Garden machinery deals and reviews

Horizontal log splitter capable of 4 ton pressure

Making manageable-sized logs for the fire, wood-burner or stove can be a very strenuous and time-consuming affair, resulting in uneven logs and bits of splintered wood flying everywhere. But it doesn't have to be that way. Now you can create logs effortlessly, cheaply and efficiently with the great-value MD Electric Log-Splitter.

High quality, simple to use and robust, this domestic horizontal log-splitter is exclusive to MowDirect and represents exceptionally good value for money.

It exerts 4-tons of pressure per-square-inch, enabling you to split logs cleanly and evenly at the press of a lever, causing a powerful hydraulic ram to drive each log against a strong, triangular-shaped wedge. The splitter can take logs up to 25 centimetres in diameter and 37cm long; and the splitting-action is powered by a reliable 1500w electric motor, so it requires no maintenance and delivers clean, energy-efficient performance.

Einhell GE-BC 43 AS low-vibration brushcutter

Whether you're looking to put the finishing touches to your lawn edges and borders, or need to clear large areas of overgrowth quickly and effortlessly, this powerful low-vibe petrol brushcutter from Einhell is more than up to the job. It employs special technology - just like that used on professional machines - to isolate engine vibrations from the handles and so greatly enhancing comfort levels. The only difference is that this model from Einhell is at least half the price of other low-vibe brushcutters on the market, making this fatigue-reducing technology genuinely affordable to home gardeners for the first time ever.

The Einhell GE-BC 43 AS is characterised by its super-smooth handling, which is achieved by the combination of a triple rubber shock-mount with a double-bearing-mounted crankshaft. This, along with a pro-style 'U' (or cowhorn) handlebar and a full padded shoulder-harness, works to ensure optimum operator-comfort is maintained for the duration of the task in hand.

Sulphate of iron for retarding moss and greening up your lawn

Iron Sulphate is an Iron rich and long lasting fertiliser that will encourage strong growth and healthy green grass, and as a turf hardener will help prevent lawn disease etc.

The difference between this fine dried powdered iron sulphate and the damp crystal grade is the damp grade includes extra molecules of useless water so therefore the dry grade provides more value per gram!!

Used by professional greenkeepers, lawnkeepers, parkkeepers, sports groundsmen etc for perfect pitches, green lawns, and superior golfing greens. Sulphate of Iron is used as a lawn greener and a lawn conditioner by many home users across the UK to improve their grass quality.

Coverage of 1KG approx 800-1000 sq metres for lawn greening and 200-500 sq metres approx for moss killing - The easy open/close clip top tub means this is easily stored in optimum conditions without getting damp and clumping like boxes and bags do.

Gives grass and lawns a fresh, healthy dark green colour quickly - Full instructions for usage including suggested dosages for grass greening and moss killing are on back of tub. Every lawn is different, soil conditions and moss growth can vary so mixing can vary a lot from lawn to lawn.

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Lithium powered battery Greenworks G-MAX 40v 30cm cordless chainsaw

This cordless Greenworks G-MAX chainsaw puts the power of petrol in your hands without cables or starting-hassle to hold you back. It's ready to cut logs for your woodburner and to take-on light tree maintenance without choking fumes, constant breaks for refuelling, and persistent maintenance-issues.

With a solid build and quality features throughout, this chainsaw feels both rugged and safe in your hands. The simple power-up-and-go action takes away the sometimes alarming roar of the petrol saw and replaces it with an ear-friendly hum; while the lower vibrations produced by battery-power ensures long periods of low-fatigue use.

This model is driven by a powerful industry-leading G-MAX 40v lithium-ion battery for longer running-times; much shorter charging-time; full power throughout the cycle; and no loss of power between sessions*. So you can make logs, put the machine away and be sure it will work again straight away when you pick it up, even after months.

Charge fully every time and you'll get up to 2000 cycles from this battery - years of work even if used everyday. But that doesn't mean you can’t top-up the charge - even if you charge a just little to finish a job or to carry-out a swift task, the battery has no memory so there will be no ill effect.

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Special offers on hedge cutters this autumn

It’s not only the lawns that are growing apace again after all the summer rains but the hedges are putting on a spurt, and especially brambles which have a habit of ruining the look.

So here are five specials deals from Mow direct on hedgetrimmers to help you keep things looking neat in the autumn garden.

First is the Einhell GE-PH 2555-A Petrol Hedgetrimmer, German engineered, comfortable to use and with a rear handle which rotates 180 degrees.

See all five deals on hedge cutters by clicking here.

 

MD Tondu wheeled trimmer mower

This rugged and ready, two-wheeled petrol trimmer represents extremely good value for money and is possibly the best buy on the market for its class in terms of features, quality build and power.

The MD Tondu is push propelled, but the trimming head is driven by a powerful 160cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder 4-stroke petrol engine. It is extremely reliable, has a dependable, recoil-pull for easy starts and provides plenty of cutting power for thick grass and stubborn vegetation. A truly go-anywhere trimmer, the simple but effective front design with its low flat-nose profile, means it can glide under bushes, hedges, garden seats or low hanging branches, to cut where others can't.

Cutting high hedges safely without a ladder?

Cutting hedges from a ladder is not only slow and cumbersome but there are many health and safety considerations too.

Back in my day of contracting I would tie a board to the top of a ladder and lay it across the face of the hedge. This would enable me to get at the top.

It was a relatively safe method.

For the sides I'd dangle precariously from a step ladder. Sometimes it was hairy scary stuff.

Today's working at height regulations means a contractor has to take a much more safer route and also carry our written risk assessments before tackling a job.

Hayter Hayterette push mower

This latest version of the long-established Hayterette offers the same unrivalled rough-grass performance as its many predecessors, but makes the most of Hayter’s recent advancements in lawn mower technology. Key to its impressive cutting-capability are its four swinging metal blades that will scythe with ease through thick, damp grass; and which work to protect the crankshaft should you strike an unseen solid object.

The Hayter Hayterette’s hand-propelled design means it’s easy to guide along intricate borders and around garden obstacles like trees, ornaments and benches. Power comes from one of Briggs & Stratton’s high-performance 650-Series four-stroke engines. Rated at an impressive 4.5hp, these ultra-reliable overhead-cam units are cheap to run; quiet in operation; and environmentally-sound. Starting is via a dependable recoil-type system.

Stiga Villa 14 HST mulching ride-on

Get your hands on top-quality European engineering and turn the job of large-scale lawn-maintenance into more of a pleasure than a chore with the impressively agile Stiga Villa 14 HST.

It couldn’t be easier to control and manoeuvre, with its foot-pedal hydrostatic transmission enabling you to control the ground-speed rather like you would when driving an automatic car – the more pressure you apply to the pedal, the faster you go. When you release the pedal, the tractor will come to a stop; and when you push backwards, you’ll go into reverse – obstacle negotiation has never been easier.

The Stiga Villa 14 HST Mulching Ride-On Lawnmower comes equipped with a very high-powered 344cc (7.5kW) Briggs & Stratton engine, which incorporates an electric key starter that will save both effort and stress. B & S’s AVS anti-vibration system makes for a smooth drive and helps minimise component-wear; while their overhead-valve technology works to lessen polluting exhaust-emissions; fuel consumption; and noise.

Masport 200 ST push mower

The Masport 200 ST is probably the best quality petrol-powered push lawn mower with a steel deck available today, the Masport 200 ST has been built to last and boasts high-specification features throughout.

Its large-sized dual bearing wheels give it a really nice light touch feel and the single lever height adjuster is spring loaded for comfort.

Powered by a reliable Briggs & Stratton engine and possessing a 46 cm (18”) width of cut, the Masport 200 ST is robust and hard wearing while being a pleasure to use.

Features

• Quality steel deck with powder-coated paint finish for durability
  
• Reliable Briggs & Stratton 450 series engine
  
• Single-point, spring assisted height of cut lever for comfort and ease
  
• Large fabric catcher for fewer stops
  
• Large-sized, double ball bearing wheels for light touch feel
  
• Wide range of cutting heights to suit conditions

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