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Machinery (1634)

Leaf blowers

I'm in the market for a new blower and was about to buy a Stihl BG86 which seems to be well reviewed and well established. Then I saw that Husqvarna have a new model for about the same price - the 525BX. I can't find any reviews on this model - proba

Started by Jon Perry in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Jon Perry Nov 3, 2016

Predator Stump Grinder

I recently purchased a Predator radio remote tracked stump grinder which seems to be working really well so far! I am hoping that it is more reliable than my previous Carlton 4012 stump grinder which had almost everything possible go wrong with it! D

Started by Roy Bretton in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Nov 7, 2016

Mower that shines in the wet! Is it a Viking?????

Hey guys/girls anyone using the Viking MB 650 VM for mowing? Up ere int'norf it rains quite a lot as you know...so am thinking of changing from a Honda to a Viking (no Etesia dealer near me) to deal better with the pick up of wet grass. Anyone got an

Started by MARK PUNTER in Machinery

26 Replies · Reply by Ben Jakes Oct 28, 2016

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Started by Paul Errington in Machinery

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Used mower for starting lawn mowing business

Hi,

I have decided to start my own lawn mowing business, part time to begin with, then full time (hopefully) when business picks up.

I am looking for a used machine to get started and was wondering if you have any suggestions for what to look out for?

Started by Steven Fleming in Groundscare, Machinery, and Vehicles

6 Replies · Reply by Steven Fleming Oct 22, 2016

New Mower!

Hi guys, looking at a new mower before the start of next years season. Been looking at numerous makes (Toro, Weibang, Honda etc). Wanting something that has a tidy mulching option, able to cut well at low level, and good collection capability even in

Started by Aaron Coombs in Groundscare and Machinery

16 Replies · Reply by Andrew Bowen Oct 23, 2016

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iPhone cases!!

Hi all been a bit stupid and bought an iPhone7! Do any of you have any good iPhone cases you can recommend?I'm looking for a complete cover that will withstand our kind of knocks and bumps etc.I realise it's new but I'm hoping to get an updated versi

Started by Richard Gadsby in Business and Machinery

24 Replies · Reply by Seána Clougher-Hopper Oct 23, 2016

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Sell surplus landscaping equipment online

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Started by Phil Voice in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

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£400 brushcutter advice.... Honda vs Stihl vs Husky

Looking for a decent brushcutter in the £400ish price bracket. Have been using an old Stihl FS280K which was a heavy beast but blew up today after much abuse on thick deep grass on 4mm line so need something pretty urgently, ie tomorrow afternoon or

Started by John Tracey in Machinery

24 Replies · Reply by Andrew Mason Oct 15, 2016

Tip of the day

If you have a Husky petrol blower, with a nut and bolt that tightens the blower to the tube, then you're probably used to the nut n bolt disappearing frequently as they vibrate off? Fed up constantly rifling through your bolts tin to find a replaceme

Started by Chris in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by James Brett Oct 12, 2016

Hayter LT324 steering unit

Hi, I have a Hayter LT324 that needs a replacement steering unit......I was wondering if anyone would know of a second hand one for sale or anywhere that breaks the machines?

Thanks in advance.

Started by Kevin Yeomans in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Oct 11, 2016

New Equipment

My son and daughter have bought me new tool yesterday from the car boot sale, I believe these will be useful

Started by Cheltenham Garden Maintenance in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by David Benson Oct 11, 2016

Stihl parts diagrams

Don't think this site has been mentioned before http://www.m-jardin.fr/documentation/stihl/ Found it when trying to find a parts diagram for my Stihl hedgecutter. Its got all the parts diagrams for Stihl machines. The only snag is

Started by Graham Taylor in Machinery

54 Replies · Reply by David Benson Oct 17, 2016

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Powered Wheelbarrow and Loading Ramp - Anyone used one?

We have to get approx 4 tonne of slate onto a 4' high raised area and I was thinking about hiring one of these

http://www.jewson.co.uk/tool-hire/earth-moving/loaders/products/6718/powered-wheelbarrow-and-loading-ramp/

It has to go from a car park, abou

Started by Darren Walters in Health and Safety, Landscaping, and Machinery

10 Replies · Reply by Darren Walters Oct 9, 2016

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Spare parts Stihl

Hi I will ask my local dealer tomorrow but just wondering if I can get something quicker online. One of my guys managed to cut through the cable that connects the Sthil battery backpack to the hedge cutter! Anyone know where this could be got online?

Started by Green Girl Garden Care in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Green Girl Garden Care Oct 11, 2016

Digger repairs

Does anyone have a contact they could recommend please for repairing diggers in the Westerham area (TN16) Its 1.5Tonne and the machine is on a site, there is not transport to take it anywhere so needs to be someone that can come to site.

Started by Lloyd Gulley in Landscaping and Machinery

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Well Etesia, when do we get to know about new models ;) ?

Joystick controlled Bahai ?

Remote controlled (iPad/Tablet ?) BanksMower based on MX ?

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

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weibang vs viking 56

Our 2nd old Hayter 56 has finally blown and so looking for a replacement to join our fleet.

Must leave good finish, have roller, be a daily workhorse and ideally good at collecting in wet. Viking and Weibang seem to meet the criteria.

Any thoughts / pr

Started by Andrew Watts in Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Andrew Watts Oct 4, 2016

Best long reach hedge trimmer unit

Hi all i currently have a kawasaki long reach hedge trimmer which is pretty good i also have a stihl kombi unit which im not sure on the model but it doesnt seem that powerful maybe 85 my question is i want a brand new 1 to save the mucking about whe

Started by Adam Pike in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by Ben Jakes Oct 8, 2016

Wessex Proline Multicut Mowers

Has anybody got anything to say about a Wessex ProLine multi cut mower

Started by Steve manuel in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by John Baker Sep 28, 2016

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