Forum

About the Landscape Juice Network

Founded in 2008. The Landscape Juice Network (LJN) is the largest and fastest growing professional landscaping and horticultural association in the United Kingdom.

LJN's professional business forum is unrivalled and open to anyone within within the UK landscape industry

LJN's Business Objectives Group (BOG) is for any Pro serious about building their business.

For the researching visitor there's a wealth of landscaping ideas, garden design ideas, lawn advice tips and advice about garden maintenance.

Machinery (1634)

PRO

Importing mowers from China...is it worth a gamble?

I've been looking at Chinese imports and I was wondering if it's worth the gamble taking a punt on buying machinery directly from a Chinese manufacturer?

Sites like Alibab.com and made-in-china.com have come a long way in the last couple of years. Th

Started by Phil Voice in Machinery

18 Replies · Reply by David Daniels Dec 10, 2016

Weibang Pro Mower

I've decided to get a Weibang next Spring. I spoke to some helpful guys at Saltex and they pretty well sold me on the idea and promised me a demo. I know there are a few guys on here who are Weibang enthusiasts so I just wanted a bit of feedback. It

Started by Tony @SM in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Tony @SM Dec 5, 2016

PRO

How many lawnmowers is too many lawnmowers?

Come on guys,

who else is a hoarder of lawn mowers?

I find myself with a 30'inch for a day a week,

21inch collection for my main mower,

21inch which is a back up/muchler

plus a ride on

and would like to add a roller mower to up our game,

how ma

Started by Daniel Lampard in Machinery

18 Replies · Reply by briggsandscrapem Dec 6, 2016

Landscape Insight Magazine

Has any other supplier/business/company been in contact with this new magazine?

Bit rude, very expensive, not cool.

Thoughts?

Started by Country Supplies in Landscaping, Machinery, and Marketing

8 Replies · Reply by Seth Burgess Jan 3, 2017

PRO

Toro Pro Mower for Sale

Just incase anyone is interested, i have a Toro pro mower for sale,

Head over to the Kit Section!!!!!

Started by Daniel Lampard in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Seth Burgess Nov 30, 2016

PRO

Stihl pole saw and swapping out heads?

Had a little look in the archives but just wanted to know, if I was to pick up a Stihl extendable Pole pruner and swap the head out for a hedge cutter head, how long would the gearing last before it destroyed the shaft? I have heard that the gearing

Started by Harry@VWGS in Machinery

12 Replies · Reply by Harry@VWGS Nov 30, 2016

New generation Hayter Harrier 41

Popped in to see my mower chap the other day and he was very animated about a new generation of Hayter Harrier 41's that are coming out next year. He'd attended a dealer's seminar at Saltex where they'd given him a big spiel about the new model - al

Started by Russ Francis in Machinery

26 Replies · Reply by Lee Davis Jun 29, 2017

PRO

Stihl HS45 Vs Stihl HS56?

Hi everyone, I purchased a Stihl HS45 24" Hedge trimmer this year and have loved using it, for next season I'm thinking of investing in the HS56, is the 56 just a more refined version of the 45? Or is there more to it?Many thanks Harry

Started by Harry@VWGS in Machinery

10 Replies · Reply by Harry@VWGS Nov 22, 2016

PRO

Stihl & Husky equipment theft at South Coast Golf Course tonight (20.11.16) ...

Came across this series of Tweets regarding a theft tonight at HamManor Gold Course @ Angmering

Walking dog earlier this van parked next to our sheds. Thought it was suspicious so took pic. Known thief police say pic.twitter.com/bsJ7IV0PDx
— HamMano

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Ben Jakes Nov 21, 2016

Petrol pressure washers or a generator and electric?

What petrol pressure washers do people use.? Weighing up the merits of getting a dedicated petrol one or a separate generator to run my older stihl 2kw electric. The generator would have to be 6kw through which gets uneconomical for occasional use.

Started by Gareth in Machinery

55 Replies · Reply by Julian Stevens Feb 21, 2020

Husqvarna LC551SP Mowers

I have been looking for a mower to do a few gardens with, some more formal than others. I need a good cut and collect and ideally i would like a mower that will mulch although i'm not that keen on Stiga mowers. I have found a Husqvarna LC551 SP mac

Started by Ben Carter in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by David Marsh Nov 19, 2016

PRO

Sharpening hedgecutter

I sharpened my hedge cutter with a hand file last winter and it took forever to do every tooth as it's double sided and a long blade. I'd like some sort of gadget to speed this up as I have 3 hedgecutters to do this winter. Looked at a couple of old

Started by Green Girl Garden Care in Machinery

15 Replies · Reply by Neal Barker @ Etesia uk Nov 21, 2016

Etesia 100

Anybody know about etesia 100 ? Mine for some reason will not turn over been working perfectlyAnd all of a sudden want turn over ? Battery ok ectAny help much appreciated.ThanksMarc.

Started by Marc Miles in Groundscare and Machinery

12 Replies · Reply by Neal Barker @ Etesia uk Nov 18, 2016

EGO Battery Tools

Hello, I hope you are all enjoying your weekend.

I'm looking at dipping my toe into the battery powered tool market. There are many discussions on here about the pros and cons of this so I'm not trying to start another one of those. I really just want

Started by PGM in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Billybop Nov 14, 2016

Report theft or not?

My last post on this forum was for opinions on leaf blowers. For the princely sum of £204 I bought the stihl bg86 which those responding to my post recommended. The first time I used it I thought it was fantastic. The second time I used it, it was st

Started by Jon Perry in Machinery and Stolen

9 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Nov 12, 2016

Hedge strimmer under £300

Is it possible to get a decent petrol hedge strimmer for under £300? If so, what donyou recommend?Cheers

Started by Steven Fleming in Machinery

22 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Nov 27, 2016

Petrol Lawn Edger Recommendations

Hi AllCan anyone recommend a good petrol lawn edger? I was looking at the stihl combi tools,FCB-KM or FCS-KM lawn edgers attachments. Can anybody provide feedback on these attachments or any other petrol edging machines?The edging machine would need

Started by Jordan Graham in Groundscare and Machinery

10 Replies

tracked barrows

ive previously used a muck truck and after never having much success with starting it i sold it on. i have on occasions hired out tracked barrows. ive got job coming up where i will need one for a while, so i am considering purchasing a second hand

Started by Thermo in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by James Brett Nov 9, 2016

combi or not

I need a few new tools, i want a bent shaft strimmer for doing neat edges of grass, also a long pole hedge cutter and possible a pole saw. Not sure to buy uits separate and forgot the pole saw or buy a combi system . What do you guys rekon? If buy se

Started by Ian Parkes in Machinery

39 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Jan 25, 2017

Stiga Titan 740D out front diesel ride on mower £14,400.00

Used Stiga Titan out from ride on mower with the RM 135 cm cutter deck. Fully hydraulic machine with 4wd, articulated steering, and Diesel engine. Full commercial spec model from Stiga.

One from our demo fleet, registered 12 months ago and under 250

Started by Landscape Juice in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

0 Replies

of 82

Hot Discussions

What is average cost for mowing a garden?

Started by James in Turfcare

PRO

How much does it cost to lay turf per square metre?

Started by Phil Voice in Turfcare

Leading contributors

Featured Discussions

PRO

The right cutting attachment for the job - Stihl

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

LJN PRO

Spring Matters - Wild Birds

Started by Gary RK @ Landscape Juice Network in Social Media

PRO

Business van funding - The options

Started by Gary RK in Vehicles

PRO

Landscape Gardening Business Management Software

Started by marc mazure in Design, Accountancy, and Health and Safety

PRO

World Mental Health Day

Started by Fleur Voice in Health and Safety

Pleached trees - London garden - rules

Started by Sally Perigo in Design

LJN PRO

Directory of landscape/gardening/maintenance based software apps

Started by Gary RK @ Landscape Juice Network in Business

Employing staff, employed or self employed which is best ?

Started by Rodney Scott in Business

Trade green waste centres

<script async src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtag/js?id=G-WQ68WVXQ8K"></script> <script> window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; function gtag(){dataLayer.push(arguments);} gtag('js', new Date()); gtag('config', 'G-WQ68WVXQ8K'); </script>

LJN Sponsor

Advertising

Blogs

PRO

How I plan on running 2 businesses over 100 miles apart

Posted by Robbie on November 17, 2024 at 7:19pm in Company publicity

PRO Supplier

Dr Simon Watson Joins ICL as Senior Scientist – AmegA Sciences

Posted by Fusion Media on November 15, 2024 at 11:34am in Industry news

ICL strengthens its R&D team with the appointment of a leading expert in turf agronomy.

ICL is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Simon Watson as Senior Scientist within its AmegA Sciences business unit. Simon brings extensive…

PRO Supplier

Agrovista Amenity Supports Eco-Friendly Roadside Restoration

Posted by Fusion Media on November 8, 2024 at 10:59am in Industry news

Agrovista Amenity has played a pivotal role in one of the UK's most sustainable highway planting projects, by supplying biodegradable alternatives for a large-scale landscaping effort led by Leicester City Council. The project, commissioned by…

PRO Supplier

Two Dennis ES-860’s Power Sustainable Maintenance at Roehampton Club

Posted by Fusion Media on November 8, 2024 at 10:21am in Industry news

Roehampton Club, a prestigious multi-sports and social club in southwest London, has embraced sustainable practices with the introduction of two Dennis ES-860 battery-powered mowers.

Head Groundsman Simon Bailey and the grounds team have…

Featured business articles

About LJN

#xg { position:relative;top:120px; } #xn_bar { top:120px; }

Hello, you need to enable JavaScript to use Landscape Juice Network.

Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator.

Note: this page contains paid content.

Note: this page contains paid content.

Note: this page contains paid content.

Note: this page contains paid content.

More on LJN

Featured business articles

About LJN