Patter Posted January 3, 2005 Share Posted January 3, 2005 I have been promised a rotovator for my bitrhday (a month ago) by my husband.its for a veg plot, so i only need a small one, does any one have any helpful hints what to look for when buying one, and the best places to go for one.many thanks triciab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stocky Posted January 6, 2005 Share Posted January 6, 2005 I am looking to buy the Stihl multifunction system for a similar purpose. It is light and has various attachments. Have yet to see one, they have been advertised by the "Emeraude Vert(?)" in Domfront but they did not have one in stock. prices are reasonable in the £00 Euros range.Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAN_S Posted January 7, 2005 Share Posted January 7, 2005 You can buy these at any number of outlets such as Weldom, and the Brico sheds, also specialist garden stores.We bought a small 3 blades a side with a Honda 4.5 engine for somewhere around 450 Euros and it has been very reliable. They appear to be assembled at a number of places in France so don't expect a well known name neccessarily, it's the engine what does the work!If you can, get one with reverse as this can save a lot of pulling about in the mud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Avery Posted January 7, 2005 Share Posted January 7, 2005 Would endorse the Honda from Weldom, my 4.5 works a treat, but, do not try to do too much, too soon. If it is the first time your patch has seen a rotovator or if the soil is hard or compacted just let it bounce over the top on the first run or two, the belt may keep flying off if you don't. Another tip is to dig out any perrenial weeds first, particularly anything of the bindweed family or you will chop and spread the roots all over your patch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceni Posted January 7, 2005 Share Posted January 7, 2005 We bought from M Bricolage - Tecumseh with Briggs & Stratton ?5hp engine for €345 in Feb/March when lots of places have special offers. The Hondas I looked at are probably better but prices started at €550. As I only use a rotovator for a few hours per year the extra money did not seem justified.Johnnot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 Just to say make sure that the machine is light enough for you to manage before you buy it. We bought a second hand one (sorry don't know the make) and even Eddie who is pretty large is nearly thrown off balance when it gets going. It does the job, but no way could I manage it. Pat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyn_Paul Posted February 3, 2005 Share Posted February 3, 2005 Just to endorse what Patf said about the weight; get one powerfull enough for your needs but not so heavy that it's throwing you around rather than you controlling it.I rotorvated my Father's 100M garden prior to turfing it. It was a hire machine, and damned heavy. This was 20 years ago when I was a good deal fitter than I am now, and after 3 hour's work (we'd only hired it for the day) I was completely knackered and couldn't stop my arms and legs from shaking: I looked like I'd been struck with some biblical curse!Obviously, you don't need to go at it like a bull-at-a-gate if it's you own, and you can pace yourself, but for me it was a lesson well learnt.paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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