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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

WANTED! Hayter harrier 56 grass box ('99-'05)

Hopefully someone can help.

I'm based in Cheshire and wondered if anyone may have an old Harrier56 grass box going spare?

Started by John Powley in Machinery

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Which Hedge Trimmer!

Hello

I have been looking to get a hedge trimmer for a little while now but cant decide which one to get. So far I have narrowed it down to three trimmers.

Sthil HS 56 C-E

Echo HCR-1501

Kawaski HTK-60X

Please can I have some views on what people think s

Started by Robert Mendham in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Seth Burgess Aug 13, 2018

Honda hedge cutter scorching hedge

I have a Honda HHH25D hedge trimmer and I am very pleased with it, despite it being a heavy beast its quieter than a 2 stroke, starts wel, has a long reach and doesnt use much petrol. In fact, when mine got nicked by some low life scum last year, I r

Started by Ted Waldron in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Ted Waldron Aug 14, 2018

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Lawnflite pro blades

Does anyone have a link for a lawnflite pro 553 hrs hi speed blade?

im trying to find one and it’s driving me mad!!

id like to order one over weekend so it on it way on Monday rather than wait if possible!

i think l and s engineers do one (and possibly

Started by Richard Gadsby in Machinery and Suppliers

7 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Aug 11, 2018

Hayter 56 pro

Does anyone if Hayter plan to change the 48/56 ranges???????

I have the 56 pro. 566j and it’s appauling in damp conditions. Even with increased revs. Sharp blade. Clean bag and deck.

I have the 41 pro and that’s great.

Started by Greg Francis in Machinery

15 Replies · Reply by Greg Francis Nov 12, 2020

Gardening job lot machinery hand tools etc for sale

Before I list these on EBAY etc I thought I would see if anybody would be interested on here, perfect for a new startup or as back up machinery for someone, I am based in the south west and can be contacted on 07809 216942 or email steash45@hotmail.c

Started by Steven Ashworth in Machinery

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stolen mowers

have been talking to a chap and he was saying a few cricket clubs round this way have had there stores broken into and mowers stolen the one he new about had all the pedestrian mowers taken, drag matts and even tryed to get the whicket covers but cou

Started by David Benson in Machinery

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