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which pressure washer?

Trying to choose between two pressure washers, both nilfisk.Does 10 extra bar and 60 extra litres per hour flow rate make much difference?!

Started by ChaseLandscaping in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Rory Apr 15, 2015

kombi system stihl pole saw attachment greasing

Hi all,

Ive got the stihl ht-km pole saw attachment and unsure of where it needs greasing as my instruction manual given by seddons is in german, only realised when looked today.

Thanks Liam

Started by Liam Booth in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Liam Booth Apr 12, 2015

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Anyone with experiences of Scag 36's?

Have a one-off opportunity to purchase a Scag 36" walk behind Kawasaki powered from an individual in good condition at a very good price.

We've never owned or used one but could be a useful business addition.

So, would like feedbck on pros & cons - f

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

12 Replies · Reply by Seth Burgess Sep 18, 2016

Employee using tools for 'personal' use

Hi guys, I'm beginning to get bugged and wondering if you have any advice/experience to help me.One of my guys has been with me 4/5 years and used to live next door to me with his mum, and every couple of weeks during the season borrowed a mower/stri

Started by Ray McIntosh in Machinery

22 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty Apr 13, 2015

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Rear Roller or Rear wheel Mower what you prefer!

Hi Guys

Looking a buying a a mower as our mower is on its way out and the hayter harrier 48 mower we currently use is only barrowed from a friend so will no dout have to return it sooner enough so looking at options

probabley looking to spend about £

Started by philip shaw in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Roy Bretton Apr 11, 2015

The robotic pansy transplanter

How a US-based plant nursery, Bob's Market, is able to transplant pansies with the aid of a robotic automation.

Started by Landscape Juice in Machinery

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New Viking 756 pro mower fail, Need new mower fast!

Hello all

My previous viking k755mb mower had it, so i ordered the new hydrostatic viking 756 with the single arm to handle.

Looked nice and very built well but it's the slowest mower i ever used in my life, a snails pace!

Also the hydrostatic drive

Started by James Macleod in Machinery

14 Replies · Reply by David Benson Apr 14, 2015

Alkylate fuel or ethanol shield?

First time I have really posted here but I juts wondered what you guys thought about the issue of ethanol in regular petrol ,its effects on small engines and the best alternatives. Two and half years ago I bought a Stihl hedge cutter after two years

Started by Michael Dennis in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Michael Dennis Apr 9, 2015

Petrol Brush cutter recommendations

Hi,

I'm looking to purchase a brush cutter. It will be lightly used but when it does be powerful enough to slice through thick, neglected land usually full of brambles etc. Also I am concerned about weight, being a lady I can carry a decent amount but

Started by Cara Savage in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Cara Savage Mar 30, 2015

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Tip of the day

Don't put Yukka in your chipper! Unless you want to make a mess, doh!

Started by Darren Walters in Machinery

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Which mower and strimmer for mow and blow setup

After a mower for doing a grass cutting round something light and small as most gardens are tiny also a d loop strimmer im thinking lightweight again suggestions please

Started by Mitchel ingham in Machinery

15 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Mar 29, 2015

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Basic chainsaw maintenance - Well you learn something new every day ...

Only in the US of A could you find something like this...... Never knew I had to worry about "boogers"

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Rory Mar 26, 2015

Roller mower with reasonable wet weather performance

Hey all -

Due to one of my Etesias giving up the ghost (Engine frame rusted, drive belt snapped and generally a rattlebox at 8 years) I need to replace it,

As I've got two other etesias Id like to replace it with a roller mower to give me a better fin

Started by David Cox in Groundscare and Machinery

18 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty Mar 30, 2015

Gasket/servicing kits

Hi, I have a 21" mountfield SP534 which has decided after the winter storage to start hunting. I took off the air filter and its full of oil, I have cleaned it and its running a lot better but it does occasionally hunt the rev range and after changin

Started by Rory in Machinery

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Bob Andrews Lawn Doctor - Blade size?

Hi all

I have a Bob Andrews Lawn Doctor slitter/scarifier and the blades are worn down to the point that the I have to have it so low the body catches on the ground.

I cant find anything online for spare blades so I may have to have some made. Does an

Started by Darren Walters in Machinery

12 Replies · Reply by Nigel Sturgess Apr 30, 2016

holder (in shed) for strimmer

Hi all, this may be a long shot question, what im trying to get hold of is a type of hook to hold my strimmer on the shed wall. I could make one, but thought i would ask if anyone knows of anywhere that sells them; it would just make my life a whole

Started by Roger in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Roger Mar 21, 2015

Cobra Lawnmower?

Hi Folks,

I'm looking for a lightweight lawnmower for a couple of regular jobs, each small, one tiny. I don't expect to get many more this small and lugging a 21" up steps on one, very narrow access on the other, I thought something cheap might do ins

Started by Freshscaped in Machinery

23 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Jun 15, 2015

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Battery operated tools. Pellenc vs Stihl

Need a full new set of tools and after 15 years of manual labour and some physical issues including carpal tunnel syndrome I'm hoping to go for battery powered with the battery on the back to reduce weight and vibes on the hands. I've demoed the Pell

Started by Green Girl Garden Care in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Neal Barker @ Etesia uk Mar 25, 2015

Honda HRH 536 pro replacement grass bag

Has anyone tried the £30 replacement grass bags for the Honda HRH536 pro that are been sold on Ebay? Any good???

Also what is the cheapest supplier for the genuine Honda bags anyone has found ?

Cheers

Andy

Started by Andy Mason in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Geoff Norfolk Mar 7, 2015

Advice about Stihl fs 55r strimmer

Hi thinking of purchasing used Stihl fs 55r combi strimmer on ebay. After reading some reviews online im now in two minds; mainly due to power issues as it might be a bit too powerfull for my needs. I will mostly be using it for just occasional small

Started by Roger in Machinery

18 Replies · Reply by Ian Howes Mar 5, 2015

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