Charles in Aus.
Well-known Member
I thought I needed a new roller pump for my PTO powered weed sprayer unit . The original one was made in 1965 and has leaking seals and rough bearings. So I looked into the merits of replacing versus rebuilding.
This Hypro is available in the USA ,
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Hypro-Series-6500-Model-6500C-Cast-Iron-6-Roller-Pump-21-8-GPM-300-PSI-/281847638079
The same model is also available in Australia ,
http://www.pumpsandsprays.com.au/products/hypro/pumps/roller/series-6500-6-roller-pump.aspx
USA price , around $100 but unfortunately the company doesn't ship to Australia. I made a phone enquiry , the Australian price is almost $600 plus GST of 10% ! [ our version of sales tax ]
This is so typical of the pricing structure of suppliers here , they squeeze every dollar and subsequently the life out of anyone and anything to do with agriculture . To add insult to injury these same thieves are moaning about internet sales ruining their business and taking jobs away from Australians .
This Hypro is available in the USA ,
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Hypro-Series-6500-Model-6500C-Cast-Iron-6-Roller-Pump-21-8-GPM-300-PSI-/281847638079
The same model is also available in Australia ,
http://www.pumpsandsprays.com.au/products/hypro/pumps/roller/series-6500-6-roller-pump.aspx
USA price , around $100 but unfortunately the company doesn't ship to Australia. I made a phone enquiry , the Australian price is almost $600 plus GST of 10% ! [ our version of sales tax ]
This is so typical of the pricing structure of suppliers here , they squeeze every dollar and subsequently the life out of anyone and anything to do with agriculture . To add insult to injury these same thieves are moaning about internet sales ruining their business and taking jobs away from Australians .