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tanaka pole saw

Hi. I wonder if someone could help? I have been asked to quote for a hedge job. Its hawthorn approx 10 ft high and 50/60 foot long. I have a tanaka long reach hedge cutter but the hawthorn is thick at the top. The hedgecutter attatchment wouldnt cut

Started by adrian in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Geoffrey King Mar 1, 2016

Honda Hydrostatcic or SMART drive?

As the title says, curious to know which folks prefer and which system is more robust and in the long run more economic to maintain?

Started by Mark Hunter in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Richard Gadsby Feb 29, 2016

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Speeding up walking speed hayters

Hi all, I know there will be many responses here stating use Honda or estisa ('scuse the spelling) but that's not an option right now.So my question....... My hayter pro has the walking speed of a funeral march and is driving me nuts..... I have adju

Started by Andy in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Andy Feb 29, 2016

Maruyama MC2600-RS with landscape blade

Hi Everyone

In a recent discussion started by Paul Berry " Stone hit car from lawnmower scenario" Gary posted a link for the Maruyama landscape blade.

I don't think people got that excited about it but i'm beginning to think we may have missed somethin

Started by Ross Stuart Mckinlay in Machinery

30 Replies · Reply by Laura - Maruyama UK Feb 26, 2016

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Stihl BR450 backpack blower.

Is Stihl's new 2 stroke backpack blower, the BR450 the new alternative to the 4-mix BR600?

Started by Harry@VWGS in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Harry@VWGS Feb 25, 2016

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Landscaping resistant phone covers

Wondering what people use as water, soil and hedge clipping resistant smartphone covers? Any suggestions?

Started by James McKay in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Robbie Feb 23, 2016

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Cobra mowers

Evening,Ive have a quick search on the forum but looking for reviews from anyone using Cobras. Would you recommend and specifically does the fan assisted collection make a huge difference? The model I'm looking at is the RM48SPS. We currently run Hon

Started by Si @ GS in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Si @ GS May 20, 2017

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Etesia PHTS 46 pedestrian Mower, care tips?

Hi everyone, I'm picking up a new Etesia PHTS 46 mower on Wednesday afternoon, brand new mower but the last of the old shape, I know a few of you guys and gals use them on a daily basis and was just wondering if you had any tips for things to keep an

Started by Harry@VWGS in Machinery

20 Replies · Reply by Harry@VWGS Mar 14, 2016

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Pro machines, how long should they last?

Slightly changing the way I run my machines and battery operated kit this season, in the past (last 18 years) I have run machines for one season -two seasons then replaced with new, I have never ever kept a machine longer than this time period, I wou

Started by Harry@VWGS in Machinery

13 Replies · Reply by Billybop Feb 23, 2016

Hayter Harrier 48

I recently inherited a Hayter 48. It requires priming before starting and I wondered if this is required every time. For instance, when constantly stopping to empty the brass bag then starting up again. It is a bit of a pain that the mower can't cont

Started by Edward in Machinery

10 Replies · Reply by John F Feb 19, 2016

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Stihl BR200 backpack blower

Looking for a small engined light backpack blower and was thinking of picking up one of the Stihl BR200 backpack blowers, has anyone any experience on using one? I'm guessing it's a handheld engine with a larger fuel tank converted to be a backpack ?

Started by Harry@VWGS in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Feb 17, 2016

Which Strimmer for lawn maintenance work

Hello,Looking to put a lot of effort into to getting a lot more lawn Maintenace this year so don't want any break downs or anything to slow me down?So what do people suggest fs40? 2 stroke? as I will be turning it on the side for lawn edging

Started by Mitchel ingham in Machinery

24 Replies · Reply by Billybop Feb 18, 2016

Any one selling a Scag zero turn tiger or Wright stander upto 48 inch?

Hi all looking for eith a scag tiger or a wright stander if any are available??

Started by Josh Hague in Machinery

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Cable avoidance tool

Following a incident involving a stump grinder and an armoured cable it seems a good time to invest in a CAT of my own.

Can anyone offer me any advice re which make/model and any problems.

Some years ago I did a course in the use of one after spending

Started by matt day in Machinery

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Object of Desire

Would be nice to add one of these to the tool inventory (!) :-

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3442583/The-tank-thinks-s-Swiss-army-knife-Remote-controlled-Terrier-uses-blades-clear-mines-dig-trenches-smash-path-wade-water.html

What's

Started by Jeff Mennell in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Andy Feb 12, 2016

Stihl Blower Vibration

I have an ageing BG55 handheld blower. I have notice that the vibes have increased. The blower fan seems ok but there are some lumps out of the engine cooling fan. I have heard that vibration can be a sign that the crankshaft bearing are worn. I

Started by Peter Davis in Machinery

19 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Feb 8, 2016

Lightweight Mower

Hi all, I hope everyone is well.I am just sorting out new gear for this season and was wondering what you guys use as a small lightweight mower for those small lawns with difficult access.I have been looking at the Viking mb448 and wanted to know if

Started by Rob Bury in Machinery

31 Replies · Reply by Graham Wright Feb 13, 2016

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Doe Show 2016

Who is off to the Doe Show this year?

I went last year and it was alright, although I was there on the final day. Nice Elliot, Husky, Stihl demos last year.

I am off tomorrow if anyone is popping in?

The new 2016 Stihl tour bus will be there.

Started by James Brett in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Colin Hunt Feb 1, 2016

Tow Behind Mowers

Hi All,

I'm looking for your opinion on self powered tow behind mowers. I'm looking to tow it in an off set position behind my current ride on mower (Kubota G2160). It would be for rough areas so mulching or collecting isn't important.

Has any one got

Started by Benedict Simmons in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Richard Gadsby Jan 29, 2016

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Land Rover Defender finished

Tomorrow sees the end of a line. That stalwart of the rough and ready the Land Rover Defendet will stop its manufacturing after nearly 70 years.

Started by Andy in Machinery

17 Replies · Reply by Vic 575 Jan 30, 2016

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