Machinery Tests

Independent tests & reviews of equipment and machinery used by horticultural business and professionals, including grass cutting, hedge cutting, tree care, turf care, grounds maintenance equipment.

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Toro Groundsmaster 4500-D

11 May 2012

When you have a lot of mowing to do, you need a productive machine. With a reputation at stake, you need a machine that leaves a great finish. St Albans School grounds manager Ian Smith says he chose the Toro Groundsmaster 4500-D rotary mower to comp...

John Deere 2500 E-Cut Hybrid

11 May 2012

Cutting height, ball speed and a light touch from the greens mowers are all critical factors for Southport & Ainsdale Golf Club course manager Mike Mercer.

Etesia Bahia Electric

11 May 2012

Forest Green Rovers FC is truly green. The chairman of the Nailsworth-based club is green electricity company boss Dale Vince OBE.

Amazone GHL-T 150

20 April 2012

If you want a machine to cut grass and lots more besides, then this one should be on your shortlist. The Amazone GHL-T 150 Groundkeeper is a proper four-season piece of kit.

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Major 8400GR-T Roller Mower

20 April 2012

To prove that Major 8400GR-T Roller Mower gives the same high-quality cut regardless of machine width, it also lent us an 8ft version.

Major 4200 Roller Mower

20 April 2012

One glance at this Major 4200 Roller Mower and you can see that it is built to last.

Wessex ProLine RMX180

20 April 2012

On your marks, get set, go. What a fast mower. We wind the tractor up to 12mph and the Wessex ProLine RMX180's cut is still superb.

How to buy - Handheld tools Buying the best tools that you can afford will pay dividends in the long run, says Sally Drury.

How to buy - Tractor-mounted mowers A high-quality finish and attractive stripes have increased roller mowers' popularity, Sally Drury explains.

How to buy - Amenity turf pesticides Accurate diagnosis is crucial before applying pesticides to amenity turf, says Sally Drury.

How to buy - Hedge trimmers & cutters Value, power and performance are among the key features on the latest models, says Sally Drury.

How to Buy - Aerators The latest models feature clever technology but knowing when to use them is still key, says Sally Drury.

How to buy - Bike-handled brushcutters Diverse models and a wide choice of cutting heads make these tools essential kit, Sally Drury observes.

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