Star Picket 1.35m Heavy (2.04 kg/m) Price Guide Australia

When budgeting for rural fencing, civil works, or site containment, choosing the right steel post is critical to both structural integrity and your bottom line. The 1.35m (1350mm) heavy-duty star picket, weighing 2.04 kg per metre, is the industry standard for tough Australian conditions. At The Star Guys, we bypass the traditional retail markup. By supplying heavy-duty fencing steel direct from shipping containers, we offer wholesale trade pricing straight to fencing contractors, farmers, and civil builders across Australia. ## What Influences the Cost of 1.35m Heavy Star Pickets? The price of 1.35m star pickets varies depending on order volume, steel market rates, and coating types. Here are the key factors: * **Steel Weight Grade:** Light or standard posts (typically 1.58 kg/m) cost less but buckle easily in hard ground. Our heavy 2.04 kg/m posts offer superior strength-to-weight performance. * **Coating:** Black bitumen dipping provides practical corrosion resistance for standard soil, while hot-dip galvanising is ideal for high-corrosive environments such as coastal zones or highly acidic soils. * **Volume Breaks:** Buying by the sling (400 posts) or ordering full container loads significantly lowers the price per post compared to single bundles. ## Why Choose the 2.04 kg/m Heavy Specification? A standard 1.35m post can flex when driven into hard clay or rocky soil. The heavy-duty 2.04 kg/m specification (weighing approximately 2.75 kg per 1.35m post) provides the necessary rigidity for pneumatic or manual driving. These posts are commonly used for: * Standard stock fencing, particularly sheep and exclusion fencing. * Civil construction sites for barrier mesh and silt fencing. * Vineyard and agricultural trellising systems. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is the difference between 1.58 kg/m and 2.04 kg/m star pickets? The weight-per-metre rating indicates the thickness of the steel. A 2.04 kg/m picket is roughly 30% heavier than a standard 1.58 kg/m picket, making it much more resistant to bending when driven into hard, sun-baked Australian ground. ### How many 1.35m heavy star pickets come in a sling? Our heavy-duty 1.35m star pickets are securely packed in bundles of 10, with 400 posts (40 bundles) making up a full sling. ### Do you deliver bulk fencing supplies to regional Australia? Yes. We arrange dry-hire or freight transport to regional depots and direct to farms or civil sites nationwide. Direct delivery costs depend on your order volume and site access. ### Why is buying direct from the container cheaper? We eliminate warehousing overheads, retail storefront costs, and multiple middleman distributor markups by shipping directly to container hubs. We pass these direct-to-trade savings directly to you. ## Get a Wholesale Quote Today Ready to lock in the best rate for your project? Don't pay retail prices for your steel fencing. Request a bulk wholesale quote on our [1.35m Heavy Star Picket](/products/star-picket-1350mm-heavy) product page. Our team will prepare a competitive, customised rate based on your volume and delivery location.