Star Picket 1.50m Heavy (2.04 kg/m) Price Guide Australia

When you are fencing rocky ground, securing civil sites, or building high-tension livestock fences, standard-weight posts won't cut it. The **1.50m (1500mm) heavy duty star picket (weighing 2.04 kg/m)** is the Australian industry standard for demanding environments. Buying these posts in bulk direct from shipping containers is the best way to keep your margin high and your project on budget. ## Understanding 1.50m Heavy Duty Star Picket Pricing The price of heavy-duty 1.50m star pickets (Y posts) fluctuates based on steel market rates, coating types, and order volume: * **Black Bitumen Coated (2.04 kg/m):** Typically the most cost-effective option for temporary civil works, standard agricultural fencing, and dry inland soils. * **Hot-Dip Galvanised (2.04 kg/m):** Higher upfront cost but essential for high-corrosive coastal regions, wet environments, or permanent infrastructure. Because we supply direct from the container to tradies, farmers, and fencing contractors, we bypass the retail markup. This means your per-post rate drops significantly when purchasing by the sling (typically 200 or 400 posts) or in full container loads. ## Heavy Duty (2.04 kg/m) vs. Standard (1.58 kg/m) Pickets Why pay for the extra steel? A standard 1.50m picket weighs roughly 1.58 kg per metre. The heavy-duty variant steps up to 2.04 kg per metre, offering practical site advantages: * **Greater Driving Resistance:** Less prone to twisting, bending, or flaring when driven into hard clay, shale, or stony ground using a petrol driver. * **Higher Load Capacity:** Essential for supporting heavy ringlock, hinge joint, or high-tensile barbed wire fencing under high tension. * **Longer Lifespan:** Thicker steel means a slower oxidation rate, protecting your structural investment for decades. For a 1.50m post, this translates to a total weight of approximately 3.06 kg per picket, compared to just 2.37 kg for a standard post. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is the optimal depth to drive a 1.50m heavy star picket? For most agricultural and civil applications, driving the picket 400mm to 500mm into the ground provides excellent stability, leaving 1.0m to 1.1m above ground—perfect for standard 900mm or 1000mm fence fabric. ### Do you deliver bulk orders to regional areas in Australia? Yes. We arrange flatbed and crane truck deliveries directly to farms, commercial yards, and civil construction sites across Australia. Delivery costs depend on your order volume and site location. ### Can I get pre-drilled holes in these Y posts? Yes, our heavy-duty 1.50m star pickets feature pre-punched holes at standard spacing to easily run wire, backing ties, or securing clips. ### Why are your trade prices lower than retail hardware stores? We import high-quality steel fencing supplies directly from manufacturing hubs and sell them right out of the shipping container. We do not run expensive retail storefronts or have high middleman overheads. ## Get Trade Pricing Today Ready to lock in the best wholesale rate for your next project? Save on your infrastructure costs with heavy-duty steel posts built to survive the harshest environments. Visit our product page to [Get a quote](/products/star-picket-1500mm-heavy) on 1.50m heavy star pickets (2.04 kg/m) today.