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Machinery (1634)

For those of you unfamiliar with the operation of a stump grinder this is my issue with finding replacement bearings---at a realistic price--- for its cutter wheel shaft. Without going into boring technical details, the bearings I use

Started by Mike Lish in Machinery and Marketing

3 Replies · Reply by Mike Lish May 4, 2019

New Strimmer

Hi all, I currently have a two year old Stihl FS56 Strimmer. I guess it gets maybe a couple of hours use a week, if that!

This machine has been in the shop due to inconsistant dying, or not starting. It was tuned up & now smokes shockingly on startup,

Started by Neil Darby in Machinery

10 Replies · Reply by Jim Gibbon Oct 25, 2019

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Equipment for sale: Etesia Attila AV88

Hi guys,

Hope business is going well for everyone!

We are in the process of updating parts of our hire fleet meaning we will have machinery coming up for sale as and when. At the moment we have 2x: Etesia Attila AV88 (see pictures/video). If you would

Started by Acacia Groundcare Hire in Machinery

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Equipment for sale - Sheffield area

Hi all, some of you know that I closed down my business last year. I kept hold of all my equipment until this spring just in case I had a change of heart. I didn't so I have put up all my useful machinery etc for sale on ebay. It's all been well look

Started by Graham Wright in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Graham Wright Apr 23, 2019

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Eliet Major blades

Hi All

I have an Eliet Major 4s, can anyone give me details of a supplier of blades.

Many thanks

Jim

Started by Jim Gibbon in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Jim Gibbon Apr 20, 2019

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Dewalt Garden Tools - Any Experiences?

I'm in the market to add a couple more tools to the stock, such as a cordless mower, hedge cutter and strimmer and by accident I stumbled across the dewalt range. Has anybody had any experiences with them?

I had considered the Makita range based on cr

Started by Kevin Bradnick in Machinery

15 Replies · Reply by Kevin Bradnick Apr 10, 2019

Tool Maintenance

HI All

I've been stuggling to get into a routine to clean my tools regularly. What routines do you use? - do you do it every day when you get home or after every job? - do you have particular tools in the van that help you do this? I mainly do border

Started by Ali Launder in Machinery

60 Replies · Reply by Jim Gibbon Apr 19, 2019

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Stihl ‘relax’ online purchasing restrictions

Welcome to the real world Stihl.

At long last Stihl has decided to relax it’s online purchasing restrictions in response to ‘Changes in the retail marketplace over recent years’ !

You have finally got there. Unsure if this is driven by falling sales,

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Apr 8, 2019

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Honda Izy 536 replacement wheel or bearing? help

Been ignoring the worsening wonky wheel with loads of play in it on my Izy (HRG 536VK) it gets pretty abused and has done a massive amount of mowing last year..

Am i right in thinking i need to replace the whole wheel as i dont think it has bearings?

Started by Pembrokeshire Gardening in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Pembrokeshire Gardening Mar 28, 2019

Honda Izy, Fitting drivebelt

Hi All, A query for any of you DIYers. I have an Izy (Hrg5367VKE 2015) that no longer self propels. I assumed this was due to the drivebelt either slipping or being stretched. I've bought a drivebelt and by removing the plastic cover and steel g

Started by Tony @SM in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Tony @SM Apr 3, 2019

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Storing sprayers in the van

Having broken 2 lance's on 2 sprayers when they have got mixed up with other kit in the back of the van. I wonder has anyone got ideas/pictures of the way you store knapsack or stirrup sprayers in the back of your van?

Started by Adam Woods in Machinery and Pesticides

7 Replies · Reply by Dan Frazer Gardening Mar 23, 2019

Gravel Drive Renovation

Morning all.

I have a client whose gravel drive is in desperate need of a bit of renovation.

He is reluctant to have it redone completely as it's a back entrance and he is already having the main drive replaced.

I have approached Kersten UK to hire th

Started by Glen Stillman in Groundscare, Machinery, and Hire

2 Replies · Reply by Glen Stillman Apr 12, 2019

How much grease

Hi all,

I purchased a stihl HLA85 long reach hedgetrimmer and now need to grease it after doing about 20 hours with it. This does not have ant nipple on it and looks like i just take the cover off and smear it on, could anyone tellme how much though,

Started by paul watson in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by paul watson Mar 7, 2019

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Toro Super Recycler

Hi - I'm looking for a bit of feedback on these mowers please as I'm thinking of adding one or possibly 2 to our fleet. I like the fact they come in a 22" version with the option to mulch or side discharge and I'm hoping this might speed us up a bit

Started by Steven Mills in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by John F Feb 27, 2019

Viking mowers

morning all. Has anyone had any experience using Viking mowers particularly the rear roller modles. I have read that due to their plastic box design they are good in the wet.

Cheers

chris.

Started by Chris Roberts in Groundscare and Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Colin Anson Feb 28, 2019

Hayter Harrier 48 Pro Autodrive BBC Lawn Mower 479A

Good morning all, before I spend a grand ish.

Could anyone please advise how good these are in the wet, or should I get a Weibang 48 Pro BBC?

Many thanks.

Craig

Started by Craig Flatters in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Greg Francis May 29, 2019

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