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Machinery (1634)

rubber track came off Komatsu pc03

Hi all,

I've had a problem on site today with the tracking coming off my Komatsu pc03 (3/4 tonne mini digger).

It doesn't apear to have a hole in the centre for grease. Just wondering if anyone knows how to put the track back on? Its old and some of t

Started by Gareth Main @ Newick Landscapes in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by Gareth Main @ Newick Landscapes Dec 16, 2012

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What Strimmer Heads ?

Just about to replace a couple of worn strimmer heads and wanted to ask what others use....?

On our Stihl stuff we have always defaulted to the Autocut 25-2 Heads.

Do you use Bump&Go's or Fixed Line heads ?

Do you stick to OEM heads or go 'independen

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

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The British Lawnmower Museum...

...this and more, as well as Hilda Ogden's Qualcast Panther..anyone been there?!

http://www.lawnmowerworld.co.uk/index.php

Started by Ian Olpin in Machinery

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Leaf Vac Identification

Hi all

Would any of you guys/gals know what brand of Leaf Vac this is, I think its an Alto but couldn't be sure?? Sorry about the poor quality images

Started by Woodster in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Woodster Nov 28, 2012

Stihl KM-HL Combi Hedge Cutter Gearbox

The drive pinion & double pinion have gone on my Combi hedgecutter attachment. Does anyone know the likely parts cost ?

I am wary with Stihl having recently paid more for a carb service kit than the cost of a carb. Does anyone have a link to a parts

Started by Peter Davis in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Nov 18, 2012

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Tanaka THT 2530 hedge trimmer review

Promised this review to several people a while ago, its just been sometime getting here!

I bought this earlier this year as a replacement for my much loved but very worn Echo HC210 cutter that finally gave up and became too 'asthmatic' to be reliable

Started by Adam Pilgrim in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Paul McNulty Nov 16, 2012

Are Einhell mowers any good?

Hi all

Can anybody tell me anything about Einhell mowers. Have you ever used one? Would you buy one? etc etc.

I know there are a couple of mower threads on the forum at the moment but our budget is lower as is the spec (We don't offer a lawn service a

Started by Tanya Batkin in Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Tanya Batkin Nov 18, 2012

Donated Hedge Cutter

Hi everyone

I've been donated an EFCO TS 327. I'd never heard of the brand before and just wondered if anyone had any views on it or if they themselves had any experience.

Thanks Marc

Started by Woodster in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Woodster Nov 11, 2012

I've added to my PPE today and finally got myself one of these, its better than safety glasses and separate ear defenders, I just need some brush cutter trousers now and strimming will be pain-ish free

Started by Woodster in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Woodster Oct 10, 2012

Stihl KM100 anyone else had dropping valve issues?

Hi All,

Has anyone else out there had problems with the Stihl Km100 combi units? We've had three drop their valves within a month which means they have to be scrapped.

Our supplier approached Stihl and sent one machine back for analysis. Their response

Started by Rick Mensa-Annan in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by briggsandscrapem Oct 8, 2012

Veg based chain saw oil

Is anyyone out there using veg based chain saw oil. y If so any comments?

Started by Brook Landscaping in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by dan hinde Oct 28, 2012

Brushcutter Blades

In a forum a few weeks ago somebody recommended these Oregon blades, over the Stihl triple blade.

http://www.chainsdirect.co.uk/Category/1846-2-tooth-brushcutter-blade.aspx

I got one and it is fantastic. Maybe everybody else knew about them, but I coul

Started by John Baker in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by David Cox Sep 28, 2012

Big mower and insurance

I was just wondering how you go about insuring a larger mower so that you are able to road tax it and use it legally on the road. If I could also ask what sort of price is it for the machines you are using and who you are with?.

Thanks

Mark

Started by markb in Machinery

12 Replies · Reply by Brian www.mibservices.co.uk Sep 26, 2012

For those of you down south after a Viking 755 mower

This is going through E-bay at the moment

Item number: 261099592862

I bought a Viking 755 not to long ago a fantastic mower in my opinion..

Started by Bespoke Lawncare in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Ryan @RNWilliamsGardenServices Sep 21, 2012

An 8 year old Mountfield still running strong

This is my 8 year old mountfield self propelled mower 19inch deck, the only maintenance she ever had was a full service this year and new blade and some modification on the idle and throttle governer, what i appreciate is the quality and performance

Started by Benjamin O'Neill in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Woodster Sep 25, 2012

ride on/garden tractor?

Hi all

Been a while since i posted here but could do with a bit of advice on a couple of pieces of kit we need at work. I'm a caretaker now but (when I can get my hands on the equipment) also look after the grounds.

Right. So we have a husq' ride on ga

Started by Neil Hogan in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by Benjamin O'Neill Sep 21, 2012

Is this worth a look at?? Snapper RD 1740

Just trying to get some advise on the Snapper RD 1740 as I can't find anything other than parts on the net

Started by Woodster in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Sep 20, 2012

Tractor mower fuel usage

Would anybody know the estimated or exact fuel usage on a 432cc four stroke engine, running a twin blade deck and cutting an acre and stop start usage of about two hours running.

Thanks

Started by Woodster in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Woodster Sep 18, 2012

drainage problem

hey guys i have a little problem with one of my customers gardens. The garden is built below sea level and the area is considered as high risk flood area, the garden suffers from heavy waterlogging after one small shower, the only idea that i can thi

Started by Benjamin O'Neill in Machinery

22 Replies · Reply by Benjamin O'Neill Sep 19, 2012

Aeration & Scarification machines

Hi All,

Apologies if this has been covered before but am new to the forum and looking for any friendly advice on equipment.

I have been running a general gardening service this year and am looking to offer customers a lawn treatment service next year.

Started by Robert Green in Machinery

23 Replies · Reply by Benjamin O'Neill Sep 22, 2012

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