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Robot mower

Dear all, 

A client of mine would like to invest in a robot mower for his meadow grass of 5000sqm . Has anyone any ideas on a pro model, or market leader?? We have Belrobotics and Husqvarna locally that fit that seize but I was just wondering if there

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Honda 4-wheel lawn mower

Hello every one

I want a new petrol Honda 4-wheel lawn mower that is good with wet grass (I know I should get an Etesa).

Do you have any advice on what model to get, please?

Thanks

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Etesia MKEHH electric clutch

I have an Etesia mkehh 12 months old with 250hrs on clock. When mowing the elecric clutch sounds like it is switching off and on quickly, never cutting out. All cut out switches seem to work correctly. Any ideas out there please ?

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Gadgets that were surprisingly useful: catcher on hedge trimmer

Impulse buys/ gadgets that turn out to be useful!

Bought a Stihl catcher that is easy to put on/ remove.  It just slides on and off.    Helps when doing tops of hedges to bring down debris.  Would be perfect if longer.  

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Etesia Hydro 80 failing to start

Hi all,

Long time lurker new but new member.

I bought a second hand Hydro 80 which I've been using for 2 seasons now. It's been laid up over winter and now fails to start.

Model is Hydro 80 MHHP - V twin honda engine.

I've got handbrake on, pedals level,

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Wolf Garten Multichange Tools

I have been using these for years but recently I have noticed the latch failing to hold when pulling.  I think one example got a stone lodged inside.  There seems to be no way to remove obstructions.  Has anyone been able to repair these or do I put

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Coming to a large garden near you!!

Yesterday I went to a client to see this - there are two of them, and have been sold to keep their 2 acres of lawn comprising of 3 massive lawns, with hills,scattered trees and shrubs, together with a traditional square lawn near.  the house. TO cut

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SOLD : Narrow Access Tracked TB100 Chipper – Low Hours (with tracked barrow conversion option), plus Custom Tipping Trailer Set-up.

**Posted with admin (Henry’s) permission - Thank you, Henry.**

NOTE : TRAILER NOW SOLD!

CHIPPER : SOLD!

  

Chipper : PERUZZO TB 100

• LOW HOURS : 40.1 hours from new. Fully serviced.
• 10 cm chipping diameter, 2 hardened reversible chipping blades.
• Infeed c

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Camon C8 tines and drive very slow

Hello all i have just upgraded my rotavator to a Camon C8 (used) and the tines are going extremely slow even at full revs , same with drive and reverse. The company i bought it from showed me a video of it working perfectly before they shipped it out

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Stihl GTA extension

I know that some of us have the brilliant GTA pruner but has anyone got the new extension shaft & what do you think of it ?

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Battery inverter

Afternoon 

What battery inverters are people using for charging batteries, I after getting one for charging my stihl batteries. 

Thanks 

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Penellec v kress mower

Hello everyone has anyone compared these 2 high end brand self propelled mowers ,and is anyone committed to purchasing one or other 

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Kress Machinery

Just wondering if  anyone on here have had any experience using KRESS machinery? I saw these this morning at DGM in Torquay. Quality looks good but always useful to have feedback. Thanks 

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Battery tool winter storage bagss

Can anyone recommend suitable winter storage bags for Stihl hedge cutters to protect from moisture which are stored outdoors in an outbuilding ? 

Have found some on line for transporting machines and some made from canvas which are fit for transportin

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Stihl bga 86

Anyone got any feedback positive and/or negative, I'm looking at getting one as a new client doesn't like the sound of the bg86 I currently use, and I was thinking of getting a battery blower shortly but will have to one sooner then I thought.

Thanks 

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Rip off servicing

I have a Hsuqvarna 750BTS with which the trigger has been getting sticky for a while. I tried WD40 as though it was just some dust. I had gotten worse & at the beginning of the week I took the trigger apart to inspect it. Only to find that the thrott

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What did you think of GroundsFest?

Speaking as an exhibitor, I thought it was OK. First day was busy; second day a bit disappointing but still some good quality enquiries. we shall exhibit again next year.

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Portable power station to charge stihl batteries

Anyone use a portable power station to charge their batteries? if so which one? what batteries are you charging and how many times can you charge the batteries before it needs recharging?

ive the stihl al500 charger and want to charge the ap500s batte

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Mower parts

Hi All

Does any one know of mower parts stockist who sells Kaas parts.

I've looked on L and S engineers and they have a simlar part buts its for hondas and its out of stock.

I remember one of my suppliers telling me of a company that he delt with who kn

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Etesia av51 new carb or engine swap?

Hi there, I've recently purchased an old 2001 av51 (kawa fc180v) with a chinese fj180v carb on it, so it doesn't run properly at all.

My options are either a new carb for nearly £200 but which version do I need? 15003-2618 or 15003-2782?

Or I've just f

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