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Mulching Mowers

Thought about buying one last year but might buy one this year with the current situation, do any dedicated mulching mowers produce a stripe on the lawn because I dont like the tram line finish a four wheel mower leave.

I've ordered a mulching plug f

Started by Chris in Machinery

14 Replies · Reply by Chris 5 hours ago

Stihl AR 3000 backpack battery

I have just bought an AR 3000 along with the FSA 130. But, as an oversight, it hasn't come with the 'Support cushion set' part No.00000071045. This of course is the bit that the strimmer hangs from. Does anyone have the fitting instructions they coul

Started by Vic 575 in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Vic 575 Mar 21

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New Izy engines

Honda have changed the engine on the Izy range from the gcv 160 to gcvx145

Meant to be quieter, more torque, better transmision with less moving parts, and easier access to service points.

Has anyone experienced using this engine yet on the Izy range?

Started by Andrew jones in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Andrew jones Mar 18

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Industry never ceases to amaze me

Not sure what else I can say .....!

https://twitter.com/berniespofforth/status/1230022395748065280?s=21

Started by GaryRK in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Neil Darby Feb 22

budget scarifier

We are looking to buy a scarifier for occasional use, wondered if any one has recommendations? Tool Station have an Einhell GC-SC 2240P on offer at £250 inc VAT, has anyone any experience of these ? The amount we have to do does not justify a profess

Started by Peter sellers in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by PETER C Feb 22

Battery Powered Strimmer, Husqvarna or Stihl...?

Morning All

I'm sure this topic has been covered before, but just wanted some upto date experience re the following. I'm looking at getting a battery powered strimmer and I'm undecied between the Husqvarna 520i LX or Stihl FSA 85. This will be the fir

Started by Chris Powell in Groundscare and Machinery

10 Replies · Reply by Chris Powell Feb 18

Hayter scarifier

A friend of mine is looking into buying a new hayter scarifier. And was asking if I'd used one before, I haven't only eliets. So has any one got any experience of them or heard any reviews on them??

Started by Oliver clarkson in Machinery and Turfcare

2 Replies · Reply by Oliver clarkson Feb 18

ECHO PB 8010

Thought I would give our experiences of the recently introduced Echo PB 8010 backpack blower after 3 months hard commercial use. The Echo is superb. We have a Stihl BR 800 also - the Echo outperforms it on every level. - both used side by side on the

Started by Peter sellers in Machinery

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Bosch Rotak 43Li Ergoflex

Hi, has anyone have any experience with this machine, I'm thinking of purchasing one for the coming season to help service the lawns where access is a problem and the small postage size lawns. The bosh mower I'm looking to buy is only 13.9kg in weigh

Started by Chris in Machinery

13 Replies · Reply by Billybop Feb 13

STIHL MM56

We are considering buying a Stihl mm56 with 1.9kw engine, primarily for use with the Bolo cultivator attachment, its only really for one site with extensive flower/shrub beds where digging over due to the sizeof area is impractical. Has anyone got an

Started by Peter sellers in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Dave Colton Feb 6

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Do Stihl Kombi attachments fit Echo PAS2620?

Hi all,

Any advice on the following greatly received, thankyou in advance.

We have been using Stihl Kombi KM131R motors hooked up to the Stihl Kombi attachements.

Having had one of the tired Stihl motors recently give up with valve & piston failure it's

Started by Trevor Stephens in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Trevor Stephens Feb 6

Maybe check your ladder padlock if it's been a while since you used the ladder!

Luckily I had a hacksaw in the van. It cut through in a couple of minutes -disturbingly easy.

I'm off to get a tougher all weather padlock.

Started by Tim Wallach in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by John F Jan 30

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