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Machinery (1634)

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

Need a decent axe

hello all

One of my customers i do trimming work for has offered me a few large trailers worth of felled trees for firewood for free :)

All i need to do is chainsaw it into logs then split some of the larger ones, so i'm after a decent quality axe for

Started by James Macleod in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Sep 15, 2012

Alpine Magnum stump grinder

http://www.alpinemagnum.co.uk/stumpremoval/index.html

Would like to know if anyone has used one of these machines, the idea seems brilliant for small gardens and awkward spots and the price seems reasonable ?

Started by Benjamin O'Neill in Machinery

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

Backpack blower

Managed without one for 8 years but now i fancy one for a few bigger jobs not sure i want to spend the money on new though so whats a good one i can look out for second hand ?

Started by Michael Ashley in Machinery

18 Replies · Reply by Michael Ashley Sep 1, 2012

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Lubricating Hedge Cutter blades

Can I ask who uses what to lube hedge cutter etc blades if you're using 'all day' at site?

WD40?, Graphite Spray, Silicon Spray, 'Something else' ?

Spill the beans. I've got to get some more tomorrow of 'something'

We've been cutting very dry. dusty

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

20 Replies · Reply by Guy Aug 26, 2012

Buying a Silky Pole Saw

I am ordering a Silky pole saw off FR Jones, before their 1pm cut off tomorrow for next day delivery . Hayate or Hayauchi?, I will be buying the 6mtr plus models.

I like the option of the Hayauchi having the lopper attachment, but how does it feel com

Started by Ryan @RNWilliamsGardenServices in Machinery

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Stihl FS250 brushcutter

I think the FS250 model is now discontinued, but I had a shot with one over the weekend, having been looking in the FS100/130 region. It whizzed through stuff with which I struggled with an old FS86 and reminded me of the power I used to get from a

Started by John Baker in Machinery

2 Replies

TOUGH GRASS MOWING / Rough MOWERS (eg Dori EP50)

Hi everyone,

I am looking for some guidance, recommendations and comments on a machine to cut rough grass areas, too large to strim, but which might only get cut 2-4 times a year. I have a few of these; some are banks, others are orchards, verges, you

Started by John Baker in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by Neal Barker @ Etesia uk Aug 2, 2012

I need a new hedge cutter

im after a new hedge cutter im after something with around a 24" double sided blade to replace my hs81r had it 3 years now and i think its had it tempted to get another but not to keen on the £445 plus vat! price so any recomendations

Started by Michael Ashley in Machinery

15 Replies · Reply by Robbie May 26, 2013

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Where can we find a UK dealer for a DR trailed mower or Swisher trailed mower?

We have 4 large paddocks that our Westwood ride-on is struggling to cut even with the high grass deck mulch. So we are looking to buy a trailed field and brush mower. But we are finding it difficult to buy one from a uk dealer!

We found some on kingmo

Started by Ayegardening Ltd in Machinery

16 Replies · Reply by Ayegardening Ltd Jul 17, 2012

Mower wanted / old one for sale.

We are currently looking for a new mower as our current mower is too heavy to fit on the back of the van and I don't have a b+e licence.Our current mower is a Jacobsen ar250, it has a 2.5m cut from 5 independent rotary mulching decks, its the mower i

Started by Kieran Ray in Machinery

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Hayter 56 pro 2012, review

We have always used Hayters until a few years ago when we were put off by bad reviews and generally poor feedback from other gardeners especially ones from this site on there newer models 2004 to 2011

At the beginning of the season I was stuck on what

Started by Classic Gardens in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by Andy Feb 3, 2016

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Buying new or 2nd hand, online vs offline - pros & cons ?

Everyone likes a machinery bargain from sites like eBay, but does it compromise our ability to run a business and does it leave us exposed in relation to warranties, customer service, sale of goods act etc ? I see a lot of traditional suppliers are n

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Pro-Cut Jun 30, 2012

Looking for a parts supplier for ALKO and ECHO equipment

I hope this is the right forum, if not please excuse this post.

I want the following for a client's ride on mower and for my Echo PAS Multitool.

I've tried the local herberts who either are more interested in selling me new kit or not giving me all the

Started by Invicta in Machinery

13 Replies · Reply by Invicta Jul 26, 2012

B&S 675 or Honda GCV 160?

Hi,

I've decided to buy a Masport RRSP 22", but I don't know what engine to go for.

I have a small round, 10, possibly 15 hrs per week max, and my last Masport was faultless for 11 years! hence my decision to buy another. The Honda engine is £90 more b

Started by Simon Davies in Machinery

10 Replies · Reply by Simon Davies Jul 5, 2012

HL100 Stihl Hedgetrimmer pole - serious vibration!

Hi all.

I have an HL100 thats got serious vibration going on somewhere in the pole. Ive taken off the blade head and with the engine revving the vibration (and clattering noise) is coming from the pole, somewhere. The rod inside rotates freely with th

Started by Alasdair @ TheGardenService Ltd in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Alasdair @ TheGardenService Ltd Jun 28, 2012

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