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LONG REACH HEDGIES

Hi, looking for some advice, my Stihl hl 95 long reach trimmers are broke and i've been told by my local repair shop that the gears are knackered and he's offered me a new head attachment for £250. I don't know wether to buy it or is it worth getting

Started by GARETH in Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Derek Tucker Jun 25, 2015

Ariens Razor 21inch

Has anyone had any experience in using one of these.....i would welcome your opinion.

Started by Keith in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Keith Jul 4, 2015

Video of a Chain Saw used as a pick axe!!!!!

Good evening all.

It has been over 12 months since I was last on here so I thought I would start of with something different... A video of a chain saw being used as a pick axe!

Started by English Sheep in Machinery

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What type of Rotavator do you use?

I am interested in what type of rotavators people are using for their landscape business, I'm looking at a BCS 750 Two Wheeled Tractor. I have owned a BCS 745 diesel Rotavator several years ago and also owned a couple of Howard Gem's and Dowdeswell 6

Started by Roy Bretton in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Acacia Groundcare Hire Jun 16, 2015

honda gcv530 work shop manual

anyone got a manual for this engine the engine runs when cold but when hot will not start checked compression one cylinder has 75 psi other is 25 psi

Started by Roy Parker in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Roy Parker Jun 17, 2015

Learning to strip rollers, swap gearboxes on Honda Pros. (West Midlands)

As the title suggests I'm doing as much maintenance as I can on the mowers we run but could really do with learning how to strip/grease rollers and swap out gearboxes. I'm looking for someone ideally ex Honda technician or suitably qualified through

Started by Simon in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty Jun 15, 2015

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Bump feed strimmer head

What's the best bump feed head as I have stihl ones however they are wearing very quickly.Anyone got any recommendations ?Many thanks in advance Richard

Started by Richard Gadsby in Groundscare and Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Jun 7, 2015

Mulching mower with rear roller?

Can anyone recommend a mulching mower that has a rear roller mower? And are they good to use?

Started by Matt in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Jun 7, 2015

Honda HRH 536 QX21 roller or 4 wheel model? what would you buy?

I am thinking of a new mower, will always chose Honda , had the 4 wheel pro 536 and seems great, only downfall is if you cut to close to the edge and miss judge it and take a chunk out of the edge! what are the main differences between roller and 4

Started by Ian Parkes in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Jan 27, 2016

Efco DS2400H Pole Hedge Cutter

Just saw this on offer from Abbey Garden Sales via an Email.

Can't recommend it or not as never used this make but if anyone is looking for a cheap long arm, this might fit the bill?

http://www.abbeygardensales.co.uk/hedgetrimmers/pole-saws-trimmers-pe

Started by Graeme @ BGS in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Adrian Badham Jun 11, 2015

kaaz roller mower

has anyone tried one of the new kaaz roller mower with the 2 speed gearbox . i got 2 of the kaaz single speed roller mowers and they work well one of them is now 8 years old and starting to show it age . i looking for a replacement

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Started by Roy Parker in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Roy Parker Jun 3, 2015

John Deere C52ks

Hi , just after some general advice on a rough cut mower please. I'm interested in purchasing a John Deere c52ks with new Subaru engine or something similar in size (not scag size) to tackle rough grounds, potentially up to knee height grass. Any on

Started by oliver whyman in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by James Brett Jun 1, 2015

Mountfield 2 wheel tractor power unit

I'm looking to add a rotorvator to my kit, though I want one to deal with some heavy-ish work (clay soil), it will only get occasional use at least to start with. I've seen a machine by Mountfield http://www.mountfieldlawnmowers.co.uk/products/garden

Started by Tom Beevor in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Tom Beevor May 31, 2015

A few questions about the Etesia Duocut 53 (LKGCM)

Evening all, this is my first post in a long time but I thought where better to go than LJN!. I have had a search through the forums but I can't find exactly what i'm looking for so here goes.

I'm looking at buying a new mower and have been drawn to t

Started by Michael Bates in Machinery

12 Replies · Reply by Jason Creed Mar 28, 2016

Etesia or Iseki ride on?

I know that Etesia mowers have been discussed quite a lot on here but I'd really like opinions for and against these 2 particular makes. We are looking at a minimum of 40 inch and max of 48 inch so most likely the iseki sxg 216 vs etesia hydro 100 o

Started by Lindsay Nicholls-Smith in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Lindsay Nicholls-Smith May 27, 2015

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Breakdowns!!!

Is anyone else's life being ruined by breakdowns at the moment!I've had 2 strikers breakdown not big problems but enough to stop me.And then I bent the lift arm on the big mower and had to take the whole front end off to get at it and fix it !!Hoping

Started by Richard Gadsby in Machinery

15 Replies · Reply by Chris Jackson May 27, 2015

Steep bank grass cutting

Hi all.

I've been asked to take on a regular grass cut on a large area steep bank - approx. 50 - 60 degree slope. The client has said that it has been maintained before by strimming it, which takes approx. 1.5 hours. Her husband had been doing it with

Started by Andrew Bentley in Groundscare and Machinery

27 Replies · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Apr 13, 2022

A chainsaw with a difference!

I came across this chainsaw from Whitlands engineering, a chainsaw powered by a V8 engine! I guess that if you are using it all day it would be hard work, great cutting speeds though! You can see the V8 chainsaw in action here!

Started by Roy Bretton in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Rory May 23, 2015

Pedestrain mower

Hi,

I'm looking for a four wheeled self propelled Pedestrian mower that's rugged but wont cost the earth, any suggestions ?

Thanks,

Tim

Started by Tim Kirk in Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty May 19, 2015

Stihl hs 56 c-e or Echo hcr 165es???

Buying new hedge trimmer next week and in 2 minds which 1 of these to get........Whats folks opinions on here? Cheers

Started by john doonan in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Richard Gadsby Aug 16, 2015

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