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Machinery (1634)

VICTA 560SP4 MULCHING MOWER

after a mulching mower, any thoughts on the above.

this is a 22 inch , 4 stroke

Started by rick roberts in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by rick roberts Mar 23, 2016

I started a gardening business last year and this year have started advertising for more work. All is going well and slowly but surely the work is coming in. I live in rural North Lincolnshire and have been surprised by the size of many of the

Started by Scott H in Machinery

80 Replies · Reply by adrian Mar 26, 2016

Etesia 46 pro range still in production???

Hello i read online that Etesia has halted production of the 46 pro not sure if this is correct as i was looking to get one with the added roller this season... also does anyone know if you can get the rear roller yet or not?? Could someone recommend

Started by Ryan paul carr in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Derek Tucker Mar 22, 2016

Reliable petrol pressure washers

Evening all,

I bought recently a Clarke petrol pressure washer, thinking Clarke are a well known make and their kit must be at least half decent, I was very wrong! It wasn't an expensive machine as I don't do a lot of pressure washing, but I have foun

Started by Tom Beevor in Business, Groundscare, and Machinery

27 Replies · Reply by dan Mar 29, 2016

Edging lawns

I have a pair of SPear and Jackson razor edging shears, they were razor sharp but went a bit blunt due to stones etc. Then I tried to sharpen them with sharpening stone, but they've never been as good, I can't get the angles right. Anyway I'm think

Started by Peter in Machinery

14 Replies · Reply by Craig Flatters Mar 22, 2016

Roller mower on a budget.

Hi I wonder if you wonderful guys can help me decide on a roller mower. Unfortunately I only have a budget of £750 and would prefer new, as I have been stung before, buying used.

My work is mainly part time, doing around 10 small to medium gardens a w

Started by dickyjim in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by Steve Hart Mar 24, 2016

Honda Izy cutting out

My Izy cuts out immediately when drive is engaged but strangely will operate under load with the drive disengaged, Has anyone come across this ?

Started by Peter Davis in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Richard Gadsby Mar 17, 2016

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Kombi Unit options

Hi All,

I currently have a Stihl HL -100 long reach hedge cutter, which is run along side a HS45. Im looking to add a combo unit as i ideally want to add the extension bar, the extra length will save on ladder work etc.

My question is, as ill be usin

Started by Daniel Lampard in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Progreen Weed Control Mar 17, 2016

Roller mower review

Hi guys, I'm looking into a new roller mower and seen the Cobra RM46SPC Self Propelled Rear Roller Lawnmower.Has any body used this mower or got any feedback please? Looks quite good for the money. It's on at around £320. Can't afford a Honda just ye

Started by Nathan millward in Groundscare, Machinery, and Turfcare

10 Replies · Reply by Nick@Garden-Styles Mar 16, 2016

Small-timer question / Mantis any good?

I've managed to pick up the mantis tiller with scarifier attachments and I was wondering if anybody has used it as a scarifier and how successful they were obviously on small gardens?

Started by Chris in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by John F Mar 25, 2016

Mulching mower on damp grass?

I have just managed to get a John Deere JS 31 mulching mower working having bought it for £20 on eBay and spent about £20 on it to get it running. I'm very pleased with that as it seems to be a good mower, however I was wondering if mulching mowers c

Started by Chris in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Daniel Lampard Mar 18, 2016

Backpack Sprayer Straps

I've got a Chapin Pro Chapin 61800 Series backpack sprayer. The shoulder straps have started to fall to bits. For a professional sprayer I'm quite surprised at the lack of quality and comfort of the straps, however I thought it would just be an easy

Started by Andy Harrold in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Progreen Weed Control Mar 14, 2016

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Larger lawn scarification equipment

At the moment we have Eliet 401s and 501s scarifiers and a 60cm efco which is a bit of a beast. We also have a mccullough push garden / leaf vacuum which is getting on a bit, but refuses to die.

So with smaller lawns, say upto 400sqm, we use the Eliet

Started by Andrew Watts in Machinery

25 Replies · Reply by David Benson Jan 5, 2018

Equipment for Sale

Are we allowed to put machinery for sale up on here?

Started by Phil Birtwhistle in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Liam Healy Apr 9, 2018

Customising an Ifor trailer for gardening tools?

I'm just about to grow from a little 7x4 trailer to my first Ifor Williams, probably about 10x6 or thereabouts with mesh sides. I've looked around but outside the USA I can't find anyone selling trailer tool brackets. For example, to attach long tool

Started by Chris in Machinery and Vehicles

12 Replies · Reply by John F Mar 11, 2016

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Started by Gary RK in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Harry@VWGS Mar 9, 2016

Berthoud Cosmos pro 18 knapsack sprayer

Hope someone may be able to help.

Just bought an ex display (but unused) knapsack sprayer (see title) to practise spraying and then do my pa1/pa6 spraying qualification.

It was mostly assembled when it arrived and I completed the build, added a few lit

Started by Nigel Birchenough in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Progreen Weed Control Mar 6, 2016

Echo v Stihl

hello

anybody out there who would like comment on echo machinery is leaf blowers , kombi tools and hedge trimmers a local dealer is trying to convince me that they are superior to sthil

Started by john phillips in Machinery

18 Replies · Reply by David Marsh Mar 8, 2016

Help needed with an old Hayter 48 pro 486A drive sticks on when off

Hi I have just bought an old Hayter to get nice stripes in customers lawns. Only paid £25 for it. It wasnt running good at all. I have cleaned and stripped the carb. Cleaned and reset the ignition coil. It now runs as it should. I have another proble

Started by David Marsh in Machinery

18 Replies · Reply by David Marsh Mar 3, 2016

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Claiming for a piece of machinery paid for with a loan.

i have never brought a machine on loan, but was asked this morning by a gardening friend how do you claim for it through your books? I had no answer as my accountant takes care of any technicals in my accounts, but I said I'd ask. Do you claim for th

Started by Harry@VWGS in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Graham Wright Mar 2, 2016

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