Tier B — Petrol garden tiller Garden tiller
Pilote 88 ES 045 H
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. Pilote 88 ceased trading in July 2022 (French company register); bought used only.
Indicative price
£350–£520
Specifications pending verification. We publish estimates openly rather than hiding them. Figures here are sourced from dealer quotes and should be confirmed against a live dealer quote or listing before you buy.
Who it's for
Best for: French gardeners wanting a Honda-engined home-grown motobineuse.
Strengths
- Honda 4.5 hp engine
- French-built, parts-supported
- Wider cut than the 03 models
- Repairable belt drive
Trade-offs
- Width/weight estimated
- Front-tine limits
- Dealer-supplied
Specifications
| Category | Garden tiller |
|---|---|
| Type | Front-tine · Petrol garden tiller |
| Power source | Petrol |
| Engine | Honda 4.5 hp petrol |
| Power output | 4.5 hp / 3.3 kW |
| Working width | 50 cm |
| Weight | 32 kg |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Indicative price | £350–£520 |
| Price basis | Dealer quote |
Front-tine machine. Width and weight determine how much ground you cover and how manoeuvrable it is — heavier machines bite harder but ask more of you to turn and transport.
