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2nd January 2013, 07:03 PM
Datt

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This is our new lawn mower.
The old one's just over two years old and will be decommisioned in a couple of weeks, just in time for Australia Day BBQ.
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2nd January 2013, 07:07 PM
weeds

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Originally Posted by Datt

This is our new lawn mower.
The old one's just over two years old and will be decommisioned in a couple of weeks, just in time for Australia Day BBQ.

Nice choice........
2nd January 2013, 07:13 PM
Mick_Marsh

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Originally Posted by Datt

This is our new lawn mower.
The old one's just over two years old and will be decommisioned in a couple of weeks, just in time for Australia Day BBQ.
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How often do you replace them?
What are the running costs?
2nd January 2013, 07:51 PM
justinc

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Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

How often do you replace them?
What are the running costs?

After Australia day?

Cheap, except for cooking appliance hire (EG spit roast) and possibly some input into hand rearing/ feeding:D

Great idea!

JC:)
2nd January 2013, 07:53 PM
vnx205

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Originally Posted by Datt

This is our new lawn mower.
The old one's just over two years old and will be decommisioned in a couple of weeks, just in time for Australia Day BBQ.
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Aren't you concerned about the greenhouse gas emissions and their impact on the climate? :D
2nd January 2013, 07:54 PM
Ausfree

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Originally Posted by Datt

This is our new lawn mower.
The old one's just over two years old and will be decommisioned in a couple of weeks, just in time for Australia Day BBQ.
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:Rolling::Rolling::Rolling:That's an interesting perspective. Now my old Rover lawn mower is decomissioned the Briggs and Stratton would be a tad "lumpy" to BBQ!!!:wasntme:
2nd January 2013, 07:54 PM
Datt

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Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

How often do you replace them?
What are the running costs?

Sorry, hope this isn't a hijacking, but to answer your question:

I'm only new to the beef side of things, grew up with dad having jerseys, so have experience to gain yet.

My first two are Dexters and seem to be finishing well at about two years. I picked them up at 12 months old. I'll "decommision" the next one in about 6 months just as the paddock starts leaning out. I'll replace him with another Hereford. I get them at about 4 months.

The Hereford should finish well around 18 months. I'm sure someone here might having a differing/more experienced opinion.

Only had to buy $160 worth of feed last dry season to get me through for the 2 of them. Initial cost $350. Butcher around $500. End result will be around $5/kilo.:BigThumb:
2nd January 2013, 08:12 PM
Disco44

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Originally Posted by Datt

Sorry, hope this isn't a hijacking, but to answer your question:

I'm only new to the beef side of things, grew up with dad having jerseys, so have experience to gain yet.

My first two are Dexters and seem to be finishing well at about two years. I picked them up at 12 months old. I'll "decommision" the next one in about 6 months just as the paddock starts leaning out. I'll replace him with another Hereford. I get them at about 4 months.

The Hereford should finish well around 18 months. I'm sure someone here might having a differing/more experienced opinion.

Only had to buy $160 worth of feed last dry season to get me through for the 2 of them. Initial cost $350. Butcher around $500. End result will be around $5/kilo.:BigThumb:

Herefords cop a beating from the Buffalo Fly.It's depends how cold a winter you have as to natural control.Otherwise it's spraying every couple of weeks.The Braford (half Brahman half hereford would be a much better choice for the Brahman doesn't get as belted as the Hereford does.Before these breeds came in The Hereford would have to be mustered every couple of weeks for spraying as the fly draws blood around the head and neck and is a grisly sight.
John
3rd January 2013, 08:14 AM
Disco44

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"Geez where is your Bunnings? I'm still trying to find my first "Salesman"They are as scarce as hens teeth in the 4 stores close to me.
John."
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Wait until a Masters opens up nearby ............ they are all over you

Masters sell Honda powered mower for $340.00

Yes already have one and been there.There placing of the shop is so far away in a millionaires row that is too far away from mainstream Ipswich. it is like going on holidays just to get there.With that placement Bunnings have no worries about competition as mainstream Ipswichites don't bother to go that distance to rub shoulders with the well heeled.
3rd January 2013, 10:22 AM
superquag

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Originally Posted by Ausfree

No Masters, within a reasonable distance here yet, but they are coming!!!:D

What surprised me is this bloke at Bunnings had a bit of product knowledge, very rare nowadays!!:o

The thing is, with mowers getting cheaper and cheaper, they are now a throwaway item. The cost of repairs would be a large percentage of replacement cost.

The new Masters near us seems to have a policy of recruiting older, experienced tradesmen and hardware salesmen. One of the stalwarts of my local Mitre 10 has been seduced to the Dark Side. Met a Painter in the paint section and a Pommy sparkie in the Electrical.

Yes, and I suspect deisgning them is also 'throwaway' if my TALON is any example... Heavy, unwieldy and does'nt do a fantastic job on the grass... when compared to my previous Bang & Stop ROVER 'Wayfarer' (Cast alloy deck). Should have re-engined it.

Sadly, the TALON is now working again... Son #3 had cleaned out the fuel line/carby, and 'forgot' to replace the throttle cable clamp. Wondered why there was no spark... $5 at the local mower shop and its back in business. I think #3 was angling for a newer/better mower....:p:p:p

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