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Machinery (1634)

When is a Stihl NOT a Stihl ?

I was browsing fleabay earlier and came accross a listing offering a Stihl MS380 chainsaw for the bargain price of £295!

As far as I am aware the MS380 is not available in the UK and straight away Chinese Copy sprung to mind.

The listing states

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Started by Pro-Cut in Machinery

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Looking at investing in a tipping trailer in the next few months, as I think it'd be a useful bit of kit, saving time and my back. Currently use a Ifor Williams GD105, which I would continue to keep, and as good as it is, having a tipping trailer wou

Started by Andrew @ The Outsidedge in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk May 30, 2011

Any thoughts on this?

I have been offered the same machine but with less use for £690 including postage. does anyone no if this machine can mulch? and do you need to change the blade?http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&rt=nc&nma=true&item=130

Started by Michael Bates in Machinery

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Okatsune update - a rival to Felco

Hi all,

For those who read my previous post on best secatuer options thought I'd give an update on the Okatsune ones I went for.

They are basically the company's equivilent of the classic Felco 2s I would say, which I have used for around six years pre

Started by Andy Lawrence in Machinery

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Etesia B&S 46 single speed mower not all they are made out to be (Not what I considered constitutes a PRO MOWER)

My own fault should have asked to try one out first.

Just bought a Etesia Pro 46 B&S Single speed.

The main issue is the speed, I have seen pallbearers walk faster than this mower moves in drive, it really is so slow, I am 50 not some young lad who wan

Started by Bespoke Lawncare in Machinery

53 Replies · Reply by Neal Barker @ Etesia uk Jun 14, 2011

Which ride on mower?!

Hi all. So i have been doing a few small lawn rounds for a bit and now have my first grounds maintainance contract with some other large potential jobs. so now im on the hunt for a ride on mower. I see most contractors seem to multch the clippings bu

Started by Benji's Gardening Service in Machinery

35 Replies · Reply by Ryan @RNWilliamsGardenServices Jun 9, 2011

How To Repair & Maintain Garden Machinery Thread

Here is a list of reference material such as videos or manual links for various repair and maintenance procedures for many of the most common tools we use.

Whilst much of this information is readily available via a google search, the intention here i

Started by Pro-Cut in Machinery

23 Replies · Reply by Mark Oct 23, 2013

New Working at Height Platform.

The Monkey Tower provides a quick, easy and safe method for accessing work at height. It takes a single person less than 5 minutes to set up. The maximum working height is 6.5m and it can be set up on uneven ground or grass. All your tools, such as

Started by Lesley Perone in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Lesley Perone May 9, 2011

Anyone got a Turfmaster DS1000 spreader?

Just wondering if anyone knows what the dosage settings are on this spreader?

As it's American all the weights are in pounds and ounces and the owner instructions relate to Scotts products etc.

Need to work out which of the one to ten settings relates

Started by Andy Lawrence in Machinery

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Best secateurs?

Hi guys,

After losing not one, not two but THREE pairs of secatuers in just over two weeks (two pairs of felcos and a cheapie pair, and yes, I am an idiot) I am in the market for a new pair.

Thinking of going for either Felco 2s, which were my origina

Started by Andy Lawrence in Machinery

29 Replies · Reply by David Benson Apr 3, 2018

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Etesia Pro46 vs Pro51

Dear All. My "spare" Hayter Harrier 48 died a horrible death today. It is 7 years old and been largely reliable, the main gripe was the grass collection.

The machine had traveled about a million miles but I will not replace it with another Hayter as

Started by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd in Machinery

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Advice on Lawn spreaders for weed & feed granules

Can anyone advise me on a good lawn spreader for weed & feed products. I need to treat small to medium sized lawns but looking at some of the products available I'm concerned that the spread created by the rotary type machines (2-3metres) there is a

Started by Tim Coldrick in Machinery

12 Replies · Reply by Geoff Norfolk Sep 5, 2013

Bargain Buys That Should Have Died.

You know, we all know the saying "buy cheap pay twice" right and boy that can be so true so often in our line of work.

That got me wondering though about those few cheap machines or tools that we have bought perhaps a few years ago and yet they are s

Started by Pro-Cut in Machinery

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2 Broken Viking mowers so dig out the Hayter 48

The Hayter had been confined to the garage for the over 2 years. It had first given way to a Sarp and of late the Viking. The Sarp had trouble with the drive and I was fed up with the weight and the damage it does in wet conditions and now both Viki

Started by GORDON in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Apr 6, 2011

Lawnflite Pro price rise

Just a heads up, got an email today from Barrus (Lawnflite Pro importer).

Some dealers will still have some old stock, but it won't last long. The only stock we have is 18 x 553HRS Pros and 4 x 553HWS all the other stock has gone and Barrus are out o

Started by Jonesie @ frjonesandson.co.uk in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Ryan paul carr Mar 25, 2015

Flat fan spray nozzles

I have a yellow plastic one on my backpack sprayer and I I think it must be getting worn as it's distorting the spray pattern more often. I thought it might be an idea if I bought a few spares so I could change them on the run (or walk). I've had a

Started by Bigyin in Machinery

13 Replies · Reply by Bigyin May 6, 2012

Best side discharge/mulch mower?

I have just got a new contract with lots of mowing roadside verges and small grassed areas around a new development. The grass doesn't have to be collected so can either be discharged or mulched. What mower would you recommend for this sort of work?

Started by Chris Auld in Machinery

19 Replies · Reply by Trevor @ Lawnmower World Mar 30, 2011

anybody had any experience with the John Deere x300R

Hi, looking to buy a new ride on mower and have looked at this. I need a new ride on that is capable of collecting clippings. Limited to a machine that will fit in the ifor williams which is 1250mm wide. Also do not have the budget for a commercial E

Started by Ryan @RNWilliamsGardenServices in Machinery

15 Replies · Reply by Gordon Easson Apr 26, 2011

Which hedgtrimmer?

Hi all,

Going to take the plunge and add to my hedge trimmer collection next week.

Have plumped for the finer cut Stihl but don't know whether to go for the single-sided blade 86T or the double-sided blade HS81 T.

Edging towards the single-sided 30in mo

Started by Andy Lawrence in Machinery

20 Replies · Reply by Pro-Cut Apr 2, 2011

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Midland Power LGM4000 chipper/shredder

Anyone had any experience with these or heard anything about them?

http://www.midlandpower.co.uk/product/lgm4000

I've found one local for £1680 with only a hand full of hours on it.

I wont be chipping anything major as i log up everything down to

Started by Stuart @ Eco Garden Maintenance in Machinery

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