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Advice on buying a chainsaw

I'm new to this site and any help would be much appreciated!

My husband and I have started a gardening business this year and have some tools but not everything. I'm studying for RHS qualifications as I feel it makes our business look more profession

Started by MicB in Machinery

15 Replies · Reply by MicB Sep 15, 2011

Etesia pro51 b

We are looking to buy an etesia this month and have been offered one by a dealer near us its an

Etesia 51 b

2004/4

Its only had one years commercial use apart from a few minor scatches it looks as good as new.

They are asking £800 for it and wont budge

Started by Classic Gardens in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Classic Gardens Sep 8, 2011

A very quick question.....this time!!!

Good afternoon LSJN,

I'm looking at buying the Ev-N-Spread 3400 hand held spreader and i'm just wondering if it comes with a calibration chart like the wheeled broadcast spreader?.

Started by Michael Bates in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Michael Bates Sep 4, 2011

Swapping Hayter 56 engines over

It's raining and have a few spare hours so I am thinking of swapping over the engines on two Hayter 56 341A machines to make at least one good one.

Whilst I can see three engine bolts and of course the blade and then cables to disconnect, I have a qu

Started by Graeme @ BGS in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Aug 20, 2011

Advice in replacing a waterfall pump and filter

Help - my client has asked me to research the replacement of their pump and filter. Can anyone recommend a supplier who would be able to advise or do a site visit? I’m down in Brighton. Here are some pics of the current equipment. Cheers

Started by Clive Rossington in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by CJ Aug 17, 2011

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Bought myself a shredder - shock horror

After much head and chin scratching i decided to buy a shredder today. Obviously i did'nt want to spend too much money and did'nt want to be left with a machine that was'nt big or quick enough. I narrowed it down to two manufacturers- Eliet and the g

Started by Stuart @ Eco Garden Maintenance in Machinery

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My stihl chainsaw

ive had my stihl chainsaw for just over a month now, ive used it 3 times totalling to about 2 hours use maximum, when i came to use it a couple of weeks ago it wouldnt start so i did all the usual then took it back to the shop i bought it from who sa

Started by Matt Brown in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by Geoff Norfolk Aug 22, 2011

What (fill in the blank) do you use?

Just reading a post by Rowly and thought I would start this thread.

So basicly what do you use?

What digger? Hired or owned?

What disc cutter?

What wacker plate?

What mixer?

What .......?

Etc.

Started by Kieran Ray in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Daniel Gillings @ DC inc Aug 13, 2011

Major VD500 leaf/ debris loader

Its nearly that time of year again and i was wondering if anyone owns or has experience of using one of these.

http://www.major-equipment.com/product/vd500_leaf_collector_leaf_collectors

I've been looking on you tube and come to the conclusion that th

Started by briggsandscrapem in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Arthur Marsh Aug 15, 2011

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Best mower engines

Hi Guys,

We are looking for a new mower, have looked at Viking MB545VM,

Hayter R53 ES and Husqvarna R53SV.

WE need mulching and better still side discharge.

Need the mower to cope with longer grass & produce a reasonable finish on shorter grass.

We don't

Started by Geoffrey King in Machinery

13 Replies · Reply by Lawnman Aug 14, 2011

Does anyone have any experience calibrating a Chapin sprayer?

So basically after reading a few reviews and looking around a bit I decided to get the Chapin tree and turf pro 62000 15l. The trouble i'm having is calibrating the sprayer to apply a selective herbicide at 25ml in 10 liters of water to cover 100m2.

Started by Michael Bates in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Jul 14, 2012

Rotary laser level

Hi everyone- I am looking to upgrade my very basic laser level and wondered if anyone could recommend a good rotary one for use with a receiver, at as little cost as possible of course! If anyone has one to sell I would also be interested.

Started by Sally Bishton in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Simon Hyatt Aug 5, 2011

I need to source some hand tools

Can anyone recommend a good online company for purchasing hand tools at trade prices?

Started by Jessica Bateman in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Tony Aug 7, 2011

Hose end sprayers ?

Hi, my phostrogen hose end fertilizer applicator exploded yesterday and I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good heavy duty replacement? I use them a lot to apply fertilizer, household ammonia, and washing up liquid to lawns and hedges. Thank

Started by Gary Orton in Machinery

0 Replies

Leaking hedgetrimmer

I bought a new hedgetrimmer a couple of weeks ago, fueled it up, put it in the van and thought no more of it,

when i got to a job i took the lawnmower out and noticed there was petrol on the floor, checked the mower, but that was dry, it was the hedg

Started by andy @Doughty Garden Maintenance in Machinery

24 Replies · Reply by David Cox Jul 26, 2011

Echo spare parts.

Can anyone recommend an online Echo parts dealer?

I need a new deflector/guard for my SRM5000 strimmer.

Thanks in advance.

Started by Gary Hedges in Machinery

0 Replies

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Safe, Courteous Leaf Blower Use - by Stihl USA

Posted as an FYI:

I thought the attached from Stihl USA (via Pro Magazine) was worth putting up as a useful "Work Practice". I had to include similar in a Work Method for a Housing Association as part of a recent contract.

Like many landscape bu

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Gary RK Jul 19, 2011

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Westwood, Mountfield, Honda ride on mower?? with snow plow?

We are looking at buying another ride on mower (we currently have a simplicity regent)

But just wondered if anyone can recommend a make of lawn tractor and whether it is worth getting one with a snow plow for the winter?

Started by Ayegardening Ltd in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Ayegardening Ltd Jul 18, 2011

Shredders / chippers ?

Good morning all , just wondering if any of you could recomend me a chipper to help reduce my waste down , over the last few months im getting an ever increasing ammount of garden clearance jobs (3 this week alone) and even though ive got a huge ive

Started by Mic Watson in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by Michael Gurney Jul 21, 2011

Leaf blower- Power Vs Noise. Backpack or Handheld.

Hi,

I need to buy a new leaf blower.

I'm new to LJN, I have read through some of the previous posts on leaf blowers, but I apologise if I going over old ground.

From reading the other forums I thought the general consensus was Stihl Br600 was the best

Started by Nick Murray in Machinery

15 Replies · Reply by Chris @ Tidy Garden Company Jul 14, 2011

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