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  1. That is often the issue, even if you didn't need to replace the cylinders a full regrind, new bottom blades (which still need grinding) and service will set you back £1,000- £1,500 easy. The problem is, next winter you'll have the same bill again! If you have a tractor with PTO and you're not after a nice "sports" style finish get yourself a 5ft topper from the likes of Fleming or Wessex. If no PTO then get an ATV spec topper with donkey engine. It'll be a similar cost to seeing those gangs overhauled. The bonus is each winter your service costs will be barely a few hundred quid and something you can probably do yourself.
  2. We have rebuilt lots of those gangs over the years. Unfortunately whilst they can be picked up for very cheap (most cricket clubs have a set parked up in the stingers) the cost of overhauling them is expensive. They are very labour intensive. The cylinders & bottom blades need to be sharp and set on cut properly otherwise they just won't cut any sense. The issue with ground driven gangs is that the "power" of cutting is only as good as the traction of the wheels, hence why they use Ag style tyres for better grip. Gangs are particularly bad for blocking up in the wet. The grass will need to be kept at less than 4" and as a rule of thumb need to be reduced by less than half. That said, in good weather, a well setup set of gang mowers will out perform a ride on hydraulic triple. For the gearboxes, just mix up some grease and gear oil. I expect the gearboxes will leak so don't mix it up too runny. Edit - Just looked at those cylinders. They are almost down to the welds of the spirals so need replacing. A set of three cylinders will set you back around 1k for the parts alone which will also still need grinding. A long term cylinder mower mechanic could do three units in a day if pushing on.
  3. 19-28 round chutes are being uploaded to the webshop in the next 24h.
  4. If you are looking to purchase a new GreenMech CS100 18HP we have now added them to our webshop. You can also use PayPal Later and spread the cost! NEW CS100 | gagroundcare.com GAGROUNDCARE.COM
  5. We have added CS100 18hp to our webshop now with the ability to use PayPal Later. NEW CS100 | gagroundcare.com GAGROUNDCARE.COM
  6. We pay a % on transaction fee to PayPal to use their payment system on our website. We can let you know if/ how much more this is when payments are split by the buyer.
  7. Need a little extra time to pay for your GreenMech spare parts? We have added the option to pay in 3 interest-free payments via PayPal on our webshop 👇 Parts Shop | gagroundcare.com GAGROUNDCARE.COM
  8. Good morning, We have a handful of used wood chippers available for sale... 2016 GreenMech Arborist 200 – 575 hours £14,995 + VAT 2015 GreenMech Arborist 150 – 435 hours £7,995 + VAT 2019 GreenMech Quadchip 160 – 325 hours £11,750 + VAT 2012 GreenMech SafeTrak 19-28 – 650 hours £19,995 + VAT 2016 Jensen A540 – 780 hours £14,995 + VAT For further information, photos and full list of work carried out please contact us on 01380 828863.
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  9. Nice one @Doug Tait. Like the safety strap
  10. If you are dead set on the "summerdale" wood chipper, we have a brand new identical one in our workshop in a different colour. It will be about half the cost of what they are quoting on their website.
  11. Photo attached of the 2015 Arborist 150, 437 hours. Serviced with new blades, new wheel bearings. We are asking £7,995 + VAT.
  12. We have a couple of used GreenMech 6" chippers in stock. A 2019 QuadChip 160 and a 2015 Arborist 150. Both 34hp Kubota diesel, serviced and ready for work.
  13. A phone that rings with people who are wanting to book your services could have a value to someone. But, are they booking you as a person? Would they still want to use the company if you are not there? Ideally you want customers booking "Old Oak Tree Care" as a business opposed to "John Smith". That way, it is easier to remove yourself and sell the company as a going concern. It is worth remembering that if you pack up, your surrounding competitors will pick up the work anyway.
  14. Agreed, unless the inline pump just wasn't delivering fuel to the main, high pressure pump.
  15. Was the fuel filter the correct Briggs one for EFI? It is a fine gauze filter designed to protect the main fuel pump, you don't want to be using a universal in line fuel filter. Surprised it was the inline fuel pump, as Jase says this is the low pressure pump. Designed to bring the fuel from the tank to the engine & the high pressure fuel pump where the EFI circuit starts. Fingers crossed she keeps on running
  16. THIS ADVERT HAS EXPIRED!

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    2016 GreenMech Arborist 200, 8" capacity wood chipper, twin hydraulic feed rollers with stress control system, 2016, 575 hours, 45hp Kubota diesel, new reconditioned flywheel, new flywheel bearings, new blades, new vertical anvil, new drive belts, serviced carried out. £14,995 + VAT. Finance and delivery available. Machine is located in Wiltshire. 01380 828863 [email protected]

    £14,995

    , Wiltshire - GB

  17. THIS ADVERT HAS EXPIRED!

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    2019 GreenMech QuadChip 160 wood chipper, 160mm x 230mm infeed throat, twin hydraulic feed rollers with stress control system, 750kg, Kubota 34hp turbo diesel engine, 330 hours, new rear lighting channel, service carried out, sale by main GreenMech dealership. £11,750 + VAT. Finance and delivery available. Machine is located in Wiltshire. 01380 828863 [email protected]

    £11,750

  18. You'll need a remote control box and electric solenoid valves to match. Not so bad if the chipper already has electric solenoid coils. However a big job and probably not feasible to do if the forward / reverse/ stop is a mechanical hydraulic operation.
  19. We would recommend booking it in with somewhere that has the Vanguard diagnostic equipment. Has the ECU ever been updated? This should be done as part of the service. Is the inline fuel filter the correct fine B&S one? Not a universal inline? They should also be able to test / check the high pressure fuel pump.
  20. TP 270 crane fed, less than 50 hours from new. 2021, 1350kg 1,000pto. £20,000 + VAT.
  21. They’ve made an official announcement now.
  22. We have a nice used 2021 GreenMech CS100 18hp in stock for sale, condition you would describe as ex demonstration. Brand new blades, new infeed curtains, manufacturers warranty. £3,995 + VAT. Can be pallet shipped anywhere in the UK.
  23. Brush painting or aerosol spraying won't last. It'll look great for a very short time.
  24. The old Toro fairway mowers, 6500 & 6700 used to run Peugeot diesel engines. The mechanical XUD engines are bombproof.
  25. The TT6 is petrol. 37hp EFI Vanguard. We had one in for it's first service last week. The engine is tucked right down inside and difficult to get to the service items. However after going to the Arb Show the panel work on brand new models is apparently updated to give better access. The owner said it performs well and likes it. We didn't stick any material through it in our yard. 750kg turn table machines by design are always going to be awkward to work on. There is an EVO 205 diesel turn table on the horizon. It was showcased at the GaLaBau show in Germany recently.

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