Description

Moving livestock through temporary paddocks should help you manage pasture—not leave you fighting tangled braid and a slow hand reel. The Thunderbird Geared Reel comes preloaded with 400 metres of Thunderbraid to help you establish, retrieve and relocate temporary electric fences with less effort.

You remain in control of the grazing plan. This ready-to-use reel simply gives you a faster and more organised way to move the fence line, helping you spend less time winding and more time managing livestock and pasture.

The Problems Farmers Face With Ordinary Fence Reels

Standard reels can be slow to retrieve, particularly when you are moving long fence lines regularly. Poorly stored braid may become twisted or tangled, while loose fencing material can waste time and make the next setup unnecessarily difficult.

That frustration becomes a bigger problem during rotational or strip grazing, where temporary fences may need to be moved frequently. Farm equipment should make these jobs easier—not create another job that needs fixing.

Why Choose the Thunderbird Geared Reel?

The geared winding mechanism helps retrieve the Thunderbraid faster and with less repetitive effort than winding a basic direct-drive reel. This allows you to pack up a temporary fence efficiently while keeping the braid collected and ready for its next use.

The reel is supplied preloaded with 400 metres of Thunderbraid, removing the need to purchase and load the braid separately. It provides a convenient starting point for farmers establishing or expanding a portable electric-fencing system.

400 Metres of Conductive Thunderbraid

Thunderbraid is a visible, lightweight electric-fence conductor designed for portable fencing applications. Its braided construction makes it easier to handle, wind and relocate than permanent steel fencing wire.

The 400-metre capacity provides useful reach for temporary paddocks, controlled grazing areas and subdivision fences. Actual fence performance will depend on the energiser, earthing system, vegetation load, connections, insulation and overall fence design.

Features and Benefits

• Supplied preloaded with 400m of Thunderbraid
• Geared rewind mechanism for faster retrieval
• Helps reduce the time and effort needed to move temporary fences
• Keeps braid collected and organised between uses
• Heavy-duty plastic reel
• Galvanised steel supporting frame
• Portable design for moving between paddocks
• Suitable for regular temporary-fencing work
• Genuine Thunderbird electric-fencing product
• Product code EF-36G47A

Ideal for Rotational and Strip Grazing

This geared reel is particularly useful for farmers who regularly change paddock sizes or move livestock onto fresh pasture. Common applications include:

• Rotational grazing systems
• Strip grazing
• Temporary paddock subdivisions
• Portable cattle fencing
• Portable sheep fencing
• Horse paddock divisions
• Pasture-rest and grazing-management plans
• Temporary exclusion areas
• General electric-fence repairs and extensions

Product Specifications

• Brand: Thunderbird
• Product: Geared reel preloaded with Thunderbraid
• Product code/SKU: EF-36G47A
• Thunderbraid length: 400 metres
• Reel type: Geared electric-fence reel
• Frame: Galvanised steel
• Listed packed weight: 8.5kg
• Listed packed dimensions: 40 × 40 × 30cm
• Application: Portable and temporary electric fencing

What Else Is Needed to Create a Working Fence?

This reel and Thunderbraid form part of a complete electric-fencing system. Depending on your setup, you may also require a suitable energiser, correctly installed earthing system, portable posts, insulators, gate handles, connectors and a fence tester.

The energiser should be selected according to the total fence load and property conditions—not simply the advertised length of the fence. Vegetation, soil moisture, conductor quality, joins and earthing can all affect performance.

Can the Reel Be Used for Temporary Electric Fencing?

Yes. The reel is designed to store, dispense and retrieve the supplied Thunderbraid for portable and temporary electric-fence lines. It is well suited to fencing systems that need to be relocated as grazing areas change.

Is the Thunderbraid Already Loaded?

Yes. The Thunderbird Geared Reel is supplied with 400 metres of Thunderbraid already on the reel, so you do not need to purchase and wind the braid separately before setting up your fence.

Take Control of Your Grazing System

You know where your livestock needs to move and how you want your pasture managed. The Thunderbird Geared Reel gives you a practical way to move temporary fence lines faster, keep the braid organised and prepare efficiently for the next paddock.

Browse more electric-fence reels, explore our portable electric-fencing equipment, or find a suitable unit in our electric-fence energiser range.

Need help planning a portable fencing system? Contact the family-owned Horsley Wholesale team in Goulburn NSW for practical advice before ordering. You can also learn more about Thunderbird electric-fencing products.

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