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Weibang 553ssd.

Hi, sorry another mower question. Anyone used a weibang shaft drive lately, are they worth the extra over a belt drive? Looked at one today, seem well built, heavy but then I have a hayter 41 for the smaller fiddly jobs. Just wondered about cutting

Started by Mjc

4 Replies · Reply by Mjc Apr 9, 2022

Fertilizer spreaders

I'm looking for recommendations for rotary spreaders for lawn fertilizer. We've been using the Scotts Easygreen, but I'd like to use something more robust, ie. professional grade.The problem is that most of these seem to have a spread width around 3

Started by Tim Bucknall

4 Replies · Reply by Adam Pilgrim Apr 9, 2022

Eliet scarifier

I have an Eliet 401, has anyone done or know if there is a way of changing it from blades to tines, the lawn I need to scarify is thatch and not moss infested.

Thanks

Started by Oliver clarkson in Turfcare

5 Replies · Reply by Tim Wallach Apr 7, 2022

Hedge cutting, birds nests and the law.

I have been asked by a client to cut a hedge. The hedge goes around the property and he has been asked by the council to cut at back as it is growing outwards towards a public footpath and is preventing pedestrians walking along the path. However, th

Started by James King

7 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Apr 6, 2022

Honda gearbox.

Hi, having dragged my old 21" honda izy out of the shed last week I remembered why I stopped using it, it drives forwards ok, if a bit sqeaky at times. However the drive wheels don't turn backwards so trying to pull the machine back is hard work. Is

Started by Mjc

5 Replies · Reply by Mjc Apr 6, 2022

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Toro Timemaster 30" Push behind mower

I bought one of these a month ago with the electric start and i can honnestly say its been worth the investment, Ive found that on alot of my larger gardens its so much quicker than my previous mower and leaves a great finish. The grass bag is a grea

Started by Able Gardens

5 Replies · Reply by Mjc Apr 5, 2022

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Selling Vans

Has anyone had experience of selling their van to one of the various vehicle buying websites ?

If so did you get a fair deal compared to selling it privately and which company did you use ?

I have replaced the van already so no need to part exchange

Started by John F in Machinery

15 Replies · Reply by John F Apr 5, 2022

Handy brand drag mat

We need a drag mat for a seeding project, one acre. Will tow with a ride on, probably never use again so not worth spending a lot. Seen the Handy drag mat at £89.99 anyone used one? Opinions welcome. Thanks.

Started by Peter sellers

1 Reply · Reply by Glen Stillman Apr 5, 2022

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Briggs engine hunting

hi all the briggs engine on my mower hunts up and down which drives me mad it's worse when the enginis cold, however it gets a little better when it warms up....is there a way of curing this problem.....?

Started by mark thomas

3 Replies · Reply by Graham Taylor Apr 4, 2022

Stiga 955v.

Good morning, anyone using (or used) one of these or similar stiga. On paper it seems to do it all, mulch, bag, side discharge, height adjustable handle, good size engine. But of course only using a mower tells you how good it really is (or not!).

Started by Mjc

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Mulching mower.

Hi, a customer of mine with a large garden has asked me to get him a new dedicated mulching mower. He currently has a stiga multiclip. Are the stiga's as good as any other or are others better such as the Honda or Stihl? The side eject option on the

Started by Mjc

7 Replies · Reply by Mjc Mar 31, 2022

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Stihl RM655RS Blade change.

Having owned this mower a while I decided to have a little play around with blades etc, I think this mower is an awesome machine but it wasn't picking up in the wet nearly as well as my old Viking 655VR.

So long story short, I decided to take the the

Started by Harry@VWGS in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Harry@VWGS Mar 31, 2022

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Masport wide cut mower

hi all just to ask does anyone have any experience in using a masport 800 widecut mower

it has a off set deck allowing to cut the edges of the lawn as a roller mower would do !!

qeustion is does it work as well as a roller mower would do ?

Started by mark thomas

1 Reply · Reply by Mark Mar 31, 2022

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Business van funding - The options

Useful, recent article:

When the time comes to buy a new van it’s essential to find the most suitable way for your type of business to fund it. At the time of purchase there may or may not be some vantastic deals out there but there are certainly a n

Started by Gary RK in Vehicles

6 Replies · Reply by Peter sellers Mar 31, 2022

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On board Tachos/Hour Meters

Who else uses after-market tachos/hour meters on their mowers or large equipment ?

If so, what do you use ?

In an earlier post I mentioned these and wanted some new ones. Ours originally come from the US and cost about £25 each.

These are the small L

Started by Gary RK

9 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Mar 29, 2022

How To Get Rid of a Tree Stump

Removing a tree stump can be a bit of a task. So the team here at Stump eraser have made this handy guide for those of you looking to tackle the job yourself...

If you want to remove a stump yourself the best thing you can do yourself is to try and re

Started by Stump Eraser in Landscaping

12 Replies · Reply by John F Mar 29, 2022

Toro deck wanted

Longshot, looking for a 44 or 48 inch deck to fit Toro 520 xi /520 LXI / 523 dxi. Anything considered.

Started by Peter sellers

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New Tech Weed Killing

Interesting trials taking place and could be useful in targeting outbreaks of large / invasive weeds.

Keen to hear how it works at other end of the weed spectrum ?

Started by Gary RK in Pesticides

6 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Mar 28, 2022

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Best broadcast spreader for small lawns

Hi guys,

Can anyone recommend a good broadcast spreader for small lawns? I am relatively new to the world of lawn care! I picked up a small handheld spreader, which may have to do, but to reach the required g/m2 I would have to do do several passess!

Started by Jonny Armour in Turfcare

16 Replies · Reply by Jonathan Davidson Mar 27, 2022

Testament to the Honda engine.

Thought I'd drag my old honda izy 21" out of the shed this morning to give it a go. It was getting a bit rattly and rough around the edges so I've been using other machines. Anyway it's been in the shed for about 2 years , I hadn't even drained the f

Started by Mjc

1 Reply · Reply by Peter sellers Mar 27, 2022

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