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Video of Rotatech chain in Wood Processor

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Started by Nicola Jackson in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Nicola Jackson Feb 1, 2017

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Wattage of Makita twin charger (DC18RD)

We had an experiment last year where we ditched our petrol tools (mower excepted) and ran battery tools in one of our vans (strimmer, blower, hedgetrimmers). We could charge up on site with the aid of a 1000w inverter which we connected straight onto

Started by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd in Machinery and Vehicles

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What equipment do you hire-in ?

Is hiring-in equipment a valid and often used solution in your business ?

If so, what type of equipment do you end up hiring-in for jobs and why - is it to replace broken equipment, to fill in machinery gaps or to react to those specific one-off jobs

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Jeff McCoy Jan 27, 2017

mowers/blowers

Hi everyone can anyone recommend a good petrol mower and blower that is reliable

Started by anita barsley in Machinery

12 Replies · Reply by anita barsley Feb 2, 2017

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Which cordless brand?

We are thinking of adding a range of professional cordless hedge trimmers, strimmers and maybe mowers to our hire fleet for 2017. Has anyone got experience of Pellenc or Ego? We shall also put Stihl into the mix. any experience with these makes, or s

Started by Paul Errington in Machinery

17 Replies · Reply by Billybop Dec 24, 2020

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Stihl BR200 baby backpack blower?

Hi everyone, hope you have all had a great start to the new year. Already trying to get organised for this coming spring and I was thinking of picking up a Stihl BR200 backpack blower, has anyone used one of these before? Any feedback welcome, Many t

Started by Harry@VWGS in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Harry@VWGS Jan 20, 2017

Viking MB 448 VC - Mono Handle feedback please

Looking for general feedback on the 4 series from Viking. I want something to use daily on smaller lawns (have 21" Hayter for bigger stuff) .... Particularly interested in how these mono handles bear up when being ramped in and out of a van multiple

Started by PAUL in Landscaping and Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Graeme Brown Jan 18, 2017

whats it worth kubota bx200??

Have a Kubota bx2000 its a 2000 model owned since new only has approx. 400hours give or take a bit.

has a 52inch grass cutting deck and 500 litre grass box collector.

hasn't been abused like some just seldom used now.

just curious what I can expect to g

Started by rick roberts in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by rick roberts Jan 16, 2017

Improving Hayter R53s and buying future alternative

HI folks.

Im new to the forum so hello to all. This year will be my 5th year trading cutting domestic lawns. I work alone and run 3 Hayter R53s. Having recently found the forum i see these mowers seem not to be well regarded. I find them ok in the dry

Started by PAUL in Landscaping and Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by PAUL Jan 14, 2017

Hayter 41 PRO coming out 2017

Just seen the new Hayter 41 PRO on their website. Looks much stronger and more commercial with added strength. Bigger grass box and alloy deck. 2 year commercial warranty too Not in showrooms yet so keep an eye out. Ideal for the smaller gardens

Started by David Hammond in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Darren Walters Jan 14, 2017

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21 inch mulcher that also rear discharges?

Hi I'm pricing up a large tender at a Parish council cemetary which will require a lot of 21 moowing however some parts needs to be collected or mulched whereas other areas can be discharged (and are cut monthly instead of fortnightly). I would like

Started by Seth Burgess in Machinery

15 Replies · Reply by Stuart @ Eco Garden Maintenance Jan 14, 2017

RIP Viking MB 650 VR.........looking ahead ....

My Viking proved to be too uneconomical to repair and service today so looking for a replacement. I was a fan of its grass collection capabilities so looked at a straight forward replacement from my dealers, now the MB 650 VM model but was disappoint

Started by Ray Littlewood in Groundscare and Machinery

10 Replies · Reply by Daniel Lampard Jan 7, 2017

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How has purchasing changed over the years?

Saw this on Twitter (both members on LJN).

@EtesiaUK How have large orders like this changed since outsourcing started? LA purchasing power was pretty powerful back then.
— Ross - Winsgrove LM (@WinsgroveUK) January 5, 2017

Started by Phil Voice in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by James Brett Jan 5, 2017

Henchman hi-step major

Can anybody help, after many years of use our henchman is ready for replacement as it needs some welding! Happy to buy another one but as I already have the extender, does anyone know if the old version of the extender will fit the new version of the

Started by Busy Bee Garden Services Limited in Business, Health and Safety, and Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Busy Bee Garden Services Limited Jan 4, 2017

Honda HRX476QX

I'm looking at smaller and lighter alternatives to my heavier mowers for this coming season.They'll be used on small domestic lawns that are tight to get round and have access issues like steps etc.Does anyone have any feedback on these honda's?

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Started by Steven Mills in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Scott H Dec 31, 2016

Zero Turn Mowers Are They Any Good Advice Please

Zero Turn Mowers? Any Good? Advice Please.. Hi. This is my first posting on this forum...... I have been looking at getting a zero turn mower.. currently looking at mid range options in the Bobcat and Hustler range.. The two that seem to catch my eye

Started by Jamie in Business, Groundscare, and Landscaping

5 Replies · Reply by matt evans Jan 5, 2017

Equipment for Sale

Hi all, I hope this is ok to put on the regular forum.

I have 2 pieces of equipment for sale, my Stihl BG86 CE blower and my Shindaiwa HT-230 hedge cutters. I have placed them on the ‘Kit’ page but i’m not sure if that is really used as there is only

Started by PGM in Machinery

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path sweeping machine hire

Morning guys,

I need to hire a sweeping machine,next week, to remove moss on tarmac pathways on a residential site I maintain,

I have tried all the major and small tool hire places and no one can help me out ( apart from hss but not got an account for

Started by Colin@Green Room Gardens in Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Paul Errington Dec 29, 2016

Start up advice

Hi all,

If you were starting up from scratch (non landscaping) what would be your top 10 most essential bits of kit that would provide a decent payback whether hand tools or powered?

I am in the early stages of setup and don't want to buy anything unne

Started by Trevor Stephens in Machinery

16 Replies · Reply by GLC Dec 19, 2016

Eliet major screen / scrap

Hello. I have got myself an ex rental eliet major old style in good nick (so far anyway). It came with the coarse screen for wet material. Finding it hard to source a standard screen so wondered if anyone had a dead eliet hanging around they would br

Started by Tim Wallach in Machinery

13 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Dec 13, 2016

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