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    Re: Hustler Fastrak Super Duty 60"

    Had a look at the PZ29, and loved it, on special at $11,700, if I was in the market for a main mower I would grab one, great value. I just need a mower for the occasional job where my Kubota is a...
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    Re: Hustler Fastrak Super Duty 60"

    Yep, certainly consider them if a good one comes up, been happy with Toro equipment in the past. Going into Canberra after lunch to go around a few dealers and see if they have anything.
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    Re: Hustler Fastrak Super Duty 60"

    Yes I remember them, i think they were also marketed by New Holland too.
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    Re: Hustler Fastrak Super Duty 60"

    Thanks fellas, probably what I was thinking, I was actually after something about 52", so I might let the Hustler slide, although I thought it was a good deal secondhand. I have an F2560 72" as my...
  5. Thread: Kubota zg222

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    Re: Kubota zg222

    I had one earlier this year for few weeks, I picked it up for about half new price with 62 hours on the clock. Beautiful build quality, great comfort, easy maintenance/access, superb cut too, but...
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    Hustler Fastrak Super Duty 60"

    Hustler Fastrak Super Duty 60", anyone had experience with these, especially their ability in long/wet conditions. I need a mower for grass not lawn, productivity is foremost. Thanks in advance. ...
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    Re: Anything useful from EBAY?

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/19-Alloy-Lawn-Mower-Chassis-/290648573225?pt=AU_Lawnmowers&hash=item43ac014529

    Just add your favorite engine
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    Re: Parklander zero turn mowers?

    According to the Parklander website they are the Wordlawn mowers from Nebraska USA, http://www.worldlawnpowerequipment.com/ They look like excellent value, I just downloaded a manual, and going by...
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    Re: New Engine for Big Bob

    I think you will find Victa engines have a shorter shaft, try one of the 850 series B&S.
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    Re: Motorbike Riders

    The toy run pics. take me back, I was heavily involved with the MRA myself back in the early ninetys. As for your original post I'd go the Bandit but then I'm a bit biased, having owned a GSF1200S...
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    The new beast

    3878 My new (old) tractor, to be used with 5' slasher and 3 point linkage spray rig.
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    Re: Briggs 850 series v 750 series

    Run an 850 I/C on a masport mulcher lovely motor, rediculously easy starting, very quiet, and no not very thirsty
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    Re: Family First - even if your a Sole Trader

    Garry, condolences on your sad loss, your Dad will need a bit of support for a while, look out for him.
  14. Thread: Slashing

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    Re: Slashing

    I think I'll get in on it this year, I reckon half the jobs that came in last year I had to knock back because of no tractor and slasher. I think I try for a 50 - 60hp second hand tractor and a 5ft...
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    Re: Roses and a lemon tree

    Roses like light so try not to plant them in the shade, see if you can find out the size of the plants when mature and space them so that the don't interfere with one another, dig the planting holes...
  16. Thread: Retaining wall

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    Re: Retaining wall

    Sub contract the job if you can find a good contractor, add a bit of $$ for your time and effort organising etc. Make sure they have insurance, qualifications and good workmanship.
  17. Thread: Wellington NSW

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    Wellington NSW

    Grass mowing / slashing

    Closing Date: 1/04/2011 - 2pm
    Tendering Firm: National Parks & Wildlife Service

    E-Docs / E-Specs: Click here for documents or further information
    E-Tender...
  18. Thread: Sunshine Coast

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    Sunshine Coast

    Turf maintenance

    Closing Date: 5/04/2011 - 12noon
    Tendering Firm: Sunshine Coast Regional Council

    E-Docs / E-Specs: Click here for documents or further information
    E-Tender Box: ...
  19. Thread: eastern Creek

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    eastern Creek

    Grounds maintenance services

    Closing Date: 9/03/2011 - 4pm (ACT Local Time)
    Tendering Firm: UGL Services

    E-Docs / E-Specs: Availability Unknown
    E-Tender Box: Availability Unknown...
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    Knox Village Tender

    Contact:
    Tender details are available from the Knox Village office Monday - Friday 10am - 3pm or email at knox@retire.com.au
    466 Burwood Highway Wantirna South

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    Invitation to Tender -...
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    Offered sub contract work

    I've been offered some work from another contractor, $80.00 per hour for my 72" Kubota and operator, regular work, large sites so not too much shifting around, sound a reasonable price? Anyone...
  22. Thread: Quoting

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    Re: Quoting

    Just been asked to quote on mowing in Canberra, a Commonwealth Govt. Facility, there is a little over 22,000 sq. metres, but split up into sections over the site, one section is 16,000 sq. metres,...
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    Re: protective wear for hedging? what do you wear?

    I use an Akubra "Cattleman" in fawn, had it for years, dirty with sweat and dust and just getting that run in feeling. Swear by it, the day feels about 5 deg. cooler, when I have to use ear muffs I...
  24. Thread: Which Mower?

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    Re: Which Mower?

    Yep. bought one from a ebay store about 6 months ago for a bit over $600.00, been good so far, looks identical to the Honda 216 in every regard, $600.00 is little more than Honda's RRP on the GXV160...
  25. Thread: Cyclone Yasi

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    Re: Cyclone Yasi

    Good on Ya Queensland, amazingly well handled, that Cyclone Yasi had the potential to cause almost certain death and injury, good preparation and people being sensible has saved the day. I feel for...
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