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More informationSee Engel at AgQuip, Gunnedah for a look at these chargers and a special Ag Show price. Otherwise, visit www.engelaustralia.com.au for the complete range of Engel products and go into the draw to win a Series 200 LandCruiser Sahara.

Sometimes a product comes along that changes your perception of existing ways of doing things. Engel’s PowerFilm is such a product.

Over 25 years Engel has supplied several brands and types of solar panels including mono and poly crystalline panels, which have been strong and reliable.

The new PowerFilm solar chargers are a flexible solar charger manufactured using amorphous silicon. The cells are fixed to a flexible base that, depending on the type, rolls or folds to a portable and easy to handle size, or can be easily fixed to the roof of a caravan, car or any RV.

Tested and used by the military, these PowerFilm solar chargers show unsurpassed durability. Its ability to continue to charge in low light conditions makes it a stand-out product.

Engel tested a 60-watt PowerFilm solar charger and a 120W poly crystalline glass panel at around 4:30pm. The sun was low on the horizon and the high quality Engel Glass Panel produced a commendable 0.9-amp. But the PowerFilm solar charger in the same position produced 2.5 amps.

Further tests in low light (afternoon and morning)

Engel impressed with PowerFilmhave found the readings to be similar. The overall 24-hour output on a 60W PowerFilm solar charger is similar to the 24-hour output on a 100-amp glass panel.

The PowerFilm solar charger continues to produce power while part of the panel is shaded, which is unique in solar panels and makes the PowerFilm ideal for recreational use where the option of parking in full sun for daylight hours is not always available.

There are several types of charger available and the PowerFilm is suitable for almost any application including vehicles, motor homes and boats. PowerFilm is easy to connect, easy to use (larger panels come complete with regulator), durable and cost-effective.

Diesel Engines trade in new and used diesel engines, generators, work boats and marine equipment. With more than 50 years of combined experience buying and selling diesel engines and generators, to every conceivable industry all over the world, we can supply as much power for as long as you need.

Sunny Newitt, Diesel Engines’ director, has been trading for the past 25 years under the company Marine Diesel Traders (MDT).

Newitt grew MDT from a backyard shop to

More informationVisit www.diesel-engine.com.au, phone 07 3907 3111 or stop in at the new warehouse — 30 Paringa Road, Murrarie, Queensland.

an internationally renowned supplier of power and marine equipment and commercial vessels.

In 2014 MDT went through a restructure and Newitt returned to his roots to focus on the engine and generator sales and hire.

Whether you are after a Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit, MAN, MTU, Scania, Volvo or Chinese diesel engine or generator it’s worth giving Diesel Engines a call.

It also stocks and sells marine equipment including winches to work boats.

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Water is an essential part of life. Whether for domestic, irrigation or livestock watering we need a reliable water supply year round. The range of Shervey Solar Pumps from Solar ‘N’ Sat can deliver both the water and the reliability.

These stainless steel submersible pumps can lift water to a head of 120m or pump volumes up to 13,000 litres per hour. The power needed to run the pumps can vary from just one panel for the smallest pump up to six panels for the larger pumps.

The power is delivered direct to the pump via the solar pump controller which utilises the latest Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) technology to ensure you are getting the absolute best results from your pump.

Shervey Pumps have stainless steel outer, motor body and pump body; stainless steel screw in the helical rotor pumps; MPPT solar pump controller; DC brushless motor, for long life and low maintenance; high quality bearings; low water sensor to prevent the pump running dry; easy to understand instructions; ready to add batteries for longer run times; generator input as an option.

Shervey Pumps also have high quality, genuine

More informationContact Solar ‘N’ Sat Gin Gin — 07 4157 3885 or Rockhampton — 07 4921 3220 and see how Shervey Solar Pumps can improve your water security and your profits.

Find your perfect pumpsubmersible cable available. If you purchase cable at the same time as the pump it will be spliced onto the pump by our highly trained technicians, at no extra cost, for your convenience.

Shervey Solar Pumps are very economical and make the perfect windmill replacement.

There are no running costs associated with these pumps they are completely powered by the sun. No more fuel costs or windmill maintenance costs. They are also very reliable and come with up to three years’ warranty, subject to online registration of your pump.

If you need to replace your rotor, Solar ‘N’ Sat stocks spare parts and offers same-day shipping.

Best of all they are great value — you get all these features and reliability at a great price.

Noddy the Post MasterWhat’s in a name? Well, says Trevor, it was either going to be Postman Pat (and that’s been taken), or Noddy.

Complete with a black and ‘not so white’ cat perched on the front bullbar of Trevor’s beautiful 2007 International, the Cummins ISX 550 has powered through thousands of kilometres to Cairns, Darwin, Melbourne and Sydney.

With a huge Facebook following as Noddy the Post Master, Trevor’s posts about life on the road are insightful and funny.

His Anzac Day post: “Get to an Anzac Day dawn service” was picked up by Channel Nine and gathered 1.6 million views.

He brought the International to Torquepower in Archerfield to see about a clutch fault. Mick, the owner, has been bringing his rigs to Torquepower for 20 years.

Driving for 15 years now, Trevor still loves his job.

“I wouldn’t do anything else. No matter what else you do, you can’t beat driving for seeing Australia. Every time I drive to Darwin, its different, the grass is greener, or the sunrise more spectacular,” Trevor says.

The exciting part for Torquepower is this truck

More informationPhone Torquepower on 07 3277 8277, fax 07 3274 1350 or order online 24 hours a day at www.torquepower.com.au

has 2.3 million kilometres on the original motor, and records an exceptional fuel economy of more than 2.3 kilometres per litre.

That’s the Torquepower service difference.

Torquepower have been specialising in Cummins engines since 1978.

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Queensland contractor David Alsop and his son Sam are so happy with their modified Valtra tractor and custom-built leucaena chopper they can’t think of any ways to improve them.

David and Sam started Leucaena Chop eight years ago in Biloela, central Queensland. Now Sam and his wife Casey run the family business.

Valtra T202 powers Queensland leucaena chopper

Leucaena is a shrub in the legume family and is grown for cattle feed. If not managed correctly, it can grow into a tree. There are more than 300,000 hectares of leucaena currently grown in Queensland, and the crop is becoming increasingly popular because it suits the climate.

David says leucaena is planted in rows 6m to 10m apart, with grass in between the rows. The cattle graze on both the leucaena and the grass.

“Leucaena can become a tree, and we saw the need to develop a machine to chop the leucaena and keep rejuvenating the plant. The machine we developed takes the wood out of the plant ... this increases leaf production by 400 per cent.”

With a modified Valtra T202 tractor they fitted the home-made chopper on it and have done about 2,000 hours with the combination. Their Mark 4 version of their leucaena chopper has been in operation for three years and both are extremely happy with it.

“Agco helped us get into our present tractor, a Valtra T202. The reason we chose the Valtra is we drive the tractor backwards, and they’re the only company in the world that does a bi-directional tractor in the size we needed,” David says.

The Alsops have made some other modifications to the Valtra T202.

“We put a radiator cleaner off of a header on the front nose of the tractor,” David says.

Smaller, filled forestry tyres have been fitted to the tractor, the glass in the cab has been replaced with polycarbonate to protect against flying debris.

“The chopper is mounted at the rear of the tractor with modified linkage and is hydraulically driven by a heavy duty 1,000rpm pump,” David says.

“We’re very happy with the Valtra tractor and the chopper. If we built another machine we wouldn’t do any major modifications.”

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Vehicles that lie dormant over the winter months might need more than a kick in guts to get them started.

If the battery’s gone, Oxford’s 3X Oximiser is a versatile and powerful multi-purpose battery maintenance product designed to breathe new life into your old battery.

Offering three automated charging programs for differing battery sizes, the Oximiser is perfect for those who have multiple mechanical toys. Motorbikes, cars, ride-on lawn mowers, scooters and even jet-skis will all benefit from this latest innovation, and it may be the only battery optimiser you’ll ever need.

Accompanied with an integrated eight-stage battery management system, the Oximiser will analyse, charge and maintain your battery, keeping it in tip-top condition while it recharges safely and efficiently. With up to 3.6 amps of charging power for batteries up to 125Ah in capacity, this charging kit also comes with a range of accessories,

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including crocodile clips, a weatherproof permanent connector and a wall bracket.

Suitable for all 12-volt automotive batteries, including lithium motorcycle batteries, Oxford’s 3X Oximiser uses fast and efficient charging in all modes to keep charge times short and reduce power consumption. The Oximiser also has a ‘soft-start’ charging mode that is designed to deliver a slow build-up of charge for the safe recovery of deeply discharged batteries (as low as 8V).

More informationVisit www.ficeda.com.au for the range of Oxford products currently available.

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More informationTo find your nearest dealer phone 1300 1 Honda (1300 146 632) or visit powerequipment.honda.com.au

Spring is the time of year when most Australians take to their backyards to get them in tip-top shape.

With more than 60 years in the power equipment industry, Honda knows a thing or two about preparing for the season ahead, and with a range of premium four-stroke products, there’s never been a better time to get a Honda and get outside into the sunshine.

Topping the list this season is Honda’s best-selling UMS425 Bent Shaft Brushcutter. The number one product across all Honda divisions, the UMS425 headlines a range of brushcutters included in the range — others included are the UMK425 Loop Handle & Bike Handle and the UMK435 Bike Handle. All Honda brushcutters are powered by a commercial grade four-stroke engine so there is no need to mix messy oil and fuel.

What’s more the gutsy HHH25D Hedgecutter will help make any hedge super tidy and the HHB25 Blower, which will clean up the mess with ease.

No Honda gardener would be complete without a trusty Honda lawnmower included in the mix. The HRR216 push mower and self-propelled versions

Spring into spring with Hondaare ideal for medium lawns and the residential user, and feature a huge 21-inch (53.34cm) cutter deck and Honda’s revolutionary Clip Director system.

All Honda products come with an extensive domestic warranty so you can be sure they will start first time, every time. What’s more, with a network of more than 400 authorised Honda dealers around the country, it won’t take long to find a smiling face and a Honda product.

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Wobble-Tee now has a sprinkler for both large and small areas. The award-winning Wobble-Tee Sprinkler covers large areas up to a 15m diameter with low to medium pressure requirements and will water your lawn just like slow soaking rain.

The consistent large droplets minimise wind drift and evaporation loss. The removable filter allows use with river and dam water. The Wobble-Tee also has the ability to operate more than one sprinkler from the same tap so you can water larger areas.

If you have a small courtyard the Clever Drop Sprinkler is for you. Watering up to an 8m diameter, this new sprinkler has many clever features. A low angle of trajectory reduces wind drift and contains a small area. The purpose-built base can be adjusted for uneven surfaces or used on your corrugated iron roof for cooling of work sheds and bird aviaries.

Run up to eight sprinklers in a row to cover the long narrow areas in your yard. Operates with 5psi to 50psi and pressure regulating discs supplied to allow use with high pressure to water a small area.

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GreenPro is innovative, solution-focused and part of a group of companies with more than 25 years’ experience in the agricultural implements markets.

With a lack of innovative equipment available in the small farm/lifestyle market, GreenPro developed a range of five-in-one cultivators, 12-volt portable irrigator, versatile all-terrain vehicle (ATV) sprayers and heavy duty tipper trailers.

These high quality, functional and labour saving products can be towed by an ATV or small tractor allowing them to access hard to reach spaces.

The GreenPro range is Australian made, built tough and won’t break your budget. It’s worth making the investment in a better lifestyle today with GreenPro.

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