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Best looking......

So, putting image before function - what is the best looking mower & colour in your mind ?

You know, the one you wouldn't be ashamed of when you take it out to meet your colleagues and friends.

Anyone do any Halfords styling, tinted bags, go faster s

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by John F Mar 7, 2017

How are Stihl able to implement their so called safety policy of not allowing online sales for chainsaw equipment ? It's just price fixing. It means that you can only buy from your local dealer thereby removing the competition. Husqvarna has no s

Started by Peter Davis in Machinery

40 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Mar 9, 2017

Which 21" lawnmower?

Hi all, looking for advice on the best/most reliable pedestrian lawnmower with a 21" cut and large grass box, preferably 70+ litres. Searching online there are so many for commercial gardeners. I'm a one man garden maintenance business with a few lar

Started by David in Machinery

29 Replies · Reply by Busy Bee Garden Services Limited Mar 8, 2017

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Weibang Pro 48 BBC roller mower review.

Good afternoon everyone,I thought I'd start doing my review of the Weibang Legacy 48 pro roller mower with BBC controls. I have now been using this mower a couple of days and here goes with my opinions.

In recent years I have used my Viking MB655VR r

Started by Harry@VWGS in Machinery

52 Replies · Reply by John Powley Oct 17, 2018

Atco liner 19 vs Cobra RM48

Hi all, as the title says. I'm after a new 19 inch mower with a roller and have narrowed the choice down to these two models. If my budget stretched I'd have gone with a Honda. I have looked at both mowers and been impressed with them. Would the fact

Started by Alistair Main in Groundscare, Machinery, and Turfcare

11 Replies · Reply by Colin Hunt Mar 3, 2017

Ever wondered how a 2 stroke engine works?

Stihl have posted a chainsaw cut in half on their instagram page. I found it interesting to see how it all works while together.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ5ZIaQgp0R/

I can better visualise how 2 stroke engines work now :)

Started by Graham Wright in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Richard Gadsby Feb 28, 2017

I need one of these

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Started by Chris in Landscaping and Machinery

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Best place to buy replacement blades for Honda - Genuine or non-genuine??

I use Izy's HRG416 (16") and HRG536 (21" mulcher). Are there better blades available than Honda's own blade and where is best place to buy please??

Started by PAUL in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Justin James Feb 25, 2017

Cleaning fabric grass bag on the go??? & General cleaning of mower deck??

Hi folks ... Whats the best method for cleaning a mowers fabric grass bag whilst out working (ie no jet wash available). Is wire brush effective or does it ruin the bag?? .... Any particular wire brush style better than other or much of muchness??

Als

Started by PAUL in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Feb 25, 2017

Best van for towing 2000kg

In middle of buying Ifor Williams 8x5 Tipper TT2515, what's the best van for owing this, don't want a high roof van. Currently got a Berlingo but only pulls 900kg.Cheers

Started by Darren Ross/Alan Dobbie in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

10 Replies · Reply by Seth Burgess Feb 24, 2017

Atco mowers opinion please

Ok, having read about mowers til my eyes bled it's obvious that everyone has their own favorite. So can I please have specific answers only on this thread please.

Who uses or has used Atco mowers for professional work?

How good was it and what model di

Started by Ian Kenyon in Machinery

23 Replies · Reply by Ben Mar 1, 2017

Million dollar question - with or without roller

Setting up new. Selecting a 19" and 21" mower

on the 21" considering importance of mulching and also whether I'd want a roller. I know it depends what clients want from a finish but any comments much appreciated

Thanks

Started by Ian Kenyon in Machinery

24 Replies · Reply by Graeme Brown Feb 26, 2017

Lawn Edging Tools

Hi folks - just wondering what people would recommend for edging a lawn other than the usual half moon and shears. Do you guys use strimmers or an edging tool attachment with rotating blade. Any help much appreciated

thanks

Started by Ian Kenyon in Machinery

10 Replies · Reply by Ian Kenyon Feb 23, 2017

Safety equipment

Hi guys,Might seem like an obvious answer to my question but here goes...I'm starting a general garden maintenance business and wondering what safety equipment I need and where to find the best stuff such as face masks etc for protection from fumes.A

Started by Steven Fleming in Health and Safety, Landscaping, and Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Andy Feb 22, 2017

Honda GX31 fault.

I have this engine on my pole hedge trimmer. After not using it for some considerable time I decided to start her up. New oil, new plug new air filter and it fired up nicely. However, oil started to pee out of the breather on top of the engine. Takin

Started by Ashley Thomas in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Feb 22, 2017

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What technology is coming down the line, machinery wise ?

With emission laws changing, fuel getting expensive/depleted, battery powered gear making a breakthrough I wonder what other technology will change the equipment we use ?

For example; Stihl have been quite innovative in looking at improving / maximiz

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Feb 19, 2017

Best Lawnmowers

Hi,Looking for the best lawnmowers on the market as need a more powerful mower to cut when wet, we are green keepers to trade but always used Toro. Any recommendations helpful!ThanksDarren

Started by Darren Ross/Alan Dobbie in Landscaping and Machinery

12 Replies · Reply by Peter Davis Jun 3, 2017

Best /preferred mower for wet weather

Hi all. Been a member for a while but not posted anything. Great forum though and full of information.I currently run my own business, just working on my own, qualified horticulturist and arborist but now I mainly do lawn mowing and treatments.I'll l

Started by Stuart white in Groundscare, Machinery, and Turfcare

37 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Mar 24, 2017

Best strimmer cord

Hi everyone just a quick question to see what people class as the best cord to use for our strimmers. Im sick of buying 'the best cord going' and it being shit so thought id see what everyone else uses cheers lads

Started by Adam Pike in Machinery

30 Replies · Reply by Vic 575 Feb 18, 2017

Machine Maintenance records

does anyone keep machine/service maintenance records I do regular inspectings of machines but I need to keep a record of them

Started by Roy Parker in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Eddie Feb 13, 2017

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