“TEAMTALK”PRODUCT UPDATESELECTA FIRE EQUIPMENT range MEETS ASSET PROTECTION NEEDSThe late autumn bushfire outbreaks across atleast four <strong>Australia</strong>n states have been followed bywarnings that fire risks will increase significantly as<strong>the</strong> warmer summer wea<strong>the</strong>r approaches. Almost allof sou<strong>the</strong>rn <strong>Australia</strong> has seen substantial growth ofunders<strong>to</strong>rey and grasslands with <strong>the</strong> warmer daysand rainfall affording rapid growth conditions.The <strong>Silvan</strong> Selecta range of fire fighting unitsand accessories is considerable and <strong>Silvan</strong> hascompleted its pre-season build-up of units <strong>to</strong>meet <strong>the</strong> anticipated heavy demand in <strong>the</strong>summer months.The Selecta range of fire fighting or water distributionaccessories includes slip-on or trailed Polytuff tankand pump sets, fire fighting pumps matched <strong>to</strong>premium engine choices, fire fighting hoses, hosereels, nozzles, guns, fittings and equipment.Pictured: Terry Trimby, Technical Officer, with a selection of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Silvan</strong> Selecta fire equipment range ofslip on or trailed Polytuff tank and pump sets, accessories and components.SILVAN ADDS WEEKENDER IMPLEMENT SERIES – SLASHER, CARRYALLand GRADER BLADE FOR HOBBY FARM OR SMALL ACREAGES<strong>Silvan</strong> has released <strong>the</strong> new Weekender Implementrange, specially designed and priced <strong>to</strong> suit <strong>the</strong> hobbyfarmer or small acreage holder, which includes <strong>the</strong>three most readily used implements of a Slasher,Grader Blade and Carryall.The three fully fitted implements include <strong>the</strong> <strong>Silvan</strong>Weekender Slasher range with <strong>the</strong> choice of fourdifferent cutting widths ranging from 1.07 up <strong>to</strong>1.525 metres (three feet six <strong>to</strong> five feet). Theslashers have a 40 hp right angle gearbox and PTOdrive shaft, are compliant with <strong>the</strong> new Workcoverstandard #2797 and are manufactured as a clean deckslasher from heavy duty 3mm thickness steel. Thero<strong>to</strong>r blades are set with a step down profile <strong>to</strong> giveadditional clearance beneath <strong>the</strong> deck and <strong>to</strong> enablebetter trash flow.The <strong>Silvan</strong> Weekender Carryall is a sturdy RHS steelthree point <strong>link</strong>age frame with all welded constructionand a width of 1.225m, or four feet. The steel deck trayhas a 50mm depth and steel checker plate deck.The third component of <strong>the</strong> <strong>Silvan</strong> WeekenderImplement Series is a durable steel grader blade with areplaceable and bolt-on heavy steel cutting edge. Witha working width of 1.225 metres, or four feet, <strong>the</strong> bladeoffers three forward or three reverse facing positions.Each <strong>Silvan</strong> Weekender implement is supplied with atwelve month warranty against defective construction.Pictured: 1,070mm (3’6”) Weekender slasherPictured: 1,225mm (4’) Weekender grader bladePictured: 1,225 mm (4’) Weekender Carryallwww.silvan.com.au
From all of us best wishes <strong>to</strong> you, your staff andPRODUCT UPDATEKids WheelbarrowThe Kids “Sherlock” wheelbarrow is back, with its red poly tray, timberhandles and rubber hand grips that are less likely <strong>to</strong> damage o<strong>the</strong>robjects makes it an excellent gift for children over 3 years of age. It’san ideal <strong>to</strong>ol for <strong>the</strong> little helper in <strong>the</strong> garden or for moving <strong>to</strong>ys around.The unit is designed <strong>to</strong> pack neatly away when not in use as it can standagainst a wall or even hang from a hook.The Kids “Sherlock” wheelbarrow is supplied in a flat pack, unassembledand is easily built with a simple 4 step assembly procedure.RRP is $44.98SILVAN SELECTA ADDS USER-FRIENDLY 300 LITRE DIESELPOWER TRANSFER UNITNewly released, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Silvan</strong> Selecta 300 litre Diesel power TransferUnit is <strong>the</strong> ideal choice for transferring diesel fuel from a bowser,tank or bulk source <strong>to</strong> farm machinery, earthmoving equipment orsimilar needs out in <strong>the</strong> field.The new Selecta 300 Litre Diesel Power Transfer Unit has a lowprofile squat tank design with dimensions of 1,060mm in length,900mm in width, but only 530mm in height, so it can be securedon <strong>the</strong> back of a “one-<strong>to</strong>nner” or similar utility or trailer withoutrestricting or limiting <strong>the</strong> view through <strong>the</strong> rear window.The Selecta 300 Litre Diesel Power Transfer Unit has an internalbaffle design, is fitted with a twelve volt pump with a capacity of40 litres a minute, a suction foot screen on <strong>the</strong> internal suction lineplus a four metre long power cord fitted with alliga<strong>to</strong>r clips for easyattachment <strong>to</strong> a vehicle battery or similar power supply. The pumpis also fitted with a four metre delivery hose with swivel gun nozzleand au<strong>to</strong>matic shut off.With a 12 month warranty and a list price of $849.00, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Silvan</strong>300 Litre Diesel Power Transfer Unit is a self-contained option for<strong>to</strong>pping up or delivering diesel fuel for farmers, contrac<strong>to</strong>rs and localgovernment agenciesPictured above: Cus<strong>to</strong>mer Service Officer Tegan Esler with SherlockKids BarrowPictured: Terry Trimby Technical Officer with <strong>the</strong> newly released <strong>Silvan</strong>Selecta 300 litre Diesel power Transfer Unit.www.silvan.com.au