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Stihl kombi or stihl hedgetrimmer?

Do I go for kombi unit and if so which unit

Or long stihl hedge trimmer

Cobra multi tool not performing too well

Cheers people

Started by Stephen r Brook-Smith

17 Replies · Reply by Billybop Nov 9, 2020

Mower

Hi all

Steve here from s b s gardening

I am looking at a mulching and bagging mower combined for next season as I have a few contracts which require both

I'm thinking the honda hrx 537 but am told this isn't a commercial mower?

I do roughly 40 lawns

Started by Stephen r Brook-Smith

13 Replies · Reply by Stephen r Brook-Smith Nov 9, 2020

Eliet Major

Hi all, I have just listed my Eliet Major shredder on fleabay but thought it might be of interest to somebody on here as well.

Here's the link to it https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Eliet-Major-Shredder-Honda-9Hp/224225647342

If anyone on the network is inte

Started by Neil Darby in Machinery

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Maruyama equipment

Anyone out there using this brand?

Got some tired Tanaka kit to replace (mainly 25cc strimmers), new Tanaka no longer in production, looking at alternative came across Maruyama. Looks well made, anyone actually used it?

Started by Adam Pilgrim in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by Rob Eynon Nov 7, 2020

I have a customer who has a small electricity sub station adjacent to their property . There are some Hawthorns on their side which over hang the sub station , The hawthorns are about 16 - 20 feet tall .

They want the hawthorns cut back , normally no

Started by Richard Farley in Groundscare

7 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Nov 7, 2020

Block paving

Hi,Looking for advice on best products to clean and keep weed free for block paving? Pressure wash?Cheers

Started by Darren Ross/Alan Dobbie

4 Replies · Reply by Colin Hunt Nov 7, 2020

MAGNOLIA

new job this year they have a large magnolia against the gable end of the house about 20 year old said it had never flowered it looks like it is suffering magnesium deficiency any way it has just come into flower not a lot about 20 in total has anybo

Started by David Benson

7 Replies · Reply by Colin Hunt Nov 7, 2020

gravel driveway

i have just been asked to sort a problem area out on a new clients driveway.
he has a 50 metre driveway covered in cotswold gravel which gently slopes down as you go down the drive but the problem is, he lives at the end of a lane and the first 80 met

Started by simon powell in Marketing

12 Replies · Reply by creativepaving Nov 6, 2020

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Anyone want a Billy Goat leaf vacuum?

Before I put it on Ebay this weekend, does anyone want one of these https://pin.it/5m6oHYG

This is the model, though not the actual machine, which is slightly less polished than this :) It has electric start and works as it should, we have lost the

Started by Adam Woods in Machinery

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Warm Winter Boots

Looking for recommendations for winter gardening boots that will keep my feet warm and dry. I've been using Muck boots (usually Chore-Hi) but their durability is not what it was, and they are becoming expensive. I suffer badly with cold feet (and han

Started by John Evans

11 Replies · Reply by Kieron Glover Nov 2, 2020

Towable chipper

Looking for recommendations for a used chipper, with a budget of £3K. Currently looking at a Camon C300 and a Saelen Cougar. As this will be our first chipper, dong have much experience. Any guidance will be appreciated

Started by Steven Chadwick in Machinery

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do you carry a wheel barrow on top of your vehicle ?

Probably sounds daft but i have to travel with a full load and my wheel barrow nearly fills up my small van .

The roof bars are too far apart to accept the length of my wheelbarrow so i am thinking about first securing a ladder on the top and then se

Started by John F in Health and Safety

9 Replies · Reply by Adam Woods Nov 2, 2020

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Bio Degradable Strimmer Line

Anyone considered or used any form of bio degradable strimmer cord ?

Has this been by choice or dictated by client/organisation ?

Any views of usability, cost etc ?

Started by Gary RK in Machinery

40 Replies · Reply by Mark Wilkinson Nov 1, 2020

FreeAgent software

Does anyone use the freeagent software?

Natwest bank offer it free to their business customers and just wondered if anyone has used or is using it

Started by Dylan

5 Replies · Reply by Dylan Nov 1, 2020

Remembering Phil Voice

LAST year, on 28 September, the founder of the Landscape Juice Network, Phil Voice, died at his home in France surrounded by his family.

A long period of treatment for colon cancer sadly proved unsuccessful although during this time he had continued

Started by Landscape Juice in Info

11 Replies · Reply by Mark Wilkinson Oct 31, 2020

Heavy duty brushcutters

Morning All

I have just taken on a new client, who is a property developoer, with two large sites. Both are overgrown fields and I am considering a heavy duty brush cutter to deal with the areas where the flail won't reach. Mostly brambles. Any recomm

Started by Jonathan Davis in Machinery

20 Replies · Reply by James Boardman Oct 31, 2020

Ginkgo Biloba - Damaged

HiI have a customer that has a Ginkgo Biloba in their front garden. However, it looks like the tree has been ringed by strimmer damage and due to this the trunk tapers in at the base. It has started to recover, and leaves are growing back. There were

Started by Ali Launder in Plants

2 Replies · Reply by Paul Doyle Oct 30, 2020

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Is anyone working either of these mowers? Feed back appreciated. ?

Hi Everyone,

Time to pick up a new general job roller mower, the only 3 mowers I'm interested in? They are the Hayter 48 Pro, Hayter 56 Pro (latest models), and the new Stihl RM655RS. Is anyone working any of these 3 mowers daily?

many thanks in adva

Started by Harry@VWGS in Machinery

22 Replies · Reply by Tony @SM Oct 29, 2020

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Calculating building material quantities guide

Our Apprentice is nearing the end of his course and we were reviewing his work, project notes and work experience log and came across the following useful little crib sheet in his folder from Wickes: CALCULATING BUILDING MATERIAL QUANTITIES (he's obv

Started by Gary RK in Landscaping

5 Replies · Reply by Jack Doherty Oct 29, 2020

Mighty mac chipper

Ive been offered a might mac woodsman 11.5hp chipper. £350.

What are peoples experiences with these and opinions ?

Started by Neal wood

3 Replies · Reply by Luke brooks Oct 29, 2020

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