Tractor & Machinery

Howard rotavator refurbishment

Due to the wet, albeit mild weather conditions, winter has seemed to drag on for ages, and this has been a disincentive to get out and work on projects that are outside. However, when better weather and enthusiasm have coincided, I have been able to make some progress.

During the refurbishment of the rotavator, I have left it mounted on the linkage of my David Brown 950, allowing it to be handled much easier than it would have been on the ground.

One advantage of David Brown and Nuffield/Leyland tractors is the presence of a lift lock, enabling the three-point linkage to remain in the raised position when not in use, and this has certainly been an advantage for me whilst

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