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Stihl blowers failing

I've had a definite increase in machinery failing, and lately I've had a rash of BG86 blowers failing due to carburettor wear- something I've never come across before. Has anyone else had issues like this? What hand-held blowers would people recomm

Started by Tim Bucknall in Machinery

10 Replies · Reply by Billybop yesterday

Making tax digital

Thought there might be some unaware of this. So briefly and I am not an accountant . As from 6th April 26 anyone who has income from self employment, rent from property etc or a combination that equates to a turnover of 50k or more (not profit) will

Started by Peter sellers

26 Replies · Reply by Sam Bainbridge on Wednesday

Dirty subject.

Hi all, I am just going to put it out here. DOG TURD. What do others do with it being on a lawn. Do you shovel it up, pick it up in a bag or mow around, or even over it?

I ask as I do not have a dog, therefore do not pick it up. Years ago I had client

Started by Neil Darby in Health and Safety

17 Replies · Reply by Neil Darby Dec 7

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Robot mowers and rabbits

Ideas please..

The garden I look after is mown by a couple of large very heavy robot mowers - they are generally my friends - they remove the bore of cutting the lawns which used to take 2 full days a fortnight with a large ride on and smaller mowers/

Started by Adam Woods in Groundscare and Turfcare

8 Replies · Reply by Neil Ruddick Nov 30

Dedicated Garden Waste Collection/Garden Clearance Business

Hi all,

A few quick questions for anyone running garden waste or clearance work:

What vehicle setup works best for fast, one-person jobs?
Do private firms use their own green waste bins, and how do you manage them?
How do you deal with overfilled dumpy b

Started by Nick Carter in Waste

4 Replies · Reply by Intelligent Landscapes Nov 30

Radio ear defenders

Hi all, following on from the previous discussion on lack of enthusiasium at this time of the year, there wa a mention of listening to music or podcasts etc. Of course to do this we will need some decent ear defenders. I have just had a quick look to

Started by Neil Darby in Health and Safety

16 Replies · Reply by Neil Darby Nov 27

Loss of enthusiasm

Hi.

Im looking for some ideas to help get my enthusiasm back in running my gardening business please.

I've been established for 18 years but this year I have totally lost interest in the job. I slowly reduced my work to majority grass cuts whilst main

Started by david woodhouse in Business

14 Replies · Reply by Distance Nov 26

White Deicing Salt – Winter Safety Update

As winter conditions set in, White Deicing Salt is being deployed to keep roads, car parks, and pathways safe across communities. Known for its fast action, it quickly melts ice and snow, reducing slip hazards and ensuring safer movement. Unlike trad

Started by Mitchell Turf in Landscaping

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Chainsaw trad carb or plug in?

We run a few saws Husqvarna and Stihl, all Stihl pro saws are now plug in at dealers to sort issues of which we have one and it's a pain as you can't mess with the carb. Husqvarna have "auto tune" which is also plug in. Now looking for a large fellin

Started by Peter sellers

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crushed limestone.

Hi there,

I have just been offered crushed limestone instead of MOT type one granite. Is this OK to use on a blockpaving driveway as the subbase? Itll be very grumbly I guess, but was told that our county council use it.

thankyou!

Started by Joe McWilliams in Landscaping

1 Reply · Reply by Tim Bucknall Nov 17

Tesco electric vans

Just had our Tesco order delivered, the chap was telling me that they have had 7 new electric vans delivered 2 weeks ago and 5 have broken down already 🤣

Started by Peter sellers

26 Replies · Reply by Billybop Nov 15

Deleks XE-500

Hi, Has anyone got any experience of these barrow/dumpers. Or very similar machines. Can't have a skid steer or tracked machine because of large areas of white paving, no black skid marks allowed. Thanks

Started by Paul mccormack

1 Reply · Reply by Honey Badger Nov 13

Elephant Trunk 3 or Easy Lift Harness

Good morning, All. I have a lot of hedge cutting coming up and shoulders are not as good as they used to be. I have decided that now is the time for an easy lift harness. I am currently currently looking at the Henchman Easy Lift Harness and the Elep

Started by James King

9 Replies · Reply by James Nov 11

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BR800 recall

It looks like Stihl BR800 blowers have been recalled - more info here: https://www.gov.uk/product-safety-alerts-reports-recalls/product-recall-stihl-br-800-backpack-blower-2511-0019

Started by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd

2 Replies · Reply by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd Nov 10

Leaf rake

Hi all, well we are almost at the time again for clearing leaves. My large rake broke, which leaf rkes have you found to work well and last well? Tia, Martin.

Started by Mjc

15 Replies · Reply by MF Hodgson Nov 10

Echo PB9010T

Currently run Echo P8010T blowers. We clear a lot of leaves from very large commercial sites so need something with lots of grunt! Used to use Stihl BR 800 but swapped when Echo brought out the 8010 as it eclipses the 800 on every level. The 9010 has

Started by Peter sellers

6 Replies · Reply by Ben Carter Nov 8

Stihl Kombi Extension

I recently replaced a KM hedgecutter attachment so I now have a spare shaft. I also have a spare sleeve that the shaft fits into with the clamp fitting.

What would I need to make this into an extension & is it worth the cost ?

Thanks

Started by Peter Davis in Machinery

3 Replies · Reply by John F Nov 3

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Winter Work Opportunity

This is a message to anyone who is time flexible and within reasonable commuting distance of Heathrow Airport. We are currently recruiting for operatives who would be interested in driving snow ploughs and other roles at the airport.

All of the work i

Started by Southern Landscape Contracts

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Winter and spring ideas for work

Any suggestions for work through winter and spring got my maintenance contracts to keep me going but thinking of other stuff to do

Started by Mitchel ingham in Business

40 Replies · Reply by David Martin Nov 1

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Winter Work Opportunity.

All of the work i

Started by Southern Landscape Contracts

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