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A good finish?

Hi All. I'm curious as to what in a mower helps it produce a good finish. The reason I ask is I frequently see gardens that are cut with cheap plastic mowers but the finish is extremely good. I know obviously a good sharp blade is a must but really a

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best mower for small/medium gardens

Hi all.

I  run a Hayter 48 Pro for all my jobs at the moment, both small gardens and large contract work at graveyards and the like, but  to be honest I  find it a bit cumbersome and overkill for smaller lawns, as well as prone to  small mechanical pr

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Strimmer head

Has anyone tried a different head from the Stihl Autocut C 4-2 which comes with the FSA 85 cordless strimmer? I seem to need a new one every few months and wonder if there is a more robust head which will fit this machine.

Many thanks

Jim

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Estate mulching mower?

Site Grillo Climber 10 has broken down again - getting pretty fed up with what was supposed to be a bomb proof machine. Just a bolt sheared off but steering out of action. What are the alternatives? Some steep banks, some rough ground but also some l

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How to choose best commercial mower ....

https://twitter.com/gary_affinity/status/1258483678344290305?s=21

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Stihl Long Reach Hedgetrimmer

 

 

For Light commercial use what's people's thoughts on the Stihl HLA65 or the Stihl HLA86 cordless long reach hedge trimmers, they seem to be a number of promotional prices to include the Hedge trimmer, Batteries and Charger which make them look attr

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Honda HRX 537 - Bent Crankshaft

Hello all,

I inherited this mower but the crankshaft is unfortunately bent. Is there anyone out there  with either a crankshaft or a replacement engine for this mower that I could purchase please?

Its a 6.5 HP GCV 190 engine, the Honda Part Number is 0

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Stihl 94 kombi

My km 94 , has developed a problem. When I use the blower attachment I notice it more, it is a sort of clicking noise coming from exhaust/engine.  And yesterday I noticed with all attachments that when it is running idle it cuts out. Anyone experienc

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FS 94 RCE Stihl Strimmer

Hi all, I purchased this strimmer about 5 week ago to replace my FS 55r which was great but needed something a bit more commercial. 

I love the strimmer itself but I'm struggling to see how it's an easy start machine, which is what it states. When I f

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Zero turn Mowers

We  are currently exploring the idea of purchasing a zero turn mower. We have a fleet of tractor mowers that do fine allthough I feel they are a bit non durable and /or slightly domestic. 

Any advice, pro's & con's. We are wanting to start from the ba

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Ego battery won't charge?

Any Battery experts out there? I have an Ego Battery mower and got it out to work with for the first time this season and the battery won't take a charge, tbh I'm not sure if it's the battery or charger. When I place battery on the charger all the gr

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Advice on replacement mower for Hayter Harrier Pro 48.

I have used a Hayter Harrier Pro for the last 12 years and I swap it every 2 years (so I get something back when I sell them).  Sadly I've not settled with the new model which I bought last May.  It has real issues with grass/dirt building up in area

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High pressure hose attachments

G'day All. Like many, I've been working at reduced capacity since the Big Germ hit. So I'm enjoying getting my own garden up to where I'd like, (for a change, after a day mowing it is normally just a chore!).

I'm getting adverts for these attachments

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Best company for buying machines online?

Hi, I have never ever bought a machine online, but due to recent issues my local dealers are all closed. If I was to buy online what are the best companies to deal with in the UK? Good after sales etc? Many thanks in advance.

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Workshops opening

Does anyone have any dealers/workshops open.

Around where I am (south Northumberland) its online sales only, My excellent local dealer has a large workshop where at least 3 mechanics could work without getting 3 - 4 meters close to each other, use glo

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Replacement blades

Hi All,

My stihl HSA 86 battery hedgetrimmer has packed in, back up petrol has lost a tooth, so bought a used HS82 Rc as it has a wide tooth gap for heavy stuff (so it is something I may use after getting battery one repaired after lockdown). Bought o

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6-blade brush cutter head

Hi, just wondering if anyone has actual experience of the 6-blade brush cutter head I am seeing so many ads for at the moment??

I might be being cynical but it looks a bit too good to be true... happy to be corrected!

Many thanks

Rach

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Makita battery hedge trimmers

Does anyone use, or have tried the new makita professional battery kit?

This has caught my eye......

https://www.powertoolworld.co.uk/makita-duh604sz-18v-lxt-600mm-23-5-brushless-hedge-trimmer-body-only

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Stihl Hsa 86 overheating

Hi everybody,

I hope someone can help, about 18 months agos i purchased the stihl long reach telescopic trimmer and was very impressed so bought the Hsa 86 last year as i already had 2 batteries and the charger, I was very impressed with this as well,

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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

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