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    Re: Stihl battery power

    LOL I can't believe the price they're asking for the Pellenc ripoff mower. Never thought I'd see a push mower more expensive than the Pellenc!

    Someone mentioned it has individual wheel height...
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    Re: Stihl battery power

    Yes I've read the info available from Pellenc, as well as the info available from Stihl. They both clearly outline the lithium chemistry that is used - no assumptions there. I didn't say that Stihl...
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    Haha no hard feelings. I was originally thinking "sheesh, do your own research..." but then didn't reply because I was trying to find all the relevant facts.

    Anyway - Pellenc themselves claim to...
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    Yeah I'm not sure on the situation that cost $15k/year in fuel. Those were a few comments around the FB page, people happy to say they spent that much in fuel (vehicle, equipment, everything included...
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    Re: Totally electric commercial contractor

    Good stuff - things in the Lithium OPE area are certainly shaking up recently. Crazy to think that now even a consumer product is beating handheld blowers from an established brand like Stihl.
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    Re: Stihl battery power

    Not sure on the details, but basically more expensive/higher quality batteries will have higher capacity for the same weight as well as being able to go through more charge cycles without losing...
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    Re: Glyphosate

    I doubt it... but if it does start, then where does it stop..?? Does anyone who uses chemicals in their course of work just stop altogether? If anything, more of an opportunity to promote the "fully...
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    Re: Stihl battery power

    Pellenc have been in Europe for decades, their olive growing gear has been more used in Australia but they're currently searching for dealers to showcase their lawn gear. Troy is the rep for NSW/QLD,...
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    Re: Stihl battery power

    If you guys are looking for true commercial gear, take a look at Pellenc. That is really all I can recommend now, they've had a MASSIVE price drop earlier in the year - although they still carry a...
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    Re: Ute + trailer OR truck... how to choose? Help!!

    LOL Prius with a trailer!
    If I could afford it, I'd have a Tesla Model X with a trailer for sure... The Tesla work truck/ute will be a while off and I really hope they do it right. It won't be...
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    Ute + trailer OR truck... how to choose? Help!!

    Hi all,

    Looks like time has come for me to make a decision on my vehicle - 2006 Mercedes Sprinter LWB. I've had it for the last 6 years and it's been an absolutely perfect vehicle for me. 3L V6...
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    Re: Glyphosate

    What a media beat up. Now this last week and a bit a Sydney local council had workers strike over glyphosate, wanting to use an organic alternative (most likely Slasher). Do these people realise that...
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    Re: Husqvarna Battery Gear

    Wow quite a few issues with Husky gear popping up... I’ve gotta wonder if they changed anything with the newer tools... the stuff i’ve Had for 3+ years has been going pretty good compared to some of...
  14. Anyone need Walker parts: bulk order through https://www.allwalkerparts.com

    Anyone need Walker parts? I was about to order a stack of air filters and oil filters, was slightly too much for a USPS box so wanted to check if anyone else needs parts ai can organise an even...
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    Re: Stihl battery power

    You sure didn't.
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    Re: Stihl battery power

    Stihl Vs Husqvarna for all new gear... big call. Too hard to say... depends on what the operator is comfortable with and the way they work, etc. They are both going to keep making improvements,...
  17. Re: Imidacloprid Stem Injection to treat mealy bugs on Hibiscus?

    Hey Joe,

    Yeah I saw the booklet mentioned stem injection of Pandanus, as I mentioned in the first post that's what got me thinking and the whole reason I started this thread. But I didn't see any...
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    Re: Best sunglasses/eye protection- what do you use?

    Have actually been using a pair of safety glasses I had in the work rig with me all this time. Haha. Pretty sure I picked them up at Safety Quip here is Brisbane, they are great, full wrap around and...
  19. Re: Imidacloprid Stem Injection to treat mealy bugs on Hibiscus?

    Cheers guys. Yes I know about the controversy surrounding Imidacloprid/Confidor, hibiscus isn't flowering at the moment and probably wont until the mealy bugs are under control, it's that bad...
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    Re: Glyphosate

    Wow cheers for the heads up!
  21. Imidacloprid Stem Injection to treat mealy bugs on Hibiscus?

    Got some Imidacloprid to treat mealy bug, scale etc. on plants - I have one customer with quite tall hibiscus that they use as a privacy screen, it's been hit with mealy bug on the new growth after a...
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    Re: Husqvarna Battery Gear

    Yikes!!

    I had to put mine in for service/checkup yesterday - ever since coming back from end of year break it's been really weird - won't get up to full speed. I thought it had gummed up because...
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    Re: Best sunglasses/eye protection- what do you use?

    I should order some and try...

    Most glasses and sunglasses these days are made from polycarbonate with a special material to correct the lens for prescriptions, they would be almost impossible to...
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    Re: Best sunglasses/eye protection- what do you use?

    Cheers guys.

    Do you both find the comfort ok? Another reason I went away from safety glasses was that they got so uncomfortable by about half way through the day... I guess maybe I'll have to...
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    Best sunglasses/eye protection- what do you use?

    What sunglasses/eyewear do you guys find best to keep line trimmer debris out of your eyes?

    I’ve had some eye damage in the past (nothing that affected my vision thankfully), i’ve tried the safety...
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