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SAB 900 AE Kit - Blower PROMO_BL900EKIT_U	HT 900e - Hedge Trimmer 279350008/ST2	SHT 900 AE - Hedge Trimmer 279350008/ST1
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SBC 700 D AE - Brushcutter Bike Handle 277210008/ST1	BC 700e B - Brushcutter Bike Handle 277210008/ST2	SPH 700 AE - Pole Hedger 277710038/ST1
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GT 500e - Grass Trimmer 278100008/ST3	SGT 500 AE - Grass Trimmer 278100008/ST1	SGT 500 AE - Grass Trimmer 278100008/ST2
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SHT 500 AE - Hedge trimmer 278300008/ST2	HT 500e - Hedge Trimmmer 278300008/ST3	SHT 500 AE - Hedge Trimmer 278300008/ST1
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HT 700e Kit - Hedge Trimmer PROMO_HT700EKIT_U	SHT 700 AE - Hedge Trmmer 277300008/ST1	HT 700e - Hedget Timmer 277300008/ST2
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SAB 500 AE Axial Blower 278500008/ST1	SAB 500 AE Axial Blower 278500008/ST2	SBC 500 AE - Brushcutter 278200008/ST2
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We compare Husqvarna 430X and Ambrogio 4.0 ELite to Component Level

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The All-New RX Robomows - Smaller, Lighter, Affordable!

Finally it is here! The all-new Robomow RX series - the smallest of our Robomow range featuring a floating deck and a single steel blade. Maximum recommended lawn size: 150-200m2. A short one-time setup is all that is required, to connect the base-station and lay the perimeter cable. Connect with your Android or Apple smartphone to set up and apply settings.

Available in 2 models, RX12u, RX20u.

The RX20u provides a beautiful finish for small, traditional british lawns and will independently leave the base station, cut the lawn and return to the base station at the end of each operation. It will then recharge and proceed mowing as needed.

The RX12u is suitable for lawns up-to 150m2, also with a floating deck, and operates on a Push-and-Go system and will automatically dock when it needs to recharge.

B3C Products

Fix fuel related issue with Mechanic In A Bottle. Suitable for both 2 & 4-Stroke engines. It removes all varnish in the fuel system without having to remove the carburettor, removes carbon deposits and water, revitalises rubber and plastic components, replaces lost Octane, and rejuvenates old fuel. Cleanses your equipment’s fuel system so that it starts efficiently and operates in top condition.

Mechanic In A Bottle is part of the multi award winning family of fuel solution products from B3C. This product range is scientifically engineered to provide a quick, easy, and effective means to TEST - FIX - PREVENT the problems associated with modern day fuels.

Click here to view our "Mechanic In A Bottle"

Man puts chainsaw down trousers

WOW - the things people will do! A man in America tries to steal a chainsaw by hiding it down his shorts! A homeless man in the US has been arrested for allegedly trying to steal a chainsaw by hiding it under his clothes. CCTV shows the incident in October at a lawn equipment store in Florida.

Click here for video

13 November 2014
Mike Embley reports.

Worlds First 3D Printed Lawnmower - Story

Great Story from Service Dealer Magazine:

South African inventor Hans Fouche recently claimed he had succeeded in 3D printing a working lawnmower in just nine hours using a 3D printer he invented himself.

However, on closer inspection of the story which appeared on the International Business Times, he 3D printed everything "except for the motor, the blade and the handle, which included the electrical switch, as well as the shafts for the wheels". So that's just the outer casing then?!

You can read fully about Hans' mega 3D printer which he used to make his mower here and you can watch it in action below.

Take note of his 'safety-first' open-toed flip-flops which he chose to wear when testing an experimental, self-printed machine which comprises of a razor sharp rotating blade.

Worlds First 3D Printer Lawnmower!

Aspen Fuels - Now Available

Mower Magic are pleased to announce we are stockists of the Aspen range of 2-stroke and 4-stroke fuels.

Aspen 2 is a ready-mixed (2%) alkylate petrol for all 2-stroke small capacity engines with a recommended mix of 2% or 1:50. It is mixed with a synthetic high quality high performance 2-stroke oil for maximum protection and low smoke. This 2-stroke ready-mixed alkylate petrol contains no sulphur, benzene or aromatics. It is therefore much better from a health aspect to use than regular petrol. In fact normal petrol contains so much benzene and aromatics (read solvents) that it is a real health risk to use in 2-stroke engines. Aspen 2 is also chemically inert so you can comfortably leave the fuel in the machine and it will not gum-up. It will also store for years whereas normal petrol start to go off after 30 days.

See the Aspen range

Aspen Autofiller

Aspen Autofiller

The Autofiller for the Aspen 5 litre can makes refuelling of your machine safe and easy. The Autofiller protects you and your environment from unnecessary direct contact with the fuel through the unique vapour recovery system. The complete seal from the can to the tank ensures there is no release of petrol vapours. The fuel vapour from the tank is sucked into the container. When the tank is full, the Autofiller automatically stops refuelling.

The advantages:
Designed to fit the Aspen 5 litre can
Rotatable in all positions
Fits on most tank openings
Stops automatically when the tank is full
Unique vapour return system
No Aspen wasted by spillage
Solid 100% recyclable plastic

Niki Preston - The Two Fingered Gardener Recommends Sherpa Sprayer

As recommended by Niki Preston - The Two Fingered Gardener.
"I have given the sprayer a thorough testing, refilling, charging, watering hanging baskets and all manner of things. I love it; it takes all the stress out of watering and no heavy watering cans to lift." - June 2013.

Click here to see the Sherpa Sprayer

Sherpa Tiller - Tried and Tested

Mower Magic win Online Retailer of the Year 2012 !!

September 4th 2012: The land-based industry’s annual Awards 2012 was held on the first night of the IOG’s SALTEX exhibition at Windsor, the 2012 Pro Awards on Tuesday 4 September 2012 at the Macdonald Savill Court Hotel, Windsor Great Park.

Winner of the Online Retailer of the Year award is: Mower Magic Ltd

Dedicated Spare Parts Site - Magic Parts

We now have a dedicated Spare Parts site. It includes 1000's of parts and diagrams for the makes Ryobi, Homelite, GGP, Mountfield and Hayter; and also lots of universal parts, paints, tools and consumables.

Click here to visit our Spare Parts Dept

ALAN TITCHMARSH FEATURES SHERPA POWERBARROW

September 2011. We are pround to announce the Sherpa Electric Power Barrow featured on the Alan Titchmarsh Show, on ITV1. In a round-up of powered wheelbarrows the Sherpa stood out as the premier machine in its price bracket.

Click here to see the Sherpa Power Barrow

Be Prepared for SNOW This Year

We hear snow is on the way - don't get caught out like last year!! We have a range of Gritters, Snow Shovels and Snow Blowers available now! Whether you have a small path or a large car park, we have something for you to clear the snow!

Click here to view our range of Winter Products

PIMP MY POOCH!!

Mower Magic supplied ITV with the tin baths for this feature:

The UK is renowned to be nation full of dog lovers, so we at This Morning decided to go on a mission to transform some of our four legged friends who like to roll in the mud a little too much, into perfect pooches!

Three canines and their owners will be paying a visit to the This Morning studio and they’ll be taken to doggy heaven, pampered to the max and given a total makeover!

We will meet Max, who hates having a bath and is in a pretty knotty mess, Frank who recently lost his best buddy Barney, so is need desperate need of some TLC and Subs whose favourite past-time is digging holes and drinking in a rather messy manner!

Mower Magic supplied the doggy baths

International Shipping - Now Available!

Mower Magic can now ship internationally direct from the website. So for spare parts worldwide - look no further. It is is on the site and weights 2kg or less we can send parts world wide!.

Click here to see the international rates.

Let It Snow!

Here in Lincoln we have had a lot of snow! Here is a snowman we made earlier. Hope you like it.

Click here to view our Snowman!

FORT Wheelbarrows - GREAT!

Fort: The best garden transport solution. FORT has designed a special wheelbarrow for every job in the garden or around the house. With the development of these workhorses Fort mainly took into account safety, durability under heavy workloads and user-friendliness.

Standard for every FORT is the excellent ergonomics and well thought out weight distribution for an amazing balance and stability. To make it even more user friendly we have built in an easy option to move the wheel location for an even better balance depending on her or his needs. Every FORT rim is fitted with a specially designed double sealed roller bearing filled with grease, together with the short shaft it ensures that every job, in springtime and autumn, can be done effortlessly.

See the FORT Wheelbarrow Range: Click to see the range

Protective Helmets Are Here!

At Mower Magic we have a great range of protective helmets. We have something for every budget. Also we have goggles, glasses and visors - great for brushcutter and chainsaw work.

Click to see our range of helmets and clothing

Sherpa release new Electric Tiller

Hard to find, this is a mains electric tiller cultivator from Sherpa Tools. A mains electric tiller is just the thing you need if you don't want the hassle of oil and fuel that most machines of this type need. This machine takes a lot of the sweat and hard-work out of gardening. Use it in the spring for cultivating firm ground and for digging-in compost and fertilisers. In the summer it's ideal for cultivating borders, beds, and vegetable gardens and digging up weeds.

Posted by Jez, 28th October 2010.

SHERPA Release New Robotic Vacuum!

From Sherpa, the superb SRV600 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner. This is an advanced machine featuring the latest technology. It has a touch screen that lets you easily launch the robot and select its clean-up programs. The robot is intuitive, its movements provide coverage for all floor types. This robot brings innovations and significant improvements in performance, navigation and autonomy.

Check out this new robot

LET SHERPA TAKE THE WEIGHT

From Sherpa, this is an excellent quality 4 wheel utility cart. It comes complete with removable mesh drop-down sides. Steering is via the front wheels - which also have 4-ply pneumatic tyres and roller bearings. This utility cart is essential for the large garden, stables or paddock and can be pulled by hand using the supplied handle/towing hitch. It can also be towed on small vehicles such as quad-bikes or garden tractors using the supplied clevis pin adaptor. A very versatile cart indeed.

Now in stock and ready to go!

Victorian Glass Bell Jars

These Glass Bell Jars are a popular gift item, being aesthetically pleasing AND very practical - whether sitting over a prized plant in the garden, detering pests, cats, frost, children and any number of other hazards, or taking a more domestic role as a cheeseboard cover/cake cover, these bells will always make an original and successful present.

The Bell Jars are available in 3 different sizes -

East Midlands Wood Fair

Come to Top Lodge, Fineshade Wood for a fantastic day full of family fun, wood and wood fuel! Attractions include: wood stoves, chainsaw carving, tree felling, firewood sales, tree climbing and much more...

East Midlands Wood Fair - Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st March 2010. 10am - 3.30pm

KEEP IT CLEAN!

New to the UK - this range of add-ons for the popular Roomba range of robotic vacuum cleaners. Featuring a new "Hepa" filter that traps 99.97% of everything it gets hold of, and a soft front bumper to protect your furniture, this new range makes Roomba even more effective and useful! Great quality and great value, the entire range is now in stock!

Posted by Jez, 02-Feb-2010

Burn when ready

Make the most of your logs and get the most possible heat from them. Log burining is once again on the increase. Did you know that when the moisture content of logs to be burnt is lower than 20% - the logs burn well and produce good warmth. Conversely when the moisture content of the logs is greater than 20% - do not burn as well, the residue from burning 'damp' logs can damage chimneys and creates the risk of combustion within the chimney.

Posted by Jez, 26-Jan-2010

NEW RANGE FROM MOUNTFIELD RELEASED

The Mountfield name has been associated with quality lawn mowers, garden tractors, ride on mowers and garden equipment for nearly 50 years. We can now offer a larger range of Mountfield lawnmowers and accessories than ever before! Quality is guaranteed and backed up by a network of service agents. There really is a mower for everyone in the new Mountfield range.

Posted by Jez, 13-Jan-2010 Click here to view the range

Alan Titchmarsh back at the BBC

Alan Titchmarsh is returning to the BBC for four hour-long programmes. The programmes, to be broadcast in March 2010 on BBC2, will feature Alan Titchmarsh's favourite UK gardens. However the presenter will not be returning to Gardeners' World on TV, as has been rumoured. Alan said recently that "there's no truth in the rumours."

Posted by Jez, 07-Dec-2009 Visit Alans Site

Lawnmower Speed Record Attempt!

The nephew of legendary racer Sir Donald Campbell is hoping to break a new speed world record - in a lawnmower. Don Wales unveiled the modified machine called Project Runningblade at the Beaulieu Motor Museum in the New Forest, Hampshire.

Mr Wales plans to beat the current record lawnmower speed of 80.793mph, reached by American Bob Cleveland in 2006. In its production form the top speed of the Kawasaki engine-powered lawnmower is just 10 miles an hour. However, Mr Wales, 49, has used a team of five technicians, including experts in aerodynamics and fuel additives, to enhance the machine.

Mr Wales, who already holds the world land-speed record for a car driven by steam, told Sky News Online: " As well as reaching break-neck speeds, a condition of Guinness World Records’ rules is that the lawnmower must be able to cut grass.

The race is due to take place on Pendine Sands in Carmarthenshire in February, and the event will raise funds for Great Ormond Street Hospital and Wessex Heartbeat.

Posted by Jez, 07-Dec-2009

Politicians back campaign for runway orchard

Conservative Party leader David Cameron is among the politicians from all parties who are sponsoring Cox apple trees planted on the site of Heathrow’s proposed third runway at Sipson. Actors, including Richard Briers from The Good Life and Gavin and Stacey actress Alison Steadman, local residents and the poet laureate Carol-Ann Duffy were on hand to help plant an orchard to show their opposition to expansion at the airport.

The orchard will represent the re-introduction of the ‘Cox’s Orange Pippin’ apple into the area and is designed to act as a potent symbol of the determination by politicians and the local community to stop the runway, save Sipson’s homes and gardens and school and fight climate change. The Cox apple was first bred in the area in the 1850s by Richard Cox, who is buried on the site earmarked for a new runaway and his body may be exhumed if the development goes ahead. The orchard has been planted on land purchased by Greenpeace from under the noses of BAA and the Government earlier this year. It was then offered to members of the public and 60,000 people from across the world now co-own the land targeted by BAA’s bulldozers.

Posted by John, 25-Nov-2009

Bargain Saw Horse now available!

This saw horse comes complete with a bracket to fix your chainsaw in place! Take the effort and strain out of chopping logs. This simple and robust saw horse will change the way you chop logs forever. The whole weight of the chainsaw is supported by the saw horse not your back! This makes it fast, safe and effortless to operate unlike the conventional method which requires constant bending lifting and straining, starting and stopping.

Posted by Jez, 24-Nov-2009

100 Year Old Gardeners Notebook Found

Sean Reid, head gardener to the National Trust gardens at Ickwoth, is eager to trace anyone who might have known the gardener at Ickworth between 1900 and 1930. The appeal follows the discovery of a gardeners' notebook during a wet day clear out the estate sheds.

The notebook is a hand written account of activities that took place in the estate gardens, including detailed weather records, a planting list including all of the varieties - long since lost - of fruit trees and species that were planted - it is said that the work is penned by more than one person. The information in the book is helping National Trust volunteers build up a picture of when the orchards were in their 'heyday' by adding details to an ordnance survey map of 1880's.

Sean Reid said of the find, "We’ve wanted to reinstate some of the fruit trees here for a long time and were already in the process of deciding what to do when my colleague Cath Mobbs made this incredible discovery. "It means that we don’t have to make blind guesses and can now be really true to how Ickworth was created to be in future work. Any gardener would kill for this kind of information, it’s amazing to think it’s just been sitting there all these years."

Please contact the National Trust if you think you could help.

Posted by Carl, 23-Nov-2009

British Red Cross Garden Appeal

The British Red Cross is appealing for more gardeners to open their gates for their Open Gardens scheme. Celebrity gardener Monty Don is supporting the appeal to boost the scheme which last year helped raise more than £175,000.The British Red Cross uses the money to care for people in crisis both in the UK and overseas.

But the charity needs more gardens of all sizes, from small cottage style ones to whole villages. Volunteers ensure that gardeners are given assistance in organising the opening as well as help on the day, collecting donations and selling donations. If you can help the Red Cross Open Gardens scheme, send an email to opengardens@redcross.org.uk

Posted by John, 20-Nov-2009

THE GOOD LIFE - 100 Years of Growing Your Own

2009 has been a year of ‘Growing Your Own’ from allotments to balconies and window-boxes, people throughout Britain are growing their own and enjoying a slice of ‘The Good Life’.

Discover the 100 year history behind the country’s current love affair with growing food in this great new exhibition at the Museum of Gardening. From the Allotment Act of 1908, through WWII’s Dig For Victory campaign and the Self-Sufficiency movement of the 1970s to the present day, paintings, photographs, personal memoirs and even the odd home-spun sweater will tell the story of why, how and what we have grown.

The exhibits will take you through the highs and lows of produce gardening. Find out what happened to the Manor Garden allotments in the wake of the 2012 bid and how the world of allotments and community gardening is shaping up for the future. From a 1918 medal for vegetable growing in the trenches to a pamphlet on how to 'grow your own smokes', you’ll uncover some amazing facts and stories.

The exhibition also asks if the current boom is just a credit-crunch fad or whether we really want to change the way we eat for good. Whatever your experience, you can share your opinions and stories when you visit.

The exhibition is on from 6th October 2009 - 7th March 2010

Posted by Jez, 18-Nov-2009 Click here to visit the Garden Museum site

Pssst! Wanna know a secret?

A well-known heritage charity is encouraging employees to help the environment by switching their indoor loo to a slightly more rustic alternative - outdoors. The experiment, for male gardening staff at Wimpole Hall, will supposedly help the compost to develop. Wimpole is a stately home about 50 miles north of London.

The National Trust, which runs the property, says the staff are being encouraged to urinate on straw which is then placed on compost heaps. The trust said Friday that the chemical reaction helps the composting process, while the absence of flushing by 10 members of staff could cut the estate's water use by almost a third.

Officials warned the gardeners to make sure they urinate in spots where they cannot be seen by passers-by.

Posted by JEZ, 17-NOV-2009

NEW LI-ION PRODUCTS AVAILABLE NOW!

MOWER MAGIC are proud to annouce a deal with CEL-UK to sell their products on the www.mowermagic.co.uk website. Three products will be listed initially - the Powermow lawnmower, the cordless hedgetrimmer and the cordless line trimmer / edger. All products feature a powerful Lithium Ion battery for great power and long life! CEL Products have previously been featured positively on Channel 5's Te Gadget Show.

Posted by JOHN, 16-NOV-2009

SHERPA BARROW TAKES THE WEIGHT

Just what has been missing from the market for many years - an affordable electric barrow that will last longer than a few weeks!! This is a very high quality self propelled cordless electric wheelbarrow cart. It is of very strong durable construction, with heavy guage tubular steel making up the frame. The galvanized steel tray is on a pivot system, and can be tipped easily. When in use the tray can be locked into position. It has a massive 170 litres (6 cubic foot) capacity - which should be large enough for the toughest jobs

Posted by JOHN, 16-NOV-2009 Click here to find out more..