Tier A — Pro two-wheel tractor France Est. 1960
A historic French motoculture brand (formerly Stafor): motoculteurs and motobineuses built for the French market, with strong parts support.
4 models — garden tiller.
A French-built Pilote 88 motobineuse from the ES/PS 03 series: belt transmission with a roller clutch, a worm-and-wheel reducer on sealed bearings and double 260 mm tines turning at 120 rpm. Simple, repairable and well supported for parts in France. Transmission, tine diameter and tool speed verified via Pilote 88 manuals; engine, working width and weight are class-typical estimates pending verification.
From £250–£400
Pilote 88's compact motobineuse: a Briggs & Stratton 148cc engine, 40 cm working width and a single forward speed with a front wheel for easy handling. A simple French-built tiller from a brand better known for larger motoculteurs. Specs verified via Pilote 88 listings; weight/price pending verification.
From £350–£480
The Honda-powered model in Pilote 88's ES series (the 'H' denotes a Honda engine): the same French-built, parts-supported motobineuse platform as the PS 03 B but with Honda 4.5 hp power and a wider cut. Engine make and the ES/PS series platform verified via Pilote 88 manuals and dealer listings; working width and weight are class-typical estimates pending verification.
From £350–£520
The larger Briggs-powered model in Pilote 88's ES series, a wider, more powerful version of the 03 motobineuses on the same French-built, parts-supported platform: belt transmission with roller clutch, sealed-bearing reducer and 260 mm tines. Engine class and ES/PS platform verified via Pilote 88 manuals and dealer listings; working width and weight are class-typical estimates pending verification.
From £350–£520
Pilote 88 is a brand from France, founded around 1960.
Pilote 88 sits in Tier A — pro two-wheel tractor. The 4 models we cover run £250–£520, 3.5–5 hp.