hydroseeder machine / attachment

[David Riding]

Anyone know where I can buy / rent one,

 

thanks,

[woodplans]

David,

 

I did alot of research recently into purchasing a hydroseeder for several jobs we had/have upcoming, the conclusions I came too are : main problem if buying new is they all come from the states and no one stocks them here, so you are looking at 6 - 8 weeks for a new one. Second hand seem to be rarer than hens teeth. Looking at a decent sized machine that does not need filling every 10 mins is £ 14 - £ 15 grand.

 

Mulch etc is only economic to buy in voulume so you need the workload, or free cash to let it sit around until used.

 

The rates for contract work seem ridiculously low, we have subbed out work recently that went for 18p m2 including seed, mulch, tackifier and fert. ( grass seeding ) When conventional seeding we need 30p - 40p to make it pay.

 

So my conclusion was let the other guy do it and make a margin on his pricing!

 

Having said this,If I could get a used machine for 5 grand or so, I would do it. As I think it is a good tool and service to have. But you need to be seriously using the kit to make any decent money out of it.

[dumper]

Try forest tractors at Blackmoor near Chelmsford part of the shb landrover hire group I have also hired from grassform plant hire at ingatestone this wse a small machine