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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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Intriguing - "Hover" attachment for Strimmers

I saw this being reviewed in a Magazine and was intrigued by the concept having used hover mowers in my time.

Take a look and consider its uses - could it stop strimmer scalping, relieve tiring arms as it makes strimmers almost weightless, reduce fli

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by AndyCharles-EnborneGardeningCo May 6, 2017

Cobra mower review please...

Good evening all.

I am looking at a new mower for mulching with. As I already own a 18" Cobra with rear roller and I am happy with it, I am now looking at another from Cobra.

Does anyone own any of these mowers in the links who could review it for me

Started by Craig Flatters in Machinery

21 Replies · Reply by Harry@VWGS May 1, 2017

New 48cm roller mower - options

Hi all,

I have been seeking a 2nd hand 48cm roller mower but nothing available and I need something quite soon. Was pondering Hayer 48 Pro but I know there are good options with Lawnflite, Danarm, etc. It's not easy knowing what to go for.

2nd hand ma

Started by Russell Cobley in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Dan Frazer Gardening May 2, 2017

Replacing Lawnmower Pull Cord

Hi guys,Never done this before but my Cobra lawnmower cord has snapped. Got replacement cord here for it but not sure if it's a simple enough job?.. https://ibb.co/hXMnT5

Started by Jamie in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Apr 28, 2017

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Another Stihl GB own goal ?

One of my guys was trying to order a spare HSA25 battery online today as locally they're not in stock, but was unable to order it from another dealer for delivery.

Apparently, he has to collect it and be shown how to use it "safely" as it's outside t

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Apr 26, 2017

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Feeling left out, never owned a Honda Izy...

Hi everyone, I'm starting to feel a little left out having never owned a Honda Izy, I would usually just laugh this off but EVERYONE I speak to has at some point owned one. Am I missing out ?????

Started by Harry@VWGS in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Peter Davis Apr 22, 2017

Weibang oil/grease leak

Have had my Weibang 48 pro around 10 days now and very impressed with it. Copes well with long wet grass, although the very long stuff does need going over twice but that's just as quick as trying to force it and blocking up.

Anyway noticed what I tho

Started by Ben Gilg in Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Ben Gilg Apr 27, 2017

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Pellenc five years on

I have now been using Pellenc for over 5 years, how did that happen.

Still on the original battery! Blower, strimmer, long reach trimmer and pole saw have had zero problems. Hedge trimmer and chainsaw have had new motors probably from abuse in the cas

Started by Stuart @ Eco Garden Maintenance in Machinery

31 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Apr 24, 2017

Cordless Blowers

I am looking to buy a cordless Blower. Has anyone got reviews on either the Stihl BGA85 or the Ego range of blowers.

Thanks in Advance

Started by Justin James in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Graham Matthews Jul 24, 2017

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Battery Battles

I came across this really enlightening American article (unusual, I know !) about understanding and determining battery power now that cordless landscape maintenance equipment is becoming more mainstream. In addition, they have provided a cross-refer

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by John F Jan 24, 2022

Batteries & Chargers

I notice that lots of you are using battery powered tools & they are pretty expensive. Has anyone bought tools naked, without batteries & charger & then bought batteries elsewhere ? I just have a suspicion that you can buy batteries for a lot cheap

Started by Peter Davis in Machinery

15 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Apr 13, 2017

Fuel not getting through , Viking 248

Today was a bit of a disaster !!!

On my biggest non ride on lawn,( normally 2 hours 20, but 4 hours today ) which is stuffed with Moss but customer wont do anything about it thinking must ring and order new Weibang. Carried on and into orchard where t

Started by Ben Gilg in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Apr 9, 2017

Etesia PBTS

I've purchased a second hand Etesia PBTS lawnmower i read somewhere that you can change pulley etc to make walking speed faster can anyone tell me what i need to do this and where to source the parts Thanks

Started by weedaisy in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by PGM Mar 31, 2017

Cobra long reach hedge trimmers

Hi all does anyone know the difference between the cobra lrh270k and the lrh26c apart from the £200 price difference any advice much appreciated thanks

Started by Adam Pike in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Derek Tucker Mar 26, 2017

Best spreader for grass seed?

I have a large garden to over seed. I tried calibrating my Handy rotary spreader for it today but even on the highest setting hardly and seed is coming out

Any recommendations please

Thanks

Ian

Started by Ian Kenyon in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Andrew Watts Mar 25, 2017

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