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    Re: cheap multi tooll alternatives.

    hey Osca...
    you can get a Sanli pole saw with hedge attachment 500- @ GYC
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    Re: RIP Jimmy Stynes

    Jim Stynes....
    Champion footy player... & Champion Bloke..... He will be missed...
  3. Re: Lanolin based Spray on Hedger Blade/Cutter.

    Just think .... how much does a new hedge cost ?????

    Just incorporate your lanolin maintenance cost into your price/quote....

    Use the good stuff and look after your equipment & customers... ...
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    Re: Masport Variable speed mower

    yeah i think they are belt drive.... lighter than Honda.... thought of getting one... but an extra $200 or so for the Honda...with blade brake & rear chute for ferals.... and the Honda is very good...
  5. Re: Confused...Chonda or honda??? help me decide

    All i can say is i had a 215 Honda sp lasted 10 years and just traded a 3 year 216 for a new one and happy with the new one.

    Best to have a look and try a few different mowers out and pick one...
  6. Re: Confused...Chonda or honda??? help me decide

    What he said.... :)
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    Re: green ivy

    Thats spot on Ian.... Thats the way i do it too....
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    Re: Petrol vac

    yeah mate..i have the Echo hand held with the bag...will pick up twigs... but better with the lighter stuff.... they are handy to have.... now all i need is a ride-on :)
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    Re: Petrol vac

    G'day Leon,

    I have an Echo blow-vac and have it set up just has a vac. I use it around pools, on windy days with leaves and hedge trimmings etc.. it does come in handy on those type of jobs...I...
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    Re: Power Spraying Cleaning drive ways.

    you can get a permit from the water board... it doesn't cost anything... just get it on the net... thats in Sydney.

    I would think Vic would be the same...
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    Re: Turf master 21"

    Yeah Boys.... i have a 216 and have 4 high lifts on .... i mulch and catch both wet and dry... if you have thick long grass and wet just go in slow speed and give a bit more overlap & you'll be ok.. ...
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    Re: Fingers crossed

    yes nice work .... & good luck Greenie.. :)
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    Re: Ride on or not?

    you could get a used walker or a new husky or whatever..... costing from $5,000 to $10,000
    some dealers are doing specials this time of year..... my local has a new 42' walker GHS multideck for...
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    Re: Things that make customers grumpy

    yeah... give a price for regular cut.. 2 weeks in summer.... guess what ..4 weeks or longer... and chase up money....Ferals.. bugger...
    no more....;dealers;
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    Re: honda 216 sick again!

    i had the same problem... now just use high lift blades... i think the spring washer loses its spring.
    The 4 high blades are good on wet and long grass with the catcher ... and still does a good job...
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    Re: Equipping newbie trailer.

    if you can bag your green waste and load it to front of trailer or down one side...
    then just put up with that untill you can get a ute or bigger trailer or both...
    If your only part time the 6x4...
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    Re: Ariens

    mate.. i have a 216 and very happy with it. :)
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    Re: New Starter Brisbane

    The other point with Honda gear is the anti vibration and not has loud.
    I have two stroke gear also... but if you are mainly doing regular lawns the honda 425 is fine...
    I have a Tanaka ext...
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    Re: Mowing FIRST,

    yeah Greenie...
    I do this on some jobs... it just depends on the customer, quality of job etc...
    if it still looks good.... then thats the main thing......
    especially pitas that stretch you out 4...
  20. Re: It was tough but Someone had to do it

    That sounds like a good one mate...
    beats mowin over dog poo in the summer...:cool:
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    Re: New starter Townsville

    g'day Cav... Welcome..
    Prob best to start off basic and build up your equipment has you start to make money.
    That way you dont over commit yourself. While your finding your feet.
    All the best....
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    Re: new Mornington Peninsula

    Welcome..... you'll do ok..... The more professional people in this industry the better for everyone.... :)
  23. Re: Toro SP Recycler Considering changing to 4 blades

    yes mate.. get a Honda SP.... you wont be sorry...
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    Re: G'day G'day

    thats what you get here.. good info...& a good laugh :cool:
    Happy mowing Guys... :)
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    Re: Thanks Dean

    Hi Keljad...
    With all this good info you'll be ready to rip.... :cool: sounds like you are well prepared.... but sometimes like the NIKE ad says... Just Do It..
    Good luck mate... you will be...
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