tepapa

Bit late but here's a few pointers.

Post spacing at around 4m is usually plenty for most fencing. Sometimes it's still better to go back to 3-3.5m. If you go to greater distances you need to increase the size of the post to at least 4" if your usually using 3-4" posts.

You don't need strainers in the middle of a straight run, only at ends and turns.

You do need thick strainers' though 7-8"+ and deep in the ground 1.2m +/or footed. Angle struts are fine but you want long struts and big strut  blocks as fence posts won't hold.

You don't want to go round much of a turn, 10° ish without using a breast block and over 20-30° you need to start strutting

You really need to tie termination knots and not hard staple to attach your netting and wire or your putting too much force on the edge of the strainer if hard stapled.

My advice to start would be use big sized posts. Big strainers, long thick struts and big strut blocks. 

You can use a plain 2.5mm HT plain wire and use pegs or posts on turns and corners to mark out the line. This will allow you to move pegs until you get the line in the right place.  Then go about knocking strainers posts and strut up.

Never seen anything like it before, I'd definitely say it was home made by someone.

4 hours ago, Tubbylew said:

Been thinking a lot about this lately, what with the wet weather we've had, and lack of labour in these parts getting on tracks is definately the way foward. I guess i'll end up fabricating something as i have to have slew and justifying a new solotrak or evo on the average runs around here would be pretty difficult.

Even with average runs they pay their way as long as you have them working 5 days a week.

6 hours ago, HullFencing said:

Bit of an update on this........... bit the bullet about 6 weeks ago and bought a P22 contractor RG30 and within an hour of fencing with it decided the tractor was going to be sold! the benefits far outweigh the few small cons and im definitely not missing jumping in and out of the tractor all day when working on my own.

It took you an hour to realise!, what where you doing drinking tea? They are a big leap forward in fencing efficiency and productivity aren't they. Your hips and knees will thank you.

The only decent track machine that is towable by a pick up is the evo1. And that is on the limit. Protech showed one on a weigh bridge the other day with only 20kg to spare. So a bit of diesel and mud or even some tools and your over weight.

It is legally doable but a lot will be overweight most of the time.

If you don't go for a machine on a weight limit there is plenty of choice.

Are they worth it?

Yes definitely, you will never want to go back to jumping in and out of the tractor again.

Read what has been posted , the Bryce is the only 180 machine. The solonet the only 200 machine fact !

You've edited your original post. I qouted your original which is still visible in my post.

Lets agree to disagree stevew

Your incredible steve.
Ive hardly posted for months.
1) If you put a new mooroka base under the solotrack it would be more expensive like or like. Fact!
2) Is that the best ou can do? Mines bigger than your!!! Haha.
3)You said the bryce is the only one that will swing 180 degees. That's wrong the 200R will swivel 180 degrees and more. Dont split hairs.
I merely pointed out your mistakes, your response makes you look a fool. Fact!

Hi Steve

It s obvious your having a dig at me so why don't you just tag me in the post.

You made three statements all of which where incorrect.

1) The Bryce is only most expensive when comparing like for like. Both the Solotrak and protech come with additional features/options or will customise the machine for you which make them more expensive. I know what they cost are I priced all machines before purchasing. Which leads on to point 2.

2) Both the Solotrak and Protech come with a multitude of options that allow you to customise your machine to make it more versatile. As stated earlier my Solotrak is fitted with a blade which allows for clearing banks or ground in preparation for the fence line. It is fitted with a which to tow itself out should it get stuck or something else get stuck. It can be fitted with a netting dispenser and clamp to unroll and tension netting. It can be fitted with either a rock spike or auger drive and even a compressor to run a staple or nail gun, just to name a few options, It even has dual controls which only the latest Bryces feature. So yes I believe I am correct in saying that it is more versatile. The Protech is renowned for being capable of being remote controlled.

3) You said that the Bryce Hd180 is the only one that has 180 degree slew, but the Solotrak 200R in fact has a 200 degree slew to allow working on both sides of the machine. The clues in the name.

So in response to your post I don't think I'm being unreasonable or having a go by quoting your post, I was merely correcting you on a couple of posts you made that may have misinformed another reader/professional fencer. I hope you don't mind this.

I didn't 'knock' the Bryce or any other brand.

I don't think the last to statements are aimed at me so I shall not respond.

Regards Tepapa

P.S. you don't need to reply to my comments either on here or a private message.

Only the Bryce will swing round 180 degrees, as I have said you get what you pay for, and it's all tax deductible!!!!

My Solotrak R200 has a 200 degree swivel.

Bryce hd180 probably the most versatile machine on the market, also the most expensive but you get what you pay for. Spares and service always next day, an important factor

I'd say my Solotrak 200R is more versatile (fitted with a blade, netting dispenser, which, compressor) compared to the Bryce HD180 and it was definitely a lot more expensive by the time it was fully kitted out