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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

19 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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old models hayter 48 pro beats new

am i correct in thinking the older hayter 48 pro are better build quality, the new ones have plastic box things and just are not made as good as the older models?? anyone agree/ disagree

Started by Ian Parkes in Machinery

17 Replies · Reply by Trevor @ Lawnmower World Mar 15, 2011

Etesia 46 Pro recoil spring shenanigans

Finally got round to changing the air filter, spark plug, oil and adjusting/oiling the cables.

Also decided to change the starter cord, what fun that was!

The cord was pretty dirty and starting to wear at the handle end as well as where it passes into

Started by Anthony Toop in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Anthony Toop Mar 8, 2011

BCS 2 Wheel Tractor

A customer of mine is thinking of getting one of these, with probably the rotavator and PTO chipper attachments to start with. Anyone know if they are any good?

http://www.tracmaster.co.uk/BCS-Two-Wheel-Tractors.html?gclid=CLeGvKn3tacCFQod4QodeVsj_Q

Started by AndyCharles-EnborneGardeningCo in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Andrew Booth Mar 14, 2021

Stihl chainsaw "senior moment"

Had one of those days today, and the icing on the cake was a massive "senior moment" when I filled the fuel tank of my saw with chain oil. Luckily I realised before I tried to start it. So, anyone got any tips on dealing with this? Apart from don't d

Started by AndyCharles-EnborneGardeningCo in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by AndyCharles-EnborneGardeningCo Mar 2, 2011

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Robin ht 250 hedgecutter spares

hi does anyone know where i can get pull start spares for my robin hedge trimmer ?

Started by mark in Machinery

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Review: Dori SC520 Pro Scarifier

This is my review of a scarifier i got a few weeks ago, I have only used it on 4 jobs so far, I might do a follow up review at the end of the year to let you know how its been operating.

Constructive criticism welcomed!

Overview: The Dori SC520 is a

Started by Chris Auld in Machinery

22 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Sep 12, 2014

Scarifiers: steel knives or spring tines?

I don't do a lot of Scarifyng but need one just to accommodate a few customers who ask.

In the past I have only ever used an electric model with spring tangs. Takes a while but does a great job at ripping moss out which is normally what is required. H

Started by GORDON in Machinery

12 Replies · Reply by GORDON Feb 24, 2011

Tripod ladders

I thought i would show you all of a few pics of this new ladder i got. Its a 16ft high aluminium tripod ladder, very sturdy and can be used on slopes thanks to a telescopic third leg, its also extremley lightweight at only 21kg. Would definatley reco

Started by Chris Auld in Machinery

28 Replies · Reply by Chris Auld Jul 18, 2014

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Pellenc demonstration

Hi there,

This afternoon i have had a demo of some of the pellenc range of battery powered tools. I was visited by Ian Collington (north area manager) who was a very friendly and helpful chap. This was all set up by Neal Barker whom i contacted regar

Started by Stuart @ Eco Garden Maintenance in Machinery

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Manual Pole Pruner

Following on from the discussion on Stihl pole pruners, I currently use a manual one, but it is old and very heavy so looking to replace. I don't have a combi, and can't justify the expense of a dedicated power saw, so I'm looking at manual again. Si

Started by AndyCharles-EnborneGardeningCo in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by AndyCharles-EnborneGardeningCo Feb 14, 2011

Ryobi carburettor adjustment

Just added a Blog post for anyone wishing to adjust their own machine without needing to use the special and rare as hens teeth manufacturers own adjustment driver!

http://www.landscapejuicenetwork.com/profiles/blogs/how-to-adjust-your-ryobi

Started by Anthony Toop in Machinery

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Lifting/Servicing ride-ons

I've wanted a solution to allow easy access to the underside of our small Etesia ride-ons for blades etc for a long while. I've used a small ATV/motocross style 'jack', but it's not ideal.

Current method is to place a tyre beside ride-on and tip th

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

9 Replies · Reply by Nic Johnson Feb 12, 2011

Dremel Chainsaw Sharpener

Was given one of these Dremel attachments by a client today - anyone know if it works?

Started by AndyCharles-EnborneGardeningCo in Machinery

1 Reply

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Zero Turn Mower For Sale

Encore Extreme 60 ZX Surplus to requirements as we now need another Cylinder Ride On.

35 Hours clocked, 60inch Cutting Deck, Side Discharge, 25hp Kawasaki Petrol Engine, Twin Fuel Tanks, 3 Blades, ROPS, Beacon, Chevron Tyres Fitted & Has Brand New Gra

Started by Martyn Howe in Machinery

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Fuel pump for a Volvo Pel-Job EB 16.4 excavator

I'm looking for a fuel pump for a Volvo Pel-Job EB 16.4 excavator and wondered if anyone knows of a supplier who can deliver via mail order?

I've tried Ebay and Google search but I've not pulled up anything specific.

Unfortunately, my pump is not

Started by Phil Voice in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by Gary Taylor Jan 25, 2016

Gianni Ferrari ride ons

We have found ourselves in the position that we may need to buy a ride on.

Whilst looking at the Etesia range we have also heard Gianni Ferrari mowers seem to be making a wave on the commercial market.

Has any one had any experiance with these machin

Started by Classic Gardens in Machinery

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