Anyone have a new Howse 10' rotary mower?

806man · Mar 15, 2016

I been looking at trading my rotary mower and one local Implement dealer says the new Howse 10' mower is really new and improved. If you got one please tell me the pros and cons. I am more leaning to a Bush Hog 3210 or a John Deere MX 10.

Ron-MO · Mar 15, 2016

I have a 10 foot 3 point Howse "Heavy Duty", but it is at least 5 years old. I purchased used for $1,000 in like new condition. Depends on what you plan on using for. I have backed into a few stumps, and severely bent the corners, but that is mostly cosmetic, and still works fine. If you plan on just clipping pasture, or grass/weeds and fairly light sprouts it will do fine. Heavy brush or rocks, I would go with something heavier. But for $1,000, and I mostly use to trim grass or light stuff, hard to go wrong. I could not justify the Bush Hog brand pricing for what I do, but would love to have one.

Dean · Mar 15, 2016

I investigated them before buying a Woods.

They are lightly made and inexpensive.

Dean

macec3(TX) · Mar 16, 2016

I have one. The couplings between the gearboxes are in constant need of attention. Those coupling bolts must be tight, very tight.
This must be checked and done often. All the bolts have cotter pins. Another pain.
In the beginning, the Howse was OK. I'm just tired of tightening all those bolts every time I use it.
If I had it to do again, I would have bought another Bush Hog.
I just mow pastures and the Howse does a good job.
It ain't a Bush Hog.

Anyone have a new Howse 10' rotary mower?

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