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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

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

Information

Looking for some information on a few items I'm interested in buying.

Makita eh7500w petrol hedge trimmer

Makita en4950h pole cutter

Iv never used Makita for hedge trimmers but I have used there stimmer for the last 2 years and it's worked a treat. An

Started by Ryan Lindsay in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Ryan Lindsay Aug 22, 2018

Mini Digger hire (and Operator) and Leaf Blower advice

Afternoon all,

I'm a newbie to the site and actually after two bits of help please.

1) I'm quoting on latying a new lawn, but the customer wants the lawn lowered by around 6-12 inches - only about 25ft x 15ft, So i was going to hire a mini digger. Ha

Started by Richard Carpenter in Landscaping and Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Andrew Betteridge Aug 24, 2018

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Stihl battery storage box?

Anyone own a Stihl battery storage box? Are they any good? Cheers Harry

Started by Harry@VWGS in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Darren Walters Nov 9, 2018

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New Stihl batteries

While collecting some new Stihl battery kit today, I was told that new increased capacity versions of the AP 100, 200 & 300 batteries will be out very soon.

If batteries continues to evolve at the rate reckoned by some experts, then in 3-5 yrs our in

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

12 Replies · Reply by Peter Davis Aug 25, 2018

long reach

which one

Started by paul watson in Machinery

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Long reach hedgetrimmer

I know this is a widely discussed subject but I am really not sure which direction to go in,

I am in the market for a long reach hedgetrimmer as my entry level titan is not really good enough, but did a great job, until I got up and running for about

Started by paul watson in Machinery

29 Replies · Reply by John F Sep 13, 2018

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