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DeWalt hedge trimmer

Is the DeWalt hedge trimmer range a worthwhile investment? I already have several DW tools, and handy because they all use the same battery system.

A colleague has also recently reccommended to me the BU-KO 52cc multi functional tool. It comes with l

Started by Rachel Bould in Groundscare

8 Replies · Reply by Anthony Toop Feb 11, 2023

Electric battery mowers

Hi all,

I'm at the start of my gardening - have been using householders own mowers etc but I'm now thinking about upgrading to a van and mower - probably an IZY.

Self propelled for sure but what do the sages of landscape juice reckon about the batter

Started by Matt Redgrave in Machinery

21 Replies · Reply by Andrew Midgley Feb 19, 2022

The Law Around Trimmer/Strimmer Training

I'd like to know people's thoughts on whether it is a legal requirement under PUWER to have accredited training, rather than in-house training, on the safe use of the above tools, in the way it certainly is legally required for chainsaw use.

Lantra an

Started by Luke Mcbrownies in Health and Safety

7 Replies · Reply by John F Dec 14, 2021

Stihl BG 86C - Stiff Flywheel

The flywheel on my Stihl BG86C Blower is giving me a lot of resistance when it rotates which keeps breaking the springs in the pull start. When I take the spark plug out it rotates normally and then when I put it in again it gives me a lot more resis

Started by David Austin

2 Replies · Reply by David Austin Mar 16, 2020

What Mowers...?

Hi All

I'm new to LJN and new to the industry. Just starting out and would appreciate a bit of advise on what mower to buy (I know it's been covered before) I will be offering a lawn mowing service to start with so wanted to get a good commercail grad

Started by Chris Powell in Groundscare

24 Replies · Reply by Chris Powell Oct 11, 2019

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App for daily inspections of vehicles / machinery

Does anyone either use or can recommend an app which would allow us to carry out daily inspection checks on work vans or machinery. It would also be useful if it could log maintenance or faults etc too. Either one app could do both or 2 separate apps

Started by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd in Health and Safety

9 Replies · Reply by Jason Rose May 4, 2020

Long reach hedgetrimmer

I know this is a widely discussed subject but I am really not sure which direction to go in,

I am in the market for a long reach hedgetrimmer as my entry level titan is not really good enough, but did a great job, until I got up and running for about

Started by paul watson in Machinery

29 Replies · Reply by John F Sep 13, 2018

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Sweep away Snow with the Turf Teq Power Sweeper!

Look at it go! The Turf Teq power broom sweeps away snow from driveways and paths with such ease! Do watch this short demo video.

Available for hire or purchase from GroundsCare Products in the UK.

Finance available.

Enquiries to Paul.Errington@gro

Started by Paul Errington in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Colin Hunt Mar 1, 2018

New, used and ex-hire groundcare and garden machinery auction

Tractors, Turf Trucksters, Leaf blowers, Chippers / Shredders, Utility Vehicles, Rotary / Ride on & Gang Lawn mowers, Brush cutters, Hedgecutters and Clearing saws, Seeders, Top dressers, Post lifters, Aerators, Stoneburiers, Trailers, Sprayers, Ch

Started by Landscape Juice in Machinery

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Profitable soil preparation - special offer from Groundscare Products - this week only!

Profitable soil preparation

How to steal the march on your competitors without really trying:-

The TURF TEQ Surface Preparation Rake offers the most economical way to prepare soil for turf, grass seed or wild flowers.

Much quicker than a rotavator,

Started by Paul Errington in Machinery

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! ! ! BLACK FRIDAY - special price on the ZipLevel Digital Level ! ! !

Special 'BLACK FRIDAY' Sale on Ziplevel!

(Or maybe make it a Black and Yellow Friday!!)

From now until Monday 27th November you can save up to £100 (including VAT) on a brand new ZipLevel digital level.

Either buy online at the link below or telephone

Started by Paul Errington in Landscaping

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Upcoming trade shows at which Groundscare Products will be exhibiting

We will be exhibiting at the following events this Autumn and if anyone would like a demo or to discuss a trial of our grounds care products, it would be great to see you at our trade stand and chat it through.

Saltex, 1st & 2nd November at NEC Birmin

Started by Paul Errington in Machinery

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HELP - Rover Pro - Drive issue

Hi,

I have two rover pro's collect/mulch mowers, however the drive one one machine has suddenly stopped. I have checked most things, like the leads, connections. Could it be any gears around both rear wheels?

I seems strange that all connections are

Started by Andrew Michael Palmer in Machinery

5 Replies · Reply by Andrew Michael Palmer Jun 11, 2017

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Offer to Local Authorities of the TurfTeq Edger

The look of parks can be drastically improved by edging the beds and borders. As a result of budget cuts it has been all-but abandoned. No doubt, it is seen as a time-consuming, labour-intensive job but can actually be very quick provided you have

Started by Paul Errington in Groundscare

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How has purchasing changed over the years?

Saw this on Twitter (both members on LJN).

@EtesiaUK How have large orders like this changed since outsourcing started? LA purchasing power was pretty powerful back then.
— Ross - Winsgrove LM (@WinsgroveUK) January 5, 2017

Started by Phil Voice in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by James Brett Jan 5, 2017

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ZipLevel high precision Altimeter/level Service Centre now open in Tadley, Hampshire, UK.

ZipLevel altimeter level - high precision digital output.

Loved by Garden Designers and Landscapers.

There is now a ZipLevel Service Centre at the GroundsCare Products offices in Tadley, Hampshire UK.

Enquiries to Paul.Errington@groundscare-products.co.

Started by Paul Errington in Groundscare

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Importing mowers from China...is it worth a gamble?

I've been looking at Chinese imports and I was wondering if it's worth the gamble taking a punt on buying machinery directly from a Chinese manufacturer?

Sites like Alibab.com and made-in-china.com have come a long way in the last couple of years. Th

Started by Phil Voice in Machinery

18 Replies · Reply by David Daniels Dec 10, 2016

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Security at Christmas!

I have just received this through an ecops alert system. Be warned make it as secure as possible folks.

Christmas is coming and people are looking for easy ways to make money!!!!

This is a message sent via eCops. This information has been sent on beh

Started by Andy in Stolen

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Turf Teq Power Trencher - cuts through soil and rock with ease

Turf Teq trencher supplied by GroundsCare Products in the UK.

Trenches with ease 7" deep by 2.5" wide.

Watch this short demo video and see the Trencher in action
Trencher in action https://lnkd.in/dmykszF

Started by Paul Errington in Landscaping

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Job Advertisement - Hire Desk Co-ordinator at County Hire Ltd, Hampshire, UK

Hire Desk Co-ordinator at County Hire Ltd, Hampshire UK. Annual salary: £20,000 to £25,000

Working as a Hire Desk Co-ordinator in a close knit team, you will be responsible for co-ordinating Hire agreements with clients on a daily basis. This is a fa

Started by Paul Errington in Machinery

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