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Anyone got a 53cm Toro 20897 Superbagger BBC

Anyone got a 53cm Toro 20897 Superbagger BBC?

Seems like a nice lightweight 36kg mower, Blade clutch, Honda GCV160 engine.. reasonable price of £700 ish

Anyone used one ?? Looking as a possible mower for next year.

Just not sure on the idea of the autom

Started by Pembrokeshire Gardening in Machinery

17 Replies · Reply by Andrew Watts Dec 4, 2017

Etesia Pro 46 PHCT problems

After reading loads of positive reviews on here about the Etesias I bought one in March this year. Absolutely loved it at first - feels solid yet light, great pick up in wet, powerful, upped the revs a bit as agreed with the dealer tho box a bit smal

Started by Nick Fellows in Groundscare and Machinery

18 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Nov 23, 2017

Battery powered strimmer and hedge trimmer

Hi guys, Thinking of going over to battery powered tools now after a visit to saltex. Anyone got any reviews on the strimmers, hedge trimmers, batteries and battery life. I'd like to stick with Stihl or Husqvarna, but interested in other opinions. Mo

Started by Stuart white in Groundscare, Health and Safety, and Landscaping

10 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Nov 22, 2017

Stihl 2stroke oils

Do people,out there use alternatives to the Stihl 2stroke and 4 mix oils or is it best to stick with the brand name? So far I have always used the Stihl oils but only because it is easier and I don't know much about the subject. Any thoughts?Peter.

Started by PETER C in Machinery

17 Replies · Reply by Stuart white Nov 22, 2017

Stihl HLA85

Any thoughts / experience of this machine for professional use?

Looking to get one next year ( or not )

Started by Andy Pullin in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by paul watson May 9, 2019

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Spark plug sizes

Anyone know the typical spark plug sizes (in respect of socket / plug spanners) for the majority of Stihl, B&S & Honda engines that most of us use ?

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Mark Heeley Nov 4, 2017

Chainsaw purchase

I'm thinking about buying a new chainsaw and have been looking a the stihl 261 with a 16inch bar. It also has the M tronic system on it and i don't know much about it does anyone have any experience with M tronic?

Started by Ben Carter in Machinery

15 Replies · Reply by Ben Carter Nov 5, 2017

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Upcoming trade shows at which Groundscare Products will be exhibiting

We will be exhibiting at the following events this Autumn and if anyone would like a demo or to discuss a trial of our grounds care products, it would be great to see you at our trade stand and chat it through.

Saltex, 1st & 2nd November at NEC Birmin

Started by Paul Errington in Machinery

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Come and see us at Saltex!

Started by Agrigem - Sarah Kimm in Business, Groundscare, and Landscaping

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Viking Lawnmowers

I have been a lover of the Viking mowers for many years, even before I joined this site I was convinced of the pros of collecting wet and damp grass. As such I usually buy one a year, where they will last for three years before being retired. They do

Started by John Somerville in Machinery

15 Replies · Reply by ken stewart Nov 21, 2017

Garden Vac for leaf collection, worth using?

Hi,

I am considering getting a decent garden vac for leaf collection especially in delicate bed/borders, this would be alongside Stihl blowers

Saying that I did experiment with a cheapy Screwfix titan model that was a waste of time, constantly clogging

Started by Trevor Stephens in Machinery

15 Replies · Reply by Busy Bee Garden Services Limited Oct 29, 2017

What mower would you recommend for around £500?

Hi all. My 20 year old Honda is cutting her last lawn this weekend and I'm looking at getting a new one, hopefully for a budget of £500 or less. My largest cut takes about two and a half hours, which I would class as a medium sized lawn. It needs to

Started by Bob beard in Machinery

22 Replies · Reply by PAUL Oct 28, 2017

Petrol can recommendations

Hi all. I'm looking to refresh my petrol cans for the van, and wondering if anyone can recommend a good one?

I currently just use the petrol station 5 litre cans, but they can be a bit leaky sometimes when pouring as the spouts sometimes don't seal pr

Started by Graham Wright in Machinery

10 Replies · Reply by Graeme Brown Oct 25, 2017

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Saltex 17

What’s the consensus with Saltex 17 this year ? Who is planning on attending and are you expecting any changes over last year(s) ?

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

21 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Nov 6, 2017

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Stihl Hsa 86 battery hedge trimmer issues

Advice please on getting Stihl to honour warranty work on my hedge trimmer. The machine has been in and out of shop 3 or 4 times since purchase. The first few being within warranty and for the same issues reoccurring. It had a new motor on the last v

Started by Green Girl Garden Care in Groundscare and Machinery

22 Replies · Reply by Green Girl Garden Care Sep 28, 2017

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Stihl GB - You really do make it difficult for professional contractors - Don't you ???

Stihl, Stihl, Stihl - why do you insist of making the lives of professional contractors difficult ?

We need a replacement Kombo attachment urgently to continue a job on Friday.

A Dealer has them, but I have no one that can get there tomorrow to 'coll

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

23 Replies · Reply by Liam Healy Sep 24, 2017

Which Backpack Blower

Good afternoon all, hope everybody is enjoying their weekend.

After years of holding off i'm finally getting my first backpack blower this year and would love to ask everybody's advice.

I'm probably going Husqvarna or Stihl, though the Makita's look ni

Started by PGM in Machinery

77 Replies · Reply by PGM Aug 16, 2017

Tall Hedge to tidy up - Best Machine

Hello everyone,

Work is coming in very quick, which is good :)

I have a job to cut back a tall hedge which has got out of control, and also have a bi weekly contract to maintaine a nurery which also has a large (tall) hedge.

Money is quite limited at t

Started by Robert Greenwood in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Jeff McCoy Aug 1, 2017

Help With Shanks/Lawnflite 553HRS Rear Roller Alignment

Hello,

I am having a problem finding the issue with one of my mowers. It's a Shanks 553 HRS, which is the same machine as the Lawnflite and Honda of the same model number.

I've just finished changing the gearbox parts and control cable and the mower pu

Started by David Sutton in Machinery

12 Replies · Reply by Sean Payne Feb 5, 2020

Mulch mower

Morning allBeen considering investing in a mulching mower are they worth it what are the pros an cons.Thanks all.

Started by Chris Roberts in Groundscare and Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Andrew Watts Jul 21, 2017

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