Quality that lasts
Tandem Lawn Industries was founded in 1990 by a highly experienced team, who have been in lawnmower manufacturing since 1974. The company, is one of the largest of its kind in South Africa, and manufactures a full range of electric and petrol mowers and trimmers. Behind every product is the drive to create more value for customers through strategic thinking and constant innovation.
The Tandem extensive range of mowers is designed to suit the customer’s needs, and are distributed throughout Southern Africa, whilst selected models are exported to over twelve countries worldwide.
Every product built, incorporates more than twenty five years of engineering expertise along with a strong commitment to production excellence, innovation and sensible practical ideas.
Automatic robot welding machines and computer controlled infrared powder coating facilities, ensure a consistent high quality finish for the range of products that are - built to last.
New ideas are constantly tested and improved using sophisticated CAD systems, to ensure maximum efficiency and performance. Designs have been developed to optimize the efficiency of the body shell geometry to maximize the power of the motor.
This is done to create the correct air flow profile and produce the required vacuum for quieter and more efficient lawn mowing.
Tandem manufactures a range of lawnmowers for all applications, including rotary mowers, cylinder mowers, and the popular three wheel heavy duty mowers. Tandem is also the largest manufacturer of trimmers in South Africa. Imported products include a range of Kawasaki Brushcutters, and the Craftsman brand of ride-on mowers.
What Tandem offers is a finely tuned organization that delivers quality, service and value, rather than just a product.
Andreas Stihl AG & Company is a manufacturer of chainsaws and other handheld power equipment including trimmers and blowers. Their headquarters are in Waiblingen, Baden-Württemberg near Stuttgart, in Germany. The company was founded in 1926 by Andreas Stihl, an important innovator in early chain saw production. The company is the world's best selling brand of chain saws and is the only chain saw manufacturer to make its own saw chains and guide bars. Andreas Stihl AG is a privately held company owned by the descendants of Andreas Stihl.
STIHL is the trusted name for professionals and homeowners who demand power, dependability and longevity from their outdoor power equipment. For over 80 years, STIHL has led the industry through invention and innovation, developing technology that delivers performance, comfort and higher fuel efficiency. From the legendary chain saw to the lines of trimmers, blowers and more, each and every piece of equipment is built with unwavering standards that have made STIHL the premium name in outdoor power equipment.
STIHL products are only sold through servicing power equipment retailers – not mass merchants. This means the products are sold by knowledgeable Dealers – ready to provide sound advice on product selection, proper equipment use and recommended protective apparel. A complete after sales service with spare parts is available.
Stihl has a network of 40,000 Approved Dealers in over 160 countries. The Group has 32 sales and marketing subsidiaries of its own as well as more than 120 importers. Manufacturing takes place at 9 locations in 6 countries: Germany, the United States, Brazil, Switzerland, Austria and China. The parent company, ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, manufactures at 7 plants at 4 locations around Germany. The German sales company is based in Dieburg. International sales of STIHL products is carried out exclusively by specialist dealers who also provide service. The STIHL sales organisation encompasses in-house distribution companies, branches and representative offices in 34 countries, covering more than 80 percent of sales. Altogether, STIHL has more than 32 distribution companies (including 2 branches), and works with over 35,000 dealers and 120 importers worldwide – selling STIHL products in more than 160 countries.
Marking STIHL’s 15 years of direct investment in South Africa, Dr Nikolas Stihl, designated Chairman of the Advisory Board of STIHL Holdings, said at a function on 12 November 2012 in Johannesburg that STIHL S.A.’s successes have been nothing short of remarkable. “With only rare exceptions due to external influences, there has also been a continuous growth in the sales of product units and, with the global recession still not completely behind us, STIHL S.A. unit sales will reach a new record high this year.”Dr Stihl said that the strong position in which STIHL S.A. finds itself today is mainly a result of the efforts of David Hutton the first local GM. “He and his team have shown what can be achieved through sound business practices, dedication and commitment to not only the company but to the entire outdoor power equipment industry.”
Dave Hutton, who recently retired, was succeeded by his son Hayden who was also complimented by Dr Stihl. “You have done a great job and the company has moved seamlessly along since you took over,” he said. Hayden Hutton said that the Stihl family had been an inspiration to the South African team and that their investment in South Africa in 1996 heralded a new era for the servicing dealer in South Africa and, in fact, many other parts of Africa as well. “STIHL’s investment provided certainty for the future of servicing dealers, with a company committed to upholding the servicing dealer as its marketing channel of choice.”
“Furthermore, STIHL brought about a radical change in the way outdoor power product companies did business with the servicing dealers. By investing in a modern logistics system that ensured high product availability and shipping reliability, financial pressure on dealers was eased making it possible for them to manage their stockholding more effectively, thus enhancing their ability to profitably deliver services to their customers.
“STIHL also helped transform the image of dealers in the marketplace with the introduction of a modern retail display system, which became known as the STIHL Concept System. This changed the face of lawnmower dealers into retail operations that could challenge the ever-growing threat posed by mass merchants and others,” Hutton said.
Hutton added that STIHL could not have done any of this alone. “STIHL dealers are loyal business partners who have worked with us to make our vision a reality. The relationships we have built with them are based on integrity and commitment to each other and have been fundamental to the success of the company in the last 15 years”, he concluded.
STIHL today has a global workforce of more than 11 000, manufacturing plants in several countries and 32 company-owned sales and distribution subsidiaries, including STIHL South Africa. Some 40 000 authorized servicing dealers across the globe offer customers professional advice and comprehensive service.
Chainsaws account for half of STIHL’s unit sales worldwide. The other half comprises outdoor power tools such as line trimmers, brushcutters, pole pruners, hedge trimmers, blowers, sprayers, cut-off machines, earth augers, pressure washers, wet and dry vacuum cleaners and sweepers.
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 A chainsaw is an essential item in any garden shed. Ever wanted to remove an annoying branch or a small tree that was blocking a wonderful view? A chainsaw will ensure that your garden or tree area looks its best. Save the trouble and do everything within a fraction of the time you would take with any other method!
We have a large variety of different models chainsaw available. Chainsaws are most commonly used in logging activities such as felling, delimbing and bucking. They are also used by tree surgeons to fell trees and remove branches and foliage. Other applications include cutting firebreaks, rescue operations by fire brigade, and the harvesting of firewood.
Chainsaws consist of a power unit, petrol or electric, a guide bar, and the cutting chain.
There are various types of chainsaws available for different applications. Your options will include arborist, hobby, semi-professional and professional models. Lengths of the guide bar and chain varies, as well as the size of chain. The top brands include more safety features and operator protection.
Chainsaws can be dangerous, and serious injuries can arise from incorrect use. Protective clothing should always be worn while operating them. Chains must be kept sharp to perform well, this can be done with a round file or your dealer can sharpen the chain for you.
Chainsaws are specialist equipment, and should be purchased from specialists. Advice on the correct model for your application, as well as advice on the safe operation should be given obtained when purchasing.
Another useful tool to have around is an axe. The axe is an ancient tool used to shape, split and cut wood. Most modern axes have steel heads and wooden or fiberglass handles. Modern axes are specialized by use, size and form.
Hatchets are lightweight axes with a short handle which makes them easy to carry around. They are also suitable for indoor use for example as a kitchen axe. The heads are thin head and the back of head can also be used as a hammer for lighter work.
Hand axes are slightly longer than hatchets and ideal for trimming trees and other general purpose work. The head is equipped with a thin blade and, together with the longer handle, provides a longer swing and a deeper cut than a hatchet.
Felling axes are heavier axes with longer handles and a thinner edge, to cut easily into the wood when felling trees.
Splitting axes have a special wedge-shaped head, and with it’s weight, provides easier penetration when forcing the wood apart. Mauls are heavy sledge hammers which are used to drive poles or, together with a splitting wedge, to split very hard and thick wood.
Contact a Grassnyer Kliniek/Lawnmower Clinic Sales representative for information on the correct chainsaw for your specific application.
A Brushcutter is one of the most versatile grass cutting machines. They are sometimes called grass trimmers, bush cutters or clearing saws. Not to be confused with a trimmer(which has a bent shaft and is used for cutting edges), brushcutters can be used to trim edges, bushes, around fences or flowerbeds, to cut through tough uncontrolled growth, or large awkward areas including embankments, along verges or uneven terrain, and even for gnarling bushes, cutting thorny bushes and sawing thin tree trunks.
It is important to purchase the correct machine for your application. Compare kilowatt(size) of the various options, as well as reliability of back up service, spares availability, and manufacturer's support.
There is a good way to tell higher quality units from less expensive models. Higher quality brushcutters have the starter cord behind the engine. Less expensive unites locate the cord between the motor and the shaft. This is due to crankshaft design alternatives. Single counterweight shafts are less expensive to make, vibrate more, and require locating the starter cord at the front of the engine. Double counterweight shafts cost more, are better balanced, and allow the starter cord to be located at the back of the engine. Manufacturers who have gone to the expense of equipping their machines with double counterweight crankshafts will likely have engineered other design features into the unit to make it more durable and useful - something to keep in mind as you consider the price difference.
The two most important decisions are the size brushcutter you need, and the type of cutting attachment you use.
Size matters
You don't need to purchase the strongest machine available to do the job. When a manufacturer has a range of products available, it doesn't necessarily imply that the brand "has a machine available for every wallet size". Well, if it is the reason, stay well clear of that specific product. A Good range is ussually one which offers products for different applications. Are you a garden service and need to trim edges daily? Do you want to cut tall grass daily? Are you clearing a large area of uncontrolled growth? Do you need to cut away thorny bushes? We have units available for all the different scenarios!
So, largest isn't always the best. Size matters when it comes to what your application is, and when you are going to cut edges at in eight garden five days a week, you won't need a 2.4kW monster.
Cutting attachments
With most good quality brushcutters you can decide between various nylon line cutting heads, grass cutting blades, brush knifes and circular saw blades. Each type of cutting attachment has a different application. Discuss the options with your Grassnyer Kliniek/Lawnmower Clinic Pretoria sales consultant. Make sure your unit can accept the attachments needed to get the job done. Some of the smaller units will only accept a limited number of accessories. Please make certain that the correct, approved guard for the cutting attachment is installed.It is usually recommended to purchase both a nylon cutting head and brush blade. Why?
A nylon head provides a larger cutting swath than a blade (which means you get your cutting done quicker). Nylon line is also capable of clearing weeds between logs and rock. If the line hits a hard object, it bounces off. This is not true of a tri-cut/brush blade. The tri-cut blade attachment has a smaller cutting swath. Since the blade is made from steel, when it hits something hard, the entire cutting end of the bruchcutter bounces off the object. Further, regularly hitting rocks can cause the blade to dull quickly, which means some annoying resharpening in the field. With a string head, you just pull out some new line and you're ready to go. Having both a string head and brush blade allows you to cover all the bases.
Protective Equipment
As with any petrol powered clearing equipment, protective equipment is an absolute necessity. For brushcutters, there are two safety items you shouldn't go without:
- A protective helmet with integrated sound deadening headphones, and a screen pull-down shield on the front. Do NOT operate a brushcutter without one of these helmets.
- Shin guards. Guards are typically manufactured high impact plastic, and cover the front part of the lower leg. We also offer Brushcutter Safety Pants.
Contact us for information regarding the correct brushcutter for your application.
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