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Machinery (1634)

Viking/Sthil Mower Parts Diagram

I have an elderly 2009 Viking MB 655.1 VR and the drive no longer works. I can't find more than the basic owner manual on the internet. I wonder if any other members had access to any parts diagrams or similar, so that I can see how to penetrate the

Started by Neil Ruddick in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Neil Ruddick Sep 3, 2020

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Anyone use the Stihl Smart connectors?

Just found out about them in an email from Stihl. Like the idea but are they any good? Is there a monthly charge?

Darren

Started by Darren Walters in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by BCH Gardens Sep 3, 2020

Stihl Backpack Blower

Good evening all. I'm going to get a Stihl backpack blower this winter. I have a few large gardens and some commercial sites and they get plenty of leaves each year. Up to now I've used my hand held BG86 but there's no doubt it isnt up to these jobs.

Started by Tony @SM in Machinery

42 Replies · Reply by Tony @SM Oct 21, 2020

Creating a fine lawn

Evening guys and gals, I'm after a bit of advice from some of you specialist turf care lot.

On one of the larger gardens we manage, there is a large area of grass that hasn't had anything much done to it for at least 15 years other than being cut wit

Started by Glen Stillman in Machinery and Turfcare

4 Replies · Reply by Glen Stillman Aug 19, 2020

Stihl pressure washers

Good evening all. I hope we are all appreciating the drop in temperatures! I'm thinking of getting a pressure washer. Just as a toy really, for use on my own patios and decking and cleaning the vehicles etc. I don't need anything superturbocharged o

Started by Tony @SM in Machinery

14 Replies · Reply by Ben Jakes Aug 25, 2020

Replacing a Honda hrb425c

Hi,

My Honda hrb425c is getting quite tired now and I am looking to replace it. I like the fact that it leaves a good finish and is light weight but the main problem is it is really slow even with the engine revs increased. I was considering getting a

Started by James Boardman in Machinery

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Mower Help

Hi Guys,

I'm currently in the process setting up a small part time garden maintaince buisness and could do with some advice on the machinery front.

I have a rough budget of around £300 to spend on a mower, however I could be persuaded to increase that

Started by Scott Peter in Machinery

13 Replies · Reply by Scott Peter Aug 2, 2020

multi tools

hi everybody.

i am starting a gardening round in february and looking at geting a multi tool and money is a bit tight . so i was thincking geting one to start off with and use as back up .are any mid range multi tools any good i have been looking at t

Started by Alan denton in Machinery

54 Replies · Reply by Billybop Aug 22, 2020

Compost screening

Evening everyone

Does anyone have any ideas on screening a large compost heap, previous gardeners just piled whole area up with no turning over or segregating heavy or woody material and customer is keen for the material to be used in the garden.

Started by Oliver clarkson in Groundscare, Machinery, and Soil & compost

4 Replies · Reply by Oliver clarkson Aug 24, 2020

Tractor or Front mounted deck

Good morning people,

First post here so looking forward to joining the community!

Looking at investing in my first ride on mower. I'll explain my situation quickly.

Set up my company 10 months ago and do one or two big gardens (as well as some little

Started by Tom Evans in Machinery and Vehicles

10 Replies · Reply by Kris Baker Jul 28, 2020

Feedback on LTS Chippers

just browsing through eBay as you do and came across these chippers from LTS up in Blackburn. The prices are from £539 to £599 and apparently they can chip up to 3 inches of soft green wood. This could tick a few boxes for me as it would be occasion

Started by Andrew Midgley in Groundscare and Machinery

13 Replies · Reply by Adam Pilgrim Jul 23, 2020

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Is anyone working either of these mowers? Feed back appreciated. ?

Hi Everyone,

Time to pick up a new general job roller mower, the only 3 mowers I'm interested in? They are the Hayter 48 Pro, Hayter 56 Pro (latest models), and the new Stihl RM655RS. Is anyone working any of these 3 mowers daily?

many thanks in adva

Started by Harry@VWGS in Machinery

22 Replies · Reply by Tony @SM Oct 29, 2020

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cordless power level indicator

I recently purchased a stihl HSA 26 Shrub Shear and put it on charge before first use .but it appeared to be fully charged so it switched itself off .

I have used it twice for approx 30 minutes in total . it will run for 120 minutes before it needs r

Started by John F in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by John F Jul 13, 2020

Corded tools

Hi there, first post on here for me. Been lurking for a while always seeming to end up here when googling so had to sign up! I've recently set up my new gardening business maintaining small domestic gardens. I already have a mix of Stihl petrol tool

Started by Andrew Marson-Hull in Machinery

19 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Jul 12, 2020

Self propelled mower recommendations please

Evening Juicers!

I need to get a self propelled mower as I have several clients with very large gardens. One takes 4 hours to do and she insists on diamond patterning too! Ive got around 350 -400 in terms of budget. Im 6ft 2inch high so I need someth

Started by Tom Cann in Machinery

15 Replies · Reply by Tom Cann Jul 11, 2020

Kubota or Iseki?

We're looking a for a new cut-and-collect ride-on mower which can cope with lawns of a few thousand m2 and in particular, will cope in the wet. I thought I'd settled on a Kubota G23-II with high-dump: but I've heard good reviews of the Iseki SXG323.

Started by Tim Bucknall in Groundscare and Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by John Vanderboom Jul 8, 2020

Greasing battery hedge trimmers.

How often and what is the best way to grease the gears on a battery hedgecutter? Or even battery strimmer head. Some cheaper are sealed, unlike the ego or professional stihl ones that the bottom plate comes off. Is a complete body dismantle jo

Started by Lawncare-4u.co.uk in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Paul Doyle Jul 6, 2020

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