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Smallholding => Equipment => Topic started by: Rosadollymixture on April 22, 2012, 03:06:05 pm

Title: Rotovators
Post by: Rosadollymixture on April 22, 2012, 03:06:05 pm

We're on the lookout for a rotovator for our 12hp tractor.  Does anyone know where we could get one, most of them seem to be for much bigger tractors than our little one.

Title: Re: Rotovators
Post by: chrismahon on April 22, 2012, 08:34:42 pm

Can you get a self powered rotorvator instead Rosadollymixture?

Compressing the soil is an issue so a self powered unit minimises the problem. They are generally 6 HP. We have an Ariens 6HP we were given and repaired it very simply. Anything less than 6HP I wouldn't bother with. Cheapest and most manouvreable are front tynes fixed, not contra-rotating. Needs some effort to use mind but a new Ariens (now bought Countax out) is £600. New rear tyne contra-rotating Honda is £1500!