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Eliet Major

Hi all, I have just listed my Eliet Major shredder on fleabay but thought it might be of interest to somebody on here as well.

Here's the link to it https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Eliet-Major-Shredder-Honda-9Hp/224225647342

If anyone on the network is inte

Started by Neil Darby in Machinery

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New Chainsaw - Stihl MS291 or MS261

I am in the market to purchase a new saw - it is used for felling and logging small trees, although not on a daily basis.

It is replacing a Stihl MS280 (55cc) with a 16" bar which has served me well but is near the end of its useful life.

Does anyone

Started by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Ben Carter Nov 9, 2020

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Anyone want a Billy Goat leaf vacuum?

Before I put it on Ebay this weekend, does anyone want one of these https://pin.it/5m6oHYG

This is the model, though not the actual machine, which is slightly less polished than this :) It has electric start and works as it should, we have lost the

Started by Adam Woods in Machinery

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Maruyama equipment

Anyone out there using this brand?

Got some tired Tanaka kit to replace (mainly 25cc strimmers), new Tanaka no longer in production, looking at alternative came across Maruyama. Looks well made, anyone actually used it?

Started by Adam Pilgrim in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Rob Eynon Nov 7, 2020

Looking for recommendations for a used chipper, with a budget of £3K. Currently looking at a Camon C300 and a Saelen Cougar. As this will be our first chipper, dong have much experience. Any guidance will be appreciated

Started by Steven Chadwick in Machinery

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Heavy duty brushcutters

Morning All

I have just taken on a new client, who is a property developoer, with two large sites. Both are overgrown fields and I am considering a heavy duty brush cutter to deal with the areas where the flail won't reach. Mostly brambles. Any recomm

Started by Jonathan Davis in Machinery

20 Replies · Reply by James Boardman Oct 31, 2020

Kazz / Danarm Pro roller mower .

Hi I've just picked up a Kazz / Danarm Pro 53 roller high speed model ( 2017 ) from my local dealer today , they were selling them cheap so thought why not even though I don't have to many gardens for them. Anyway all seem too be well with it but the

Started by Andrew . Perkins in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Andrew . Perkins Oct 28, 2020

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Anyone lost a couple of Stihl hedge cutters?

Our local FB selling site has just listed a HLA85 and a HSA 86 with batteries but no charger in Bournemouth.

It seems a bit suspicious to be selling these imo .... especially with no chargers

Started by Adam Woods in Machinery and Stolen

4 Replies · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Oct 14, 2020

Stihl MM56 Multi tool

Hi,

Does anyone have any experience of teh Stihl MM56 multi tool? Reluctantly, I am having to pay more attention to lawn care and I thought this machine looked ideal, lightweight, foldable, reasonable price when compared to dedicated machines and, of

Started by Graham Spencer in Machinery

15 Replies · Reply by John F Oct 11, 2020

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Advice needed on ride on mower for striping

I've just won a contract to maintain a large (for me) grounds, including 3 acres of lawn. It will mean buying a ride on, which I have a budget of 6k - 7k for. Although I have ride on experience, I have never had to guarantee a striped effect before,

Started by mark bayley in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Kris Baker Oct 4, 2020

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Article: Should I buy a Shredder or Chipper and what is the difference

Useful run down on the options, how each solution works. Worth bookmarking for a read over a cuppa;

https://www.psdgroundscare.co.uk/news/post/should-i-buy-a-shredder-or-chipper-and-what-is-the-difference.html/

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

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Battery indicates fully charged but does not operate ?

A 40 V battery i charged indicates full but doesn't appear to operate any machinery .

The machinery is all ok

Does anyone know what the problem could be or suggest a solution to save the hassle of returning it to the manufacturer even though its unde

Started by John F in Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Billybop Sep 21, 2020

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In the US, the personal touch still works in a digital, distanced world for Stihl

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2020-09-13/why-stihl-still-sells-chainsaws-in-stores-despite-coronavirus-pandemic?utm_content=businessweek&amp

Explains their stance regarding direct sales Vs online sales (certainly in the US, and I woul

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Sep 16, 2020

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Petrol powered lawn rake versus scarifier

Advice please...

I have a little Wolfgarten scarifier, and if a lawn is moss infested a spray of moss killer, followed a week or so later by a few passes of the Wolfgarten does the trick, however I have a number of lawns where there is a definate th

Started by Adam Woods in Machinery and Turfcare

7 Replies · Reply by Tim Owen Sep 12, 2020

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

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