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Machinery (1634)

2016 Hayter Harrier 56 vs the rest??

Hi all,

Hope everyone's enjoying the weekend!, I know this subject has been somewhat covered before but I can only seem to find old information and not up to date stuff on the new Hayter 56 models, specifically the Hayter Harrier 56 Pro and the Harrie

Started by Michael Bates in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Michael Bates Jul 11, 2016

Mower belts

I seem to be going through a belt a week at the moment on different mowers and was wondering if anyone knew of any good websites with fast delivery?

Mainly looking for Ransomes and scag belts etc.

Many thanks

Started by Andrew Evans in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Tim Jun 30, 2016

Post Hole Borer Hydraulic

Hi Folks,

I'm looking to put a 2nd van on the road and I'm looking to for a new small hydraulic post hole borer, to dig into hard clay and stoney ground, it must have a reverse, and be able to drill up against a wall. It can either be towed or go on t

Started by Fran Logue in Machinery

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Mountfield sp535 belt tension adjustment arm

Hi, anyone familiar with this lawnmower know how the arm fits onto the gearbox?

Thanks

Started by simon west in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by simon west Jun 26, 2016

Strimmer line - what's your preference?

I just noticed that I am getting to the end of my 262m of silverline trimmer line that I bought maybe 2 years ago, and I have to say it has lasted really well. What line do others use? Any recommendations for my next spool?

Started by Graham Wright in Machinery

42 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Jun 28, 2016

looking for a leightweight strimmer stihl fs70?

Had my strimmer for too many years its knackered time for a new one. To be fair I hardly do any strimming mainly a quick wiz round and maybe the odd bank. So don't want nothing major powerful but want lightweight and no vibrations and straight shaft.

Started by Ian Parkes in Machinery

12 Replies · Reply by adrian Jun 26, 2016

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Easy Lift Harness

Does anyone use a easy-lift hedge cutting harness.....if so what are your views on it.

Started by mark thomas in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Billybop Jun 19, 2016

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Power rake hire - SE London

Hi everyone.

I'm desperately trying to get my mits on a power rake for a large turfing job.

Brandon tool hire can't help, as they have all of two - one's broken and the other is out on a long term. http://www.brandontoolhire.co.uk/en/rotavators-cultiva

Started by Nathan - Plews Garden Design in Landscaping, Machinery, and Turfcare

1 Reply · Reply by Gary RK Jun 12, 2016

Trying to source a Recipracator!! In uk

Whilst on holiday in Mexico I noticed the groundskeepers where using an alternative to a strimmer for edging lawns. It's a disk system each disk counter rotates (one clockwise the other in reverse). Both have teeth and it was great for all things str

Started by Matt Musgrove in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Matt Musgrove Jun 11, 2016

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Hayter 56 replacement

Hi all,

our old hayter 56 with the full body width grass collector has died with a driveshaft problem and our mechanic says he can't source the parts anymore.

So what would people recommend as a replacement. We already have a KAAS Honda 21" (roller)

Started by Andrew Watts in Machinery

12 Replies · Reply by Andrew Watts Jun 13, 2016

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Honda 21" Pro roller mower.

Whilst down the machine shop today I was looking at the Honda 21" Pro roller mower, not really for me as its too heavy but it just came to me that I don't think I've actually heard of anyone on LJN buying a Honda Pro, everyone seems to buy the clones

Started by Harry@VWGS in Machinery

15 Replies · Reply by Gary Hedges Jun 12, 2016

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HELP , Stihl KM 56 fuel pouring from air filter?

Hi everyone, I'm on site atm and really don't have time to pop home and get my spare, my KM 56 Kombi unit keeps pouring loads of fuel into the air filter, making it so I can't start it again, any quick fix advice to get through this job would be real

Started by Harry@VWGS in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by David Benson Jun 9, 2016

Hayter Dilema

I purchases a hayter 324 cylinder mower earlier this year and have been struggling to leave a tidy finished product after mowing. I do understand that these are designed for weekly cuts in which we have been using it for but also do fortnightly and l

Started by Andrew Evans in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by David Daniels Jun 11, 2016

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Short video showing the Turf Teq Bed Edger at work - worth a look!

Do watch this short video showing a demo of the amazing Turf Teq Power Edger at work, supplied by GroundsCare Products in the UK. https://lnkd.in/emm5qR4

Started by Paul Errington in Machinery

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Council contractors

Hi all I'm just wondering what the council contractors are using near you this year?The contractors have been using the front deck rotaries this year in Lincoln where they used to use the cylinders.The results are not brilliant!I'm wondering if it's

Started by Richard Gadsby in Groundscare and Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Graham Wright Jun 10, 2016

Large walk behind mowers

I have started picking up a few larger sites to mow now, and it's getting a little bit tedious with the 21" and I am starting to look at bigger machines, to cut down time on the job giving me more profit.

The 2 main sites I have are a slightly rough c

Started by Graham Wright in Machinery

39 Replies · Reply by Gareth McNicol Mar 10, 2022

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Husqvana fire advice needed.

All. My husqvana strimmer model 128R caught fire this morning. Minor panic as I was stood in a field of long grass at the time. Fortunately no crisis as I got the fire out fast. However I'm concerned about this. Usually I would blame over fuelling an

Started by Andy in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Harry@VWGS Jun 6, 2016

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The Turf Teq Tractor Unit - one tractor - six machines.

The Turf Teq Tractor Unit - one tractor - 6 machines, supplied by GroundsCare Products in the UK.

Also available for hire.

Units for raking, sweeping, trenching, edging, ploughing and rough cut mowing.

Enquiries to Paul.Errington@Groundscare-Products.co

Started by Paul Errington in Machinery

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Anyone got a Stihl Multisystem?

Not the Kombi system, the one on wheels. I'd be particularly interested in how well the bristle brush works on uneven paving (and how long the bristles last!), how well the dethatcher works and how the rotavator tines perform if you have to push the

Started by Ben Jakes in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by John F Jun 6, 2016

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Combi-tools - Stihl, Husqvarna, etc

Hi all,

I'm in the market for a grass trimmer, and I'm looking at the Stihl Kombi-Tools, and the Husqvarna equivilent. Anyone tried them, any good? How are they to take apart and stick a new tool onto? And most importantly, do you think they are worth

Started by Ben Mallow in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by James Brett Jun 10, 2016

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