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Resin/chemical stud fixing in paving/concrete

I have a need to install an item that requires strong fixing into/onto existing concrete/block paving area and been advised to use chemical/resin secured, stud fixing method. Previously used drilled hole & expanding bolts or studs but know they exhib

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Nov 29, 2013

Blowers vs suckers

Hi allAm on a five acre site at the moment and most of our time is being taken up with leaf clearance.I've seen some billy goat leaf hoovers on the market and am wondering how useful they are. Any one had any experience?With a mix of lawns and hardst

Started by Daniel@landshaper in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Gary RK Nov 22, 2013

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IFOR Williams - What to look out for when buying

I am looking at buying an IFOR Williams trailer and have seen one on Ebay that would do the job. I am a little dubious about buying from private individuals in case I end up with a stolen trailer! Are there any checks that can be done prior to purcha

Started by Mainland Aggregates Ltd in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Peter Archibald Nov 20, 2013

Low cost strimmer reccommendations

I need a cheap, low power strimmer for light duty work and lawn edging, i have KM130r with strimmer and brush cutter heads for any heavier work.

Im not concerned about vibes etc as it will generally only be used for a few minutes at a time, up till no

Started by Anthony Toop in Machinery

12 Replies · Reply by Marc Nov 20, 2013

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Post Holer recommendations

Anyone care to share any recommendations for 1 Man post hole borers ?

Our Ardisam has given up and we've missed it tremendously. It so so used, not just for the obvious post holes, but for planting...

I have been looking to see if we can source a new

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Acacia Groundcare Hire Nov 19, 2013

Grillo FD range

Does anyone have any experience with a Grillo collector or similar?

http://www.grilloagrigarden.co.uk/fd1100_4wd (this more specifically)

Thanks

Started by Marc in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Marc Nov 10, 2013

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Husqvarna release Li-Ion battery powered chainsaws for commercial market

Husqvarna recently released a series of 36v Li-ion powered Chainsaws, with several models (536LiXP and T536LiXP) aimed the commercial/professional user.

It seems the newest/upgraded products are currently only available in the US and come equipped wi

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

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BillyGoat QUIETVAC QV900HSP

Hi all

We've decided its time to invest in a leaf collector for all the hard grounds we maintain.
We're having a demo on the QV900HSP in a couple of weeks on the basis of keeping it after the demo, we've got to pay upfront but I've been assured we won

Started by Marc in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Michael Smith Dec 3, 2013

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Which nail gun - Hitachi better value than Paslode? Seems to be the case

We were on LJN Chat a short while ago this evening discussing gabions, tools and in particular, fencing guns and I remembered similar had been discussed as a thread some while ago when I was looking for advice on nail guns & similar:

http://www.lands

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Mar 11, 2014

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Can you identify this agricultural object?

A little bit of fun for Sunday evening (but also of interest, I hope?).

Can you identify what this simple iron object is used for?

Top view:

Underside view:

Started by Phil Voice in Machinery

51 Replies · Reply by Craig McGinty Nov 5, 2013

Long reach multi tools

Hi, can anyone detail the difference in couplings between various systems?

Is it possible to buy the tools separately? Second hand?

all the best

Started by simon west in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty Nov 4, 2013

ZIP LEVEL A GOOD IDEA?

Hi everyone, I wonder if anyone can offer me some advice ref surveying. I just picked up another two jobs today, and to say the levels are a little tricky is an understatement. I will be surveying on my own and I am thinking about now investing in a

Started by Samatha Westcott in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by Samatha Westcott Nov 22, 2013

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Want to see what Landscape Equipment thieves look like........?

Steve W's post prompted me to put this up for discussion and comments.

It relates to an incident at our Yard recently captured by our CCTV:

https://youtu.be/zqx9PWzRf-Y

024017-1.AVI

Take note of the 'apparent' age and the clear intent of going equipp

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

21 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Oct 4, 2017

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I need a backpack blower

Hey. It's leaf clearance season again and i think it is time i invested in one of these. I have been doing quite a bit of scarifying and hollow tine aerating recently and i am sure it would come in useful for these operations too.

I am sure many peopl

Started by Stuart @ Eco Garden Maintenance in Machinery

27 Replies · Reply by Mark Oct 21, 2013

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Chipper / Shredder non-OEM blades

Has anyone equipped their chipper/shredder machine with non-OEM blades during servicing and if so any comments on their longevity compared to the original fitment ? Are they as 'hard' and as 'future' serviceable ?

One of our Saleen hybrid multi-vege

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

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Chainsaw grinders

Having just bought a new Stihl chain and felt that new razor sharp edge, I just wish my resharpened filed chains were as sharp.... they work ok but not as well as the new ones.
I see some electric grinders for chains on Ebay for as little as £35....

Started by Geoff Norfolk in Machinery

17 Replies · Reply by Geoff Norfolk Oct 31, 2013

An unusual mower just seen on ebay uk ?

Hi all just found this unusual mower on ebay, personally never seen one before, anyone used one before ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/compact-tractor-trike-go-kart-ride-on-mower-lawns-paddocks-gardens-can-post-GWO-/281178575844?pt=UK_BOI_FarmingEquipme

Started by Benjamin O'Neill in Machinery

10 Replies · Reply by pete Oct 8, 2013

Clutch repair on hedge cutter.

I have Mitox 268 LRH hedge cutter that keeps jamming on the smallest branches! I have narrowed the problem down to the centrifugal clutch slipping. Does anyone have experience of replacing these at all or do you generally take to a specialist to get

Started by Ben Cox in Machinery

15 Replies · Reply by Benjamin O'Neill Sep 28, 2013

leaf clearing season

try not to laugh too hard but someone out there might wish they had this in coming months

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Old-billy-goat-garden-vacuum-briggs-and-stratton-engine-/380726311345?pt=UK_Garden_Lawnmowers&hash=item58a50e79b1

well worth it for the

Started by neil aldridge in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Sep 28, 2013

Toro 66cm Hi-Vac

Anyone got any experience with Toro 66cm Hi-Vac please

Started by Marc in Machinery

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