The Direct Alternative to Combined Rural Traders for Star Dropper 1.35m Heavy Black (2.04 kg/m)

When fencing large acreage or securing civil worksites across Australia, sourcing high-quality posts at the right price dictates your project's margin. While traditional co-ops and local merchants have long been the go-to for rural supplies, savvy fencing contractors, farmers, and civil buyers are looking for a Combined Rural Traders alternative Star Dropper 1.35m Heavy Black (2.04 kg/m) source to keep their bottom line intact. By cutting out the brick-and-mortar retail markup and importing direct, The Star Guys offer trade-level pricing on heavy-duty 1350mm Y posts, delivered straight from the shipping container to you. ## Heavy Duty 1.35m (1350mm) Star Dropper Specifications The 1.35m (1350mm) heavy black star dropper is the workhorse of Australian agricultural and civil fencing. Weighing in at a robust 2.04 kg per metre, these posts are engineered for high-tension strain, rocky soils, and demanding containment applications. * **Weight:** 2.04 kg/m (Heavy Duty specification, not the lighter domestic grade). * **Length:** 1.35m (1350mm)—ideal for 3-4 line wire fences, rabbit exclusion, or civil silt fencing. * **Finish:** Black bitumen-coated for reliable corrosion resistance in standard soil profiles. * **Sling Sizes:** Packed in standard industry slings for fast mechanical handling and transport. ## Direct vs Merchant: Why Contractors are Switching Buying through a retail cooperative network means paying for storefront overheads, regional distribution hubs, and multiple legs of freight. If you are buying by the sling or truckload, those retail margins chip away at your profitability. As a dedicated importer and wholesale supplier of steel fencing supplies, The Star Guys bypass the merchant network completely. Our container-direct model means you pay wholesale trade prices whether you are fencing a single paddock or staging a major infrastructure project. You get the exact same heavy-duty 2.04 kg/m steel quality without the retail brand premium. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is the advantage of the 2.04 kg/m weight over standard posts? Standard domestic pickets often weigh around 1.4 kg/m to 1.6 kg/m. The heavy-duty 2.04 kg/m posts offer thicker steel walls, which resist bending when driven into hard, compacted, or rocky Australian soils. They also hold high-tensile wire under heavy stock pressure much more reliably. ### Do you ship directly to farm gates and civil sites? Yes. We specialise in direct delivery to rural properties, yards, and civil job sites across Australia. Because our stock comes direct from shipping containers, we can offer competitive freight rates on bulk sling orders. ### Are these star droppers pre-drilled? Yes, our 1.35m heavy black star droppers feature standard Australian hole spacing, allowing for fast attachment of wire, backing lines, or exclusion netting without on-site modifications. ## Get Trade Pricing on Your Next Fencing Project Don't let retail margins inflate your material costs. If you need a reliable Combined Rural Traders alternative Star Dropper 1.35m Heavy Black (2.04 kg/m) shipment, order direct from Australia's dedicated steel fencing specialists. Visit our [1350mm Heavy Duty Star Picket Product Page](/products/star-picket-1350mm-heavy) to view current sling pricing, request a bulk quote, or arrange delivery straight to your property.