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Small van Strimmer storage

Looking for inspiration for strimmer storage in my vw Caddy .

I think im trying to figure how i could suspend them from the ceiling above the mowers?

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Easy lift harness

Anyone using one these with a long reach hedge cutter ? If so then what are your thoughts please ?

Also, the main thing putting me off is the looks as  I make a good enough job of looking like a prat as it is. What do the fashion police think ?

Cheers,

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Any experience with Husqvarna Duo Pro Chipper/Shredder?

I'm hoping to add a chipper/shredder to my kit and I've seen this Husqvarna model quite close to me. They're a well respected brand but I can't find hardly any reviews on them online so wanted to know if anyone has any real world experience with them

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ideal fencing protection to keep large dog in garden.

Someone I know has a large dog that likes to jump over their current fence and get into the adjoining fields  that they also own.

Currently there is a  rather useless plastic coated wire mesh fence with wooden posts that stands about  1 metre high, th

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Weibang Pro48Legacy. Cables

Good evening All

I've been running this mower, 3rd season now, and it has been my main roller mower. I don't want to badmouth the machine, it has been excellent, but....

Unusually for me, I send it to the dealer for servicing whereas I normally do most

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Etesia Pro 46

I am selling  the above lawn mower on EBay it’s hardly been 

used as I have two other mowers. If anyone is interested feel 

free to email me.

 

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Masport Contractor 21 vs Husqvarna LC551SP

Hi grass rats,

Im thinking of buying either a Masport Contractor 21 or a Husqvarna LC551SP 

Does anyone have any experience of either ?

I'm leaning in the direction of the Masport as its 46kg which puts it in the same ballpark as our Rover Procuts. The

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viking mb 450 info

hi 

I've got the chance of the above for £100 ..very clean and running.

anyone had one ??

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New strimmer being purchased

’m heading to buy a new strimmer on Monday,

I’m looking a straight shaft, loop handle, lightweight and low vibrations, would also like to be able to add a chainsaw or hedge trimmer head over time.

we currently use Makita but are changing as they nowher

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km 100 extension question

Hi Guys

I've just bought a stihl Kombi and I was wondering (as I havent used it yet) if the saw attachment is more powerful without the 1m extension pole attached ? or the same without it ??

over the moon with it as i only paid £250 for the unit , chai

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Van security

I had my van broken into a few weeks ago. It's a Transit and they did a 'peel and steal' job on one of the rear barn doors. I'm just looking for any thoughts and advice on how to secure a van from this type of theft. I know both back and side doors a

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Where's the Bees?

I'd be interested to know if any of you have also seen very few bees? I know it's been headline news lately but this is the first year that I've noticed a real absence! Tried convincing customers to leave a bit of wildness in their gardens but I'm no

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Starting up

Hi everyone,I've been a gardener/handyperson for almost 20 years but always an employee,I'm thinking of going it alone and could do with some tips please.

 

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FJ 180 Kawasaki Engine Adjustment

Can anyone point me in the right direction for a video showing how to adjust the revs/power on one of these engines.

I've just bought an Etesia 53 Duocut which is fine on short dry grass but is terrible with long or wet grass.

I'm sure its not the mowe

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Panel van or Pick-up

I've decided to try an get some more grittiing work this coming winter to go along with a couple of small contracts i already have. So I'm thinking 4 x 4 Pick-up and snowex trailer. However I'm a little worried about whether a pick-up would be big en

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National Register Of Sprayer Operatives - Are you a member and do you rate it?

Evening all, I remembered that during my spraying course the tutor mentioned we should all look at joining the NRoSO as it would benefit us all. So today some 2,5 years later I decdied to pay the fee and join. The requirements are that you need obtai

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Hedgecutters for Sale

Hello all, I am selling two sets of hedge cutters and am popping them on here first before I put them up for sale elsewhere. 

The first one is an Echo HC-341ES, which is a single sided 40" hedge cutter with built in gathering plate. This was purchased

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Horse paddock with Ragwort,Cats Ear and Bristly Oxtongue

A customer has a 2 acre paddock with an ever increasing problem of these weeds, of which ragwort is poisonous to horses.

Spraying the whole paddock to kill everything off and starting again doesn't sound ideal, particularly as ragwort is biennial, so

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Lawn care Clover and all the rest

I wanted to move into more specialist lawn care soon but a loyal customer has beaten me to iot and asks that i treat clover patches appearing on his gras and to over seed his patchy areas.

Can any body advise on how to treat the clover patches in this

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Hedge cutter oiling

Afternoon 

what does everyone use for oiling up hedge cutter blades??

I use 3 in 1 spray, a friend of mine uses chainsaw oil in an oil can with the little lever and sprout, we were working together yesterday and was thinking the consistency of it seems

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