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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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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 :-) ?

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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

Trade in or keep running. Who trades in/sells on and replaces their hedge trimmers after one or two seasons

Thinking mostly of Stihl equipment due to their high second hand value.

I realise this is a broad question as some trimmers will get far more use in a season than others.

However I have noted on ebay that a year old HL 95 or 100 will attain around 80%

Started by GORDON in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by andrew magill Nov 29, 2011

Hl 75 question

Hi all i recently bought above changed the filters and plug and although starts fine and will run for a good 10 mins it then cuts out and impossible to start until it cools down again. Any suggestions anyone ?

Started by Gavin Brookes in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Gavin Brookes Nov 30, 2011

Advice on wheeled petrol leaf/debris vacuum's

I have several jobs that involve a lot of leaf collection work at this time of year, and have just secured 2 more that will also mean a lot of leaves to collect. Uptill now i have been content with a back pack blower and shifting piles of leaves into

Started by Anthony Toop in Machinery

13 Replies · Reply by Andy Thorne Nov 19, 2011

Losing Power in a Stihl Engine... any ideas?

I've got a Sthil KM85 power unit for my Combi-system. Over the past few days its been cutting out and stalling at high revs- and now cuts out every time I rev is Close to maximum.

It sounds / feels like fuel starvation, however Im not sure what could

Started by David Cox in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by Simon Laughlin Aug 11, 2018

Wolf ZMV4, 4 mtr pole saw, any good ?

Require a pole saw for a few jobs. I am never going to be doing a lot so I don't really want to spend £150 plus on a Silky, although I normally go for the best just because I like good tools and hate struggling.

The Wolf saw has hard chromed teeth, ho

Started by GORDON in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by GORDON Nov 9, 2011

Fiskars (Wilkinson Sword) long reach pole pruners.

Does any one use the above mentioned? I have owned a set for 3 years and although the perception could be they are not a professional tool, in my experience they really do the job. Much easier and quicker to get through branches. The articulated hea

Started by GORDON in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Stuart @ Eco Garden Maintenance Nov 2, 2011

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