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Machinery (1638)

Honda Izy 536

Good evening all. I picked up a new Izy last week. It seems to have starting issues. It'll run fine first thing, restarts ok when having emptied the grass bag. But after packing it away and going to the next job it won't start. If I leave it a while

Started by Tony @SM in Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Tony @SM Jun 14, 2019

Ride on mulchers

I'm currently looking at options for a dedicated mulching machine.The objective being to reduce time and waste removal on large residential properties that we are mowing,some are weekly and some fortnightly but the new machine would mainly be used la

Started by Steven Mills in Machinery

10 Replies · Reply by Steven Mills Jun 2, 2019

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Robotic mowers

Anyone got clients using these?

I have a client who is interested - she has a small immacuate garden, lots of raised borders - looking for manufactuers to recomend

Thanks

Adam

Started by Adam Woods in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Jim Gibbon May 26, 2019

Wolf Garten Scarifier petrol

Would any one be interested in my Scarifier before I list it on Ebay? Only selling as I just don't use it cracking little machine with a Kawasaki engine ! Tel 07926544102

Started by Graham Matthews in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Graham Matthews May 22, 2019

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Walkover Sprayers - Pedestrian

We have two Allen walkover sprayers that are apst their sell by date and not functioning correctly therefore need replacing. Have LJ members got any opinions or recommendations on replacement kit?

Started by Fencing Essentials in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Landscape Juice May 21, 2019

Scarifier for sale

I am selling a 2017 Viking LB 540 Scarifer. It’s had very little use only reason for selling as I bought

a larger machine. It is on EBay at the moment.

Started by Andrew Booth in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Andrew Booth May 18, 2019

Toro Prostripe vs Hayter 56 Pro

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDB9PI33cqQ

Started by Steven Mills in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Steven Mills May 30, 2019

Toro Bagger or Recycler?? ... Minimum cutting height?

Hi folks

I am looking at a new mower. I am 99% sold on a Toro as i prefer the personal pace system to others so its choice between the Super Bagger and the Recycler

The Super Bagger has a Honda engine, I never recycle and the chute is considerably la

Started by PAUL in Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by PAUL May 12, 2019

Makita Backpack Blower

Has anyone else got one of these, a Makita EB5300 backpack blower.

I went for this over a Stihl last November as it was much lighter & seemed at the time to be better value.

It had about 2 months use (not doing much Jan/Feb) & packed up 6 weeks ago. Th

Started by Neil Darby in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Greg Francis May 29, 2019

WHAT ANNOYS YOU? RANT THREAD

Okay I need to get this off of my chest!

So I take a day out of work, chilling in my backyard admiring my lovely fertilized lawn, all I can hear are the Sparrows chattering away...THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN the neighbor who has a so called maintenance gard

Started by R. Alvarez in Machinery and Rogue Traders

5 Replies · Reply by John F May 5, 2019

Non-Competitive Pricing

Blitz A Stump

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

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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