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care of hedgetrimmer blades

Is it OK to use degrasant to clean the blades ? prior to lube; with gloves on

I watched a you tube recently where the man suggested spraying diesel on the blades regularly. He seemed to oppose all arguments against and I was wondering whether any oth

Started by rose chaney in Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Oct 25, 2019

Lawnflite pro mowers

morning people hope everyone is doing well , has anyone had any experience with the lawnflite pro mowers what are your thoughts.

Cheers

chris.

Started by Chris Roberts in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by PGM Oct 25, 2019

Petrol Pole Trimmer recommendations

Hello All,

What are people using for their hedge jobs? I've been using a Makita PTR2500, a Makita RBC2510 or a Tanaka TBC2211. None of these machines are my own, however, and I need to buy one. Trouble is, all of these machines are 8+ years old and I

Started by Phil Drew in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Phil Drew Sep 16, 2019

Hayter 48 pro 2019 model

Any guys here got the new Hayter 48 pro 2019 model with the Honda engine, two of my colleagues have them and have said they are terrible on wet / damp grass or grass with any dew on.

One of my colleagues has had a kit put on by the dealer to slow t

Started by paul kenny in Machinery

13 Replies · Reply by Dan Frazer Gardening Sep 29, 2019

Ransomes 2250 or similar ?

Having got to the point where I have almost too much work and now being offered significantly more, I am seriously looking at buying a used Ransomes 2250 or a similar machine from John Deere, for example.

I currently use a John Deere Z535m and a Stiga

Started by Vic 575 in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Vic 575 Aug 28, 2019

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The right cutting attachment for the job - Stihl

From our friends at Stihl GB - a very useful article explaining the different cutting attachments for Brushcutters.

Very relevant given a few recent threads ...

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by Andrew Betteridge Mar 26

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Alternative chain for Stihl MSA 200 C and HT-Km pole pruner

Hi All

I am looking for an alternative chain for MSA 200 C and HT-Km pole pruner and wondered if anyone could recommend one please

Started by Allan Steele in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Sep 1, 2019

Lawn Mower Problem

Hi all,

Hoping I can get a bit of help. I have the Hayter Harrier 41 Pro which I only purchased for use this season so only done about 4 and a bit months worth of cutting so far, and I only cut grass 3 days per week, and today as I was loading it into

Started by PGM in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Greenlawns Aug 17, 2019

Lawnmower for Domestic Use

I need to replace a 15 year old 18" Mountfield 4 wheel rotary mower, which will no longer free wheel.

It's for domestic use only and we have three areas of lawn which only amount to approx 120 square metres in total, so thinking of going down in size

Started by Jon Ward in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Ben Carter Aug 31, 2019

slow self drive

Hi all,

I have an AL-KO 470 premium with a B and S 650 engine, I bought this about 4 years ago because I needed a side discharhe and mulcher for 2 jobs I do, it has never been the fastest especially compared to my Vikings but seems to be getting slowe

Started by paul watson in Machinery

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Stihl KM 94 - Air Filter Screws Stuck

I'd been using my Stihl KM 94 for work and I realised I hadn't cleaned the air filter in a long time. I went to undo the two screws (Is-M5x17) holding the air filter in place and they were really stiff. When I finally got them to move they just spun

Started by David Austin in Groundscare and Machinery

0 Replies · Reply by John F Aug 6, 2019

Brushcutter for mulch blade

Hi,

My brushcutter needs replacing. I was looking for something that will be powerful enough to ocassionaly run the mulching style blade for brambles. Does anybody know if the Husqvarna 535 would be suitable or should i be looking at the 545 or Stihl

Started by James Boardman in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Dave Colton Aug 16, 2019

Books

morning all hope everyone’s doing well on this wet Wednesday...can anyone recommend some good books on lawn care preferably with a good bit of technical detail about scarifying, fertilisers an the like.

Cheers

chris.

Started by Chris Roberts in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Landscape Juice Jul 31, 2019

Stihl Viking 655 RS / Weibang 48 Pro

Good morning all,

I'm in the market for a new mower, I've got it down to Stihl Viking 655 RS and Wiebang 48 Pro BBC.

Weibang, due to all the good reviews I've read and 3 year warranty. Stihl Viking due to wet collection that I've read about.

Both arou

Started by Craig Flatters in Machinery

18 Replies · Reply by John F Aug 2, 2019

Stihl BG 86 leaf blower problem

Last year my Stihl bg86 leaf blower started playing up. Sometimes the engine would not turn over as if jammed. I would fiddle turning the engine backwards and it would then work, although it wasn’t running all that well. Then the final straw was, I t

Started by Vic 575 in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by John F Jul 27, 2019

Does anyone use a Pellenc (Etesia) Rasion battery mower?

I'm still trying to find a user of these mowers to find out the pros and cons in real life mowing. I've had a demo, but want to know what users think. A big investment, so I need to think around all potential issues.

Started by Julie Eccleston in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Julie Eccleston Jul 30, 2019

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Any experience with Husqvarna Duo Pro Chipper/Shredder?

I'm hoping to add a chipper/shredder to my kit and I've seen this Husqvarna model quite close to me. They're a well respected brand but I can't find hardly any reviews on them online so wanted to know if anyone has any real world experience with them

Started by Kevin Bradnick in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Kevin Bradnick Jul 20, 2019

Kubota pro mowers

Hi All. I'm looking to add another roller mower to the business. There are currently some really good offers on the Kubota Pro. My local dealer sells tons of the bigger Kubota stuff so that's handy. Can anyone confirm this mower is the same design as

Started by Tony @SM in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Tony @SM Jul 22, 2019

Hedge Trimmers

Hi All

Looking at getting a long reach hedge trimmer. Undecided whether to go for Petrol or elec (battery) The battery one I had been looking at was the Stihl HLA 85 Cordless long reach. Has anybody had any experince of these..?

Thanks

Chris

Started by Chris Powell in Machinery

22 Replies · Reply by Jon Colyer Aug 13, 2019

Weibang Pro48Legacy. Cables

Good evening All

I've been running this mower, 3rd season now, and it has been my main roller mower. I don't want to badmouth the machine, it has been excellent, but....

Unusually for me, I send it to the dealer for servicing whereas I normally do most

Started by Tony @SM in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Tony @SM Jul 18, 2019

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