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Machinery (1634)

Extending Ladders

Last year I took on wall ivy trimming job, 2 walls, max height about 7m. We used tripod ladders and a platfrom ladder to get to the eaves.

The platform was unwieldy at max height, and difficult to get close enough to the wall so that I didn't have to

Started by Scott H in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Scott H Nov 6, 2018

Which 21" Honda Mower

For the 2017-2018 season i purchased 2 Honda mowers. One was the HRG 416SK 16" Izy, self propelled and single speed .... This mower has been faultless and a joy to use.

The other mower was the HRG 536 VK 21" self propelled with variable speed via padd

Started by PAUL in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Tony @SM Nov 5, 2018

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Saltex 2018 today

Visited today - seemed more stands and busier than last year.

Had a good look at some kit; some highlights for us:

the Classen Aerator TA18

https://www.classenturfcare.com/product/compact-aerator/

Nice feature is that the crank/tine drives aresplit, like

Started by Andrew Watts in Machinery

16 Replies · Reply by Greg Francis Dec 27, 2018

Ego ST1500EF 56V LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS RAPID-RELOAD 15" Trimmer run times and info??

I am thinking i may go over to the Ego ST1500EF 56V LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS RAPID-RELOAD 15" next season

Can anyone tell me the runtime on the different batteries ... I am particularly interested in the 4amp but would be interested on any of the sized b

Started by PAUL in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by PAUL Nov 4, 2018

Morning All. I've shredded a rear tyre on my Izy. Hardly surprising really, it has had 3 seasons of being used on all of my rougher type gardens and has been unbelievably good. I've been looking online but can only find wheels (at about £30+VAT), and

Started by Tony @SM in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Tim Wallach Oct 20, 2018

battery blower vac

Morning guy's and gal's. I'm after recommendations for a battery powered blower vac. I'm buying for a customer for use by a live in house keeper / driver. We go in and do the big weekly tidy up but this is just for a quick day to day tidy of the terr

Started by Glen Stillman in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Glen Stillman Oct 11, 2018

Stihl SH 86C blower/sucker

Does anyone have problems with the tube connection coming off the Stihl SH 86C leaf blower/ sucker?

My tube connections constantly fall off. I contacted Stihl and they said that they have not had any complaints. If they don’t fall off, you have to tak

Started by William Stanley in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Colin Hunt Oct 5, 2018

Edge guard on a spreader

Just a quickie if I may as I don't have an edge guarded rotary spreaders. When spreading with the guard in use do they throw out the same amount but onto only 50% of the normal spread ? in which case two calibrations would be needed. Thanks in advanc

Started by Tim James in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Robbie Oct 6, 2018

Honda or Hayter

I could do with a mower to Mow a lawn around a tennis court and a half in size...It’s got quite a few obstacles in and a few steep areas. Ideally i’d Like to be able to stripe it.

I am leaning towards a hayter pro 41 (with the Honda engine?) but

Started by Shaun in Machinery

20 Replies · Reply by Neil Darby Nov 3, 2018

Equipment stolen

I had my crewcab with rear shutter type doors broken into last night. While i was having my tea. They took a mitox sp hand held blower, stihl km94 with hl145 trimmer, edger, chainsaw and strimmer attachments. My dash cam was taken as well. Lucky I d

Started by Mark Fisher in Machinery

12 Replies · Reply by Ricky Watkins Mar 18, 2022

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Chippers

Hi all,

anybody had much experience with getting a chipper into a garden with virtually no access?!! Only way in is either through the front door, meandering through the house then up really steep steps or up a footpath then lowering it over a wall!

Started by Ben Gooding in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by John F Sep 29, 2018

Compact tractor advice

Does anyone on here run one for field topping, flail clearance brambles and post installations also considering log splitter

Been looking at 30hp to 40hp would this be enough?

Thanks

Started by Mitchel ingham in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Steve Wisbey Sep 21, 2018

Asking for a discount from my local dealer on Stihl...

'World of Power' will sell me a STIHL KM-HL 0-145° Hedge Trimmer KombiTool at 28% discount on list price. What would be a reasonable discount to ask from my local dealer?

Started by Tim Wallach in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Darren Walters Sep 10, 2018

Garden maintenance

Looking for your thoughts on diversifying garden metal work into garden maintenance business. Also please check out my original post regarding mitox and husqvarna kit and my background information. Honestly any info is greatly appreciated.

Started by John Handy in Business, Groundscare, and Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by John Powley Sep 7, 2018

Mitox machines

Hello everybody I'm looking to diversify my garden metal work business to incorporate garden maintenance I currently use husqvarna for my saw and brush cutter use. However I have also got a mitox brush cutter that was gifted to me as a back up and to

Started by John Handy in Business, Groundscare, and Landscaping

3 Replies · Reply by Graeme Brown Sep 10, 2018

Slow drive for Weibang Leagacy Pro 48

Hi all,

I've noticed my Weibang Leagacy Pro 48 seems slower than when I first got it. Used appriximately 6 hours per week for mowing, so not excessive use. The engine/blade seem fine but the auto drive is slow to the extent I could walk a bit faster!

Started by Russell Cobley in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Tony @SM May 28, 2019

choke problems

Evening All,

The choke on the engine of my new(6 months old) aerator doesnt appear to be working properly. By that I mean it wont start on choke, but when I take off the choke completely it fires first time, from cold too I might add. Anyone any ideas

Started by Paul Doyle in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Paul Doyle Aug 31, 2018

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makita dur364 battery strimmer

Has anyone tried out Makita battery strimmers? I am after something for light work in the gardens, Many thanks

Started by Harry@VWGS in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Harry@VWGS Aug 27, 2018

Warning - dodgy mower on ebay

As some of you know from a recent topic I started, my old Stiga mower broke and I replaced it with a new one. I sold the old machine, minus the deck, with its smashed front transaxle to some kid who said he would mend it and then sell it on. I have n

Started by Vic 575 in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by David Benson Sep 1, 2018

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