Avant Tecno, a pioneering force in the compact loader industry, recently celebrated its 25th Anniversary in the UK with a spectacular event held at Carrow Road Stadium in Norwich, Norfolk. The occasion not only marked a quarter-century of Avant's pre
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In a groundbreaking announcement at BTME 2024, Agrovista Amenity revealed the much-anticipated launch of Maxtima®, a revolutionary turf fungicide.
Maxtima® heralds a new era in fungicide technology, promising fast-acting and long-lasting solutions for
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One Day Workshop Seminars across the UK to celebrate the launch of Alan Sargent's and Gareth Wilson's New book "Paving For Homes And Gardens"
Led by industry experts Alan Sargent and Gareth Wilson
The talks cover eve
Trench Bowling Club has been announced as the winner of the 2023 Best Kept Green in Shropshire, sponsored by Dennis and SISIS.
It’s been a good year for Telford based Trench Bowling Club. Not only has 2023 seen the club celebrate its centenary year bu
Located in Hall 2, the ICL Stand (224) will serve as a vibrant hub of knowledge and practical advice, offering attendees a chance to network and enjoy a coffee brewed by expert baristas.
Visitors to the stand will have the opportunity to learn more ab
Dennis Mowers is set to make a significant impact at BTME 2024, in a new stand position, taking place at the Harrogate Convention Centre from January 23 to 25.
Positioned at Stand 216, the company will be showcasing its innovative E-Series range—a gam
Lloyds Mowers is set to showcase their world renowned and highly respected grounds maintenance machinery at BTME 2024. Visit them at their new location on stand 216 in hall 2, to explore their commitment to providing solutions for maintaining fine tu
Agrovista Amenity is set to usher in a new era of turf management at the upcoming BTME 2024 event, which will take place from January 23 to 25, 2024, at the Harrogate Convention Centre.
At the event, Agrovista Amenity will unveil an innovative and hig
GroundsFest is thrilled to announce the launch of its new website – www.groundsfest.com. This user-friendly platform is designed to immerse visitors in the magic of the event.
The new GroundsFest website is a testament to the event's commitment to pro
Richard Overton, the steward of a family business established in the 1900s, has praised the transformative power of the Avant 755i Loader in improving their operations.
With a deep-rooted history in agriculture, the Overton family has witnessed the ev
Attendees at BTME 2024, visiting DLF's stand 126 in Hall B, can anticipate a showcase of cutting-edge products from the world's premier grass seed breeder and producer.
In the face of increasing demands and pressures on modern greenkeepers to maintain
From January 23 to 25, 2024, Mansfield Sand invites you to explore Stand 242, where a comprehensive array of innovative products for sports, landscaping, and equestrian applications will take centre stage.
A Legacy of Innovation
With a rich history spa
Get ready for an electrifying experience at The GCSAA Conference and Trade Show, where Dennis Mowers is set to showcase its ground-breaking E-Series range of battery-powered mowers.
As one of the largest golf shows globally, this event is the ultimate
SISIS Machinery will take the spotlight on booth 3557 during the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show 2024 in Phoenix from January 29 to February 1.
Formerly known as the Golf Industry Show, this globally renowned event is a nexus for golf industry profess
Dennis Mowers will be continuing its annual tradition of exhibiting at the Sports Field Management Association’s (SFMA) Conference & Exhibition, which is taking place at Ocean Center, Daytona Beach, between 22 - 25 January 2024.
As Dennis continues to
Syn-Pro by SISIS has announced that it will be exhibiting at the Sports Field Managers Association (SFMA) Conference & Exhibition – which will be held at Ocean Center, Daytona Beach, between 22 - 25 January 2024.
The SFMA Conference & Exhibition goes
Committed for many years to the durability of its products, Pellenc is pleased to announce that they have obtained LONGTIME® certification for 4 of its professional tools.
The certification includes the Helion 3 electric hedge trimmer, the Airion 3 el
The Dennis S500 Plus seeder is helping to get the lawns into shape at Cheltenham Ladies’ College according to Ross Spry, Head of Grounds and Gardens.
After initially starting his career in greenkeeping, Ross Spry has been working for various colleges
After the resounding success of the inaugural GroundsFest, the organising team is gearing up to make next year’s event even more spectacular.
Scheduled to take place at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, on September 10 and 11, GroundsFest 2024 promises t
Construction has commenced on the new multimillion pound headquarters for Avant Tecno UK at Suffolk Business Park in Bury St Edmunds.
The development of the 32,200sq ft facility is being led by Churchmanor Estates and built by SEH French.
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"Exactly, you are running them flat working at a clients so charge them there. No need for the unnecessary expense "
"I charge at customers on a Stihl fast charger if they have an outside socket but also have multiple batteries as well when I haven't got access to power."
" 1) Assuming your client has just moved into the house, ask their solictors to check the terms of the sale contract, what obligations do the developers/sellers have under the contract regarding the garden condition?
2) Investigate the reason for the…"
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"I charge on site if need be, or at home first, depending on how long I am at the job, which are mostly half days. I only spend 15 minutes max dringing to/from home so no way I could charge in the van even if I wanted to go down that route. Most…"
"Around here in Worcestershire it's £4 per tonne plus VAT for bulk product, with delivery charge on top. Minimum quantity for delivery is 8 tonnes.
So it is not expensive to buy and is lightweight, so easy to handle. One guy I used to work for…"
So it is not expensive to buy and is lightweight, so easy to handle. One guy I used to work for…"
"While I agree yes that would be ideal, what's that going to cost, anywhere from £1000-£2000? How is that going to get them out of this pickle, I very much doubt the customer would go for that. The rear tine rotavator is the answer, I have done a new…"
"Tiller or rotavator, it still the same mud.
Ten ton of the council soil improver from the household recycling mixed in with it would help, don't call it compost because it's not.
Edit- looking at the photo again, make it at least twenty tons."
Ten ton of the council soil improver from the household recycling mixed in with it would help, don't call it compost because it's not.
Edit- looking at the photo again, make it at least twenty tons."
"Don't think you are paying attention, the original post was from Jason Taylor, I did not post the photo nor ask for any suggestions all I was doing was defending Jason's position in response to your unhelpful comments"
"Sorry Peter I have to go the distance. I own a tiller it will cut a foot, its bloody hard work and slow. I bet above is at least six passes. Large areas like that I'd hire a cannon. 3/4 passes it would cut to a foot and leave a fine tilth rather…"
"Not how I describe it, it's what it is, a tiller. And and do me a favour 😆 nobody is criticising your work, I'm criticising the ineffectiveness of that tool. I can see it in the picture you have posted. You have posted asking for any suggestions.…"
"Sorry to be blunt but we have cultivated many acres with what you describe as a tiller over the last 40 years without the need to hire a rear tine rotovator, it's unfair to criticise someone elses work without knowing the circumstances and not what…"
"Sorry to be blunt. But my bugbear is people referring to pathetic tillers as rotavators. "
"Sorry but a Stihl mh585 is a tiller not a rotavator. Something I would use at the allotment not on a professional job. Something like a Barretto 13hp you can hire for £100 a day is a proper rotavator and will go deeper and turn all those clumps to…"
Agrovista Amenity is enhancing its line marking capabilities with a major investment in robotic technology and key industry appointments. As part of this strategy, the company has secured an exclusive partnership with XDC Autonomous Solutions for…
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…
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…
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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…
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Lawn / soil problem
Hello all,my son has started a landscaping business. He's had a few jobs. The one we priced and is working on is a new build. The garden is pretty big, about 450m2.Our quote was to seed it, plant a hedge at the back and create a border around with…
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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.
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