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honda hrd535

hi i have seemed to have broken my pto shaft in my honda hrd535. i need some help with some specs ive read the engine is a gxv160 on a hinda hrd535 is this correct. thank you for any help

Started by mike

9 Replies · Reply by mike Jul 23, 2024

Problem lawn

Can anyone identify this lawn issue please ?

Started by Stephen r Brook-Smith

6 Replies · Reply by Billybop Jul 20, 2024

Morally - What would you do?

We have a few long standing elderly/vulnerable customers who have no close relatives and apart from their garden maintenance we act as a confidant and social service.

Due to our ever increasing commercial commitments it is becoming increasingly diffic

Started by Peter sellers

21 Replies · Reply by Billybop Jul 20, 2024

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Mental health is an integral aspect of Landscape Juice, and is something that rears its face often within the community - working alone, long days, especially during the winter is isolating and takes its toll. The network was founded on the idea of i

Started by Fleur Voice in Health and Safety

5 Replies · Reply by Duncan Neville Jul 20, 2024

Stihl HSA 130T & HSA130R Vibrating/rattling noise.

Spent the whole day hedge cutting today (Privet) after a couple of hours my HSA 130T started to make a vibrating rattling noise, couldnt make out whether it was coming from the gearbox or the motor. swapped it over and started to use the HSA 130R and

Started by Gary Clapham in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by The Wall Jul 19, 2024

Adblue bargain

For those that use Adblue, currently on offer at Wickes reduced from £16 to £12 if you have one of their trade cards further 10% off !!!

Started by Peter sellers

1 Reply · Reply by Billybop Jul 17, 2024

Budget small chipper

Considering buying a small, light chipper / shredder for a new contract where access is difficult, we have a Forst TR 6 which is a 6 inch capacity tracked machine for big stuff but obviousy unsuitable for this job.

We did have an Eliet major which we

Started by Peter sellers

9 Replies · Reply by Peter sellers Jul 17, 2024

Stihl RM 655 RS Belt slipping off.. seems to be getting slower...

I have a Stihl RM 655 RS roller mower. Last year the leaver to engage the blade started to play up! The leaver when pullup wouldnt sit within the metal drop down slot.( I used a bit of rope, to hold the leaver in place ) A couple of months ago the be

Started by Gary Hope in Machinery

2 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Jul 15, 2024

Tools the professionals use

Hiya everyone,

What heavy duty kit do the professionals use??

Specifically: Secateurs

Plan on adding more to the thread later - but for now, just need secateur recommendations ;-) )

Thanks in advance for any advice :-)

Started by CbyC in Groundscare and Landscaping

31 Replies · Reply by Geoffrey King Jul 15, 2024

Aerators

Anybody got any experience of Sisis Auto Turfman. I really want a Bannerman but I can't afford as yet.

I have see a reasonably priced 2nd hand Auto Turfman and I am wondering if it would tie me over until next year?

Started by Rob Harding

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Building A Business In Horticulture - Free To Attend Zoom Meetings With Alan Sargent

NEW from Alan Sargent and The Landscape Library

A series of FREE monthly zoom sessions for anybody wishing to start, build or develop a gardening, garden design or landscaping business.

Held on the third thursday of each month, sessions will be on a

Started by Angela Lambert in Marketing

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Stihl edger update and further problem

For those who requested updates on the Stihl kombi edger, yes it works, lot faster than cutting manually. Now for the cons, leaves a ragged edge so have to tidy up with a strimmer but no big deal. Next issue and it's not really the edgers fault , whe

Started by Peter sellers

11 Replies · Reply by David Benson Jul 10, 2024

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Insurance for using flame gun to clear weeds

Are any gardeners out there using flame guns/blow torches to clear weeds, particularly in gravel areas?

I am interested to know how you find getting insurance to cover this work and what steps you are taking to ensure you are complying with the policy

Started by Jason Bruce in Groundscare

6 Replies · Reply by Jason Bruce Jul 8, 2024

Faded Buxus leaves

Morning All. i have a customer with a number of very expensive topiaried buxus, in pots. Since trimming them the leaves appear to be dying, they are a very light green and easy to pull off the plants. I am told he waters them regularly and the soil w

Started by Tony @SM in Groundscare

5 Replies · Reply by PETER C Jul 8, 2024

Robust hedge cutter.

Hi, I use a echo long reach hedge cutter which is great, but awkward to use when up ladders cutting the top of a hedge. I need another machine, not long reach, which will also cope with heavy work when doing hedge reductions. What would you recommend

Started by Mjc

6 Replies · Reply by The Wall Jul 7, 2024

What's The Worst Branded Tool You Have Purchased

As the title says what is the worst peice of branded machinery or tool you have purchased, i had the misfortune to invest in a Toro 22280 commercial lawnmower which has to be the biggest load of junk out there, as i only have about a year left so hav

Started by The Wall in Landscaping

7 Replies · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Jul 4, 2024

Hedge cutting

What are your thoughts? Front and back garden I'm not sure what to charge ... see pics

Started by Gary Etherington

47 Replies · Reply by Honey Badger Jul 3, 2024

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Useful Facebook group

Whilst scrolling the other night FB suggested I may like to join "I need a gardener UK".

I did for interest value, there seems to be lots of useful posts, though whether the posters will pay decent rates is an unknown. It could be useful for anyone st

Started by Adam Woods in Business and Marketing

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Cordless hedge cutter advice

Well, thought I'd never see the day when I would consider buying battery kit but serious back problems after 50 years of hard graft are forcing my hand.

Having looked at Ego, Ryobi, Stihl etc have come to the conclusion that once you put a decent batt

Started by Peter sellers

23 Replies · Reply by Billybop Jul 3, 2024

Etesia MKEHH electric clutch

I have an Etesia mkehh 12 months old with 250hrs on clock. When mowing the elecric clutch sounds like it is switching off and on quickly, never cutting out. All cut out switches seem to work correctly. Any ideas out there please ?

Started by Paul Matischok in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Jun 29, 2024

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