though

liz from the fizz · « **Reply #12 on:** February 22, 2007, 20:37 »

Good evening all, and a hearty thanks to big bad frankie. Paul printed and bound my copy of the attatchment all about Howard, its my bedtime reading, well lets think about this i am going to bed and getting my hands on Howard that seem just fine a dandy to me. I think Shaun asked what howard size is... its a 350 and as you all know it takes a woman to handle a man.................hugs to all

shaun · « **Reply #13 on:** February 22, 2007, 20:40 »

good choice liz you wont be disapointed,
pic of mine in the album bit

Bigbadfrankie · « **Reply #14 on:** February 22, 2007, 20:50 »

you will be very happy with your Howard especially a 350. Shaun will know but you can get a little plough for that Howard and if you are getting rid of weeds you cat bet ploughing then a few weeks later shallow rotovating. leaving the weed buried.

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