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HEAVY DUTY POST DRIVER RRP $1895
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2 MAN AUGER RRP $1495 BMEA-H50 Honda GX50 Includes 3 drill sizes 150mm, 200mm, 300mm and a 450mm extension bar. Assembled in Australia
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BMPD -H35 • Honda GX35 engine • Assembled in Australia • Lightest on the market • Incl 4 interchangeable sleeve heads – 45, 55, 73 & 80mm • Comes in a carry case
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13M x 22.5M x 5.1M (43’ x 75’ x 17’) Open front farm industrial building. Perfect for everyday storage. Add an extra bay for $5,610.
15M x 27M x 5.1M (50’ x 90’ x 17’) $51,260 INC GST
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$29,550 INC GST
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INC GST
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$70,700 INC GST
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15M x 25M x 5M (50’ x 83’ x 16’8”) Industrial grade building. One bay fully lockable with a large industrial roller door plus PA door.
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