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Commercial grade electric walk behind

Another question for you lot.

Now im scaling up the size of my grass jobs I'm considering what walk behind to use along side the zero turn. I'm currently running a petrol hyter 48 and it's been fine for my residential customers, andany if them like s

Started by Tim harris

6 Replies · Reply by Tim harris Nov 24, 2023

Development contract work and pricing

Hi All,

I'd be interested to see options on pricing for housing developments.

Background on myself. Most of my work is private residential fortnightly maintenance for relatively well off professionals. My standard hourly rate for regular customers i

Started by Tim harris

16 Replies · Reply by Tim harris Nov 21, 2023

Bobcat Zero Turn - Any Good?

As the mowing season draws to a close, I am thinking about machinery for next season. Sadly, having dismiseda compact Tracotr with attachments, I am drawn to the Zero Turn Mowers. All of my ride on mowers have been John Deere. It helps that the deale

Started by James King

16 Replies · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Nov 21, 2023

Winter van tyres

As we have to travel in often hazardous conditions to salt and clear snow we have for many years fitted winter tyres, these serving two purposes of allowing us to travel and giving us a fighting chance of avoiding collisions with the majority of othe

Started by Peter sellers

8 Replies · Reply by Torin Nov 20, 2023

Truck netting

We use tippers for grounds maintenance. Yesterday one of our drivers got 'pulled' for not having the load (ie his tools and machinery) covered, as it could come loose in an accident. It looks like I've got to get nets for the trucks, but prices see

Started by Tim Bucknall in Vehicles

15 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Nov 14, 2023

Van tax

Hi all. I just taxed a 2012 Kangoo ML20. Cost me £320. Co2 emissions are 129g but.... reading online, its not about Co2 on vans now but the age. Thinking of swapping this van for a younger model. I read (in here i think) about rasing van prices. Anyo

Started by Graham Garden in Vehicles

17 Replies · Reply by John F Nov 13, 2023

Waterproof warm gloves

Anyone recommend a flexible insulated fully waterproof glove? We've been buying ejendals tegera which are supposed to be both of above and are not cheap at £25 pair , they don't keep hands warm at even modest low temperatures despite being rated to s

Started by Peter sellers

7 Replies · Reply by Angela Sharp Oct 31, 2023

Looking at a new lawnmower etesia or weibang

Hi i am looking for a new lawnmower for next year and i have narrowed it doen to two etesia and weibang i was wondering if any one have use both if these and what they prefer and why ? How do they run in the wet thanks in advance

Started by Dougie

3 Replies · Reply by Adam Oct 22, 2023

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Women in Lawn Care

Hi all, I'm part of the UK Lawn Care Association's working group - 'Women in lawn care'

We have created a new facebook group here

https://www.facebook.com/groups/819208476663130/

Where women of lawn care, whatever their level of knowledge or involveme

Started by Daisy Lacey in Turfcare

3 Replies · Reply by Billybop Oct 21, 2023

Wellies

Hi, I need to buy some new wellies and would be interested to hear which you guys wear/ recommend.

Regards, Martin.

Started by Mjc

3 Replies · Reply by Mjc Oct 21, 2023

Niwaki Tripod pro

Has anyone got one of these ? I am after another tripod a small one and can't make my mind up whether to go with a Hendon 6ft or Niwaki 7ft pro both fully adjustable, trying to get a sweet spot for one I'd use all the time . I don't like the ladder h

Started by Andrew . Perkins

1 Reply · Reply by Kevin Bradnick Oct 20, 2023

Compact Tractor or Zero Turn?

I currently have 2 properties to mow with about 6 acres each. The ground on one of the properties is quite rough whilst the other property is flat, although on one section, the grass grows quickly and to a height of about 9" before the customer requi

Started by James King

7 Replies · Reply by James King Oct 17, 2023

Etesia MVEHH 100 hydrostatic fluid change

Hi all - this is my first post on this forum, which has been very helpful for a few past issue. Thanks for having me.

I have an Etesia MVEHH 100 - the original shape, with hydrostatic transmission. I'm rather fond of the machine and intend to give it

Started by Matt Weston

1 Reply · Reply by Matt Weston Oct 14, 2023

Rough cut mower recommendations

We're looking for a rough cut mower for occasional use, we have a limited budget as it will only be used 4 times a year, so Ferris etc are out of the picture. Don't want anything too big, heavy and unwieldy, be grateful for any recommendations.

Started by Peter sellers

14 Replies · Reply by Lee Bowyer Oct 14, 2023

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Want a garden just S of Sheffield?

Anyone in S18 (Appleknowle - around 10 miles S of Sheffield) want a garden of around an acre?

I met with a friend the other day, and her parents are beyond looking after the garden - I've no idea what's required - but I suspect grass, shrubs and a fe

Started by Adam Woods in Business

2 Replies · Reply by Adam Woods Oct 13, 2023

Patio Pointing

Hello

2 years ago I agreed to point a customers patio that he layed himself with Indian sandstone. He laid the paving slabs upside down and very poorly the mortar he jointed with had started falling in the joints.my brief was to clean out any old join

Started by Neil brown

5 Replies · Reply by Neil brown Oct 12, 2023

Christmas trees in December

Hi all, I'm wondering if any landscapers here have branched out (or considered it) into selling Christmas trees to cover quieter month of December?

We have run an online ordering for home delivery Christmas service in Edinburgh - edinburghchristmastre

Started by Clement Wilson in Business, Marketing, and Jobs

2 Replies · Reply by Clement Wilson Oct 8, 2023

Fencing

Hi All

My brother is looking for someone to do a small fencing job in Chelmsford.

I'd go and do it but i'm 200 miles away.

Let me know if your intrested.

Thanks in advance Ben

Started by Ben Carter in Business

2 Replies · Reply by Ben Carter Oct 7, 2023

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Ego battery won't charge?

Any Battery experts out there? I have an Ego Battery mower and got it out to work with for the first time this season and the battery won't take a charge, tbh I'm not sure if it's the battery or charger. When I place battery on the charger all the gr

Started by Harry@VWGS in Machinery

10 Replies · Reply by Kevin Bradnick Oct 2, 2023

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Mental Health (OCD) and Pesticides

Morning all, I haven't been here for a long time as Ive been suffering with my mental health quite badly since the pandemic changed my life/business. Before this industry, I worked in the electrical industry, but I decided on a career in ground maint

Started by Richard Parkinson in Pesticides

19 Replies · Reply by Richard Parkinson Oct 1, 2023

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