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Which back-pack leaf blower?

I am looking for a light weight but powerful back pack blower for a member of staff with a very slight build. I currently use a Stihl BR500 (low noise, powerful enough) and an older Stihl BR480.The 480 is the preferred blower in terms of weight and m

Started by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Oct 2, 2009

Blec Rotor Rake

Hi allI'm considering hiring a blec rotor rake for a 1000 sqm turfing job that I have coming up. Am hoping it will save a lot of hand raking though I haven't actually used one before.Has anyone had any experience of these machines ?

Started by James Tucker in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Graeme @ BGS Mar 22, 2014

New mower

i know there as been a lot of discussions obout mowers on here only just joined site so if anyone can help it will be very welcome. got a honda hrx 537 been very pleased with it but the dealer keeps on about the rover 22" but also like the look of th

Started by neil gratton in Machinery

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vehicle / mower ramps

Decided the other day that I would replace my wooden (and rather long and bulky ramps) with new lightweight versions. For the smaller machines I was particularly looking at the folding ramps.Came across this web site http://www.theramppeople.co.uk/Mu

Started by Graeme @ BGS in Machinery

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Petrol Hover Mowers

Hi allI cut a lot of lawns. But up until the later part of this year I only had one with steep banks that could not be accommodated by a 4 stroke lawnmower. I have been strimming this one for a few years.Now all of a sudden {the latest today) I have

Started by GORDON in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Graeme @ BGS Sep 11, 2009

Servicing Felco secateurs

I thought I'd give my old loved Felco seceteures a treat and send them to Felco for a service.

I'm good at keeping them clean and sharp and replacing broken bits,but the poor things were looking sad and in need of a proper sort out...chips in the bl

Started by Vanessa Langford in Machinery

12 Replies · Reply by Dan Frazer Gardening Dec 9, 2014

Stihl hedge cutter review

I have a HS86t its the 40"single sided bar.On the whole it is a great hedge cutter great power to weight ratio, great positioning of the handle. Also the handles are mounted on a seperate frame mounted on springs. The longest I used it for was 3 hour

Started by Kieran Ray in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Kieran Ray Sep 2, 2009

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Machinery and equipment reviews

Do you want to add a discussion about machinery or a piece of equipment? It's easy, just add a topic in the forum making sure that you choose the product and equipment review category.

Started by Phil Voice in Machinery

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Spare parts for Etesia mowers

I'm considering buying a used Etesia pro 46 phts from a guy on ebay but when searching on the web for potential parts suppliers there does'nt seem to be alot of options!My main reason for buying is the wet grass collection performance as mentioned on

Started by Anthony Toop in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Anthony Toop Aug 31, 2009

Pedestrain Mower with Roller, which one's best?

I need to buy a new mower and want a 21" cut with a rear roller.Now the problem starts, which one do I go for? Honda? Lawnflite Pro? What else is out there?It'll get a lot of use and I need it to be reliable as my livelihood depends on it.So advice p

Started by Robert Smale in Machinery

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Choice of home mower

I have two mowers that vibrate so much bits drop off them:- a Stiga Pro 51S (with a bent crankshaft - bought a duff one by mistake!)- a Mountfield Sp470 (with a bent crankshaft - hit a bit of iron railing last week, just stopped dead!)So now I am loo

Started by Roger Moss in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by James Gardner Aug 6, 2009

Garden Gadgets

Fed up like me with buying 'time saving' equipment that prove to be absolutely useless ?I thought I would share my latest purchase with you. In the the course of our week we edge hundreds of metres of lawn with a good pair of edging shears. Nice fini

Started by Richard Lacey in Machinery

6 Replies · Reply by Richard Lacey Jun 30, 2009

Cordless hedge trimmer for girlie jobs.Which is best?

Yes,I am sorry to let the side down but I really dont need a petrol one .I just need something as an uplift from the hand shears.Any suggestions please.Short message which is an indication of my lack of energy following a lovely busy week last week!

Started by Sweetpea in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Sweetpea Jun 16, 2009

Which hedge trimmers/cutters are the best and how many types are required.

I am thinking of adding/replacing my hedge cutting /trimming tools .For the long reach cutters I own and have only ever used a Shindaiwa AH230. I find them very useful, versatile and reliable. But I have wondered how they compare to a Stihl HS 100 or

Started by GORDON in Machinery

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Win a Camon C8 rotovator - free draw

Tracmaster are celebrating twenty five years of business and are giving away a Camon C8 rotovator worth over £2,000. For more details click - Tracmaster reach 25 year milestone as a landscape machinery supplier

Started by Phil Voice in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Phil Voice Jun 4, 2009

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Is anyone looking for an Allen Scythe

6a00d8345192c169e201157035a493970b-200wi If anyone is interested in buying a pre 1960's Allen Scythe then please give me a shout. Further details here - Allen Scythe for sale

Started by Phil Voice in Machinery

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User review of Henchman Hi-Step range of hedgcutting platforms

We have had interjections on a number of disparate threads where Henchman has been mentioned so I thought it best to set up a dedicated topic. I carried out a review of the Henchman Hi- Step Midi and you can read my thoughts here - Reviewing the Henc

Started by Phil Voice in Machinery

14 Replies · Reply by Dan Frazer Gardening Nov 13, 2009

Honda 536 self propelled mower for sale

Hi GuysWe have a Honda mower for sale we have had it from new 3 yrs old. Its in fully working order starts every time. We have a full time garden maintenance round so want to cash it in and get a new one.Would be a great buy for someone starting out

Started by Jessica O'Reilly in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Colin@Green Room Gardens Apr 2, 2009

Viking Lawnmower reviews please

I'm looking to upgrade my Rotary/Roller Mower and have narrowed it down to 2 choices:Viking MB 655 VR (21" Self Prop with Briggs)or,Lawnflite 553 HRS-PRO (21" Self Prop/Honda)My gut instinct says go for the Viking on the premise that Stihl are excell

Started by Richard@www.seasons-garden.co.uk in Machinery

20 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Apr 24, 2014

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Stihl Multisystem

Hello,I'm thinking of investing in a Stihl Multisystem with the scarifier (sorry dethatcher) and aerator attachments. I was wondering if anyone had experience with this tool ?many thanks in advance,Paul

Started by Paul @ Ashgate Garden Care in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Richard Lilley Mar 27, 2009

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