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Stens Rolled Air-lift Blade - Anyone used these??

Hi folks.

I am looking at maximising the collection capabilities of my Hayter/Toro mowers .... These are the blades that come as standard on the mowers

and these are the Stens "air lifts"

Any thoughts on whether this blade will be any improvement?

Started by PAUL in Landscaping and Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Jun 12, 2018

Best hedge trimmer?

Can anyone reccommend what the best all round hedge trimmer would be in their opinion?

I generally buy petrol driven sithl tools.

It is for commercial use, but I do have somewhat of a budget. ( Under 600)

Thanks,

Rob

Started by Rob in Machinery

16 Replies · Reply by John Vanderboom Apr 24, 2020

Hedge cutter grease

Afternoon people. I use stihl hedge cutters and go through a fair amount of stihl grease, my question is does anyone have an alternative to those small tubes of stihl grease? Thanks

Started by Oliver clarkson in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Jul 4, 2020

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Anyway to make a Stiga mower go faster?

Randomly got given a Stiga Excel 50 SVQ B with a B&S 750 EX engine the other day.

It Seems to start and run fine.

I was going to keep it as a rough cutting mower and for the odd mulching job.. but its just a bit slow.

Anyone know if it can be speeded up

Started by Pembrokeshire Gardening in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Jun 8, 2018

Small rotivator

Hi all. Im looking for the smallest rotivator around. Suitable for domestic borders just. Im using a Parker combi unit at the moment which doesnt have a rotivator attachment available sadly. So, i need to shell out for a dedicated rotivator. any sugg

Started by Graham Garden in Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Dion Scott Jun 12, 2018

How about this for a mower!

Saw this vintage mower on Ebay.............. if I had the space, might be quite fun to try . https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-MOWER-1920s-16-ATCO-STANDARD-ANTIQUE-LAWNMOWER-VILLIERS-V1-C-ENGINE/202322838035?hash=item2f1b618213:g:G-8AAOSwWFFa~cnD

Started by Graham Taylor in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Tim James Sep 2, 2018

Replacing Kubota G21

Feels like the right time to trade in our G21 for something newer.I'd be happy to stick with something from the Kubota range but open to suggestions and would be interested to know if anyone has experience/feedback on the 2120 or new G21?

I'm after so

Started by Steven Mills in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Steven Mills Jun 16, 2018

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Biodegradable Chainsaw Chain Oil?

Every time you fill your chainsaw with lubricating oils, these products are sprayed into the environment when you use the saw. The oil gets released from the bar tip once it has moved..... Read the full post

Started by Northern Arb Supplies in Machinery

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New style Stihl hedge trimmer, is it a step backwards?

Hey everyone, Its been a while. Is it just me or is the new style Stihl hedge trimmer attachment a bit pants compared to the old style? It's shorter, feels flimzier, doesn't cut as well and generally feels Cheap compared to the old model. Stihl Kombi

Started by Harry@VWGS in Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Paul Doyle Jun 3, 2018

Starting Business Go Lithium Ion (Cordless)?

Hello everyone, this is my first post but im going self employed and have lots of commerical work to take on from my previous job.

Mainly blocks of flats so would like to keep the noise down and im thinking about investing in the new Stihl Kombi Syst

Started by Lewis in Business, Groundscare, and Landscaping

32 Replies · Reply by Neal Barker @ Etesia uk Jun 6, 2018

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Mower under-deck coating

A subject discussed previously with various ideas from oil / silicon sprays etc being used to coat under decks of mowers to prevent build up of predominantly wet grass etc - well it looks like there is a commercial product available in the US:

https

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Gary RK May 28, 2018

Pole pruners

Hi all, hope everyone's hope everyone's doing well after the crappy weather over the winter .

So to my question, does anyone know the legal position on using a pole pruner attachment for a combi tool is a chainsaw licence required . Any advice is gre

Started by Chris Roberts in Groundscare, Health and Safety, and Landscaping

4 Replies · Reply by Gary RK May 28, 2018

Ride on roller mowers

There doesn't seem to be a great choice in small ride on mowers that stripe, I'm thinking about a small tractor type around 250 kg ? Easily manouverable, small price, rotary. any suggestions?

Started by Alan M in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by John Powley May 27, 2018

Stiga strimmer/brushcutter

Hi was wondering if anyone has any experience with the stiga strimmers for professional use .

Started by Jack Robins in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Ben Carter May 26, 2018

Mower blade fighting back

Both bolts on the blade of my izy are stuck fast. Tried the usual - wd40, tapping bolt heads with hammer, whacking wrench with hammer - but no joy. Anyone got any ideas to try before I resort to professional help?

Started by Colin Anson in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Graeme Brown May 19, 2018

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Yippee .....Stihl battery gear for evaluation

With many thanks to Stihl and our Dealer, we've been give the whole range of this years battery powered gear for short term evaluation, including multiple batteries and backpack battery and fast chargers.The only item not available was the new Kombi

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Paul Doyle May 19, 2018

Stihl Battery kit

Good evening all. I'm about to make the leap into cordless battery kit. One big concern I have is rain. I'm one of those mad types that doesnt stop work except in extreme weather and I was wondering how the kit fairs in rain?

I'm thinking hedgetrimmer

Started by Tony @SM in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Tony @SM May 19, 2018

Etesia gearbox question?

Anyone know if a PBTS gearbox would fit an old Pro51K?

Started by Chris in Machinery

10 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby May 17, 2018

Ride On Mower

First post, so please take it easy...

I run a small facilities management company, and previously subbed out our Grounds Maintenance, however, now I need to take it in-house.

For a new contract, I need to buy a ride on mower for 3.5 acres of grass, but

Started by Simon Dodson in Machinery

17 Replies · Reply by Simon Dodson May 13, 2018

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What’s the life expectancy of a strimmer bump head?

How often do you replace strimmer bump heads?

I have recently replaced one after the button fell off and I am trying to determine if this fell off partly to abuse on my part running it too close to the ground, particularly on hard surfaces.

Andy.

Started by Andrew Betteridge in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby May 11, 2018

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