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Hush hush lawn mowers

From today's Daily Telegraph: Keep the neighbours quiet with a hush-hush lawnmower You know how it is. Rare summer sun. Birdsong. A cool drink in a peaceful garden. And then the neighbour gets out his mower… But the roar from next door could soon be

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

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One mower just doesn't do it all

Hello all you lawn mower collectors.

I have a Honda HRH536QX and HRB425C push roller mower. I have just had to replace the gearbox on my pro roller mower and it has put me off using it as much (my wallet is considerably lighter now). I became lazy and

Started by Stuart @ Eco Garden Maintenance in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Geoff Norfolk Jul 30, 2013

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Exploding Lawnmower

Aberdeen City Council rideon mower exploded into flames while in operation - Quite worrying. Anyone else had a similar experience?

http://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/Article.aspx/3326583

Started by Andy Harrold in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by David Cox Jul 26, 2013

Kiln dried sand and blowers...

After reading robbie's post below i thought i'd make some of you away if you are not already to be very careful using a blower to scatter the reminants after putting down kiln dried sand on new block paving jobs.

I had to have a new carb in my BR600 a

Started by Simon Smith in Machinery

10 Replies · Reply by Stuart Land-Scape.co.uk Aug 4, 2013

KM130 leaking grease in hot weather

My KM130 has always lost a little bit of grease from the area shown in the pic, in between the handle and clutch housing, i normally have some gaffer tape over the hole to stop it getting on my clothes. But in the heat the tape has come off and now u

Started by Anthony Toop in Machinery

12 Replies · Reply by Anthony Toop Jul 23, 2013

What Multi-Tool System to buy??

Hi All,

I'm sure this is discussed else where but I cant seem to find a relevant thread.

I am looking to buy a new Multi-Tool system and was wondering what peoples thoughts were on what's best to buy??

I am looking to start with the engine, long reach h

Started by joe sheppard in Machinery

16 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty Oct 20, 2013

Geo AT120 Flail Mower

I've got one of these and one of the belts has gone.
So has the original supplier.
Has anyone any ideas about who might stock spares?
I've a suspicion that it is a badged version of a common product fitted with different petrol engines but don't know

Started by David Channon in Machinery

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Hayter Pro mowers

Hi all,

I've been using the Honda Pro-type mowers for many years, but with my old repairer closing down I've had to re-think. The new bloke is fantastic, but prefers Hayters and doesn't carry the Honda spares, so it's a no-brainer when I need to chang

Started by Paul McNulty in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by Nick Palmer Jul 18, 2013

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2 Stroke fuel spillage - What contingency do you have in place?

I am normally very careful where I refill my tools but recently I have had two spillages of 2 stroke in a short space of time. Both..I may add, were my fault!

The first, I left the spout in the can for "a minute" because I was about to fill up, got di

Started by Darren Walters in Machinery

20 Replies · Reply by andy @Doughty Garden Maintenance Jul 15, 2013

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Cordless hedge trimmers ??

A customer of mine as asked about cordless trimmers, as a friend of his is looking into buying some, i mentioned sthil & Bosch as they are in the highest price bracket so should be better quality ?? As anyone used any of the two I've mentioned if so

Started by mark thomas in Machinery

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Stihl cordless system with AR900 backpack battery

I have been interested in Pellenc electric tools for a little while but the prices are quite a jump from petrol tools.
I recently noticed Stihl have added the AR900 a backpack battery to the power options for their cordless range.
Has anyone used an

Started by Nick Murray in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Troy Bray Sep 17, 2013

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Kubota mowers

Been on kubota website today noticed they do a walk behind roller mower pro, they say they've got a large open rear shoot for wet collection, any one tried one or own one, from what I've been told about there ride on,s there bullit proof ???

Started by mark thomas in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by mark thomas Apr 19, 2014

Viking T5 Series...Thoughts?

I went into my local dealer today to get some advice on mid range ride on mowers.
He showed me the Viking T5 Series and said that they are surprisingly good (im guessing he was thinking they were a bad investment before hand).

Just wondering if anyone

Started by Ashley Meredith in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Pro-Cut Jul 6, 2013

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Rough cut mower advice

Im quoting for a job tonight that, amongst other things, involves cutting a verge and part of meadow where the grass is currently 2 foot high.I have an Etesia pro51, pro46 and an ME53 (which was bought as a non runner and is in for repair at the mome

Started by Darren Walters in Machinery

14 Replies · Reply by Darren Walters Jul 12, 2013

Brushcutter or hedge trimmer?

Help please!We've been going as a business for 3 years now and have been using a Makita multi- function for strimming, hedge trimming and pruning. It has done us proud but as we expand (fingers crossed!) we're finding more and more that if we had mor

Started by MicB in Machinery

29 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty Jul 4, 2013

Recommendations for 5L Sprayer

My Hoselock 5L sprayer is on its last legs, and I'd appreciate advice on a brand for a replacement.

It's for Roundup used between plants to tackle Bindweed. Good On/Off control important therefore, and a fairly coarse nozzle (are venturi nozzles avail

Started by Kristen in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Anthony Toop Jun 30, 2013

Long reach rose pruner

Bit of a long shot this but looking for a pruner for roses which are in a knot garden which we can't get into because its heavily planted with peonies Lilly's nepeta alliums so we need to prune from the edges so we don't damage everything needs to re

Started by chris in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by john jones Jun 30, 2013

Mulching Mower

Hi all. I've often viewed his site with great interest and much good advice has been noted.
I'm currently in the market to buy a mulching mower and have narrowed it down to two.
The Honda HRS536SD suits my budget and has a side discharge option. The

Started by Alex Moore in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Benjamin O'Neill Jun 30, 2013

Fabric grass collection bags

any advice /tips on cleaning grass collection containers,i run a honda and according to the handbook you should never use a pressure washer to clean out ?would it do damage ? i usually clean it when it is dry using a stiff brush,thanks in advance for

Started by carl lawson in Machinery

10 Replies · Reply by Matthew Crudgington Jun 30, 2013

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Hayter 48

My hayter 48 has stopped collecting grass, even if the grass is dry it only seems to half fill the box. Do you guys think a new blade would sort the problem out or is it just old age?

Started by Robbie in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Geoff Norfolk Jun 28, 2013

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