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    Re: Zero turn size

    Hell yes. Agree with this.
    I myself have had 2x bush hog zeros (many years ago now) 61inch and 44inch
    Then a scag cheetah 61 inch (now 6 years old and still thrashing it nearly everyday) unknown...
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    Re: Newbie in South Eastern Victoria

    Hey mate, I’ve never put an ad in the paper or any paid ad online.
    The best way I’ve found to get customers is head to any new housing estate and drop flyers.
    You only need 20-30 customers which...
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    Re: Wet Grass Clogging Z turn

    What mower do you have?
    My old zero’s (44inch bush hog & 61inch bush hog) were totally different to each other.
    The 44 would clog up easily in wet conditions.
    The deck would be fully blocked...
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    Re: Free Map measuring

    I know it’s not free but I love nearmap.
    Have looked at a few other measuring programs but nearmap is very up to date and so easy to use.
    Works out about $22-23 a week.
    Their prices aren’t...
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    Re: Wet Grass Clogging Z turn

    I had a 44’ bush hog that clogged up a bit. The 61’ bush was a lot better.
    Now I have a scag Cheetah 61 inch and no clogging issues at all. I also currently have a Ferris 52 inch and that is ok but...
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    Mini diggers

    Hi all,

    Just brought myself a skid steer loader to help out with the big m3 of mulch and soil we’ve been moving around lately.
    It’s a second hand machine but low hours and around $25k cheaper...
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    Re: Fertiliser Spreaders

    I have a lesco spreader that I've had for around 5 years.
    Not cheap but good for large or smaller areas.
    Holds 40kg

    Cheers rick
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    Re: Furthest distance travelled

    Nah just the normal mowing etc. We will do any works they need though. We have just completed a couple of concreting jobs, cleaning up a wetlands, building a retaining wall and in the school holidays...
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    Re: Furthest distance travelled

    Currently I travel 100km or more for some jobs:)
    Bigger sites obviously.
    I have quoted a few jobs down in Geelong. (I'm in Cranbourne) For the right job I'll travel just about anywhere.
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    Work cover costs

    Hi all,

    Have a quick question. I looked into work cover for some employees I had a few years ago and had prices of around $2k for the year

    The employees drove me bananas so ditched that idea...
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    Re: hello from Gladstone Park

    Hi Robert,

    Welcome aboard:)
    Hope your enjoying doing what your doing👍
    I've been mowing for 11years full time and I still couldn't see myself doing anything else.

    I have a little work over...
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    Re: John Deere ZTR's

    Hi all, simplicity imports has been sold and moved to Queensland. Seems a bit difficult to even get blades now. The guy who used to run simplicity was great. Getting parts no probs.

    I just picked...
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    Re: Gator Grabber

    I got some from Bunnings a few months ago from the discontinued bin for $10. There was only one set there or I would have grabbed more. I dont think bunnings have them anymore.
    I still see Aido who...
  14. Re: Ford courier 2.5 Diesel 2WD 2006 - anyone got one?

    Hi, I have a 2006 Mazda Bravo sdx. Same car. Have had it for 5 years ish, Brought it with 50,000 ks on the clock from the guy that brought it new. Now has 194,000 ks and haven't had any issues. Have...
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    Sticky: Re: Current Jobs List

    Hi all, my cousin has 1.6 acres that needs mowing in wallan. Please txt me if you can help him out. 0414564899
    Cheers rick
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    Re: Blower recommendation, handheld or back back

    BR 600 is all I have used since I brought it. I have a near new echo that I carried around as I thought it would be good to use on smaller properties but the back pack does it all. So much faster...
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    Sticky: Re: Honda Power Equipment

    I saw this thread and posted without reading the other posts. Its funny that most have the same issues with a product that used to be the only way to go. When I got my new 196. I thought it would be...
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    Sticky: Re: Honda Power Equipment

    Hopefully Honda pull their finger out one day? Not sure where to start asking questions. I havent owned a honda mower for 8? years because the last one I brought fell to pieces. I pretty much...
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    Re: What we want from honda.

    Hi, As far as I'm aware they are steelfort bases. MTD stole them for a bit but have let others use the base again. MTD uses that base on the yardman 509x. Kohler powered SP. Exactly the old...
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    Re: mulching or pick-up

    Used to mulch everything with good results. Now use a yardman SP (silver bushranger rebadged) Catch's awesome, no mulch plug but take the catcher off and leave the door shut and it does a great job....
  21. Re: Working with sub-contractors: problems and pitfalls

    I recommended a concreter to a customer once. The concreter was also a customer. The next time I went to this house I asked how the concrete went. she met me around the back of her house and showed...
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    Re: Still here!!

    Its the best job! I'm coming up to 8 years and still love it. I know that even if at some stage in the future I do go in another direction with another business I know that at some stage down the...
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    Re: Spreader reccommendation

    That grass almost looks real!
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    Re: ZTR blade sharpening

    I watched the vid now. Good set up you have. At the moment I'm struggling for room. Just a double garage to fit all my stuff. I have an FC Holden in there and that leaves me with half a garage for my...
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    Re: ZTR blade sharpening

    All machines are different. Mine doesn't vibrate when the blades are bad. The job of sharpening blades takes a little longer than 5 mins. From removing the blades to putting them back on. I mainly...
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