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Machinery (1634)

HELP - Rover Pro - Drive issue

Hi,

I have two rover pro's collect/mulch mowers, however the drive one one machine has suddenly stopped. I have checked most things, like the leads, connections. Could it be any gears around both rear wheels?

I seems strange that all connections are

Started by Andrew Michael Palmer in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Andrew Michael Palmer Jun 11, 2017

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New kombi/combi system needed, not Stihl...

Hi everyone, need a new kombi system, I am after something other than Stihl as recently have been unimpressed with build and reliability issues. As part of the system I need to have Engine unit, strimmer/brush cutter attachment, 1m extension attachme

Started by Harry@VWGS in Machinery

20 Replies · Reply by Busy Bee Garden Services Limited Jun 3, 2017

Discount equipment

Hi guys I'm looking into buying stuff atm and have just done my own first job, just waiting from company house about my name application, I've still got a thousand things to think about and feel like I'm missing things aswell, I'm after buying a 1.3

Started by Kingsley Powers in Business, Landscaping, and Machinery

28 Replies · Reply by Tim Huddleston Jun 4, 2017

Smaller Cordless Mowers

I am considering a smaller, minimum 14 inch, cordless mower for the smaller lawns. Has anyone found an alternative to Bosch ? Anyone used the Viking ?

Started by Peter Davis in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Mark Earles Jul 15, 2021

Izy Carburettor blockages

Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this. My Izy keeps getting a blocked Carb. I have cleaned out the tank & fitted an additional filter in the fuel line. I have also changed the air filter. I get a misfire & then poor starting until I r

Started by Peter Davis in Machinery

14 Replies · Reply by Graeme Brown Jun 4, 2017

Type of oil for my Hayter Motif 48

Hello, I was hoping for a bit of advice please. I emptied the oil out of the Hayter today. I went to put to put fresh oil in but it was red coloured so through me off a bit. I'll attached a photo of the bottle. I've knackered tools before trying to '

Started by Sam Cambridge in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Sam Cambridge May 27, 2017

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Weibang mulcher

Does anyone own or has anyone used one of these weibang dedicated mulchers?

Any thoughts on a mulcher - I'm between this and the husqvarna at the moment but need to make a decision as I really need one now as the new machine itch has arrived again:)

Started by Richard Gadsby in Groundscare, Machinery, and Info

38 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Nov 23, 2017

Mow like you mean it

https://www.facebook.com/failarmy/videos/1389238681173290/

Enjoy:-)

Started by Chris in Groundscare, Health and Safety, and Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Jes Gardner May 26, 2017

Husqy manual strimmer head

I'm sure this is easy - but I don't know how to feed line on this - can someone tell me please..

Started by pete in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Seth Burgess May 20, 2017

Starting my own business

Hi my name is Kingsley.I am 21 years old I was working in drainage/civil engineering/ flagging ground works, till around a year ago. My manager at this drainage firm had. Decided to set a landscape gardening business (he had no experience of this). I

Started by Kingsley Powers in Design, Accountancy, and Business

6 Replies · Reply by Jay smith Aug 15, 2017

Help with Etesia 51K Pro Problem, possibly my clutch has gone

Hi Everyone, been a long time since I posted but I was hoping someone could give me some advice please.

I have recently purchased a used Etesia Pro 51K mower from a well known auction site via Buy it now. The seller stated that he had over 10 of these

Started by Pro-Cut in Machinery

25 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Aug 11, 2017

tanaka long reach hedge trimmer

Has anybody used tanaka long reach hedge trimmers and if so what are your views on them. Thanks in advance, Carl

Started by Carl Cooper in Groundscare and Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Andrew Midgley May 19, 2017

Gardencare long reach hedge trimmer

Hi, I've recently set up my own grounds maintenance business. At the moment until my business grows I am using cheap secondhand machinery (not much budget for new gear yet). Unfortunately yesterday my split shaft hedge trimmer attachment broke and di

Started by Carl Cooper in Groundscare and Machinery

37 Replies · Reply by Harry@VWGS May 20, 2017

Commercial mower for gardens with steps

I'm wondering if anyone has knowledge of a good 4 wheel commercial mower that has wheels that stick out the back a bit so that it can be wheeled (bumped) down steps?

I'm looking to upgrade my 21" mower to a commercial model, but steps are an unfortuna

Started by Graham Wright in Machinery

20 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby May 28, 2017

upgrading my mower

Hi,

I started my gardening business last year, up and running instantly on little money - I bought a Mountfield 164 self push mower from Screwfix for about £150, which is still going strong (plus titan 2 in 1 hedge trimmer and strimmer)
However, I'm no

Started by Shell in Machinery

43 Replies · Reply by David Benson May 18, 2017

Hayter mower backfiring

Hi guys,My spirit 41 is backfiring and then cutting out? Any advice how to sort this out?Cheers

Started by Steven Fleming in Landscaping and Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Scott H May 15, 2017

Brushcutter for bramble and tough plants

Hello everyone

Anyone got any advice on the best brushcutters for general vegetation clearance which will include some but not all bramble and tough plants?

I don't know whether to bite the bullet and go for the stihl anti-vibration model with mulcher

Started by Jo Mullett in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Ben Pritchard May 14, 2017

Stihl FS38 Strimmer - Problem loading the line - Spool jamming

Hi Folks.

Does anyone else use a similar strimmer head (mine's a Stihl FS38) that has problems re-loading the line. I have the recurring issue that when rotating the spool to load it keeps jamming/seizing. Sometime brute force can get me past it but o

Started by PAUL in Machinery

13 Replies · Reply by Harry@VWGS May 12, 2017

Thoughts on best roller mower

Hello everyone! I know this has been posted on here before but id like peoples opinion on this Honda HRD 535 QXE http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-HRD535-QXE-53cm-Self-Propelled-Rear-Roller-Mower-Fully-Serviced-/282465685489 I am looking to invest in a

Started by Casey Bamford in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by David Benson May 8, 2017

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Choice of Mower... ??

Hi guys,Just wondering what peoples choice of Pedestrian, roller mower would be?I currently have a Hayter 56, but am thinking of getting a Honda or the new Weibang I have been hearing about!?Many thanks ...

Started by Jonny Armour in Groundscare, Machinery, and Turfcare

16 Replies · Reply by Tony @SM May 23, 2017

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