Advice

Through our wide experience within both the groundcare and arboriculture sectors, SGM has accumulated a range of resources to assist users in both the purchasing and the operation of groundcare, garden and arborist equipment.

Buying Guides

With our buying guides we aim to provide an impartial view of various equipment on the market, with information and demonstrations collected from a range of external sources combined with our own specialist knowledge to assist buyers in choosing the right equipment to meet their requirements.

Operator Guides

Our operator guides are designed to assist our customers in correctly assembling, operating and adjusting equipment/machinery they have bought or hired. The guides include best practice advice and demonstrations from industry experts and suppliers.

Finance Guides

Our finance guides provide money saving tips for the various markets in which we operate as well as useful information for choosing between finance options. SGM is also able to provide a full range of finance products along with its machinery sales to ensure all our customers benefit from a finding solution that best suits their specific requirements.

HusqvarnaIn a recent article in Horticulture Week, Sally Drury reviewed two new models of chainsaw models: Husqvarna's 560XP and the new MS241 C-M from Stihl.

Both models boast increased levels of technology to improve performance for forestry workers, tree-care professionals, landscapers and home-users.

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Stein X2Stein Safety had a busy year in 2011 - recently into stock and already selling well are the new Stein X2 Climbers. SGM's, Arboriculture Business Manager gives a highly complementary review below.

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Skylotec KarabinerThe following product review, from SGM’s Arboriculture Business Manager, Andy Hancock, appraises the latest karabiner design to hit the market: the Skylotec passO-PL.

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The following review, from SGM’s Arboriculture Business Manager, Andy Hancock, appraises the Edelrid Roka-e Cambium Saver, an innovatively designed piece of arboriculture equipment.

Although this is not a new product it’s definitely worth a look even if it is on your lottery winner’s wish list – it’s a bit expensive (SRP from £75.00 + VAT) but it’s a very nicely made bit of kit with some nice touches.

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