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DINKY DI SHEDS!
AUSSIE MADE. AUSSIE STEEL.
www.dinkydisheds.com.au sales@dinkydisheds.com.au
MADE WITH BLUESCOPE STEEL - PRICES ARE DELIVERED* FROM $6,180
WORKSHOP SPECIAL
6M X 6M X 2.4M • CB Walls • 2 Roller Doors • 100% Australian Steel • Why buy Imported!?
WITH XL ROLLER DOORS Wind Reg A $10,200 Wind Reg B $10,700 Cyclonic $13,250 Full Colorbond. Includes Pre-hung PA door and window.
3 BAY 6M X 9M X 2.8M
DOUBLE GARAGE
Awnings Economical Awnings! Freestanding or attached Call for a price today!
Gable Carport One End With Infill – 6 m x 6 m x 3 m Reg A = $4,550, Reg B = $4,550, Reg C = $4,900
2 Open Front, One Lockup Bay Colorbond Walls – 6 m x 12 m x 3.6 m Reg A = $12,000, Reg B = $13,460, Reg C = $16,150
5 Bays, 3 Open + 2 Lockup Full Colorbond – 7.5 m x 16.5 m x 3.3 m Reg A = $18,000, Reg B = $19,900, Cyclonic = $23,650
3 Bay With Lockup Zincalume® Little Lock-up – 6 m x 9 m x 3 m Reg A = $9,240, 1 x 2.48h Roller Door Reg B = $9,500, Cyclonic = $11,410
Great Small Acreage Shed 2 Lock-up & 2 Open Bays – 7 m x 14 m x 2.7 m Reg A = $13,900, Reg B = $15,300, Reg C = $18,300
SPECIAL – Open Front Farm Shed Zincalume® – 12 m x 24 m x 5 m Reg A = $32,700, Reg B = $37,900, Reg C = $41,500
Colorbond® Walls & Zincalume® Roof 9.2 m x 12 m x 3.2 m Reg A = $15,750, Reg B = $17,260, Reg C = $22,240
6 Bay Colorbond® – Multi Function Free Internal PA Door – 7.5 m x 18 m x 2.7 m Reg A = $18,150, Reg B = $19,580, Reg C = $25,200
SPAN – Open Gable & Open Side ZA 9 m x 8 m x 3 m Side, 4 m Apex Reg A = $8,500, Reg B = $9,100, Reg C = $10,100
American Barn – Full Colorbond® 3 x Roller Doors, 1 x PA Door, 22º Roof – 13 m x 12 m x 4 m Reg A = $22,850, Reg B = $24,300, Reg C = $29,200
Something Special 30º Pitch & Steel Sliding Doors – 9 m x 15 m x 3.6 m, 6.2 m Apex Reg A = $25,500, Reg B = $27,400
Aircraft Hangers
Truck Port Zincalume® – 6 m x 18 m x 4.2 m / 5.6 m Reg A = $10,200, Reg B = $10,490, Reg C = $11,180
STUDIO
Sliding Glass Door & A Roller Door Skillion Roof, Vertical Cladding – 6 m x 6 m x 2.7 m Reg A = $9,300, Reg B = $9,650, Reg C = $11,400 Skylights not available for Cyclonic areas
‘The Hilton’ – 22º Roof Pitch 8 Skylights & 2 Whirlybirds – 7.5 m x 16 m x 3.6 m Reg A = $21,300, Reg B = $22,700, Reg C = $27,900
Aircraft hangers, Large or Small!
OPEN FRONT FARM SHEDS | CUSTOM DESIGNS, ANY SIZE AT NO EXTRA CHARGE
2 Bay 6.0 x 6.0 x 2.4 6.0 x 6.0 x 2.7 6.0 x 6.0 x 3.0 6.0 x 6.0 x 3.3 6.0 x 6.0 x 3.6 6.0 x 9.0 x 3.0 7.0 x 8.0 x 2.7
Reg.A 5,100 5,730 5,880 6,060 6,450 7,550 7,200
Reg.B 5,220 5,860 6,100 6,090 6,400 8,400 7,530
Reg.C 6,080 6,590 6,800 7,250 7,750 9,420 8,600
3 Bay 6.0 x 9.0 x 2.7 6.0 x 9.0 x 3.0 6.0 x 12 x 3.6 6.0 x 18 x 3.0 7.0 x 9.0 x 3.0 7.5 x 9.0 x 3.0 7.0 x 12 x 3.6
Reg.A 6,990 7,300 9,900 13,300 8,200 8,940 10,800
Reg.B 7,330 7,730 10,900 14,400 8,600 8,900 11,950
Reg.C 8,250 8,560 12,300 17,000 9,890 9,800 13,500
4 Bay 6.0 x 12 x 2.5 6.0 x 16 x 2.7 7.0 x 16 x 3.0 7.5 x 12 x 3.3 7.5 x 14 x 3.6 7.5 x 16 x 3.6 9.0 x 24 x 3.6
Reg.A 8,400 10,300 11,700 10,500 12,350 13,750 21,100
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Reg.B 8,570 11,360 10,104 11,000 12,300 14,860 24,400
Reg.C 8,900 12,900 14,800 12,100 16,000 17,000 29,400
5 Bay 6.0 x 15 x 2.7 7.0 x 15 x 2.7 7.0 x 17.5 x 3.3 7.5 x 20 x 3.6 9.0 x 20 x 4.0 9.0 x 30 x 4.7 12 x 15 x 3.8
Reg.A 9,960 11,060 13,200 16,500 19,900 30,500 19,180
Reg.B 10,400 11,430 14,100 17,600 22,500 35,750 21,390
Reg.C 11,600 12,980 16,300 20,300 25,950 41,700 24,600
6 Bay 6.0 x 18 x 2.7 6.5 x 20 x 3.0 7.0 x 21 x 3.3 7.5 x 24 x 3.6 9.0 x 24 x 4.2 9.0 x 36 x 4.5 12 x 36 x 4.8
Reg.A 11,300 13,500 14,700 18,740 22,460 33,700 41,800
Reg.B 11,480 14,100 16,600 18,800 24,900 38,500 47,400
Reg.C 13,800 16,400 19,250 24,000 28,400 49,900 57,400
MANUFACTURED IN EVERY STATE!
Reg. A = Wind Region (inland and S.A), Reg B= QLD & NSW Coastal areas, Reg. C = Cyclonic areas Delivered if on a standard route. All garages and small acreage sheds are importance level 2, farm sheds are importance level 1. Height quoted are gutter heights, pictures for illustrative purposes only. Prices are for the building kit only and are GST inclusive. All prices are an average, local site conditions may influence your engineering requirements. Dinky Di Sheds and Affordable Homes P/L Trading as Dinky Di Sheds, +61 7 46337474 ABN 75 164 746 639. We manufacture in every state. Prices were correct at time of printing and are subject to change anytime. Errors and omissions excepted.
ANDROMEDA INDUSTRIES New & Recycled Rubber Products for Livestock & Equine - Wire Rope/Cable Products
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TAILGATE MATS - 5 SIZES
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• Cows and calves gain weight • Reusable
STAYTIGHT CATTLE CABLE - 3 SIZES
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• Ute/Truck Mats
• Tailgate/Float Rubber
• Yard & Trough Belting
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AGRI MAX 70.10
NEED A TOUGH, RELIABLE MACHINE TO LIFT, REACH OR MOVE JUST ABOUT ANYTHING ON YOUR FARM? Equipped with hydrostatic transmission, inching pedal control, which guarantees maximum power at all operating speeds, as well as a zero-shock system to ensure a high degree of comfort for the operator. It’s easy to see why the Agri Max 70.10 is the perfect machine for your farm.
Max Capacity: 7,000kg Max Lifting Height: 9.65m
Max Power: 125hp (93 kW) Max Speed: 30km/h
Contact Dieci on 1300 888 479 or visit www.dieciaustralia.com.au for more information.
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• Quick and Easy installation • Retain post strength - no notching! • Strong 2.5mm Galvanised Steel • Versatile lip adjustment for H brace assemblies • See installation video: www.vicebite.com.au • Australian Designed, Made and Owned
Cut the stay to suit the distance between both posts, allowing 5mm for the two brackets. Once the bracket is in position, a quick tap at the top of the bracket will lock it into position and stop it from riding back up the post
(BRACE)
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Cut the stay to suit the distance between both posts, allowing 5mm for the two brackets. Once the bracket is in position, a quick tap at the top of the bracket will lock it into position and stop it from riding back up the post
(BRACE)
(BR AC (B E) RA CE )
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Timber treatment can vary and may only penetrate 10-30mm into the post. Vicebite teeth only bite into the treated zone so they don’t expose the untreated core to the elements Vicebite’s teeth are designed to run along the timber grain to ensure the natural strength is retained and this also helps the bracket to slide down the post into position.
Timber treatment can vary and may only penetrate 10-30mm into the post.
Phone: (03) 5022 2219 Fax: (03) 5022 2291 Email: sales@vicebite.com.au www.vicebite.com.au (BR
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Vicebite teeth only bite into the treated zone so they don’t expose the untreated core to the elements
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Vicebite’s teeth are designed to run along the timber grain to ensure the natural strength is retained and this also helps the bracket to slide down the post into position.
FARMFORCE Post Driver
Australia’s Toughest & Most Versatile Post Driver 4
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BUY DIRECT Specialising in heavy-duty Post Drivers for all purposes, including Exclusion Fencing and Vineyards. Rock Spike & Hydraulic Auger options available. 3 Year Warranty
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2 STROKE POST DRIVER RRP $895
CANVAS GARDENING APRON
BMPD -55-2 • Powerful 33cc 2 stroke engine • 55mm & 73mm sleeve heads
PROTECT YOUR CLOTHES FROM SPILLS & DIRT Made from heavy duty canvas and will last you for years. Adjustable neck and waist straps to get the right fit. Pocket with Velcro flap to keep your mobile phone secure. 3 Waist level pockets for your tools. Machine washable.
4 STROKE POST DRIVER RRP $1495
BMPD -H35 • Honda GX35 engine • Assembled in Australia • Lightest on the market • Includes 4 interchangeable sleeve heads • Comes in a carry case
2 MAN AUGER RRP $1395 BMEA-H50 Honda GX50 engine Heavy duty gear box, 3 drill sizes 150mm, 200mm, 300mm. Assembled in Australia
Shipping just $4.95 for anywhere in Australia
Phone orders: 1800 222 800 or order online
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1 MAN AUGER
RRP $1195 BMEA -H35 Honda GX35 engine Heavy duty gear box, 3 drill sizes 100mm, 150mm, 200mm. Assembled in Australia
All pricing excludes freight
See website or your local rural retailer for more information. www.bullmax.com.au t 02 9544 6700 e INFO@BULLMAX.COM.AU
REDBACK Tow-Behind Slashers
REDBACK Chain Harrows
REDBACK Tow-Behind Slashers
REDBACK Chain Harrows
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Keep on top of your pasture growth with ease
VIDEOS ONLINE! Rejuvenate your pastures!
Tow behind your ATV, Side by side or even the Ute.
Ideal for levelling, effectively breaking up and spreading manure, Rejuvenate your pastures! oversowing/ introducing new pastures, promoting healthy pastures and breaking reducing up feed costs. Ideal for levelling, effectively and spreading manure,
Keep on used top to oftop/ your pasture Commonly mow pastures, growth slash downwith weeds,ease the clever Tow independent rotor design snapback system of behind your ATV, Sideand by side or evenblade the Ute. this trailingused slasher will allow you to best avoid costly repairs. Commonly to top/ mow pastures, slash down weeds, the clever independent rotor design and snapback blade system of this trailing slasher will allow you to best avoid costly repairs.
Mowers & Harrows in stock Ph: 1800 313 Mowers &836 Harrows in stock Ph: 1800 836 313
oversowing/ new1.5m pastures, promoting Chainintroducing Harrow sizes: to 4.0m in stock. healthy pastures and reducing feed costs. Chain Harrow sizes: 1.5m to 4.0m in stock.
Watch in action and enquire here
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Watch in action and enquire here
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FENCING & NETTING SAVE FINGERS AND MEGABUCKS
High Performing Australian Made Worm Cast Fertiliser
With WormHit
With Microbes for Plant & Soil • BROAD ACRE CEREALS & CANOLA • • VITICULTURE • HORTICULTURE • • MAXIMISE NUTRIENT AVAILABILITY • • IMPROVES SOIL STRUCTURE • • IMPROVES WATER RETENTION • • INCREASES YIELDS AND QUALITY • • DISEASE SUPPRESSION • • CONTAINS HUMIC ACID • “Worm Hit – Putting life & microbes back in your soil!”
Worm Hit Fertiliser Bricks ideal for orchards and commercial tree crops
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Building or repairing a tired old fence has never been so simple! Place the actual TwitchTM in the fence line, attach the crank applicator and wind ™ until the desired ten(TwitcherTM) Unbelievably sion. stays in wire) Any Simple! time thereafter, if the fence slackens, simple re-attach the crank applicator to the TM Twitcher in the fence line and restrain. TWITCHER Starter Kit: To build a new fence, simply tie off on the end posts and strain up with the TwitcherTM. Upsized Contents: 1 applicator, Prices from $1.24 to $2.36 - pending 10 twitchers + 3 Wire Joiners quantity. ■
TWITCHER
4mm Worm Hit fertiliser pellets, ideal through Air Seeders & Combines to replace MAP/DAP super!
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Only $64.35 $58.50 DELIVERED
NEW & SIMPLE WIRE JOINERS
Screw anchors available online From 85 cents to $1.58 pending size and quantity
Freecall today 1800 501 657 Email: krieslco@tpg.com.au
Website: www.krieslco.com.au
AUTOMATE YOUR GATE
REDBACK AGRI Kill weeds for less than 50c per acre
Australian Made Solar and Low Voltage DIY Gate Motor Kits
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REDBACK WEEDWIPERS Check out our videos at the website below!
Safe Secure Reliable Convenient
A simple thing can bring so much convenience & security.
Farmers all over WA are successfully targeting a broad range of weeds including: Rushes/ tussock, Cape tulip, Onion weed, Barley and Guildford grass, African love grass, Ratstail grass, wild Radish, Bracken, Thistles, Blue Lupin, saplings and juvenline bush regrowth. Weedwipers suitable for cropping made to order.
2.4m, 4.8m, 6.2m Weedwipers in stock
Stocked in Midland, Perth
G-Force Automatic Gates
Phone: 1800 111 930
Email: info@gforceautogates.com.au www.gforceautogates.com.au
Australia’s Toughest Greenhouses made for harsh conditions! EXCLUSIVE DESIGN NOTHING COMPARES 3m, 4m, 5m & 7m widths, Up to 20m in length!
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Come & visit us at Field Days across Australia including Mudgee (July) site 340, Agquip (August) site H39, Henty (September) & Orange (October). VISIT DISPLAY LOCATIONS IN GEELONG OR OFFICER VICTORIA!
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Break-away wings for Redback Vineyard and Orchard Weedwipers now available on enquiry.
www.redbackagri.com.au | Ph: 1800 836 313
Animal Training Systems Working dog specialists since 1996 Dogtra YS600 Bark Collar Med to large dogs Waterproof & rechargeable 2 hour fast charge 10 levels of correction
Micro iDT Plus Training Collar 800m range, add up to 3 dogs Waterproof & rechargeable collar
$470 now $445
$220 now $195
DT Min-e Bark Collar 8 levels of correction 6 volt replaceable battery
$140 now $120
Livestock Pro Cattle Immobilizer No cables - Rechargeable 240v charger & car charger incl.
$990 now $899
Manufactured in Australia
Ph: 1800 688 221 PO Box 153 Margate Beach Qld 4019 www.animaltrainingsystems.com.au Use of electrical device upon an animal is regulated by relevant State legislation
Many other engines available. Ask us for a special Farmer Direct price!
CH752-3114
KDW1404
Normal Retail Price $4,250 inc GST
Normal Retail Price $6,064 inc GST
inc GST
inc GST
Special Price $4,100
Special Price $5,900
Normal Retail Price $9,032 inc GST
Special Price $8,800 inc GST
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6 FOOT SLASHER 100HP GEARBOX
GM40 linkage offset disc. 26 plate $1705 fire break application disc. 3m cut with furrow filler. SPECIAL PRICE $14,000 incl. GST
HD180 Slasher. Galvanised deck, dual mount, chains front and rear. SPECIAL PRICE $6,700 incl. GST
8’ and 10’ hydraulic grader blade. SPECIAL PRICE $10,400 incl. GST FOR 3 RAM 8’ MODEL.
80HP/4
CYLINDER ENGINE
28 plate RM80 (3.2m cut) trailing offset disc. HD machine with Spanish scalloped discs and greaseable bearings. SPECIAL PRICE $38,000 incl. GST
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Poly Silos BUILT SMART. BUILT TO LAST.
POLY LIQUID SILOS PART NO: PSL-35
Stakka Bin
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Polycarbonate sight glasses UV stabilised polyethylene silo | Gal steel frame Cooler Storage Temperatures | No rust | Gal steel frame Stainless steel outlet | Remote opening lid | Fully weather sealed 45 & 60 degree high flow cone | 1.75m³ - 60m³ capacity available Suitable for feed, liquid or fertiliser storage Suitable for water clarification operations Australian made from Australian products
Easy Operation | Corrosion resistant bin Will hold all liquid, all dry goods or 50/50 Knife gate for dry goods | Can be used on ground 14m³ capacity per unit, 7m³ capacity per single pod 6060mm long x 2430mm wide x 2400mm high 1450mm auger height from deck | Suitable for up to 1.5 S.G products 3” liquid outlet with valve and camlock | 6” auger on dry goods option Supplied with container corners to lock on to any flat deck or skel trailer Fork lift pockets | High flow polyethylene bin | Total drain | Food grade Low centre of gravity | Full walkway with fold up handrails Can be ordered as a single bin unit
BUILT SMART, BUILT TO LAST.
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Professional Farm & Garden Tools Australia-wide delivery!
Felco Pruners & Loppers
High Limb Chain Saw
Felco 4-$76, Felco 2/11-$93 Felco 6-$86, Felco 7/10-$113 Felco 12-$107, Felco 100-$113 Felco 220-$245, Felco 231-$245 Full Felco range + spares in stock
Electric Pruners
Celebrating
Hand operated high limb chain saw. 1.2m blade on 6m ropes with throw weight. Made in USA. $90
23 YeArs YEARS
Fire/Brush Clearing Tools
Electrocoup F3015 - $2550 Felco 802 - $2700 Felco 822 - $3090
Made in USA by Council Tool Co McLeod Tool $205
Grafting Supplies
Pulaski Axe - $155 Large range of grafting/budding knives (Tina/Felco/Barnel), tape, wax & books
Tree Guards & Stakes
Large range of tree guards and stakes: milk carton, plastic, and rigid fluted guards, bamboo and hardwood stakes
Brush Hook $135
Pottiputki Tree Planters Original red Pottiputkis! Made in Sweden #45-$290, #55-$290, #63-$300 #75-$340, Kidney Trays-$105 Hiko Planting Belts-$185
Professional Loppers
Barnel from $115 NZ Made Pro-Pruner from $260 Swiss Made Felco from $125 Now carrying Bahco Pro Loppers
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Granberg Chainsaw Mills Mini Mill $275 Small Log Mill $370 Alaskan Mill MKIII: 24” - $490 30” - $520, 36” - $550
Fruit Picking
Max/SonoTapener guns, tapes & acc Barnel fruit picking head for use on telescopic poles
Professional Telescopic Pole Saws Barnel Telescopic Pole Saws include 460mm impulse hardened Japanese SK4 Samurai Steel blades. Very fast cutting & long lasting blades. 1.8-5m $330, 2.3-6.3m $390, 2.3-7.5m $500 Lopper head to suit - $145
Over 2000 products at
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Tel: 02 9417 7751 13/28 Barcoo St Roseville NSW 2069
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Removes woody weeds by levering the tree out of the ground at the base of the stem. 3 sizes: S (20mm) $270 M (30mm) $400 L (50mm) $430
Tying/Taping Tools
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Tree Poppers
Slammer Tool
Multi-purpose slide hammer tool that is a combination of a crowbar, axe, spade, mattock/ grubber all in one. Can cut soil, roots, concrete and rock. $275
Waters a LARGE area up to 15 metre diameter. Average flow rate of 10 LPM. Removable filter for dam or river water use. Able to run multiple sprinklers from the same tap.
Waters a SMALL area up to 8 metre diameter. Average flow rate of 4 LPM. Purpose shaped base for roof cooling. Removable filter for dam or river water use. Able to run multiple sprinklers from the same tap. SIZE OF DISC USED
1.25MM DISC
1.5MM DISC
1.75MM DISC
2.0MM DISC
WITHOUT DISC
WATERING DIAMETER
1.5M TO 3.0M
2.5M TO 4.0M
3.5M TO 5.0M
4.5M TO 6.0M
EFFECTIVE UP TO 8M
APPROX. LITRES/MIN
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With my Hawk Bird Scarer OR your money back guaranteed. This scarer will save you money because it only costs $39 and it is guaranteed to work. “You saved my Roses from Parrot and Cockatoo damage” Wendy Burgin, Riverside Drive, Warburton,Vic. This full size replica, of a hovering hawk, is made of tough weatherproof plastic, so it lasts. “I have solved my bird problem” said N. Bond, Braybrook,Vic.
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You can protect your stone & pome fruits, nut, “Your new Hawk Bird Scarer replaces berry or broad acre crops on calm or windy days the old fashioned Scare-Crow” because you suspend your hawk over or near your crop. No power, wind or poison needed Order now & you will receive a Free 28 Page which protects the environment. Booklet on Bird Scaring Techniques. Hawks Your Hawk Bird Scarer looks real so it are just $39 each from: scares all birds including Cockatoos, Crows, Tisara (Aust.) Pty. Ltd. Galahs, Corellas, Starlings, Blackbirds, Bulbuls, Jays, Mynahs, Silver Eyes & Parrots. 175 Swan Street, Morpeth, NSW 2321 Phone: (02) 4934 8330 Other uses: Stops Pigeons, Swallows and Fax: (02) 4934 2107 Seagulls roosting on boats, sheds, verandahs and www.hawkbirdscarer.com roofs. Scares ducks off dams & swimming pools. But does not give 100% results for Sparrows. Email: info@hawkbirdscarer.com
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$16,000+GST = $17,600
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18M x 36M x 5.7M (60’ x 120’ x 19’) $60,180 INC GST | ABN HOLDERS ONLY
BIG DEEP & HIGH PLUS
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18M x 36M x 5.7M (60’ x 120’ x 19’) Wide and high openings for large machinery or hay. 6.5M (21’3”) high version $74,580.
ONLY LARGE MULTI PURPOSE $33,480
ONLY COMPLETE PROTECTION $15,480
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13M x 22.5M x 5.1M (43’ x 75’ x 17’) Open front with two large 9M openings for wide access and one 4.5M opening.
9M x 13.5M x 4.5M (30’ x 45’ x 15’) Sheeted three sides, open one 9M end. Add an extra bay for $4,030.
18M x 27M x 5.1M (60’ x 90’ x 17’) What a great shed! Industrial rated. Ideal packing or machinery shed. Add an extra bay for $6,410. 5.5M (18’) high version $44,900.
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$16,620 INC GST
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$43,840 INC GST
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$34,960
9M x 15M x 4.5M (30’ x 50’ x 15’) Open front shed in large 5M bays for better storage. Skylights extra. ONLY
$25,650
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9M x 18M x 4.2M (30’ x 60’ x 13’8”) Enclosed one bay and open three. Large industrial roller door with one PA door in zinc. Add an extra $1,480 for Colorbond.
9M x 24M x 5M (30’ x 80’ x 16’8”) Four large 6M bays to suit all storage needs. Extend to 13M (43’) wide for an extra $7,680. 5.7M (19’) high version $28,010.
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13M x 18M x 5M (43’ x 60’ x 16’8”) The strength and ruggedness of a full industrial building with large roller door and PA door. Zinc. Building in Colorbond $34,990.
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10M x 18M x 5.1M (33’ x 60’ x 17’) An ideal shed for large storage on small acreage. Open both 10M ends.
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18M x 30M x 5M (60’ x 100’ x 16’8”) Five 6M bays. This shed is perfect for machinery or hay storage.
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