Quad/ rappa fencer/ winder type thingy

AJR75 · Apr 21, 2017

So this year I've been offered and taken on more and different grazing for the sheep. Downside being that it's mostly ex dairy ground so the fencing is shall we say minimal!
I've been looking at some of the videos on line for the Rappa winder that attaches to the quad- what are peoples opinions on them- do they come up second hand/ best place to buy etc....

I'm also on the look out for a quad, again would appreciate peoples opinions on what's good and what's worth avoiding! Looking at a budget of approx. 2K for this- would that get me something half tidy?

Many thanks in advance

Mursal · Apr 21, 2017

Big Red Honda ............
Sorry we're not big into fencing

neilo · Apr 23, 2017

If you post this on the Livestock forum, you'll get loads of folk telling you how the ATV RAPPA is one of the best things they ever bought, myself included.

A superb bit of kit if you're doing much fencing.

TomB · Apr 23, 2017

You don't see too much Rappa kit second hand which probably says all you need to know. Honda quad. Simple.

SilliamWhale · Apr 23, 2017

You won't get a Rappa cheaper than £1k so that means you need to find a quad for £1k - which is eminently possible.

So i'd say buy the Rappa and look out for a quad. Some of these quad companies might be quite pleased to shift an old quad for £1k if they don't have to give a warranty

TripleSix · Apr 23, 2017

You can get a rappa that goes on a trailer so you can use it behind a 4x4.
But it's not as handy.

The rappa barrows work well, but you have to push the damn thing....

Poorbuthappy · Apr 23, 2017

SilliamWhale said:
You won't get a Rappa cheaper than £1k so that means you need to find a quad for £1k - which is eminently possible.

So i'd say buy the Rappa and look out for a quad. Some of these quad companies might be quite pleased to shift an old quad for £1k if they don't have to give a warranty

Rappa fencing machine is good but someone needs to make/ import an alternative - they seem to be able to charge what they want for them. I fancy prices have gone up a lot over the last few years.

AJR75 · Apr 24, 2017

Thanks all, just re read my post and I meant a budget of 2k for the quad, looking at the rappa I'm resigned to paying about 1k for the system, but as already stated there doesn't seem to be too many about second hand so that tells its own story I would have thought. @neilo can I move the thread into the livestock section or do I have to re post a new one? Many Thanks

neilo · Apr 24, 2017

AJR75 said:
Thanks all, just re read my post and I meant a budget of 2k for the quad, looking at the rappa I'm resigned to paying about 1k for the system, but as already stated there doesn't seem to be too many about second hand so that tells its own story I would have thought. @neilo can I move the thread into the livestock section or do I have to re post a new one? Many Thanks

A moderator could move the thread over wholesale, if you ask them nicely. @llamedos

Clive · Apr 24, 2017

neilo said:
A moderator could move the thread over wholesale, if you ask them nicely. @llamedos

Moved

Tim W · Apr 24, 2017

You wont regret the Rappa system, buy it

I bought 2 quads years ago at about £1000 each and they are still going strong----they don't have to be anything fancy for fencing as you are just going to pootle along slowly . Don't get hung up over the make ---just the best value 2nd hand junker you can find

sherg · Apr 24, 2017

We bought a secondhand rappa years ago it's still going strong and it's done loads of work
Things like the gearbox are cheap enough to buy if it's knackered on a secondhand machine

MF 135 Man · Apr 24, 2017

anyone tried the Gallagher smart fence?

foobar · Apr 24, 2017

huwralph said:
anyone tried the Gallagher smart fence?

Yeah - I have one - only because I got it very very very cheap. It's okay - a bit flimsy - but is a handy small quick fence. It's currently sitting in the shed though cos my ram took a dislike to it and broke the main reel post in half.

Jop · Apr 24, 2017

Poorbuthappy said:
Rappa fencing machine is good but someone needs to make/ import an alternative - they seem to be able to charge what they want for them. I fancy prices have gone up a lot over the last few years.

Seen a Kiwitech system recently near here and was very impressed, seemed much quicker than the Rappa system.

Dukes Fit · Apr 24, 2017

Honda Foreman 400. Job done

mghley · Apr 24, 2017

As previously stated, you won't regret buying a Rappa.
I agree with comments about competition needed, the Kiwitech system looks very good but might not work so well in heavy winter conditions, is anyone using this system over big distances in the winter ?

unlacedgecko · Apr 24, 2017

Jop said:
Seen a Kiwitech system recently near here and was very impressed, seemed much quicker than the Rappa system.

It's easy to make a front mount for a Rappa and make it just as fast.

unlacedgecko · Apr 24, 2017

SilliamWhale said:
You won't get a Rappa cheaper than £1k so that means you need to find a quad for £1k - which is eminently possible.

http://www.livestockmanagementsystems.co.uk/

For 2nd hand Rappa kit speak to Marcus at the above.

AJR75 · Apr 25, 2017

Ah thank you- I've dealt with Marcus in the past when I got a prattley- didn't realise he did that as well. He's a top bloke and good to deal with, will give him a bell!

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