Screwfix has significantly increased its landscaping range with the addition of more than 200 landscaping hand and power tools from leading brand names such as Gardena, Victus, MTD and Honda.  Designed to appeal to gardeners and landscapers as well as builders, domestic users and those involved in property and grounds maintenance, the improved range now includes irrigation systems, premium hoses, timers and sprinklers as well petrol ride-on lawnmowers and other landscaping machinery such as tractor lawnmowers.

Featured in the latest Screwfix catalogue (issue 91) which focuses on offering “Simply the Best”, these new items have joined a collection of products that provide the best deals, are the best for task, are best for general trade as well as specific trades, and which represent the new best brands.  With more than 18,000 high quality, low cost building, maintenance and refurbishment items for use by the trade and serious home improvers, this 1188-page issue also includes over 900 new products. 

Each of these high quality, low cost items can be accessed 7 days a week via a call to Freephone 0500 414141, a click onto screwfix.com, or a visit to one of the growing UK network of Trade Counters (100 strong as at end February, 2008 – full address details can be found at screwfix.com/tradecounters).

Ideal for large domestic applications as well as light professional tasks, the Honda selection is available with free 7-day delivery within mainland UK and includes four mowers, a tractor mower and a brushcutter.  From the IZY range, and incorporating 4-stroke engines and metal cutting decks, the 41cm rotary push mower and 46cm self-propelled version are both priced at just £325.99 (all prices include VAT).  

Featuring Honda’s Roto-stop technology, which offers exceptional safety and manoeuvrability by allowing the blade to stop while the engine is running, the HRX 42cm and HRD 53cm self-propelled mowers are also priced at £526.99 and £899.99 respectively.  Exclusively available online at screwfix.com, the new Honda tractor mower has a 15hp V-twin air cooled engine and Hydrostatic drive and, at £2159.99, is ideal for lawns, orchards and paddocks.

Also aimed at the trade and large domestic users, the launch of the MTD brand has brought a ride-on mower, three tractor mowers and a tiller to the landscaping section.  With a 60cm cutting width and 6hp Briggs & Stratton engine, the MTD Minirider ride-on is priced at £949.99 and is ideal for small, well maintained lawns, whilst general lawns and less formal areas can be kept in good condition with the MTD RH Tractor Mower and its’ 76cm cutting width, 12.5 hp engine and low price of £1399.99.  Offering a very tight turning circle and a cutting width of 92cm, the 13.5hp LE Tractor Mower is ideal for lawns, orchards and paddocks, is priced at £1599.99 and, as with the rest of the range, will be delivered within 14 days by a local MTD dealer.  As well as building and checking the mower, the dealer will provide brief instruction on safe operation and will then look after any repairs and servicing requirements.

Ideal for mid-level domestic users and light trade, the launch of the quality Victus range has meant that two trimmers, a brushcutter, three chainsaws and four 4-stroke lawnmowers have also joined the landscaping pages.  Priced from £119.99 for a 41cm push mower, the mower selection includes a 46cm 4-stroke self-propelled mower with 4.5hp Honda engine at £299.99.  Featuring high specification 25.4cc engines with forged steel engine components for longer life, the straight shaft line trimmer is offered at £129.99 and the brushcutter is supplied complete with 3-cutter star blade and line trimmer head at £149.99.  The chainsaws are priced at £74.99 for a 41cm electric model and £149.99 and £169.99 for the 35cm and 40cm petrol versions.

Recognised as being “where the trade buys” and promising a fast, reliable service, Screwfix has also introduced a number of extensions to the Makita and Bosch ranges and 13 new Black and Decker lines for domestic use.  Woodstar log splitters have also been enhanced, as has the Ryobi Expand-it range of garden machinery and the Ryobi One+ range with the inclusion of additional tools and Li-ion battery options.                                                                    

A series of “Best Hot Spots” can be found throughout the catalogue and, for instance, include savings of up to £70 on Karcher pressure washers, half priced outdoor lighting, significant savings on decking products and up to 25% off best selling screws trade cases.  As well as 3- for-2 offers on several Unibond items, there are £50 savings on sheds and half-priced Squire combination padlocks. 

Fully committed to customer care and support, Screwfix despatches thousands of parcels every week for next day and weekend delivery to tradesmen, handymen and serious DIY enthusiasts all over the UK.  Each item in the catalogue can be ordered 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and all products are supplied complete with a 30-day money back guarantee.  Simply click online at the award winning screwfix.com, call Freephone on 0500 414141 between 7am and 10pm from Monday to Friday, and 8am to 8pm on Saturday and Sunday, or visit one of the Screwfix Trade Counters.

For a free catalogue, call Freephone: 0500 414141 or Freefax: 0800 0562256, or visit the Screwfix Internet site: screwfix.com.   Catalogues are also available at Screwfix Trade Counters.  Visit www.screwfix.com/tradecounters for address information and opening times.  

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