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Stihl bga 86

Anyone got any feedback positive and/or negative, I'm looking at getting one as a new client doesn't like the sound of the bg86 I currently use, and I was thinking of getting a battery blower shortly but will have to one sooner then I thought.

Thanks 

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Battery tool winter storage bagss

Can anyone recommend suitable winter storage bags for Stihl hedge cutters to protect from moisture which are stored outdoors in an outbuilding ? 

Have found some on line for transporting machines and some made from canvas which are fit for transportin

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Backpack blower

Hi guys! 

I'm in need of a new backpack blower, previously we've made do with a bottom of the range McCullough backpack blower which was bought on a small budget when I first started up. It's now gone way past the time to upgrade it but I'll be the fi

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Ear protection

Hi All,

 

I'm currently using ear defenders but ilwas wondering if others are using ear plugs instead and if so any particular brand. The defenders are nice in the winter as they keep the wind off my ears. 

But in wamer weather infind them a little stuf

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Countax / Westwood End production

For those members who haven't heard Ariensco, the parent company of Countax ,Westwood and Ariens are ceasing production permanently of the Countax and Westwood brands and closing their production facility in the UK for the Ariens brand which will be

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Commercial grade electric walk behind

Another question for you lot. 

Now im scaling up the size of my grass jobs I'm considering what walk behind to use along side the zero turn. I'm currently running a petrol hyter 48 and it's been fine for my residential customers, andany if them like s

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Development contract work and pricing

Hi All, 

I'd be interested to see options on pricing for housing developments. 

 

Background on myself. Most of my work is private residential fortnightly maintenance for relatively well off professionals. My standard hourly rate for regular customers i

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Bobcat Zero Turn - Any Good?

As the mowing season draws to a close, I am thinking about machinery for next season. Sadly, having dismiseda compact Tracotr with attachments, I am drawn to the Zero Turn Mowers. All of my ride on mowers have been John Deere. It helps that the deale

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Winter van tyres

As we have to travel in often hazardous conditions to salt and clear snow we have for many years fitted winter tyres, these serving two purposes of allowing us to travel and giving us a fighting chance of avoiding collisions with the majority of othe

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Gaining commercial clients

Hi, all of my work is for residential customers (other than the occasional job where a commercial client will come to me for a one off job).

I'm looking to gain more commercial customers such as supermarket carparks, pub gardens, office block grounds

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Truck netting

We use tippers for grounds maintenance.  Yesterday one of our drivers got 'pulled' for not having the load (ie his tools and machinery) covered, as it could come loose in an accident.  It looks like I've got to get nets for the trucks, but prices see

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Van tax

Hi all. I just taxed a 2012 Kangoo ML20. Cost me £320. Co2 emissions are 129g but.... reading online, its not about Co2 on vans now but the age. Thinking of swapping this van for a younger model. I read (in here i think) about rasing van prices. Anyo

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Waterproof warm gloves

Anyone recommend a flexible insulated fully waterproof glove? We've been buying ejendals tegera which are supposed to be both of above and are not cheap at £25 pair , they don't keep hands warm at even modest low temperatures despite being rated to s

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Looking at a new lawnmower etesia or weibang

1. Hi i am looking for a new lawnmower for next year and i have narrowed it doen to two etesia and weibang i was wondering if any one have use both if these and what they prefer and why ? How do they run in the wet thanks in advance 

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Women in Lawn Care

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Wellies

Hi, I need to buy some new wellies  and would be interested to hear which you guys wear/ recommend. 

Regards, Martin.

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Niwaki Tripod pro

Has anyone got one of these ? I am after another tripod a small one and can't make my mind up whether to go with a Hendon 6ft or Niwaki 7ft pro both fully adjustable, trying to get a sweet spot for one I'd use all the time . I don't like the ladder h

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Compact Tractor or Zero Turn?

I currently have 2 properties to mow with about 6 acres each. The ground on one of the properties is quite rough whilst the other property is flat, although on one section, the grass grows quickly and to a height of about 9" before the customer requi

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Etesia MVEHH 100 hydrostatic fluid change

Hi all - this is my first post on this forum, which has been very helpful for a few past issue. Thanks for having me.

I have an Etesia MVEHH 100 - the original shape, with hydrostatic transmission. I'm rather fond of the machine and intend to give it

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Rough cut mower recommendations

We're looking for a rough cut mower for occasional use, we have a limited budget  as it will only be used 4 times a year, so Ferris etc are out of the picture. Don't want anything too big, heavy and unwieldy,  be grateful for any recommendations. 

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