garden machinery mower reviews

Special offer from Mowdirect: Einhell petrol scarifier

The Einhell BG-SC 2240P is over £100 less than any equivalent model on the market – making it by far the lowest priced petrol scarifier in its class - and yet offers you the build quality and reliability you would expect from a product that has been designed and engineered in Germany. There is even an extended 2 Year Warranty for added peace of mind.

Suitable for lawns up to around 1000 square metres in size, the Einhell BG-SC 2240P Scarifier has 36 hardened steel blades (18 double-sided) that have been specially designed to remove moss, thatch and flat-growing weeds as well as penetrate the soil to allow nutrients and moisture to be more easily absorbed and your lawn to breathe again.

For best results, your lawn should be scarified every 4-6 weeks, preferably on a dry day, and any moss or thatch brought out of the lawn by the scarifier should be removed by a rake in the first instance and collected subsequently in the 45 litre catcher supplied with the machine.

Ideal rotovator for small vegetable plot or allotment

If you are looking for a small rotovator - some gardeners prefer to call them cultivators - to assist in preparing your veggie plot or allotment garden this spring then why not consider this 100cc Mountfield RSCT four-stroke petrol machine.

The engine packs the right amount of punch to tackle the toughest of small jobs but at just 27 kilos it's not going to tear your arms off if you have to use the machine for long periods.

Mountfield are a long-standing name in gardening and at a little over a couple of hundred quid, this machine could last a lifetime.
 
100cc Mountfield RSCT four-stroke petrol cultivator.

The efficiencies of laying big roll turf

The benefits of laying big roll turf versus laying conventional turf rolls.

There is no doubt about it that advances in technology has made the life of a landscaper or amateur gardener much easier.

For example, when I started my career as an apprentice greenkeeper in 1979 we were still using a turf spade, turf box and cutter to lift, size and grade all of our turf, from our on-site turf nursery.

It was tough back breaking work and because the turf box was only 18 inches by inches in size, each turf had to be painstakingly processed. It took a long time to lay turf back then.

However We also started to hire in a Ransommes mechanical turf cutter. This machine made life a lot easier because it could cut the turf (provided the soil was stone free and there were not too many hollows in the ground surface) at a consistent thickness.

We could then cut the turf at a length to suit us and then roll it up: there was a tendency to make the rolls too big and heavy though.

Mountfield SP505 Power Driven Combi Lawn Mower (Honda Engine)

The Mountfield SP505 Combi Petrol Rotary Mower is a rugged, self propelled machine with a solid aluminium chassis and a smooth running Honda GCV135 engine. It's built to withstand lengthy operation in the most testing conditions and the three-in-one 'Combi' design allows you to choose between grass collection (70l), rear discharge, or an excellent recycled finish.

It has a cutting width of 48cm, whilst single-point height of cut adjustment provides 9 positions from 20mm to 70mm, allowing you greater control over your finish. Suitable for lawns up to 55m x 55m. Weighs 38kg.

MOUNTFIELD ALUMINIUM DECK COMBI LAWNMOWERS HAVE A 20 YEAR DECK WARRANTY.

More Info On The Mountfield SP505 Power Driven Combi Lawn Mower (Honda Engine)

Greenworks G-MAX 50Li-40V Lithium-Ion powerd lawnmower

Battery power garden machinery is becoming evermore popular and specified by domestic lawn owners.

The benefits of using battery power are immediately obvious.

No emissions what so ever and very low noise...what's not to be liked about batter-powerd?

More mainstream

What makes batter-powered lawn mowing an attractive proposition is the increasingly workmanlike lithium-ion batteries.

lithium-ion technology is getting better month-on-month, year-on-year. In fact lithium-ion is such good technology, even commercial gardeners and grounds care specialists are using battery powered machinery more an more.

About the Greenworks G-MAX 50Li-40V Lithium-Ion 3-in-1 Twin-Force cordless lawnmower

Cut logs safely with this integral saw horse and sliding safety cover

Let's face it, even professionals can have accidents.

Chainsaws can be dangerous in the wrong hands. If you you have no experience then it's advisable to steer clear of chainsaws completely. It only needs the blade to jump or to get a kick-back and there's going to be a very nasty accident.

That's why I like this new breed of saw bench.

Special offer - Mountfield SP536 self-propelled petrol mower

This exclusive Special Offer from MowDIRECT represents real value for money and provides you with the opportunity to purchase a reliable and quality large-sized lawn mower from the UK’s leading brand at a truly affordable price.

The Mountfield SP536 has an extra-wide 51cm cutting width enabling you to cover ground quickly and efficiently. It’s suitable for medium-large sized lawns up to around 55 x 55 metres.

The 160cc OHV petrol engine is fuel efficient and quiet running as well as being incredibly easy to start. It offers plenty of power enabling you to tackle a variety of grass types from lawns to areas of rough.

The large-sized 60 litre collector has been designed to really pack in the grass and reduce the number of stops to empty. It comes with a hard-top to stop dust rising in drier conditions and the quality fabric bag aids air flow for superior collection when it’s wet.

Oleo-Mac Sparta 250 S low emission petrol strimmer

It is rare to find such a stylish, good quality, European built brushcutter offering high-end features at this kind of price. This has been made possible because Oleo-Mac, with decades of experience and knowhow, have made a special arrangement with MowDIRECT enabling them to offer you an exclusive deal on this machine, and I think its the best deal you can get in the UK for a product in this class.

A very high–performance machine, the Oleo-Mac 250 S Straight Shaft Petrol Brushcutter is fitted with a contemporary, carefully designed 2-Stroke petrol engine, producing 0.8kw of power with a displacement of 25.4cc, using innovative ‘Burn Right’ technology to create more power with up to 75% few emissions and up to 40% savings on energy, a phenomenal saving on running costs. This engine consistently delivers more torque, even when it is at low revs. Maintenance costs are also reduced by this advanced and efficient engine design.

Mountfield S421PD self-propelled lawn mower with collection

Equipped with a 41cm cutting-width and a 140cc Mountfield RM45 OHV engine, the Mountfield S421-PD Power-Driven Petrol Lawn Mower is ideal for the small to medium-sized lawn (around 30m2). Its robust steel chassis has a powder-coated finish for improved longevity; while its rear-wheel power-drive does away the need to push – especially handy if your lawn has slopes, banks or undulating sections.

Powerful, tough and highly effective, the Mountfield S421-PD represents outstanding value-for-money. The blade-position can be set to any of five positions between 25 and 75mm, allowing you to maximise performance in any given conditions; and an Operator Presence Control enhances the safety of both you and those around you by cutting the engine (and therefore the blade) when you are not at the controls.

Snow clearing kit

The last thing a business can afford is to be shut down by winter snow and ice, or find itself legally liable for a visitor or customer’s slip related injury.

As well as the fact that we all have a duty of care nowadays to clear snow and ice when we can, any good businessman or woman will tell you it always pays to be prepared, whatever the outlay, and the very last thing you need in a sudden cold snap is to find yourself short of supplies, while ice and snow close down your goods yard, freeze up your forecourt or keep valued visitors and essential personnel away from your premises.