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smidsy
9th July 2011, 11:11 AM
Can anyone recommend a freight company to move a mower and brushcutter from Perth to either Emerald or Mackay (I am happy to collect from a depot) at a reasonable price - IE $300 or less.
When we moved over Wridgeways charged $1200 to move 20 boxes, large tv, push bike, queen mattress and 3 small cupboards.
Now they want $600 just for the mower and brushcutter.

Cliff Rogers
9th July 2011, 12:59 PM
Problem is that they have engines with oil & fuel tanks.

Try TNT, ask them for a quote.

You'll need the weight & dimensions.

smidsy
9th July 2011, 01:03 PM
It's easy enough to drain the fuel - both are two strokes so no oil.
When I worked for the Ed Dept in WA both of them were moved 3 times by removalists so they carry them ok.

Cliff Rogers
9th July 2011, 01:25 PM
Yup, but things are getting tougher, they'd still be classed as dangerous goods & require extra insurance cover.

hughie
9th July 2011, 04:33 PM
try greyhound buses depot to depot, I use them a lot and they have a max weight of 25kg

HazzaB
9th July 2011, 04:47 PM
Hey Smidsy,

Put them in the Qokka or Gumtree and sell them here, and Buy new ones over there, the $300 Freight and what you get for the old ones will buy something as good I would think,:rolleyes:

HazzaB

smidsy
9th July 2011, 06:27 PM
Hei Hazza,
The mower is an old Victa slasher, larger than normal cut and built like a brick facility. The brush cutter is a Kawasaki straight shaft, getting a bit tired but still running like a freight train.

Everyone is telling me to leave them in Perth but I reckon I am looking at $600-$800 to buy comparible gear here. If I can get them here for a price that keeps her in charge happy I want to - mind you, I haven't told her yet that I bought new golf clubs this morning hehe.

.RC.
10th July 2011, 01:01 PM
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