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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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Stihl battery range

About to press go on purchase of a long reach and standard hedge cutter and back pack battery and thought I'd see if anyone else is using it yet. I've got a pellenc set up for myself which I'm very happy with but I can't justify the cost of that for

Started by Green Girl Garden Care in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Billybop Feb 4, 2016

Etesia mower blades

Where is the best place to buy Etesia Duocut 18" blade online. Either original or Oregon copies?

Started by Damian Jones in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

14 Replies · Reply by Damian Jones Jan 28, 2016

Scag on the back of tipper

Hi everyoneI currently have a 48" Scag tiger cub which I use on a large school contract I have, I also keep my container there with all my gear inThe time has come to get a new van, I'm looking now for some sort of tipper with ramp etc to take the Sc

Started by Lee Revitt in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by matt evans Jan 26, 2016

Kohler courage engines

I'm considering buying an Etesia duocut 46 mower. It comes with the Kohler courage 6.75 engine.Now I've heard of Kohler but have no experience of their engines. Are they any good? Better than Briggs? Probably not as good as Honda?

Started by Damian Jones in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

26 Replies · Reply by Keith Jun 24, 2016

Calling on pickup owners

Evening all,

I currently have a 2004 Ford Ranger which I bought from a friend 2 years ago. It is now becoming uneconomic to keep running due to regular failures. I'm looking for another car derived pick-up to replace it with the top candidate being th

Started by Tom Beevor in Business, Machinery, and Vehicles

23 Replies · Reply by Andrew Midgley Feb 6, 2016

2015/16 Honda HRX476

Looking for a new 19/20" mower for the next cutting season. My old Honda 476 has finally died on me.Need a mower that collects well in the wet. My old Honda wasn't great at doing this. Are the new Hondas better at collecting wet grass?Also considerin

Started by Damian Jones in Groundscare, Landscaping, and Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Damian Jones Jan 23, 2016

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Google Ad words & Recommendations for BackUp 4wheel Mower Please

Hi Guys

Not Really been on for a while due to a number of reasons but hey i am back looking over again

After a Recent Conversation with guy speaking about general business ideas he recommended i had a look into doing a Google Ad word Campaign as

Started by philip shaw in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Jan 24, 2016

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ASBLOW - Campaign to ban noisy, polluting leaf/dust blowing machines

TO: SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT/DEFRA, GARDENERS AND THOSE WHO HIRE GARDENERS

Our strategy is two-fold:
1. We are calling for legislation to ban noisy and polluting leaf blowing machines from being used in streets, public areas, near sc

Started by Phil Voice in Groundscare, Health and Safety, and Landscaping

23 Replies · Reply by Daniela McGhie Jan 23, 2016

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