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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

Introduction to Autus Organics

Hello all,

I run company Autus Organics. I thought I would take some time to introduce our services.

About Us

Autus Organics is a UK producer of Biostimulants and associated products for the following industries:

Agriculture
Horticulture
Turf indu

Started by Graeme Todd in Business, Groundscare, and Health and Safety

2 Replies · Reply by David Cox Mar 2, 2015

Good Petrol Strimmers other than Stihl's

H ihope someone can point me in the right direction. Im after a robust, quality (albeit second hand) petrol strimmer ! Im looking for something other than a Stihl purely because they are a magnet to thieves. Any ideas ? I dont really need to spend m

Started by Roger in Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Tom Smith Feb 26, 2015

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Hayter Condor plastic cover wanted

Can anyone point me in the right direction for getting the big cover that covers the belts and chains etc. Can't justify paying over £300 for a new one.Regards, Darren

Started by Darren Walters in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Darren Walters Feb 28, 2015

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Areator / Hollow tine Sisis Dart for sale on ebay

Hi all,

I am selling my Sisis Dart hollow tine aerator on Ebay

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sisis-Dart-hollow-tine-lawn-areator-not-scarifier-/181676022577?

It is a cracking bit of kit I have just upgraded to a tractor towed bit of kit and this is now surp

Started by Landscope in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Rory Feb 25, 2015

What Mower to buy

Hi all, i'm looking to buy a new mower for my small gardening business, i have £500 to spend. I want something light(around 30kg) if poss and i would like a mulch option as i have a couple of cuts were i have a lot of grass to take away(would a mulch

Started by GARETH in Machinery

46 Replies · Reply by Mitchel ingham Oct 5, 2015

Mower V-Twin Engines

Hi all,

My name is Pete. I've joined up on this fantastic forum, because I am currently undertaking a university project on small, V-Twin petrol engines found in lawn mowers and other small horticultural equipment. The plan is to find out what the nex

Started by Peter Clarke in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Richard Gadsby Feb 23, 2015

Toro price list

Evening all,

Does anyone happen to have a price list for Toro mowers or know the price of the 91cm Toro walk behinds, or a similar alternative? I'm looking to add a large walk behind to my kit as I don't yet really have the ability to buy or carry a r

Started by Tom Beevor in Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Tom Beevor Feb 18, 2015

lawn mower courier

Hi everyone

I'm needing a Honda hrx537 pedestrian mower collecting from Cheddar Somerset and delivering to Sheffield

Can anyone recommend a courier/price I should be paying

Thanks

Started by Lee Revitt in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Bespoke Lawncare Feb 14, 2015

Best verge/banking mower

Anyone got any suggestions on banking mowing ???

I currently have a few contracts with banks/verges, I have a 30" Hayter Condor but its struggling with the slope and also a little small at 30"

I have seen posts and Scags/Ferris etc but have no experien

Started by Lee Revitt in Machinery

13 Replies · Reply by James Brett Feb 13, 2015

Good mower for daily use: Toro, Honda or Viking?

Hi everyone,My first post here, have just started doing some gardening work in my local area (Hertfordshire), and now getting ready for the coming season.I'm looking to buy a mower, I plan to be cutting regular sized gardens presumably, I have a budg

Started by Gregory Browning in Landscaping, Machinery, and Info

10 Replies · Reply by Russ Francis Feb 18, 2015

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What to do with old kit

Just a quick question, I have a load of old kit I am thinking of clearing out, 3 x old hayter pros, hedge cutter, some ladders, and general bits, would you bother to try and sell them or would you just launch em, I put it down as my time is money so

Started by Harry@VWGS in Machinery

15 Replies · Reply by Harry@VWGS Feb 17, 2015

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