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Etesia Bahia - Grass Catcher

I'm using a Bahia for the first time this season. It is a used unit I've worked on through the winter, its is great except it is dropping the odd bit of grass which spoils the cut and means I have to spend time picking it up.

Opening the top flap and

Started by Scott H in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Apr 7, 2018

Weibang Scarifier

Hi ,

Just looking to see if anyone had any experience and opinions with the Weibang scarifiers? either the 38 or 46cm width. Not to fussed on the Eliet machines because of the constant tweaking of the height set up.

Thanks in advance.

Started by Matt Hallett in Machinery

13 Replies · Reply by Glen Stillman May 1, 2018

Blower advice - Nozzle shape??

I thought ide try a Stihl BG86 blower for this season. Have always been ok with a broom for 90% of jobs but occasionally a blower will come in handy. It is mainly for clearing grass cuttings. I have a choice of fitting flat head nozzle or round head

Started by PAUL in Machinery

13 Replies · Reply by PAUL Jun 20, 2018

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Cultivator / Tiller Multi tool attachments.... any good?

Ive got quite a few attachments for my echo multi tool.

Got quite a lot of borders for different customers to dig over and edge.

Are the rotavator attachments any good or just as much hard work holding it as digging / hoeing etc..

Started by Pembrokeshire Gardening in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Peter Davis Apr 7, 2018

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STIHL 4-MIX® engine for Kombi system

Looking to upgrade my Kombi engine unit from the 94 R-CE to one of the KM 131's

Ive heard mixed reviews of the sthil 4 mix systems -- can anyone advise if they have had problems with them or they have worked out well ?

Also if theres any need to go t

Started by dan in Machinery

18 Replies · Reply by Glen Stillman Sep 13, 2019

strimmer keeps flooding

Hi. Have bought a brand new combi tool (Parker). After 10 minutes and trying next attachment, the engine decided to flood. I have taken the plug out 20 times, cranked it over the clear the piston. Emptied the fuel tank a couple of times. Ran the moto

Started by Graham Garden in Machinery

12 Replies · Reply by Luke brooks Apr 8, 2018

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Which do you use... ?? SA30 Vs 10w30 Mower oil

Much real world difference?

Started by Pembrokeshire Gardening in Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Apr 2, 2018

Electric Lawnmowers

Hi all

My name's Ian. I've been in the Landscape Maintenance sector for twenty-eight years. Since school in fact, always working for companies. I want to branch out on my own, tentatively at first, doing peoples gardens. Nothing big to begin with. I w

Started by Ian Lord in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Pembrokeshire Gardening Apr 3, 2018

Battery powered small mowers

I am looking to replace my 16 inch Izy with, possibly a battery powered, mower. I need something small & light for small jobs. The Bosch Rotak seem popular but expensive. The Cobra 16 inch rear roller looks interesting. Any suggestions ?

Started by Peter Davis in Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Busy Bee Garden Services Limited Apr 5, 2018

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Recommend me a portable log saw horse..

I've been asked by a few different customers to chainsaw logs for them.. can anyone recommend a decent portable saw horse..? was looking at the Triton super jaws with the log jaws attachment but any recommendations would be great

Started by Pembrokeshire Gardening in Machinery and Tree Surgery

5 Replies · Reply by Lee Foster Apr 7, 2018

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Viking MB 655 RS rear roller mower

I was first made aware of this mower on the Stihl/Viking stand at Saltex. I was offered a demo machine this week and tryed it out for 3 days. 3 dry days but still managed to give it a good go. The first 2 days I used it on my regular sites for the f

Started by Chris Lloyd-Davies in Groundscare and Machinery

39 Replies · Reply by Chris & Heather McAlpine Aug 16, 2020

Fuel cans - Best type??

I am currently using the metal red 10l fuel cans that have the detachable spout (photo below). Ive not had much luck with them as they end up leaking at the point the spout attaches to the can.

Does anyone know a permanent fix for this??

Alternatively

Started by PAUL in Machinery and Info

15 Replies · Reply by Del Hooper Mar 28, 2018

Husqvarna battery hedge trimmer vs Sthil

Long time since been on here!

Husky vs Sthil whats better?

Im getting fed up with the constant non running of my Echo hedge cutter and wondered what they are like

I dont do a massive amount but i do give them some stick

Started by Richard Matthews in Machinery

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Alternative to Bannerman Top-dresser

Does anyone know any other manufacturers of pedestrian top-dressers sold in the UK please

Started by Ian Kenyon in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Russell Cobley Mar 19, 2018

Hydro box oil change Etesia pro 53

Hello to all, First post on the site. Has anyone any idea how to change the oil in a hydro gearbox of an Etesia pro 53. I bought it new last year and would like to change the oil.I am in France and nearly always do my own maintenance on my machines.

Started by Mark Heeley in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Mar 20, 2018

Lawnmowers; essential fluids.

An essential fuel intake after a long day mowing for the operator.....

Started by Andrew Midgley in Machinery

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Chipper??

Hey guys

I'm thinking about getting a chipper. Maximumish £500 around 6hp - preferabally good condition 2nd hand. Really to compact waste more. From looking about most stuff that I'm seeing has a low discharge chute which I see as not very practical,

Started by Alan M in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Jim Gibbon Mar 17, 2018

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Wanted: Weibang legacy 48 pro bbc

After one of these.. but due to the shit start to the year cant afford a new one.

Anyone selling one?

Started by Pembrokeshire Gardening in Machinery

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Hayter 41 Pro For Sale

Don't know if there is a section for this, I did have a look.

Selling my Hayter 41 Pro. Only done one cut with it so is new. Comes with reciept and manuals.

Looking for £600 ono

Started by Paul Keeley in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Paul Keeley Mar 24, 2018

Problem with Stihl brushcutter

I have stihl fs130 strimmer .It starts and ticks over fine but when I press throttle there is no power.

i have changed plug,air filter and fuel filter no difference .

Any suggestions much appreciated thanks.

Started by ken stewart in Machinery

22 Replies · Reply by ken stewart Apr 28, 2018

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