Auldearn Small Engine

04/10/2026

04/10/2026

My classic F150 very kindly agreed to model some new products just in stock from Oleo-Mac. A new model 2T Hedgetrimmer; the HC250; a new 2T Chainsaw; the GSH 370; and the impressive GSi 30 40V Battery Chainsaw in my view the ultimate winter emergency saw. Come and check them out at a competitive price point in today's G and F machinery market

03/10/2026

Here at Auldearn Small Engine the new Saturday treat is a delicious scone from The Sconnoisseur to go with my mid morning coffee. Absolutely delicious! I recommend you give them a try asap before they sell out

The shed will be open tomorrow from 9am x

08/09/2026

Turf science and conservation biology agree on this one, which almost never happens.

THE HEIGHT: Root depth correlates with mowing height. Grass cut at 3.5-4 inches develops a substantially deeper root system than grass cut at 1.5-2 inches. Deeper roots mean better drought tolerance, better nutrient access, and less irrigation dependence.

THE W**D SUPPRESSION: Taller turf shades the soil surface. Most w**d seeds — crabgrass in particular — require light to germinate. Higher mowing is one of the most effective non-chemical w**d controls available and it's free.

THE FREQUENCY: The "one-third rule" — never remove more than a third of the blade at once. Cutting less often but higher stresses the plant far less than frequent scalping.

THE FLOWERS: Studies on reduced mowing frequency (including work supported by the USDA Forest Service on "Lazy Lawnmower" style research) have found that mowing every 2 weeks instead of weekly can significantly increase flower abundance and bee visitation in lawns — mostly from clover and other low-growing flowering plants.

THE CLIPPINGS: Leave them. Grass clippings return roughly 25-30% of the lawn's annual nitrogen needs. They do NOT cause thatch — that's a persistent myth. Thatch comes from stems and rhizomes, not leaf clippings.

THE ECONOMICS: Less fuel, less time, less water, less fertilizer, fewer herbicide applications.

WHAT ABOUT THE HOA: Mowing at 4 inches on a 2-week cycle is not "unmowed." It looks like a normal lawn. This is the version of lawn reform nobody can object to.

Raise the deck. Skip a week. That's it.

08/09/2026

🚨 EXHIBITOR PREVIEW 🚨

GroundsFest has rapidly established itself as one of the UK’s must-attend events for the groundcare industry, and Oleo-Mac & Bertolini UK is preparing to make its biggest statement yet when it returns to Stand C5 this September.

Read more here: https://groundsfest.com/event-preview/emak-uk-teases-exciting-2027-product-launches-at-groundsfest-2026/

08/09/2026

Behind the brands - Part 5 of 5

Italian Engineering. Designed to Perform. Built to Last.

From the very beginning, Oleo-Mac and Bertolini have shared a commitment to one thing – creating machinery that delivers outstanding performance, reliability and durability.

Designed and engineered in Italy, every machine reflects decades of experience, innovation and craftsmanship. It's not just about building equipment that works; it's about creating machines that are comfortable to use, built to withstand demanding conditions and engineered to make every job easier and more efficient.

Italian engineering is recognised around the world for combining intelligent design with quality manufacturing, and that philosophy is at the heart of everything we do. Every detail is carefully considered – from ergonomics and ease of use to performance, durability and long-term reliability.

Whether you're maintaining your garden, managing an estate, working in forestry or tackling demanding agricultural tasks, Oleo-Mac and Bertolini machines are designed to deliver dependable performance year after year.

At Emak UK, we're proud to bring that Italian heritage to customers across the UK through our network of authorised dealers, backed by expert advice, genuine parts and dedicated after-sales support.

Thank you for joining us throughout our Behind the brands series. We hope you've enjoyed learning more about the brands, the people and the values that drive everything we do.

🌐 Learn more:
Oleo-Mac: https://www.oleo-mac.co.uk/
Bertolini: https://www.mybertolini.com/

01/08/2026

All inspected and assembled ready to be delivered to its new owner. The OM 106 Garden Tractor with its EMAK/Loncin V-Twin OHV engine is powerful enough to make short work of large areas of lawn and inclines of upto 20°.
I will post a wee video of it working away with the new owners permission in the coming days

29/07/2026

Whats in the crate? Delivered today a shiny new Oleo-Mac OM 106/24 KH Garden Tractor. Time to get about the business of uncrating, inspecting and assembling this fantastic machine for my customer

29/07/2026

Behind the brands – Part 1 of 5

🧡 Welcome to the world of Oleo-Mac!

If you're new to our page, we'd love to introduce you to one of Italy's leading manufacturers of premium garden, forestry and groundcare machinery.

📸 The photograph you see here is the Oleo-Mac 260 chainsaw – the very first product to carry the Oleo-Mac name. It marked the beginning of a remarkable journey, built on innovation, reliability and a clear vision to create high-quality outdoor power equipment that people could depend on.

Founded in 1972, Oleo-Mac has spent more than 50 years designing and manufacturing reliable, high-performance machinery. Today, Oleo-Mac products are trusted by homeowners and professionals in more than 100 countries around the world.

From lawnmowers and garden tractors to chainsaws, brushcutters, hedge trimmers, blowers and battery-powered equipment, every machine is engineered with performance, durability and ease of use in mind.

Whether you're maintaining your own garden or working professionally, there's an Oleo-Mac machine built for the job.

🌐 Discover the full range:
https://www.oleo-mac.co.uk/

Thank you for being part of our community—we're looking forward to sharing more of the Oleo-Mac story over the coming weeks.