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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

Camon rotovator

I am looking to buy a secondhand Camon Rotovator and so far have only seen complete abused rubbish.
We would go for new but this is a machine we wouldn't get full usage out of. My idea to get a secondhand one is due to having a couple of weeks of job

Started by matt day in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Stuart @ Eco Garden Maintenance Jun 25, 2013

Best hand tools around - Not impressed with Joseph Bentley

Im a firm beleiver in the term - Buy cheap buy twice, and I regularly use it. I invest in the best and most expensive machinery I can afford and need.

The question i ask is - What do you use for your hand tools, I decided i would invest gradually as t

Started by Andrew Michael Palmer in Machinery

19 Replies · Reply by Danny M Cane Aug 10, 2014

letting staff borrow machinery for homers

hi all just wondered were you stand on lending staff members van and machinery for quote "cutting their grans hedges"

Started by andrew magill in Machinery

10 Replies · Reply by 1st Garden Maintenance Jun 17, 2013

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Stihl parts list

Can anyone point me in the right direction to get a PDF illustrated parts list for my SH86 blower?There seems to be a spring broken on the carb that holds the trigger in the tickover position. It defaults to full speed and you have to try and pull th

Started by Darren Walters in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Darren Walters Jun 7, 2013

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Toro/ Hayter Mowers - New engine options....?

Happened to be in one of the Dealers we use, who has now started to stock the newer range of Toro mowers alongside the Hayter range (I am right in thinking Toro still owns Hayter ?).

If was interesting to compare build qualities & models - some model

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Greg Francis May 29, 2019

opinions required.

I'm trying to find some reviews on the Echo PB260i leaf blower, my googlefoo doesn't appear to be working, so are there any members on here with experience of said machine or can someone point me in the right direction for some info
thank you.

Started by Mark Burton in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Acacia Groundcare Hire Jun 3, 2013

Replacement for Countax

Hi Everyone

I'm looking at changing my ride on and would welcome any advice on the following. I currently have a C800 Countax with a 48 inch mulching deck and a grass collector. The two largest lawns are about half the size of a football pitch(maybe s

Started by Ross Stuart Mckinlay in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Lawnman May 27, 2013

Etesia pro 53

I have been asked to quote on a big estate not sure of acres yet but I reckon 2 acres of lawn was thinking of using a etesia pro 53 do you think this is economical or would take to long I cannot afford a ride on any views or should I avoid it ?

Started by chris in Machinery

19 Replies · Reply by Able Gardens May 23, 2013

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I'm going to be a dad again.

A bit of good news if you like that sort of thing. After four miscarriages I am proud to announce that my wife is 13 weeks pregnant with our second child. My son is three and three months old now and is the light of my life, I could never imagine bei

Started by Stuart @ Eco Garden Maintenance in Machinery

24 Replies · Reply by Andrew Evans Nov 19, 2013

Lawnflite pro

Hi can any1 tell me what I've done wrong ive just changed the roller bearings on the rear roller' I have assembled the roller and all working well, apart from the right hand side roller arm moves down and wobble, it doesn't look tight enough but it i

Started by Luke Stockbridge in Machinery

17 Replies · Reply by Geoff Norfolk Jul 19, 2013

Hedgecutters flooding

Hi all,

I've got two Stihl hedgecutters, both the same age and well used. Both have started flooding really badly, to the point where I couldn't get either started today.

I'll take them in Monday, but any ideas?

Started by Paul McNulty in Machinery

10 Replies · Reply by Tim May 24, 2013

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What is the 'low price' point for domestic equipment?

How low can prices get for reasonably complex pieces of equipment ?

Ok, clearly aimed at domestic market, may not last more than a season, spares maybe hard to obtain and probably does not meet professional HAVs requirements, but still...

My points;

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by David Cox May 18, 2013

Edging along paths

Hi everyoneI have been looking at a number of commercial sites where the are a lot of concrete paths bordering the lawns which all need to be edged.There is about a 10mm gap between the path and the lawn not enough for shears.Does anyone have any ide

Started by Ross Stuart Mckinlay in Machinery

15 Replies · Reply by neil aldridge May 12, 2013

Long reach hedge trimmer

Hi there, hope everyone enjoyed the sun today. Just wanted to see if anyone can throw a bit of advice my way. I want to get a long reach hedge trimmer on the weekend, was wondering if anyone has any advice on makes. I've always used Stihl for trimmer

Started by Simon Ray-Kidger in Machinery

41 Replies · Reply by GORDON Jun 13, 2016

Thinking of Changing from Honda Pro Roller to Hayter 56 Pro?

Due to the ridiculous servicing costs on our Honda Pro's we're thinking of changing to the Hayter 56 Pro. Just wondering if there are any contractors out there that have done the same and if they were happy with the move?

Regards

Rick Mensa-Annan
3 J's

Started by Rick Mensa-Annan in Machinery

14 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk May 8, 2014

Tanaka vs Echo strimmer

Hi Guys
Trying to decide which one to get, the Tanaka TBC270pfs or the Echo SRM-265tesl.
The Tanaka is a little lighter and i prefer the style of trigger, slide in the handle type so less likely to get caught and snap in the van.
Echo is fitted with t

Started by Matthew Crudgington in Machinery

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