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Dewalt Garden Tools - Any Experiences?

I'm in the market to add a couple more tools to the stock, such as a cordless mower, hedge cutter and strimmer and by accident I stumbled across the dewalt range. Has anybody had any experiences with them?

I had considered the Makita range based on cr

Started by Kevin Bradnick in Machinery

15 Replies · Reply by Kevin Bradnick Apr 10, 2019

Atco mowers opinion please

Ok, having read about mowers til my eyes bled it's obvious that everyone has their own favorite. So can I please have specific answers only on this thread please.

Who uses or has used Atco mowers for professional work?

How good was it and what model di

Started by Ian Kenyon in Machinery

23 Replies · Reply by Ben Mar 1, 2017

New Subaru Engines

Does anyone know anything about the new Subaru Engines what the new John deere mowers are fitted with (reliability wise)

Started by Oliver childerhouse in Groundscare, Machinery, and Turfcare

2 Replies · Reply by James Brett Jul 5, 2016

Gasket/servicing kits

Hi, I have a 21" mountfield SP534 which has decided after the winter storage to start hunting. I took off the air filter and its full of oil, I have cleaned it and its running a lot better but it does occasionally hunt the rev range and after changin

Started by Rory in Machinery

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Manoeuvering ride-on mowers between designated areas using public roads/footpaths

At what point does a Ride-on need to be DVLA plated/Licensed if it needs to be taken between designated areas potentially using road/footpaths (as opposed to using a trailer/Van between areas) ?

If selecting a suitable machine, does the maker need to

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by David Grimes Aug 12, 2014

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Is buying a robot lawn mower worth it?

Having seen moderate rise of robot lawn mowers in the market (both domestic and commercial) I was interested when I saw an article/review by Quentin Letts.

Apparently there are only 1,000 robot mower units bought in the UK, compared to 200,000 for th

Started by Phil Voice in Machinery

1 Reply · Reply by Robbie Jul 7, 2014

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TimeMaster & TurfMaster Walk Mowers recalled by Toro due to faulty blades

Given recent discussions about these mowers on LJN, I was surprised to see that in the US & Canada they have issued a recall on about 36,000 (..yikes..) mowers due to their blades breaking up.

Details here... The advice is to stop using immediatel

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

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How big do you go ? Toro introduce 30" walk behind mowers

Just seen that Toro are introducing a 30inch twin blade walk behind "TurfMaster" mower (in a traditional 4 wheel format - commercial grade ?).Toro Turfmaster (commercial) shown above

Sales info states up to a 40% decrease in cutting time compared t

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

104 Replies · Reply by James Brett Nov 29, 2015

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Hush hush lawn mowers

From today's Daily Telegraph: Keep the neighbours quiet with a hush-hush lawnmower You know how it is. Rare summer sun. Birdsong. A cool drink in a peaceful garden. And then the neighbour gets out his mower… But the roar from next door could soon be

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

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New Slope Mowers - becoming a serious possibility ?

Clearly one for us 'Grass Cutters' :-)

Read this to day and was intrigued and pleased to see that prices are becoming 'sensible' (about 50% of some other makes). With more entrants and options into this market prices should continue to drop :

http://

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

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Assessment Criteria for new Equipment

Well, having locked myself away in my office for a day with no interruptions I have come up with a couple of strategies (aided by some reading research) that I will be using this year.

This is one such strategy:

1/ Assessment Criteria for new equipme

Started by Gary RK in Business

17 Replies · Reply by Neal Barker @ Etesia uk Dec 30, 2011

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Best mower engines

Hi Guys,

We are looking for a new mower, have looked at Viking MB545VM,

Hayter R53 ES and Husqvarna R53SV.

WE need mulching and better still side discharge.

Need the mower to cope with longer grass & produce a reasonable finish on shorter grass.

We don't

Started by Geoffrey King in Machinery

13 Replies · Reply by Lawnman Aug 14, 2011

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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Commercial mowers

I know looking through various threads that there has been more than enough posts re mowers and which do you find best.

My question is in regards to the commercial market.

Our old style side drive Hayter 56 our comming to an end and we are looking to

Started by Classic Gardens in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Greenlawns Jan 8, 2011

mower vibration levels

does anyone know which is best ? hayer 48pro, viking mbvr?55, or other ....

just wondered as im thinking about my ' havs-white finger' ,so its my excuse now for buying one next year - frjones do the pro for £650 +vat delivered !!!!! nice xmas prese

Started by Lawncare-4u.co.uk in Turfcare

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Weibang Mowers

Ive noticed that my local mower dealer has got a couple of these in stock, has anyone got one, used one or thinking of buying one? If so are they any good?

Started by Neil Bishop in Machinery

18 Replies · Reply by James Brett Apr 13, 2016

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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

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Mowing equipment for sale

Advertise your surplus garden or amenity mowing equipment for sale here. Please either add the detail;s of the equipment together with the relevant contact details or a link with short description if the details are held elsewhere.

Started by Phil Voice in Marketing

5 Replies · Reply by Ian Aug 26, 2010

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