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cheers guys went for the viking !!!

after reading all discussions in respect of John Deere versus Viking, I went to local dealer and tried both, jd felt heavy and bouncy postion of handels bit like tesco shopping trolley !! vk felt great position turning and pick up,light, box exallant

Started by mark thomas in Machinery

8 Replies · Reply by mark thomas Sep 1, 2010

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John Deere vs Viking?

out to buy next week deere r47kb or viking mb650r as both these tick all boxes for me 19 inch rear roller any recommendations on pick up or performance any body use any of these mowers thanks.Edit: I went for the Viking.

Started by mark thomas in Machinery

10 Replies · Reply by Dan Frazer Gardening Aug 30, 2010

Who needs a Van - I don't !

This is how to do it !.

Started by Peter Davis in Machinery

19 Replies · Reply by Peter Davis Aug 29, 2010

www.frjonesandson.co.uk

Just thought I would let everyone know my local gardening supplier has started an online shop for the trade. It might be worth two minutes of your time to take a look. I have always found them very cheap and always helpful.I think they are also offer

Started by Steve Sonic Grounds Maintenance in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by HM GARDENS Aug 27, 2010

Stihl Blower Exhaust

I have an about 8 year old Stihl handheld. Can't remember which BG - it's rubbed off !.The silencer appears to be in one piece but I am wondering if the two halves of the casing come apart & if there is a spark arrestor in there somewhere.Anyone know

Started by Peter Davis in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Peter Davis Aug 24, 2010

Speed !

I have just resurrected my Honda Pro Roller & I had forgotten how quick it was ( & how heavy !). Out of curiosity I measured the mowing speed at a rather brisk 4 mph - not bad for a 10 year old mower.So how fast do you mow & do you, like me, increase

Started by Peter Davis in Machinery

7 Replies · Reply by Graeme @ BGS Aug 22, 2010

help needed finding a replacement grass bags

first of all i would like to say hello as i am new to this forumi am looking for a replacement grassbags for a hayter ranger 53 pro 2008any one know who makes the other than hayter or were i can get them cheap

Started by gary maidment in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Gary RK Aug 20, 2010

Stihl Combi Shaft Spares

Does anyone know if you can buy the plastic inserts that fit into the end of a Combi shaft - the ones with a key that locates into the slot in the handle ?.

Started by Peter Davis in Machinery

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Stihl Vibration Figures

Might be of use to someone given recent discussion on vibration - a copy of Stihl's vibration level spreadsheet. It's a few years old, but was done when they had to start providing figures It does not include the 4Mix engines, but may of use when com

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Aug 8, 2010

Which strimmer for lawn edging with low vibes?

I bought a stihl FS38 recently but it's a bitch on the hands. Has anyone got a recommendation for a machine that can be used vertically (fairly light with a loop handle) with low vibes?Thanks

Started by Dan Frazer Gardening in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Geoff Norfolk Aug 7, 2010

low budget leaf blower needed

We now, as you may know have our Nursery, high on a Dorset hill, surrounding by a wonderful windbreak of deciduous Trees. umm!This Autumn/Winter we are going to need a leaf blower of sorts, none of these vacs please as we have lots of shingle/flint a

Started by T & S Plants in Machinery

21 Replies · Reply by Bigyin Aug 23, 2010

could anyone recommend a pressure washer

Howdy,I am looking to buy fairly soon a petrol powered pressure washer almost certainly a honda engined one.All the specs are confusing and I do not know what are the necessary requirements,I am planning to do driveways and patios also what accessori

Started by jamesalbertclifton in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Nov 20, 2011

Blades and brushcutters

I have used a blade on a brushcutter with a d handle for many years now, then, in the process of buying a new one I received this email:The tanaka can have a blade fitted,it doesn't come with one and we don't recommend using a blade on a loop handled

Started by Anne Wareham in Machinery

17 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Aug 10, 2010

Trying to get through to Agratech - frustration!

Has anyone managed to get through to this company on the phone or ever get a reply to an email or telephone message?They seem to be constantly engaged and I wonder if there are any genuine issues! I bought a sprayer from them and need to get the lid

Started by Dan Frazer Gardening in Machinery

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What etesia

Hi Having never used etesias before we have just got a large contract for a housing estate. The problem is the lawns have been left for a few months and our dear old 57s won't be any use. The mowing in normal conditions would normal take 3 men a day

Started by Classic Gardens in Machinery

14 Replies · Reply by Classic Gardens Jul 27, 2010

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Amazon & Garden Hand Tools

I've just ordered (painlessly) some Bahco P75 side shears and a couple of pairs of Felco's from Amazon. Pleased at their prices when compared with local prices. Having a Amazon Prime account means + 1 working day delivery. Although the range of tools

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Jul 26, 2010

Twin axle trailer not level

Does anyone tow a twin axle trailer and have experience of levelling it out? When attached to the ball the nose is too low thus the rear axle is too high and most weight goes on the front axle. This also means there is not sufficient weight on the hi

Started by Dan Frazer Gardening in Machinery

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Stihl Combi - 4 Mix or not?

I'm looking to invest in a Stihl Combi system for hedge cutting and strimming. Looking at some previous posts there seems some uncertainty as to whether the 4 Mix is worth the extra outlay.Has anyone been using one long enough to comment on power, re

Started by Green Giant Gardens in Machinery

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What bit of machinery/kit would make your life easier ?

I'm sorting out paperwork for some commercial contracts starting next month. I've been doing schedules, making sure we've got the right equipment available, checking to see what equipment is up for renewal and what I would like to replace it with....

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

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Servicing equipment

Just out of interest how many members feel competent to service the own power equipment including any major fixes, and how many take them straight to the dealer/mechanic? Iv always though myself as relatively competent, from mucking around with old m

Started by Jamie Sessford in Machinery

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