Howard Rotavator but which one ? - Vintage Horticultural and Garden Machinery Club

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April 23, 2015 at 7:01 pm #12702

sweeney-todd
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Hi Every body,I’ve been given a Howard rotavator but can’t see which one it is. Its not a 300 or a Gem’ its got a JAP engine and the Serial No looks like 2421262 but its stamped in 2 places on an mating surfaces . 1 is the gearbox and the other is the Rotor gear housing. Come on SG1 you’ve been spot on before, WHAT HAVE I GOT. Dave

April 23, 2015 at 7:19 pm #12703

vhgmcbuddy
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Hi just a stab in the dark, could it a Bullfinch 200.

April 23, 2015 at 8:26 pm #12706

hortiman
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Hi Sweeny-todd

If it is a small machine it could be a bullfinch, fitted with a JAP2A engine,, If it is a much larger machine it could be a 400 they had a JAP 4/3 engine, Gems of course had a JAP option, I cannot think of any other models with JAP engines, unless one has been retro fitted to your machine. A photo would be useful.
Chris

April 23, 2015 at 8:47 pm #12709

sweeney-todd
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That sounds more like it Chris as its not the 300 or the smaller 200 so its a 400 which I’ve never heard of or seen one. So your the “Beez Kneez” then Chris , Regards Dave
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Howard Rotavator but which one ?