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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

22 Replies · Reply by Honey Badger Nov 24, 2021

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

4 Replies · Reply by Dave Colton Feb 6, 2020

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

5 Replies · Reply by Trevor Stephens Feb 6, 2020

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

0 Replies · Reply by John F Jan 30, 2020

Hand mower technical question

I need a bit of technical help. I have just replaced the drive belt on my Efco LR48TH Mulch hand mower. The problem is that I stripped it down before Christmas and due to the holidays, I have only just got and fitted the new belt. I also forgot to ta

Started by Vic 575 in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Vic 575 Jan 19, 2020

Honda HRH536 HX pro difference between Honda HRD 536 TX

Right there a big difference in price between these 2 ... can anyone tell me the main differences... also see ones not quite as heavy.

difference of £500 quid...?

Is it just the allaminum deck?

Started by Ian Parkes in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Gary RK Dec 13, 2019

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Hayter or Honda?! Or neither......!

Now then! Hope all are well and surviving the rain!

Just looking for suggestions/general comments etc etc on roller mowers. I bought a Honda mower a few months back, it doesn't have a roller but was bought for slightly smaller and more awkward jobs,

Started by Ben Gooding in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

10 Replies · Reply by Antony Phillips Dec 2, 2019

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Money is no object - Best 4 wheel pedestrian mower

Ok, you need a pedestrian 4 wheel mower.

Commercial use, money is no object with few other restrictions.

What do you choose any why ?

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by Steven Mills Nov 29, 2019

Faulty Stihl hedge cutter & move over to battery

Right so a multi-faceted question.

HS 56 c-e is running very badly. It is three and a half years old and has had a new blade set and main drive cog at beginning of 2019, which is fair wear and tear. One year ago it had a new carb as the original one

Started by Vic 575 in Machinery

19 Replies · Reply by Vic 575 Nov 23, 2019

Km94

Evening.

Has anyone experienced running problems with the km94 rc? It will run two days no problems 4+ hours a day, then it's a new day runs a couple of hours and starts running really badly, switch it off for 10 minutes starts no problem and runs goo

Started by Oliver clarkson in Machinery

17 Replies · Reply by Sam Smith Jan 5, 2021

leaf blowers killing insects

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/empowering-the-planet/leaf-blowers-contributing-to-insect-armageddon-and-should-be-avoided-german-government-warns/ar-BBWXkJU?MSCC=1574177514&ocid=spartanntp

Started by David Benson in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by dan Dec 1, 2019

Stihl KB-KM Kombi Bristle Brush, Removing Moss?

I've a couple of jobs to do in the next couple of weeks and require something to speed up the task of clearing the moss and weeds from block paving, I was thinking of buying the Stihl KM94R -CE KOMBI unit with the bristle brush attatchment, has anyon

Started by Chris in Machinery

13 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Nov 24, 2019

Best Stihl brushcutter?

You know that old saying about buying cheap and buying twice, well I've learned the hard way. My brushcutter is worthy of nothing but the bin.

I'd like a petrol Stihl under £300 and they look pretty good, just wondered if anyone had any recommendatio

Started by Josie Hendrick in Machinery

16 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Nov 13, 2019

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Saltex 2019 - Videos - Our very own Progreen, UKLCA, Weibang and more...

Had a great day out, just didn't have enough time due to my flight times!

Here is a collection of my videos from the day...

Started by Robbie in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Progreen Weed Control Nov 6, 2019

Non pro spec weibang legacy mower

Evening all. As per the title, does anyone use a non pro spec weibang mower?

On paper it looks good, and I'm attracted by the lighter weight as the site it is for is heavy clay so churns up easy when turning in the wet. It's for one client only who is

Started by Glen Stillman in Machinery

24 Replies · Reply by Glen Stillman Nov 5, 2019

Petrol Road Tax, is this fair to pay?

We have a fleet of 8 vehicles all using diesel.

All our vehicles have and use fuel cards to purchase diesel for our on road vehicles and petrol for our of road machinary only.

Should we be paying petrol road tax for non use of petrol road vehicles?

It i

Started by John Dillon in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Adam Pilgrim Oct 23, 2019

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