Whites Rural Alternative: 1.35m Medium Galvanised Star Dropper (1.86 kg/m)

Fencing contractors, civil project managers, and primary producers across Australia know that Whites Rural posts set a reliable standard. However, when you are running kilometres of wire, retail margins add up fast. If you are sourced to buy a Whites Rural alternative Star Dropper 1.35m Medium Galvanised (1.86 kg/m), The Star Guys offer a direct, high-spec alternative at wholesale trade prices. By sourcing our steel direct from international manufacturers and distributing straight from our local container yards, we strip out the merchant markups. You get the exact same commercial utility, weight profile, and structural integrity for a fraction of the cost. ## Technical Specifications: Head-to-Head When buying heavy-duty steel fencing, you cannot afford to compromise on mass or rust protection. Our 1.35m (1350mm) medium galvanised star pickets match the critical specifications of premium retail brands: * **Weight:** 1.86 kg per linear metre (approximately 2.51 kg per 1.35m post), providing robust ground holding and bending resistance. * **Galvanising:** Hot-dip galvanised zinc finish to protect against highly corrosive soils, damp conditions, and high-salinity environments. * **Point and Cap:** Precision tapered base for clean ground entry even in compacted clays, with a clean striking surface to minimise mushrooming. * **Pre-drilled Holes:** Spaced at standard intervals to ensure trouble-free wire attachment, backing wire installation, or silt fence ties. ## The Direct-to-Trade Advantage Traditional retail distribution pathways require warehousing, wholesale sales networks, and retail shelf space. Every step adds cost to your bill of materials. The Star Guys model is simple: we sell direct-from-container in high-volume slings. Whether you are constructing exclusion fencing, setting up sediment control on a civil site, or securing a vineyard boundary, our 1350mm pickets offer trade-level durability without the premium brand price tag. We ship palletised and sling loads nationwide, directly to your yard or farm gate. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Do these pickets meet Australian standards for zinc coating? Yes. Our 1.35m medium-duty pickets are hot-dip galvanised to industrial standards, ensuring a thick, uniform zinc barrier that outperforms ordinary painted or lightly electric-galvanised imports in harsh weather. ### Can I buy these in full sling quantities? Absolutely. We specialise in supply to civil contractors and major farms. Selling in slings of 200 posts allows us to maintain wholesale pricing and ensure easy loading with forklifts or tractors. ### What are 1.35m (1350mm) pickets best suited for? This height is ideal for low-height exclusion fencing, retaining wall reinforcement, silt and sediment fencing on construction sites, and securing garden or vineyard trellising networks where deep driving is required. ### Are the holes aligned for standard fencing wire? Yes, the hole spacings are manufactured to standard specifications, ensuring they align perfectly with common wire layouts, backing wires, and prefabricated wire mesh heights. If you want a reliable, field-tested alternative that keeps your project on budget without sacrificing structural raw weight, [buy our 1.35m Medium Galvanised Star Dropper](/products/star-picket-1350mm-medium-galv) directly from The Star Guys.