Review - Glasshouses
08 Mar 2011 | by Sally Drury
Sally Drury runs through the latest developments and introductions in the market.
Hydrangea paniculata 'Bobo' is a compact hardy variety flowering from July to September.
Sally Drury runs through the latest developments and introductions in the market.
The HPX in John Deere's High Performance series has a new, three-cylinder not-too-noisy diesel engine producing 854cc. With standard differential lock and four-wheel drive, it is well-suited to the rougher terrain at Charlecote Park. With its tough frame and few welded joints, the HPX is designed...
The Polaris Ranger 4x4 Diesel arrives on the back of a lorry. We cannot wait to get it unloaded and let it loose. This looks like a vehicle for extreme conditions. And it does not disappoint. The Ranger Diesel is built for hard work. It has all the features of the Ranger XP Petrol but with a...
This machine, (known until February 2011 as JCB UTV-4 ) reflects its industrial origins. Strong and tough, you can build it how you want. Take the basic body, engine and wheels and then add a hard or soft cab, opt for the semi-cab without doors, add lights, hydraulic tipping, bull bar, winch...
If noise and fumes are not acceptable on your site, then the John Deere TE Gator is worth a closer look.
Our team tests the - John Deere TE Gator, John Deere HPX Gator 4x4 Diesel, Polaris Ranger 4x4 Diesel, JCB Workmax 1000 D to see how they handle personnel, equipment and tools, Sally Drury reports.
If, like us, you have wondered what the point is of a small, handheld, narrow-width cultivator such as the Mantis, then it is time you took a closer look. The Mantis tiller is muscle without bulk.
Its working width is fractionally larger than the Mantis, but the Husqvarna T200 compact has the appearance of a more "regular" tiller. It has the two-handled styling we expect of a typical "kitchen-garden tiller".
Designed for market gardens, ornamental gardens and smallholdings, the Efco MZ2090R is a tough but nimble tiller, with a useful 80cm working width, that could find work with landscapers and professional gardeners. But like all equipment, it should be used in the right conditions.



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