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What did you think of GroundsFest?

Speaking as an exhibitor, I thought it was OK. First day was busy; second day a bit disappointing but still some good quality enquiries. we shall exhibit again next year.

Started by Paul Errington in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Andrew Betteridge on Sunday

Portable power station to charge stihl batteries

Anyone use a portable power station to charge their batteries? if so which one? what batteries are you charging and how many times can you charge the batteries before it needs recharging?

ive the stihl al500 charger and want to charge the ap500s batte

Started by Gary Clapham in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Billybop Sep 10

Mower parts

Hi All

Does any one know of mower parts stockist who sells Kaas parts.

I've looked on L and S engineers and they have a simlar part buts its for hondas and its out of stock.

I remember one of my suppliers telling me of a company that he delt with who kn

Started by Ben Carter in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Sep 3

Etesia av51 new carb or engine swap?

Hi there, I've recently purchased an old 2001 av51 (kawa fc180v) with a chinese fj180v carb on it, so it doesn't run properly at all.

My options are either a new carb for nearly £200 but which version do I need? 15003-2618 or 15003-2782?

Or I've just f

Started by Jake cotton in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Derek Tucker Jul 29

I've been asked to price for turf maintenance, including weed spraying. The site is always windy and I'm not happy doing it with a knapsack, I think it would need a wheeled sprayer with a shroud around the boom. Can anyone suggest or recommend one?

Started by Tim Bucknall in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Mark Jul 4

Etesia Pro 46 front wheel height adjusters part numbers

I want to replace my front height adjusters but i can only find part numbers relevant to the older style wheels with roller pin bearings.

I have the newer style wheel with the more traditional type bearings, i have the parts manual/list and there is a

Started by Anthony Toop in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Billybop Jun 17

Stihl battery hedge cutter.

Evening.

I currently use an HS82 rc hedge cutter what would be the battery equivalent, just quickly looked and quite a few options.

Many thanks

Started by Oliver clarkson in Machinery

20 Replies · Reply by Billybop Sep 1

Rough cut mower

I have a Parish Council contract that is a mixture of road side verges cut to one meter inside and more formal/semi-formal areas within the village itself.

I use my 36inch Ferris Hydrocut for the work alongside the carriageway however the machine is

Started by Andrew Steward in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Andrew holt May 27

Recommendations for rotary laser level and wet cut table saw

Hi Guys,

Looking for recommendations for rotary laser level and wet cut table saw. As after best part of 10yrs I have had enough using line/ bubble and renting a table saw.

I have a few big porceline jobs coming up and figured instead of renting a tabl

Started by Dan Davies in Landscaping and Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Jake Piechowicz Apr 27

Best roller mower?

Hi guys, I’ve been deliberating for a nearly a month on what best roller mower to purchase. My local dealers are Weibang, Stihl and Lawnflite.Things to consider are that I operate in the west of Scotland where it’s often wet ( to say the least)As a s

Started by Tom Smith in Landscaping and Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor May 7

Stihl fs361 reviews please

Hi all,

Anybody own or have experience of using the Stihl fs361? My fs91 has packed up after a few years good service and I'm considering moving away from the 4 mix engines and also after a strimmer with as low vibrations as possible to try and save

Started by Matthew Fairclough in Landscaping, Machinery, and Turfcare

3 Replies · Reply by Andrew Apr 15

km 135r battery combi stihl or the hla66. plus what battery strimmer is good.

which would u go for? i like the idea of the combi however weight seems a bit heavy .

And what battery strimmer would u go for if not buying combi ?

Started by Ian Parkes in Machinery

14 Replies · Reply by Adam Woods Feb 27

Stihl ultra 2 stroke oil

Is anyone using Stihls ultra 2 stroke oil in preference to their standard green oil? It's almost double the cost, is there a noticeable improvement in running of the engine, fumes etc? Is it worth it?

I use the standard green oil which I'm happy with

Started by Glen Stillman in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Anthony Toop Feb 20

Selling Tools

Hi all, selling off some equipment as no longer needed. I won't put loads of pictures up here in the main forum. If interested just message me and I can send you pictures then. All items have been serviced annually and in good working order.

Hayter 41

Started by PGM in Machinery

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Stihl HSA 45 Hedge Trimmer

I have a Lidl 18 volt hedge cutter that I use for dead heading, light trimming etc - I use a Kombi as my main cutter.

I was going to replace it with an Einhell 18 volt but then I noticed the Stihl HSA 45. Has anyone used one? I considered the Stihl H

Started by Peter Davis in Machinery

16 Replies · Reply by Peter Davis Dec 10, 2022

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Westermann?? Other mechanical moss brushes?... What actually works??

Hello all,

I hope everyone is well!

I'm considering buying a Westermann sweeper to tackle moss on tarmac driveways (after spraying) - I was just looking for any feedback on the machine or similar tools. I have a couple of the Stihl combi brushes but d

Started by Jonny Armour in Groundscare, Machinery, and Hire

7 Replies · Reply by Paul Errington Feb 27

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