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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

Stihl bump head stuck on

Hi all, I had the bright idea that having an extra bump head loaded with line with me at all times would be great, as it only takes a minute to swap heads over, instead of replacing the line.

Yesterday the line ran out on my km 130 so I went to change

Started by Graham Wright in Machinery

18 Replies · Reply by Seth Burgess May 12, 2018

Which chainsaw do you recommend?

As with mowers and brushcutters I would like to know what everyones reccommendation for a chainsaw would be.

I dont need it for heavy arborealist work, as I am not a tree surgeon. Just for small trees and thick shrubs.

Regards,

Rob

Started by Rob in Machinery

17 Replies · Reply by Adrian Geraint Castree May 14, 2018

Weibang mowers

Weibang mowers,

Just wanted to share my experieces with these machines.

After many years of using Honda mowers and few years ago I moved to Toro mowers with kawasaki engines. For all this time (15yrs) I never had a single mower problem.

Late 2017 I deci

Started by matt day in Machinery

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Viking MB448T 46cm Self Propelled Petrol Lawnmower

I am looking at this Viking mower to replace my rusted through Honda Izy, Does anybody use one, if so what is your opion on the Viking. Thanks in advance

Started by Justin James in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Lawnman May 5, 2018

Wiebang Legacy pro 48 v Lawnflite Pro 553HRS-PROHS 53cm Self Propelled Rear Roller Mower !

Thinking of investing in a new Mower and I've narrowed it down to these two but I can't make my mind up !! which would be the best investment ? TIA !!!

Started by Graham Matthews in Machinery

15 Replies · Reply by Graham Matthews May 20, 2018

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Who names their kit ?

Come on.......who does that ?

Apparently I do, as I have referred to a couple pieces of kit recently by their pet names - much to the amazment of some of my guys (or possibly they think I've lost it....)

I feel emotionally attached to various pieces

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

14 Replies · Reply by Ben Carter May 8, 2018

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE MOWER ???

Hey fellow green fingers!

After using many different brands throughout the years, I still love my trusty Countax Sabre 19......it's an 80's machine, that refuses to die.......Please share!

The Weather is being a real pain the butt right now also, ha

Started by R. Alvarez in Groundscare and Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Sean Clarke Apr 29, 2018

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