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Hayter, you could not make it up!

Just watched on YT the launch of the "new and improved" Hayter 56 Pro.

We have run these for around 4 years as they suited our sites, weight, and short handle length.

Had issues with grass build up around roller scraper bar to the extent the roller wou

Started by Peter sellers

3 Replies · Reply by Peter sellers Apr 10

Waste disposal

Hello all,

Does anyone know where to dispose of soil in the Billingham / Teesside area?

Started by Jason Taylor

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Charging Stihl tools from the van

So I'm doing some light domestic work using mostly Stihl AK powered gardening tools, I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a way to charge them up between jobs whilst driving between jobs. There's probably a very obvious way of doing it but I've just

Started by Dan Nate in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by Gary Clapham Apr 10

Husqvarna TF 325 (no longer needed)

Hi people,

Last year I bought several pieces of equipment including a TF 325 tiller. It's been built but never used, infact- I haven't even put oil or petrol in it, nor have I started it. It's been sitting in my shed since September last year.

If anyo

Started by M Olsson

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Clients contracts for wet Grass cutting

Hi all

Just, interested as we had so much wet weather. What do you do when the grass is so wet for your clients? I know you can cut wet grass, but I am finding sometimes clients turn around and say to wet on a dry day!

Do you have it in contract with y

Started by Brian's Garden Maintenance in Business

9 Replies · Reply by Matthew Fairclough Mar 30

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Everything Labour’s net zero advisers want you to give up

Started by David Benson in Groundscare

13 Replies · Reply by Honey Badger Mar 26

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The right cutting attachment for the job - Stihl

From our friends at Stihl GB - a very useful article explaining the different cutting attachments for Brushcutters.

Very relevant given a few recent threads ...

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

11 Replies · Reply by Andrew Betteridge Mar 26

High lift non gen blades

Anyone know where we can source Oregon high lift blades to fit Hayter 56 pro 22inch and Stiga 950 vr 48cm. Thanks.

Started by Peter sellers

2 Replies · Reply by Peter sellers Mar 23

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Lawn issues

Im after some advice regarding a lawn issue.

A customer had spoken to me regarding their front lawn that really struggled to put on any growth at all even during spring time.

I suggested that because the house is a new build, although built a number

Started by James

15 Replies · Reply by Intelligent Landscapes Mar 22

Start up business machines?

Hi guys,

first post and hoping for some advice.

I have recently been made redundant and am looking to start a mowing business offering

mowing, strimming, brush cutting, hedge trimming and green waste disposal (have a farm so easy to dispose of) resident

Started by Gary Etherington

19 Replies · Reply by Sam Bainbridge Mar 22

Honda 537 HRX

Hi i am interested in getting a new mower i am looking at the Honda 537 HRX HY and the honda 476 hrx hy does anyone have both of these machines whats the difference just the size soeed and collect the same? Thanks in advance

Started by Dougie

31 Replies · Reply by Dougie Mar 19

Honda or Masport?

Looking for lightish roller mower, not battery!

Anyone using Honda 476 QY 19 inch or Masport rotorla 22 inch ? Both similar weight, looking at the Masport don't like the handle bracing bar which runs between the 2 vertical handles and looks like it wi

Started by Peter sellers

3 Replies · Reply by Peter sellers Mar 18

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Diseased tree.

Started by Andrew Betteridge in Plants

4 Replies · Reply by Darren Walters Mar 13

Hole saw set

Anyone recommend a hole saw set, want a set in a case to stop walkies. Needs to cut steel and stainless , can't justify Starrett cost. Need a selection of sizes with arbours.

Only occasional use numerous choices on net but difficult to know if any goo

Started by Peter sellers

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New Startup Advice Please?!

Hi there,

I'm a 46yo woman and have done a desk job all my working life, but did do a degree in Landscape and Garden Design back in the day (basically a hort degree with a design element tacked on) and I am a bit of a gardening anorak!

Unfortunate

Started by Sarah

16 Replies · Reply by Ted Waldron Mar 9

HAVS

We're just looking at proper HAVS ratings for our machines, and some of the results are frightening. One of our Honda mowers comes up with a result of less than 2 hours use a day, then no other machinery: and there's nothing that lets you do a day's

Started by Tim Bucknall in Health and Safety

10 Replies · Reply by Sean Clarke Mar 8

Mower choice.

After a few years of excellent service the gearbox on my weibang virtue 53ssd (shaft drive) has failed.

I could have it replaced. But I'm minded to get a new machine instead.

I'm looking at possibly a Stihl this time as a lightweight alternative. Plus

Started by Gary R

1 Reply · Reply by Peter sellers Mar 7

Sthil km Rc94

Hi all I need some help

ive brought a new carburettor when I installed it

I went to go to tune it but my 4mm hex don't fit any more!

I'm unsure if it's still a hex, but smaller I was given a part no 5910 890 2311 but what's the plastic discs for if an

Started by Luke Stockbridge

3 Replies · Reply by Ian Harvey Feb 26

Lawnmower service

I am just about to do my annual service on my lawnmower and i am wondering if you put on genuine blades or aftermarket ones did you notice any difference?

Started by Dougie

6 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Feb 25

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Fence Panels ( Easiest to reduce in Length )

Which are the best fence panels to use if you need to cut them to size ? trying to avoid using back rail as its a party fence although i have suggested trellis on one side but they are set on panels .

Many Thanks

Started by John F in Landscaping

10 Replies · Reply by Orsolya Magyari Feb 24

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