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Machinery (1634)

stump grinding prices ?

Hi guys just a quick question, what is the going rate on removing a stump using a stump grinder and what methods for calculating the rate, i am currently charging £1.50 per square inch and i measure from the top of the stump not the base like some ot

Started by Benjamin O'Neill in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Benjamin O'Neill Mar 8, 2012

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What commercial mower?

I am bidding on a commercial contract with grass cutting worth 26,482 m2 on grass verges and two housing estates. If I win the contract I will need to get a bigger mower, can anyone suggest a good reliable make and model to do the job, and is it wort

Started by Jason Bright in Machinery

27 Replies · Reply by Brian www.mibservices.co.uk Mar 4, 2012

How many memeber on LJN use Etesia equipment ?

ive heard many of time people using the Etesia range of machines and wondered who they were well ive looked at there website, must say im not inmpressed with the overall look of the machines very simial colours to stihl's sister company Viking, and t

Started by Benjamin O'Neill in Machinery

13 Replies · Reply by Dan Frazer Gardening Feb 27, 2012

SXG v G23

Hi everyone. I have a Kubota g21 low dump mower that has been really very good, just letting me down a few times, but nothing serious. I am thinking of changing it for this coming season as its got nearly 700hrs of hard work under its belt in the las

Started by steve lowe in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by steve lowe Feb 24, 2012

What mower do you use? Rear roller or not?

Hi guys and girls, I was just wondering what fellow gardeners use for maintaining their customers lawns?

For the last 4 seasons I have stuck by Hayter and have ALWAYS used the models with the rear roller. There are around 5-8 gardeners in my area and

Started by Mark Bain in Machinery

29 Replies · Reply by Ross Stuart Mckinlay Feb 14, 2012

bahia battery question

Hi, the knackered varta battery on a bahia we have is rated at 18ah ( code YB18L-A). I was wondering if this is the correct battery for the machine (briggs engine) and if i can get away with using a lower rated battery ? The 18ah ones are over fort

Started by briggsandscrapem in Machinery

12 Replies · Reply by briggsandscrapem Feb 16, 2012

NEW 2012 AVANT Machines & Attachments Catalogue is now available

The NEW 2012 AVANT Machines & Attachments Catalogue is now available.

It is the best catalogue produced to date with all the attachments and the machines in on book now with the prices alongside each item for easy referencing.

So email me for a copy an

Started by Peter Woolnough in Machinery

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Winch

was thinking of buying a new winch, i know tirfor are the best but im interested in a 'Weblift pro winch' which is about half the price of the equivalent spec tirfor. Has anyone used these before?

http://www.abbeypro.co.uk/accessories-lubricants/break

Started by Chris Auld in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Chris Auld Jan 26, 2012

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Eckman tools

Hello all,
does anyone have any experience with Eckman garden tools and there multitool range as I need some new equipment i.e. Strimmer, hedgecutter, pole saws and unfortunately cannot afford the Stihl equivalent.

Also what's everyone's opinion on t

Started by Jason Bright in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by David Cox Jan 26, 2012

Etesia Pro 46 advice

Hi guys - seeking your advice as to which model to buy. I am planning on buying new Honda HRH 536 for the larger domestic lawns and want to purchase a new Etesia Pro 46 for the mid size lawns and as back up for the Honda when conditions are wetter. M

Started by Andy Kenney in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Neal Barker @ Etesia uk Jan 22, 2012

Brushcutter blades

I need to get a new metal cutting blade for my brushcutter, i have been looking on ebay and there are a few unbranded blades that are a lot cheaper then say a STIHL or Oregon one. I just wanted to ask if anyone here had any experience with one of

Started by Karl Tompkins in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by David Cox Jan 19, 2012

Contracts - strimming question

If you were asked to give a price for a job with some areas of strimming, and the arisings were to be collected, how would you go about this? Would you mow the areas if possible with a suitable bagged mower? Strim and blow the clippings up into piles

Started by Dan Frazer Gardening in Machinery

20 Replies · Reply by Dan Frazer Gardening Jan 17, 2012

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New Kubota finance package means turf professionals only pay when the grass Is growing'

Turf professionals buying new mowers only need to 'pay when the grass is growing' thanks to a new finance package from Kubota Tractor and Groundcare.

The company has teamed up with Société Générale Equipment Finance to provide a range of low interest

Started by Phil Voice in Machinery

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tool insurance

Does anybody have any advice with regards to tool insurance?

The people who i have my Public Liability Insurance with gave me a ridiculous quote with a ridiculous excess,

Just wondering if you guys know of any decent insurance policies.

Cheers

Started by andy @Doughty Garden Maintenance in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by andy @Doughty Garden Maintenance Jan 8, 2012

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Paslode nail guns - any experience ?

If anyone regularly uses a Paslode gun can they share their capabilities, especially how suitable for first/second fix work 'in the home' ?

Would like to know if wooden skirting/cladding (non structural) can be effectively fixed this way into plaster

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

10 Replies · Reply by Matt Brown Dec 31, 2011

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Could this be justified as a Landscape Survey Tool :-) ?

This is on my list for Christmas ;-)

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Started by Gary RK in Machinery

15 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Jan 12, 2012

Stihl parts diagrams anyone?

It seems there are one or two dealers who can do stihl spares online, but I can't get hold of any parts diagrams. Does anyone know a source? In particular:

KM-HT attachment

BR600

HS81R

Started by Dan Frazer Gardening in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Tim Haywood Dec 21, 2011

Non-standard / After market Lawnmower Blades

Does anyone have any experience of these and what are their Opinions on them?

I've been using the Oregon Gator Blade on my 21" Snapper over the summer and have been impressed with the improved cut and much better mulching, But dont want to try the sam

Started by David Cox in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by David Cox Dec 20, 2011

Ifor trailer, what is it worth?

Hi,

Thinking of selling my 9 year old Ifor William GD105 twin axle trailer with mesh sides and ramp but don't know what it is worth.

I only used it twice last year and have access to borrow one if needed so in my mind it's money that's just sitting the

Started by Gary Hedges in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Gary Hedges Dec 14, 2011

Axes & Machetes

What can I say, I love an axe and machete! I've been looking around at some shiny new ones for my collection but as always, you can never be sure of the quality until you hold it for yourself. Has anybody used a Helko axe (www.helko.de) or a machete

Started by Steve Goddard in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Anthony Toop Dec 12, 2011

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