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Machinery (1634)

Strimming cord help?

Hi,This may seem like a daft question but just got a new Strimmer and unlike my old one the way to put the cord in the spool is different. In my last one the cord was cut into two separate lines and placed in the holes and then wrapped round. However

Started by Jamie in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Andy@Countrywide Landscaping May 4, 2016

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Pro roller mowers

Lawnmowers - Why can nothing be easy.

Vikings - Dealer told me unless I can wait 4 weeks for parts don't buy one.

Kaaz/Danarm LM5360 -You cannot buy the pro version anywhere in Northern Ireland.

Kubota roller mowers, I have been reliably told not to b

Started by Robbie in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty May 3, 2016

First ride on

Hi allI have never been too keen on the idea of a ride on mower as I have always preferred the finish of a push mower.Last year I started to win bigger sites with lawns 1 acre and above so I purchased a toro timemaster which has been good for mulchin

Started by Rob Bury in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Rob Bury May 2, 2016

Viking MB 4 RTP

Any one got one or had experience with one?I have some areas in some contracts which are tight access (to tight for my 36 inch scag) but can be cut and dropped.I'm looking for a powerful mower which can drop the cuttings and not require more than one

Started by matt evans in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Doug Apr 30, 2016

Stihl FS 55 brushcutter advice

Hi ,

I have had this machine about ten years and its only used on my own patch of 3 acres around trees / corners etc probably a twice a month so not heavy use in that sense but I like its ability to trash thru just about anything.

To be frank it hasn

Started by steve cormack in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by steve cormack May 25, 2016

Drilling and fixing oak sleepers

Hi all.Part of my current project is to install 25 oak sleepers to form a retaining wall. I was after people's recommendations for good drill bits to use. I'm going to be using 200mm m10 coach screws countersunk flush with the face of the sleepers. I

Started by Benedict Simmons in Machinery and Info

12 Replies · Reply by Ben Jakes May 14, 2016

Lightweight lawn Strimmer ?

Hi folk's which lightweight strimmer would you guy's recommend for edging lawns only? preferably not too expensive !! thank's in advance

Started by Graham Matthews in Machinery

32 Replies · Reply by Billybop May 15, 2016

Toro and Viking dealers in Staffordshire ?

Is there any dealers for these two Marques near to Tamworth in Staffordshire ? thank's in advance !

Started by Graham Matthews in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Graham Matthews Apr 20, 2016

Efco Load & Go strimmer heads

Has anyone tried these ? Looks like a clever idea.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KzpJTzbrYWI

Started by Peter Davis in Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby May 1, 2016

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Stihl kombi on a backpack

Hi All,In the next month or so, I need to get another hedge trimmer, need a kombi with extension bar for about 4 days solid hedge cutting up and down the ladder. I was going to purchase a km94 with hedge trimmer and extension poll.Has anyone used a b

Started by Daniel Lampard in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Daniel Lampard Apr 18, 2016

hs81r hedge cutter problem

I recently bought a hs81r hedgecutter on ebay. The machine starts up easily but when it idles it sounds like its struggling and sometimes cuts out.

If I engage the blades they don't move or move slowly and it just seems like they are struggling. event

Started by chris in Machinery

10 Replies · Reply by Andy@Countrywide Landscaping Apr 18, 2016

Replacement mower advice

I do some gardening for a good customer who is getting on a bit and wants me to take over their mowing and I need some advice on equipment. There are 3 areas to mow (1/4 acre lawn, 3/4 acre newly planted ornamental orchard and 1/4 acre paddock conne

Started by John Tracey in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

29 Replies · Reply by John Tracey Apr 23, 2016

Tanaka Strimmer

A friend of mine has a new Tanaka Strimmer. The head has a single spool reel that tangles & doesn't hold much line. Does anyone know of a double reel, like the Stihl one, that fits a Tanaka ? I mean the ones that are deeper & have a separate area

Started by Peter Davis in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Peter Davis Apr 16, 2016

Trailer electrics anyone?

Evening all,Have had a frustrating fortnight with my trucks electrics for the trailer. Everything about the trailer is absolutely fine, but one indicator refuses to work, it is not the bulb. The beeper in the truck is going to suggest there is a conn

Started by Tom Beevor in Business, Machinery, and Info

10 Replies · Reply by Tom Beevor Apr 17, 2016

Husqvarna 327PT5S

i been looking at buying one of these for a while and i seen a secondhand one close to me but on the sticker on the tank it has Chinese exhaust emissions

would a genuine husqvarna have that any one got a similar machine

Started by Roy Parker in Machinery

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Gardening work in Ludlow/ Leominster/ Welsh Marches Area

My wife and I are thinking about relocating to the above area as we can get more for our money property wise. I just wondering what's the self employed gardener market is like in that area? I plan to do continue the gardening business if and when we

Started by Andrew Midgley in Business, Machinery, and Careers

5 Replies · Reply by Andrew Midgley Apr 22, 2016

Etesia Mowers + Roller

Is anybody using the Roller attachments with their Etesia's?

Is the Roller available for the 46CM machines yet?

I currently have the Honda Pro Models and the smaller HRX models but the HRX model struggles after a season as the Roller's always develop m

Started by Darren in Machinery

12 Replies · Reply by John Wade-Palmer Jul 3, 2016

Useful UK link for rubber tool clamps

I've been looking to fit out the van with two clamps to hold the various gardening machinery and not had a lot of luck. However this morning I found this site which may prove useful to some of you as it certainly will to me. Hope that helps.http://ww

Started by Chris in Machinery, Suppliers, and Vehicles

21 Replies · Reply by Neil Cooper Apr 14, 2016

Dori scarifier

hi all , does anyone have a contact number for dori scarifier parts. I need new blades .Many thanks Andrew.

Started by Andrew magill in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Andrew magill Apr 10, 2016

Stihl Kombi

Evening all,I'm thinking of investing in a Stihl Kombi system this week, but have one question before I go dealer visiting for those of you who have one.Simply, is it possible to have more than one extension pole in the machine at one point to gain a

Started by Tom Beevor in Business, Groundscare, and Machinery

17 Replies · Reply by Andy Apr 4, 2016

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