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  1. Thread: New Whippy

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    Re: New Whippy

    Brought two new L26 brush cutters back in January they are the exact model from 5 - years ago.

    Called into local dealer today and bushranger L261 has a different bulkier design + different balance...
  2. Thread: New Whippy

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    Re: New Whippy

    The L261 whipper snipper (good ) weight is counted by excellent balance.
    Different machine to the Honda.
    Able to run the brush cutter all day.
    I also run the L261 instead of the European brands...
  3. Thread: New Whippy

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    Re: New Whippy

    The bushranger l26 trimmer has the anti-vibe system.
    Good on hands - Tuff on grass.
    Would recommend retro-fitting a loop handle off a kwaka brushcutter.
    Cheers Astro.
  4. Thread: New Whippy

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    Re: New Whippy

    I can highly recommend the Bushranger L26 trimmer.
    I have one which is 5-years old and still has good compression . Nice power /Good balance + weight / solid unit.
    Good for Lawns + Clean-ups.
    Have...
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    Re: Ute + trailer OR truck... how to choose? Help!!

    Hey Steveo,

    Had a customer this week let me know he had his side mirror damaged when parked out the front of his property the driver didn't stop.
    He rang the BMW dealer $3000.00 Fitted.
    Such is...
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    Re: Drought affecting business?!

    Sorry to hear Damien.
    Wishing you and all the contractors in Qld/NSW all the best + some bloody spring/summer rains.
    Thankyou for your input over the years to the forum.
    Tomorrow is a brand new...
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    Re: Capel Sound/ Rosebud 28/06/19

    Mate they wont have a chance to aim with Pablo.
    Cheers Astro.
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    Re: Capel Sound/ Rosebud 28/06/19

    You know when its serious if they get past the dog/dogs.
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    Re: Stihl BR800 Re Designed New Blower

    Bought the shindy EB 802 when it was first available.
    Remember the first time I used it on a garden make-over I was standing on a moss rock and the blower spun me round 360 degrees.
    The blower will...
  10. Re: Imidacloprid Stem Injection to treat mealy bugs on Hibiscus?

    I used to work in a wholesale fuschia nursery.
    The boss used to mix the rogor solution with his hand , whilst holding a cigarette with the other.
    He developed cancer and died 8 months later.
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    Re: Cancer patient wins roundup payout

    Recent American E.P.A studies on people working with glyphosate have a 41% increase of developing cancer.
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    Re: Which stihl hedge trimmer

    Hey kakegc,

    I get dealer support from trinity mowers they are very reliable at sourcing parts - with B+S we will see how it goes but has to be an improvement on the last distributor.(8 week wait...
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    Re: Which stihl hedge trimmer

    Shindawia AH230s- A Samuri Sword.
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    Re: Things that make me grumpy

    Hey Steve,

    Not cynical - Just awake.

    C$rporate Australia + G$vernment Taxes/Regulation = C$ntrol.

    Still love the hustle , Mr Penman.
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    Re: 2 Stroke engines under 25hp to be phased out

    Looking forward to hedging all day with the Honda versa tool.:eyes:
  16. Re: Looking to move into acreage work - what is the market like? How to charge?

    If nothing is damaged + there are no injuries it will reduce his losses.
  17. Thread: new trailer

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    Re: new trailer

    G'day to the Victorian Crew.

    Has anyone had business dealings with U-Beaut Trailers at Seaford Vic?

    Would you recommend their product.

    Looking at purchasing their 8x5 lawn mowing tipper...
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    Re: Stihl battery power

    The irony of ' GREEN TECHNOLOGY '.
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    Re: Industry predictions

    Our communist labour government is turning our South Australia into Venezuela.
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    Re: Pine needles on lawns

    I would use a blower to create a pile then mulch them with the mower.
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    Re: Things that make me grumpy

    Mark,
    The customer does not value the garden . Period.
    He was checking how you value yourself + your business in the email.
    Unfortunately there are customers who need to be reminded how you need...
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    Re: Things that make me grumpy

    Reminds me of a bloke who was doing the rounds top mulching customers garden beds with horse manure which he sourced for free.

    The result was their gardens were taken over be patterson's...
  23. Thread: Spares galore

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    Re: Spares galore

    Best place for that C4 technology.

    Not even a good boat anchor.

    Cheers Astro.
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    Re: Things that make me grumpy

    Studying at TAFE turf culture + management certificate would be an advantage.

    With a business small business management certificate.
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    Re: Things that make HAPPY ''''''

    As a Port Power supporter we fortunately played a Brisbane bears side in the grand final who were not in their prime on the day.
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