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Machinery (1634)

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

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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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Easy lift harness

Hi has anyone used the easy lift harness I'm thinking about getting one as I have a bad shoulder and I'm wondering if it will be helpful for hedge work.Any views would be great thanks.

Started by Richard Gadsby in Groundscare and Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby May 15, 2015

Kubota Rideon Quotes

Hi,Are there any Kubota dealers on here?I'm looking for a quote for the followingGR2120 Or GR1600Hopefully a member on here can help with a good quote. Please PM me. Thanks

Started by Andy Harrold in Machinery

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Easy lift harness

Anyone using one these with a long reach hedge cutter ? If so then what are your thoughts please ?

Also, the main thing putting me off is the looks as I make a good enough job of looking like a prat as it is. What do the fashion police think ?

Cheers,

Started by briggsandscrapem in Machinery

17 Replies · Reply by Vic 575 Jul 20, 2019

8 year old Honda hrx 476 roller

Hi my old Honda is splurging out black smoke when revs drop any clues ???

Started by chris in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Gary RK May 7, 2015

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Etesia pro 46 blade brake cable help ( before it gets dark)

Etesia pktbTrying to fit new blade brake cable now.How do you get the cable round the little wheel just before it connects? The one that makes it go through 90 degrees?The inner cable won't fit between the bracket and the plastic wheel and I can't ge

Started by Darren Walters in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd May 6, 2015

Hire of mower

Hi most probably a silly question to ask but i recently hired a mower from local hire shop as we had big job after 30 mins of using it the mower stopped working on checking it all the oil was empty engine seized up on taking it back to explain they

Started by Joe Collinson in Machinery

17 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice May 12, 2015

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Sharpening mower blades - It's all about the angle

How do you do yours - daily?, in-situ?, on the bench?, by hand?, a grinder?, swap with a spare?

It's a key, but sometimes a time consuming maintainence job which if done 'correctly' delivers performance & efficiency out in the field.

I was reading an

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

14 Replies · Reply by Adam @ SLGC May 2, 2015

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FY2015 Danarm 553 HRS ProS

We've just taken delivery of the new redesigned Danarm Pro 21" roller which is quoted as having a 10-13% faster ground speed, along with a new style gearbox.

They will replace a couple of ageing Danarm rollers (earliest being a 2004 model - used regu

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Seth Burgess Feb 8, 2016

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Hayter Condor - Cable help please.

Hi all, I cant find the parts drawing for the 212N Rotary deck for my Hayter Condor. According to the Hayter website it is 111-5824-alow.pdf but it won't open.

Anyway, I think there is some kind of blade brake cable missing and that is what I trying

Started by Darren Walters in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Harrythecat178 Apr 27, 2015

Tanaka TBC4200 DLV

Bought a new Tanaka from local dealer this week; Added the Oregon twist load metal head on it. Anyone else run one? In the week I've had it, it is an excellent machine, smooth and quiet yet powerful as you like.

Started by Andy Kenney in Machinery

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Hyundai Mowers

My local builders merchant has started selling Hyundai Mowers at very reasonable prices. Does anyone have any experiences with them ?

Started by Peter Davis in Machinery

26 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty Apr 28, 2015

Spare parts suppliers

Could we form a list of spare parts suppliers for stihl kit etc and briggs etc on here?

I keep having terirble exp ordering bits online - Just today tried top fit some new needle cage bearings to a stihl HL-KM and found they didnt fit, local dealer wo

Started by David Cox in Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by James Brett Apr 25, 2015

Viking rotovator anyone else had problems

For years we had a small Honda rotovator and it was fantastic, but two years ago it gave up the ghost, after much abuse, dealing with the usual hidden brickbats, stones, roots string etc that you normally find in gardens! So I spent £500 on a new Vik

Started by Thermo in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty Apr 21, 2015

Laser-level feedback.

Evening.

I'm sure this is a recurrent question, but I need to acquire a new laser level for landscaping use....Any feedback on the best all-rounder please?

My budget allows for a good one (not looking at Silverline/Draper etc.), without going silly....

Started by Sam Moon in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Sam Moon Apr 19, 2015

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