Honda UM616-EB Professional Grass-Manager £1999.00
If you’re a professional contractor looking-after substantial rough-grass areas like paddocks and orchards, then the Honda UM616-EB will prove an invaluable tool. A high-specification machine, it features a hydrostatic transmission that gives you variable control of the ground-speed. This enhances manoeuvrability and allows you to select a forward that best suits both the terrain and the length of grass you’re working on. The Honda UM616-EB Professional Grass-Manager is driven by a high-powered 163cc Honda four-stroke engine. As you’d expect from a Honda engine, it’s quiet-running, smooth in operation, fuel-efficient and ultra-reliable. Power from the engine is sent via a belt drive for simpler maintenance. Featuring a strong pressed-steel deck and a robust tubular-steel frame, this heavy-duty field mower will cope easily with intensive, day-in-day-out commercial use. It has very large-diameter drive-wheels, which provide the extra traction you’ll need to work effectively on adverse terrain; and it’s equipped with a wide side-discharge chute, so long grass can be cut without the chute becoming blocked. Other premium features include a four-step, foot-controlled cutting-height, which ensures you’ll be able to achieve excellent results on a variety of grass types; and a blade-brake clutch (Roto-stop®), which makes it possible to stop the blades turning but keep the engine running. This makes it possible to safely cross non-grass areas.

Echo PB-251 Petrol Handheld Leaf Blower was £215.00 now £179.00
Characterised by its powerful blowing speed and low-effort handling, the Echo PB-251 will make you wonder how you ever managed with your old garden rake alone.Driving it is a high-powered 25.4cc Echo two-stroke engine that develops a beefy 0.9hp; and which utilises the manufacturer’s Power Boost Tornado™ technology for emission-compliance with no compromise on power-output. A 0.47-litre fuel-tank will see you get plenty done between top-up stops.The Echo PB251 Petrol Handheld Leaf Blower develops an air-velocity of 71m/s and will shift a huge 700m3/h of air every hour, so large-scale clear-ups can be completed with speed and efficiency.It employs an anti-gyroscopic system and weighs just 4.5kg; a combination that ensures user-fatigue is kept at bay for longer; and it features Echo’s EZ Lock mechanism for hassle-free fitting and removal of the blower-tube.This model also boasts a heavy-duty air-filtration system that works to significantly extend the working-life of the engine.

Toro ZX5400 Titan Zero-Turn Riding Mower £5749.00
The Toro ZX5400 is the long-established U.S. manufacturer’s flagship domestic-use zero-turn ride-on mower, and as such offers exceptional construction-quality; superb cutting performance; and a multitude of features that would be familiar to the commercial landscaper. Under its reinforced bonnet lies an immensely powerful 24hp Kawasaki engine that delivers those horsepower quietly and smoothly; and which has been designed to handle the most arduous conditions. A hugely capacious 19.5-litre fuel-tank greatly reduces the frequency and number of top-up stops; while pressurised lubrication and cast-iron cylinder-sleeves combine to maximise engine-life.The Toro ZX5400 Titan is a zero-turn machine, with its dual hydro-drive enabling you to adjust both the speed and forward/reverse rotation of the drive-wheels using a pair of ergonomically designed levers. This, along with the front-mounted castor-wheels, makes it possible to turn on a sixpence, thereby optimising manoeuvrability and ensuring you’ll get the largest jobs done in quick-time.Fitted with one of the widest cutter-decks of any domestic ride-on mower ever produced (137cm), the triple-bladed Toro ZX5400 has been developed for use on the most substantial residential lawns. A Toro ‘bull nose’ bumper protects the leading edge of the deck from accidental impact; while anti-scalp wheels ensure you won’t gouge the ground when turning on undulating terrain.Built around a heavy-duty tubular-steel frame with no welding, the Toro ZX5400 is hard to beat when it comes to durability.A contoured sliding seat with thick padding and a sprung suspension confers unrivalled levels of user-comfort; while wide-profile, large-diameter drive wheels offer the perfect balance between high traction and gentleness on the lawn surface.So as to maximise driver-safety, Toro have fitted this top-of-the-range model with a roll-bar, which you can fold-down if you need to mow underneath low-hanging trees.It features a foot-controlled height-of-cut, so there’s no need to stop work when you want to alter the blade position; and a rubber discharge chute that will flex rather than break under impact.A mulch-kit and twin bagging-system are offered separately.

Einhell BG-RT 7530 Electric Tiller was £129.95 now £99.00
The German-engineered Einhell BG-RT 7530 has been built to last and comes with a high-performance 750w electric motor with a long service life and power reserves to spare. Ideal for cultivating smaller-sized vegetable plots, the Einhell BG-RT 7530 Electric Tiller has four sturdy cultivator blades that give a compact 30cm working-width, thereby enabling you to safely till between crop rows. This handy cultivating tool is extremely lightweight and easy to use, making it ideal for anyone looking to save time and effort around the garden. The handle has been designed for comfortable operation; and a twin-hand safety switch is fitted to prevent accidental starting. There’s also cable strain relief to prevent stress being placed on the cable-connection. The cultivator blades on the Einhell BG-RT 7530 Electric Tiller measure 22cm in diameter and have been specially designed to ensure effective tilling, even on sun-baked or claggy ground. This machine can also be used for digging-in compost and fertilizers and is great for digging-up weeds in flowerbeds and along border areas. For compact storage and transportation, the handle on the Einhell BG-RT 7530 folds down, saving you valuable space in your shed or car-boot.

Einhell RG-SA 1433 Electric Scarifier £119.95
This high-performance electric scarifier from Germany-based manufacturers Einhell comes with two quick-change cassettes – the first comprises 20 steel blades that will gently but thoroughly pull-out any growth-inhibiting moss and rhizome accumulation; the second is equipped with 48 claws that will open-up the turf so as to better enable water and air to penetrate the root-system, which in turn will promote vigorous, healthy growth.Built to last, the Einhell RG-SA 1433 Electric Scarifier boasts a high-quality impact- and rust-resistant plastic housing, and benefits from a ball-bearing mounted drive-shaft.Its three-stage depth adjustment means you’ll have no trouble managing different soil- and vegetation types; while its large wheels provide the requisite amount of traction without damaging delicate lawn-surfaces.The Einhell RG-SA 1433 is fitted with a handlebar that’s both adjustable and foldable, so it can be adapted to suit gardeners of any height; and it won’t take up much space in the shed or car-boot (a wall-bracket is also featured).Power comes from a high-torque 1400w series-wound motor.This model’s 33cm working-width and 28-litre debris-catcher make it ideal for lawns around 400m2.

Echo ES-250ES ‘Shred N’ Vac’ Petrol Blower-Vacuum was £255.55 now £239.00
The Echo ES-250ES Handheld Petrol Blower-Vacuum is a high-performance tool, developing an air-flow of up to 243km/h from its clean and quiet-running 25.4cc Power Boost Vortex engine – enough to deal with the toughest clearing jobs.Its three-position top handle, conveniently grouped controls and lightweight design all combine to make it very comfortable and highly manoeuvrable; while its Pro-Fire electronic ignition ensures consistent, hassle-free starting in any conditions.Other features include Echo’s Posi-Loc system, which provides a secure connection between blower and tube; and the effort-saving I-Start system, which reduces the required pulling-force on the starter cord by up to 30-percent. The maximum air-volume in suction-mode is 700m³/hour; and the metal fan shreds the waste to 1/12 of its original size.

Masport RRSP Self-Propelled Rear-Roller Lawn Mower £669.00
Achieve that classic British lawn-stripe the low-effort way with this powerful, self-propelled roller mower from acclaimed New Zealand manufacturers Masport. Key to its impressive performance is its Briggs & Stratton XVS 675-Series engine; a 190cc four-stroke unit with Ready Start™ for choke- and primer-free ignition; and mechanical decompression that ensures just a delicate pull on the starter-rope will see the engine spark into life. A Maxi-Clean™ pleated-paper type air-filter delivers superior component protection for a marked extension in engine-life; while a Lo-Tone™ muffler and composite camshaft combine to keep engine-noise at a pleasingly low-level. The Masport RRSP is a power-driven machine, so it will come into its own on grassed areas with the sort of inclines and/or bumpy ground that would prove very hard work to mow with a hand-push model. It has a heavy-duty steel roller, so the stripe it leaves behind will be attractively pronounced; and it boasts single-level height-of-cut adjustment, which ensures selecting the best blade-setting is a hassle-free operation. Thanks to Masport’s Quick-Cut blade design, the Masport RRSP will get the job done 15% faster than a mower with a standard blade design. An aluminium chassis with a 15-year warranty confers exceptional durability; while Masport’s mounting of the wheels on ball-bearings rather than cheaper bushes ensures they won’t stiffen-up with age. Supplied with a 54.5-litre catcher and offering a 46cm width-of-cut, the Masport RRSP Self-Propelled Rear-Roller Lawn Mower is ideal for the mid-sized domestic lawn.

Echo PB-251 Petrol Handheld Leaf Blower was £227.05 now £215.00
Characterised by its powerful blowing speed and low-effort handling, the Echo PB-251 will make you wonder how you ever managed with your old garden rake alone.Driving it is a high-powered 25.4cc Echo two-stroke engine that develops a beefy 0.9hp; and which utilises the manufacturer’s Power Boost Tornado™ technology for emission-compliance with no compromise on power-output. A 0.47-litre fuel-tank will see you get plenty done between top-up stops.The Echo PB251 Petrol Handheld Leaf Blower develops an air-velocity of 71m/s and will shift a huge 700m3/h of air every hour, so large-scale clear-ups can be completed with speed and efficiency.It employs an anti-gyroscopic system and weighs just 4.5kg; a combination that ensures user-fatigue is kept at bay for longer; and it features Echo’s EZ Lock mechanism for hassle-free fitting and removal of the blower-tube.This model also boasts a heavy-duty air-filtration system that works to significantly extend the working-life of the engine.

Echo CS-8002 Petrol Chainsaw (60cm Guide Bar) £795.00
The Echo CS-8002 is the Japanese manufacturer’s largest and most powerful professional chainsaw, and as such offers the sort of reliability, handling and performance that are a must-have for the commercial forester. Its very high-performance 80.7cc (3.9kW) engine develops around 20% more power than the engine on the CS-680, and has been fitted with a premium-grade diaphragm carburettor that maintains the ideal fuel/air mixture during acceleration so as to eliminate power-loss. There’s also a substantial automotive-style air-filter that protects crucial parts from undue wear and tear; and a tool-free air-filter cover that makes routine maintenance simple when in the field. This top-of-the-range model has been equipped with automatic chain-oiling, which can be adjusted suit the bar-length; hardness of wood; and speed of cut that’s required. The flow is halted when the revs are at idle; and can be manually over-ridden for improved oil-economy. In order to maximise user-safety, Echo have fitted the CS-8002 with an inertia-triggered chain-brake that will bring the chain to an immediate halt in the unlikely event the saw ‘kicks back’. Echo’s Performance Cutting System™, which includes an upgraded steel cutter-bar and a highly aggressive chain, guarantees a fast, clean cut in the most demanding of conditions; while their provision of a six-point vibration-damping system works to spare the operator’s hands and arms from excessive stress and strain.

Toro 51594 Ultra Handheld Electric Blower-Vac was £119.00 now £105.00
The Toro 51594 Ultra Handheld Electric Blower-Vac is not just for the autumn clear-up; it’s a great way to keep your garden tidy all year round.Its unique fan-design and high-performance 1450w electric motor combine to ensure fantastic results whether you’re working in blower or vacuum mode. You’ll have no trouble changing modes – simply remove the blower tube and snap the vac-tube into place.A stand-out feature on the Toro 51594 is its variable-speed motor, which gives you the control over the air-speed you’ll need to tackle a range of applications (this model achieves a maximum air-velocity of 350km/h).This versatile model is also equipped with a robust metal impellor, which reduces the volume of collected material by 1/16 for maximum bag-capacity (the resulting mulch is great for composting).As you’d expect from a top-of-the-range machine, the Toro 51594 is a pleasure to use, with its ultra-lightweight build and ergonomic Comfort-Control grip working to ensure optimum user-comfort.The inclusion of a large-capacity 53-litre collection-bag ensures fewer emptying-stops.