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Welcome

to the latest edition of Farms & Farm Machinery

Another month ticks by and we are well and truly into the swing of 2026.

This edition of packed with articles that are the magazine’s trademark – the stories of people and business powering Australian agriculture along with customer testimonials which allow readers to hear from the people using machinery every day.

It starts with this month’s cover story, which features a Victorian farmer who owns telehandlers across multiple brands.

A Bobcat has become his favourite to drive and he shares the reasons for this, along with why it will be his preferred brand into the future.

Another customer testimonial comes via a New South Wales contractor who is using an Antonio Carraro tractor for working on power poles.

While it may not be a straightforward agricultural use, it showcases the unique abilities of these versatile tractors.

Also in New South Wales, we speak to a dairy farmer who is full of praise for his JCB telehandler’s performance over many years which inspired the purchase of a second model from the same brand.

A Queensland citrus grower shares why a Godzilla wheel loader from Digger King has provided the perfect mix of everything he is after, while we also hear from a South Australian farmer who has relied on Rocky River Ag Services for more than three decades.

Continuing our trip around the nation, Tasmanian farmer Will Lyon shares his career story and ambitions to become an industry leader, while WAFarmers CEO Trevor Whittington gives his opinion on limitations to ag technician training programs.

South Australian business Longridge Olives is profiled, sharing their story of transitioning from being a dairy farm.

Every new year brings new milestones, and in this edition we celebrate Burder Ag Attachments which celebrates 35 years in operation.

We put some products in the spotlight – namely the Ferrari Growtech Futura automatic transplanter available through Vin Rowe Farm Machinery, along with Kerfab’s new K-Broom, plus Alliance Tyres.

The Tractor & Machinery Association has members across the nation and we speak to the Farm Machinery & Industry Association of WA about why TMA membership is so important to them.

The TMA’s latest tractor sales figures also provide a snapshot of 2025 compared to 2024.

A couple of appointments at both AgriFutures and the National Farmers Federation feature in our industry news section, along with a look at overall industry confidence into the new year.

As always, if you have a story you believe should be told in the magazine – please feel

Lincoln Bertelli Editor

FARMING

Emerging leader

Building his career via an array of farm jobs across multiple states has given Will Lyon a passion for the industry and a long-term desire to be involved in policy making

From general farm labouring through to visiting Parliament House in a leadership program, Will Lyon’s career in agriculture has been eventful.

Now based in Tasmania, where he is farm manager of a property east of Launceston, Will has also worked in both Northern Territory and his native New South Wales and has been drawn to leadership roles as his agricultural career has developed.

He spent 2025 involved with the National Agricultural Leadership Program (NALP), a National Farmers Federation initiative where he was one of nine emerging leaders selected.

“The reason I applied was because I wanted to understand the political side of agriculture,” he says.

“I haven’t had anything to do with it through my whole career being just basically solely based on farm, so I’d never looked over the fence at what happens in Parliament and behind the scenes with the NFF.

“It was quite interesting to go to

Canberra and see what’s involved with writing policy and the stages that things go through to get funding – just all the little hurdles that you don’t generally see when you’re on your normal day-to-day job.”

Will only learned about the NALP through a friend he made via being one of three recipients of the 2022

Peter Westblade scholarship – a strong endorsement for the power of networking.

The scholarship – which was another major boost to Will’s career – is given to young leaders in the sheep and wool industry, aiming to provide hands-on experience and mentoring to develop their career in the sector.

Much of Will’s working life has revolved around the sheep and cattle industries and these are the areas he is most enthusiastic about.

“My passion is livestock and livestock handling because it’s directly related to the quality of the meat that comes out of the farm,” he says.

“If you’re handling your livestock and looking after them quite well, then

obviously that’s going to be directly related to the end result.

“That’s my passion – trying to make sure that I’m producing the optimum product.”

Origin story

Will was born and bred in the central-west New South Wales town of Orange, where studying several agriculture-related

subjects in high school helped to build his passion for the industry.

“I didn’t grow up directly on a farm, but my mum’s side and my dad’s side are both directly related to agriculture,” he says.

“Mum’s side has a family farm and dad’s side were in the meat carting industry and my dad was working in viticulture.”

After school, he spent a season working near the Queensland and Northern Territory border, before returning home and starting a diesel mechanic apprenticeship working on tractors and farm machinery.

He would ultimately not finish this apprenticeship after feeling a desire to get back into agriculture.

“I went back and started farm contracting and labouring around Orange and the central-west doing all sorts of things – drenching, spraying, tractor work and just general farmhand stuff,” he says.

From there, Will got a full-time job as a head stockman on a property just outside of Molong in New South Wales.

He spent more than four years in that role, assisting with livestock management and other general farm maintenance.

The next move was to the state’s

western Riverina region where he spent about 18 months as assistant manager of a large sheep station, a role which involved managing a team of jackaroos.

It was around this time that he got the Peter Westblade scholarship – something which he says kickstarted his career and opened up new opportunities and networks.

“I used it to improve my skills as a stockman as well as gain a lot of leadership skills,” he says.

“I did a few leadership courses, got a lot of books and managed to pick up a lot of

mentors, all of which is pretty cool.

“My wife and I also had a five-year goal and wanted to move to Tasmania.

“Through networks I made with the scholarship, and a few people from Tassie within the scholarship community, we managed to find this management job down here in Tasmania.”

That job is farm manager of Elverton Pastoral, a 2,700 hectare mixed sheep and beef enterprise which also includes about 350 hectares of irrigation and involves finishing prime lambs and growing out their own beef.

FARMING

Will undertook the program to better understand the political side of ag

“I’m currently managing a team of six to nine people depending on the time of the year and it’s pretty full on,” Will says.

“The day-to-day is basically managing the team and can vary from anything from livestock right through to machinery maintenance and all the admin that goes with it.

“Through the spring we get a lot of extra casual labour in when we’re quite busy with making hay and silage and there’s a lot of rotational grazing going on.

“There are a lot of stock moves to be planned, so we get a few backpackers in for that.”

Future plans

Will considers himself established in Tasmania, having a young family and being settled in the farm management role.

While day-to-day life on the farm is his top priority, he sees the opportunities and networks gained through both the NALP and Peter Westblade scholarship as being valuable for his longer-term ambitions.

In addition to everything learned after visiting Parliament, part of the NALP’s aim is to give a program for participants to develop their own policy.

Will focused his policy on red meat production, with this being the area he is most passionate about.

Moving into the policy making field and

trying to make a difference to the whole sector is something he can foresee in the future.

“At this point in time I’ve got a young family, so we plan to be based on farm until my young fella goes through school,” Will says.

“Down the track, being a part of TasFarmers and things like that is something that I’m wanting to get more involved in, so I can have my finger on the pulse a bit more of what’s going on outside

of the farm and things that directly affect the premiums we get for our meat.

“Particularly in Tassie, because we’re quite clean and green labelled, there’s a bit that goes into that to make sure that we maintain that reputation.

“That’s what I find quite interesting, plus there are a lot of little things like transport inconveniences and things like that going over the water.

“It’s definitely an area that I’d be looking at getting involved with.”

Australia’s Most Useful Attachment

Some farmers have a brand loyalty which means they will never consider using anything else.

Others are happy to try machines from various manufacturers before settling on their preferred unit.

While both endorsements carry weight in their own ways, the story of someone who has used multiple telehandler brands before declaring which one they would buy again is a story worth listening to.

Victorian dairy farmer Corey Mitchell had never used a Bobcat telehandler before adding a TL38.70HF model to his fleet of three, but such is his love for the unit that it has become his go-to when choosing which machine to personally drive.

“Having three of them gives you the opportunity to work out which one’s better and I prefer the Bobcat,” he says.

“I prefer to drive the Bobcat and I actually choose that one to go and do all my jobs in.”

Wide ranging

The 38.70 in the telehandler’s model name relates to two of its key

specifications – a 3,800kg lift capacity and a 7m lift height.

The HF relates to it being a high flow machine, which offers a 190L/min pump along with 150L/min auxiliary standard flow.

This is complemented by a 130hp (96kW) engine, while it also offers what Bobcat describes as best-in-class boom speeds.

Telehandlers have grown in popularity amongst Australian farmers for their versatility, combining the ability to reach high places with being a general workhorse that lifts both heavy and bulky materials.

For Mitchell, the variety of jobs it completes makes the Bobcat TL38.70HF an essential part of his routine.

“On a day-to-day basis, I’m using it to push up both cow manure and chook manure, putting grains into mixer wagons with grabs and buckets, stacking round and square bales of hay into sheds and seven high square bales outside,” he says.

“We use it for earthworks, doing track maintenance and things like that, around water troughs and manoeuvring dirt.

“We use it to get it to high places and

it’s also very good for lifting quite heavy items like water troughs and moving them around the farm to where we want them.”

Feature packed

The TL38.70HF is available in two finishing levels, with Mitchell choosing the Agri Expert configuration that offers a deluxe steering wheel, air suspension seat and four steering modes as some of the many benefits.

Entering the cabin – which has a low position for easy access – reveals everything from colour-coded controls and an all-in-one joystick, low dashboard to a 5-inch (13cm) display.

With Mitchell choosing the Bobcat over his other telehandlers for the jobs which he personally does, there are plenty of benefits he has observed along the way.

“I find it has better awareness around it –over your right shoulder you just seem to have that little bit more vision,” he says.

“It’s got the reversing camera which is exceptional. Obviously you’ve got your backing beacon as well, but you’ve got a 360-degree vision of what’s around you

Bobcat telehandlers are designed to excel with plenty of farm jobs

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because of the reversing camera and the safety aspect of that is very important.”

The safety features Mitchell highlights are further bolstered by a well-balanced overall construction, low centre of gravity, heavy counterweight and long wheelbase, which Bobcat says allows it to easily and safely handle heavy loads at any height.

Safety is also enhanced by all vital components such as the cylinders, hydraulic systems and electric harness being located inside the highly rigid frame, and a robust box section inside the frame means these are well protected at all times.

The simplicity of driving the Bobcat is another aspect that Mitchell cites as a major advantage.

“All the other telehandlers have got four gears in them, whereas this is just a straight drive and I find that really good because you’re not flicking through gears,” he says.

“You hop in it, and it just seems to be more versatile and probably a bit more

“Because you’ve got that hydraulic component at the back of the machine, that means you’ve got that other aspect of being able to move more machinery around.”

Brilliant backup

It was the recommendation of a friend which first put the idea of a Bobcat telehandler into Mitchell’s mind.

A positive interaction with his local dealer at a field day solidified the purchase.

Bobcat Australia is a division of Clark Equipment, with the brand represented by a wide national dealer network.

This network includes Bendigo-based Delecca’s, located about an hour’s drive from Mitchell’s farm at Lockington in northern Victoria.

“I got to know Jason and his team at Bendigo really well and then, when I went to the field days, they just said ‘we’ll do you a deal you won’t be able to refuse’ and they did a pretty firm deal,” Mitchell says.

He also praises the backup support provided by Delecca’s, which included an instant solution to a minor issue with the telehandler.

“Within probably an hour and a half, Jason and the guys had another machine there and they took that one back and fixed it,” he says.

“They’re second to none. If I ring up for parts, they’re really good, but also coming out and servicing it too.

“The backup has been really good and because you build that relationship up and you get that bit of trust, it means if I do have any little issues I can ring Jason and have another machine out here in an hour and a half.

“If you look at our dairy operation, if we can’t load feed into mixer wagons, there’s thousands of dollars a day I could potentially lose.

“That’s where Delecca’s are good – the quality of service and making sure there’s a reasonable number of spare parts there that keep me operating, because downtime is the biggest killer.”

The need for backup support has been rare though, with the Bobcat TL38.70HF having proven a winner since joining Mitchell’s fleet.

Having been able to compare its merits to other telehandler brands, his decision about what comes next is unequivocal.

“I’ve got no hesitation in a couple of years to swap it over and get another Bobcat –that’s what we’ll be staying with,” he says.

The full Bobcat telehandler range can be viewed online at www.bobcatofaustralia.com.au

MACHINERY

Marking a milestone

Burder Ag Attachments will celebrate its 35th anniversary in 2026, marking a milestone for an experienced hand in Australian manufacturing

Milestone years are always a reason to celebrate – and Burder AgAttachments will be doing just that throughout 2026.

Operating in a market where Australian agricultural manufacturers are increasingly rare, Burder AgAttachments continues to reinforce its long-term commitment to local manufacturing through ongoing reinvestment in facilities, people and technology.

The business began in 1991 with just five employees, producing 25 front-end loaders in its first year.

Since then, growth has been steady and substantial.

Today, Burder employs around 65 people and remains proudly family-owned by the Fendyk family, manufacturing from its base in Wangaratta, northern Victoria.

“We’re 35 years in, still family owned and still Australian made – something we’re incredibly proud of,” says Burder sales manager Campbell Fendyk.

“We plan to make the milestone a theme of the year and really celebrate it.”

Since the company’s last major milestone – its 30th anniversary – Burder has made significant investments to expand and modernise its manufacturing capability.

“This has really resonated with both

customers and dealers, as it demonstrates our commitment to producing highquality Australian-made products,” Campbell says.

“We’ve reinvested heavily back into the business, including a new office space and major upgrades to factory equipment, all with the goal of increasing productivity.

“In the past couple of years, we’ve added a Bystronic steel laser cutter and three automated robotic welding stations.

“We also hosted our second Burder open day early last year, where dealers from around Australia were able to tour the factory and see both our new and existing product range. It was a very exciting event.”

A key factor behind Burder’s longevity has been the breadth and diversity of its product offering across multiple agricultural sectors.

While Burder also operates as farm machinery importer, importing high end complementary products required by farmers, general manager Adam Fendyk describes the business at its core as an engineering company.

“Burder specialises in the design, manufacture and wholesale of front-end loaders, forklifts and materials-handling equipment for the Australian market,” Adam says.

Burder AgAttachments is located in Wangaratta, Victoria

“We also import a range of farm machinery products that add value to farming enterprises.”

Burder’s product catalogue is extensive, with more than 2,000 subframe designs and the capability to manufacture and customise loaders, forklifts and attachments for both new and older tractors.

Front-end loader models are available for tractors ranging from 15hp to 300hp and can be tailored to suit different tractor brands and applications.

Built from Australian-made steel for strength and durability, Burder loaders feature mechanical self-levelling for safer, more productive work, a variety of single lever quick-change systems that allow the end user to have a new loader to fit their existing implements, hydraulic dampeners for smoother operation and the XP series includes replaceable wear bushes at all pivot points.

Options include joystick controls compatible with both cab and ROPS tractors, hydraulic quick couplers, and a wide range of bucket sizes and dump heights.

Beyond loaders, Burder manufactures an extensive range of attachments including bale forks, standard and four-in-one buckets, market leading front and rear mount

forklifts, post-hole diggers, rear loaders and feed-out wagons just to name a few.

The company also imports and distributes selected overseas products, primarily servicing the horticulture, viticulture and dairy sectors.

These include Anderson hay and silage equipment, Stoll front end loaders, Zuidberg front linkage and PTO systems, and Martignani electrostatic sprayers, all of which are market leaders in their fields globally.

Aussie edge

While part of Burder’s product lineup is imported, 85 per cent of the company’s turnover lies in the heart of the business – local engineering and manufacturing.

Australian farming conditions are unique, and machinery working in local paddocks requires local expertise to perform reliably.

“Anyone who imports machinery will tell you that Australian conditions can be particularly demanding,” Adam says.

“Some of the world’s biggest tillage manufacturers need to ‘Australianise’ their machines to be competitive here.

“That means Australian manufacturers are often competing directly with global brands – and in many cases setting the benchmark for local conditions.”

According to Adam, local manufacturing may not always win on scale or price, but it excels in adaptability.

“We may not be the biggest or the cheapest, but what we can do is customise equipment to Australian conditions and the specific needs of

farmers – whether that’s for an individual operation or an entire industry sector.”

Another major advantage is speed.

With design, engineering and manufacturing all handled in-house, Burder can respond quickly to market demands without relying on overseas shipping or lengthy approval processes.

“The ability to innovate and deliver quickly is incredibly important,” Adam says.

design and deliver something like a new tractor subframe for a loader or forklift in three to four weeks – something that might take an importer three to six months.”

Australian manufacturing is also about people, providing skilled career pathways across a wide range of trades.

“It’s incredibly rewarding to train local apprentices and help people build longterm careers,” Adam says.

robotics, CNC machinery, fitters and machinists – all under one roof.

“We’re really an end-to-end operation, from design through to delivery, with our own engineers, factory teams and transport fleet.”

Burder AgAttachments’

manufacturing facility is located at 4-8 Kerr Street, Wangaratta, with products supported by an extensive nationwide dealer network.

“Speed to market matters and having a strong manufacturing capability is critical.

“With our engineering team, we can

“People often think of metal manufacturing as just welding, but we also have hydraulics, painting, assembly,

The full range can be viewed online at www.burder.com.au

Monster machine

A Queensland-based citrus grower has found a Godzilla wheel loader from Digger King to be the perfect balance of being value for money, robust and feature-rich

Before making a heavy investment in a new piece of machinery, most farmers want more than just a brochure and big promises, they want real-world proof a machine can provide value to their paddock.

Whether it be from test driving equipment or speaking to other farmers who have found success with a product, social proof goes a long way in making a purchasing decision.

Queensland citrus grower Frank Vecchio-Ruggeri can attest to this, having procured a new Godzilla 3000w wheel loader from Digger King after talking to another local farmer with the same machine.

“I was getting sick of repairing my old wheel loaders, so I wanted to buy a new one,” he says.

“I did some research and was looking at some other brands but quickly changed my mind after coming across Godzilla.”

Initially unsure about the brand but

captivated by the price of the machine and the various standard features –including a 1.2 cubic metre GP bucket, 4-in-1 bucket, heavy duty 1.1m forks, and a hydraulic quick release hitch – VecchioRuggeri sought out more information from Digger King.

After ringing up the team, Digger King gave him the run-down of the brand, including its product portfolio, which comprises everything from excavators, skid steers and compact track loaders, through to wheel loaders and forklifts.

Digger King also put him in touch with another local Mareeba-based farmer who owned a Godzilla wheel loader, enabling Vecchio-Ruggeri to see the machine in the flesh.

“I went to go and have a look at the loader in person, and I liked it compared to the other brand I was looking at,” he says.

“I was impressed with the size of the machine and its price value for what you were getting, so I kept on researching about

it and it met the specifications I was looking for.”

For just over a year now, VecchioRuggeri has been using the seven-tonne Godzilla wheel loader for general farm maintenance on his operation which grows lemons, limes, and pomelos.

Some of the tasks it has thrived in include pulling out dead trees, fixing up waterways and carrying dirt to fill up holes, thanks largely to its 132hp (98.4kW) engine and three-tonne load capacity.

With a cabin offering heating and air-conditioning, Vecchio-Ruggeri has been able to complete all these jobs with maximum comfort.

“The Godzilla has been really good so far. It’s a solid built machine and is value for money. I can’t believe the size of it and the buckets it has got,” he says.

“I want to buy a mulcher attachment to expand the jobs I can do with it even further.

“A stick rake would also be good to push some the dead trees I’m pulling out.”

He adds the aftersales support provided by Digger King has been excellent, with the business delivering parts for minor issues quickly and effectively.

“I haven’t had many problems with the loader, but when there’s been one, I’ve received parts instantly, I can’t fault their service,” Vecchio-Ruggeri says.

Having been left so impressed with his experience using the Godzilla loader and the service provided, Vecchio-Ruggeri says he’s considering buying more machinery from Digger King to enlist on his farm.

“I’m thinking about getting another Godzilla loader, but a bigger one around 160 or 180 horsepower,” he says.

“The extra horsepower would be good to have, because it’s better to have too much rather than not enough.”

For more information on Digger King’s Godzilla 3000w wheel loader, visit diggerking.com.au or call 1300 676 996.

Bigger picture

As the only state-based group on the Tractor & Machinery Association board, the Farm Machinery Industry Association of Western Australia sees plenty of value in national representation

The varying nature of Australian agriculture, where different farming regions have their own climates and challenges, can often create a localised approach to problem solving.

One state-based organisation – the Farm Machinery Industry Association of Western Australia (FMIA) – was formed to provide a unified representative body for its home state.

While much of what FMIA deals with is related to Western Australian matters, the association is also aware that many issues impacting its members also have national relevance.

It is for this reason that FMIA is a proud member of the Tractor & Machinery Association of Australia and sees the benefit of the broader representation which the machinery industry’s national body can provide.

“For things that affect us on a national basis, we get representation through the TMA and it’s giving a voice to WA dealers on a national basis,” FMIA executive officer Ken Brown says.

“We represent the interests of the dealer network and also the West Australian regional manufacturers.

“We’re the only state dealer representative at the TMA. None of the other states have a body similar to ours, so it does then give us a door into the national scene as opposed just to WA.”

Origin story

Its geographical location can often mean Western Australia is overlooked on national matters, making its voice within the TMA an important one.

The man responsible for instigating the partnership is John Henchy, who was Brown’s predecessor as FMIA executive officer.

Henchy, who passed away in 2023, spent much of his career working in management roles at John Deere and saw the value of Western Australia’s interests being represented nationally.

Brown says Henchy initially approached the TMA about the FMIA having a seat on its board, something

which he personally held for several years.

Brown, who continues the legacy by sitting on the TMA board, praised Henchy’s work in establishing the representation.

“John was an amazing stalwart of the industry and he had contacts right throughout every part of the industry and outside the industry,” he says.

Powerful voice

The Tractor & Machinery Association of Australia was established more than 70 years ago “to represent the interests and development of importers, manufacturers and sellers of agricultural tractors and machinery in Australia”.

It describes itself as providing “one voice for the industry on issues relating to government regulation and legislation, occupational health and safety, industry training and development and market sales statistics for the industry and its members.”

The TMA has a substantial and varied

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member base, encompassing everything from multi-national corporations to rural-based engineering and manufacturing businesses.

This means the TMA provides a powerful and united voice that can engage with governments and other regulators – both nationally and statebased – to represent the industry’s needs on relevant issues.

Brown cited the introduction and evolution of autonomous vehicles as being one “major” issue which will need regulatory attention and representation from the TMA.

“A major issue relates to autonomous vehicles, in terms of a code of practice,” he says.

“Nothing really exists yet and we can’t seem to get any traction with the WA government on this, yet it’s an issue that needs to be addressed.

“There will be situations where accidents will happen and the question will be about who’s responsible and what things are in place to help prevent this.

“If there’s not something in place, it’s going to impede the progress or rollout of these autonomous vehicles because people will get a bit nervous about what happens in these situations.”

Another ongoing issue which Brown has highlighted the TMA’s work on – and

which recent progress was made on –relates to right to repair.

“The TMA has got a much more powerful voice on this issue and it’s something that affects dealers everywhere in the state,”

Brown says.

“The fact they’ve been able to indirectly battle on our behalf has been quite beneficial.”

Brown sees plenty of value for FMIA members in TMA involvement, as some issues which impact major multi-national manufacturers also affect local dealers.

“At the end of the day, there are a lot of similarities in interests between dealers and OEMs as well,” he says.

“For example, right to repair impacts on OEMs and it impacts on the local dealership.

“The TMA does represent things from a national point of view.

“Sometimes it’s relevant just to stick to state issues, but there are also a lot of national issues that the TMA can help dealers with.”

New and improved

Kerfab’s K-Broom makes light work of cleaning up everything from grain to silage

Clean-up jobs might not be the most exciting part of a farmer’s routine, which only increases the desire to get these done as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Attachments manufacturer Kerfab has a solution to this tedium thanks to its K-Broom – a new and improved version of an earlier product which has been cleverly designed for maximum sweeping efficiency.

At the heart of Kerfab’s K-Broom is its seven full rows of polypropylene bristles. Its unique design eliminates side spillage, resulting in a more efficient

sweeping action and boosting overall productivity.

The secret to this is the bristle arrangement, where multiple straight rows of bristles are placed at the rear of the K-Broom with three angled rows at the front.

This configuration helps to ensure materials collection are kept at the front of the broom and therefore reducing the number of passes needed to thoroughly clean an area.

Having this unique design also improves the performance when

the K-Broom is working in tricky environments such as walls, curbs or places where other obstacles are present.

Farmer friendly

While the K-Broom can be used across multiple industries such as civil construction and waste, it has been designed with agriculture at the forefront. It is compatible with popular farming machines such as tractors, telehandlers and forklifts and various hitch types can be fitted to suit whichever make and model is required.

Fork pockets allow farmers to simply slide the broom onto their pallet fork tines and lock the K-Broom into place with two pins.

Kerfab says the K-Broom can “get rid of mould, clear grain, bark, gravel, sand, compost, silage, timber, metal recycling materials, aggregates and almost any other small loose materials in one clean sweep”, making it a one-stop shop for the often-tedious task of cleaning up these materials on a farm.

It also carries the benefit of reducing manual labour in a farming environment where this can be at a premium, something which is further bolstered by a low maintenance design where users can simply clean the brushes and rinse them off once the job is finished.

Having multiple rows of brushes means the K-Broom can easily adapt to all types of soil and terrain, making it the ideal machine for use in all of Australia’s harsh and varied agricultural environments.

Local support

MACHINERY

Kerfab’s K-Broom is ideal for agricultural use

Victorian town of Kerang and this means farmers can be assured the K-Broom –along with all Kerfab attachments – are designed to handle local conditions with ease.

The K-Broom’s sturdy frame design is manufactured from thick folder steel to ensure it has optimal strength and durability.

High density and premium quality are features of the brushes, which can also be easily replaced when worn.

Replacing the brushes is described as “rare” by Kerfab though, as they boast an impressive lifespan by being rated for use over 1,000km.

This strength and durability are also shown by the fact the K-Broom does not need to be hung up for storage either.

It can simply be set in the corner of a workshop or shed on its brushes, which are strong enough to support the entire weight.

Versatility is shown through the range of size options available, with various K-Broom models providing working widths between 1.52m and 3.65m.

A two-year warranty also provides peace of mind for buyers, along with the after-sales support provided by dealing with an Australian company.

Kerfab’s head office and manufacturing facility in Kerang is complemented by a warehouse in Perth and office in Warwick,

Queensland, giving the company a strong national footprint and ensuring farmers are well supported.

The K-Broom is available through Kerfab’s national dealer network and can be viewed online at www.kerfab.com.au

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Strength and style

Buying a second JCB telehandler was a no-brainer for one New South Wales farmer thanks to the proven performance of his first unit

Chris Maslen admits he has worked his telehandlers hard.

He was so impressed with the performance of his JCB machine, which has racked up about 9,500 hours of work during its lifetime, that returning to the same brand for his next telehandler was an easy decision.

Based on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, Maslen is a dairy farmer and this means the daily work for the machines is demanding.

“We’re milking 850 cows and probably feeding close to 1,000 a day, so its main job is dealing with square bales and also pit silage and bunker silage,” he says.

“It’s probably feeding 10 or 15 bales a day out, plus loading about 10 tonnes of corn silage a day.”

Twin setup

Maslen’s first telehandler purchase was a JCB 550-80, a model which has now been superseded by the 560-80 in JCB’s range.

The success of this as a farm workhorse made him confident in sticking with JCB,

where he recently opted for a 542-70 Agri Pro to complement rather than directly replace the older model.

The 542-70 is a slightly smaller model, which Maslen says was a conscious decision, and he has opted for the top-ofthe-line Agri Pro configuration to ensure he has maximum access to the new telehandler’s available features.

“The reason we went back a size is probably because it’s a bit more versatile for all the applications,” he says.

“The big one’s great for material handling, but when it comes to doing work around the sheds, it’s sometimes a bit too big and cumbersome.”

Having two telehandlers of different sizes gives additional versatility to his operation and he is full of praise for the work which the older 550-80 has done over many years.

“I’d hate to even contemplate how much it’s moved, because it’s got about 9,500 hours on it,” he says.

“Apart from a few little things, and even then JCB have been honourable with any

warranty issues, but honestly the machine has done a power of work and if it was a dud I would have sold the thing –but it’s not.

“As our farm and our enterprise has grown, it’s great to have an extra machine parked somewhere just to do some work, even if it’s only doing an hour a day.”

Classy features

Maslen’s new telehandler – the JCB 542-70 – gives operators a 4,000kg maximum lift capacity and 7m maximum lift height.

Its various configurations, from the standard Agri fit out to the Agri Pro, mean multiple engine capacities are available and Maslen’s machine offers 145hp (108kW).

One of the Agri Pro’s particular highlights is what JCB describes as “the world’s first and only” two-in-one transmission which combines “the superior high-speed efficiency and towing ability of a JCB Powershift transmission with the low-speed control advantages of hydrostatic drive.”

This DualTech VT has been specifically designed for the agricultural sector and offers a fully automatic transmission from 0 to 40km/h, harnessing the automatic changeover from hydrostatic to Powershift.

It automatically switches from 4WD to 2WD at speeds above 19km/h, and vice versa when moving to lower speeds, helping to provide optimum efficiency and grip.

Maslen describes the improved cycle times as being one of the highlights of his newer telehandler compared to the older one, something which he attributes to the DualTech VT.

“Having a hydrostatic in the first three gears and then the last three gears being a Powershift means you’ve got the luxury of both,” he says.

“When you’re driving something with a

Powershift over the hydrostatic, there’s a significant improvement.

“When you’re doing loader work, all you do is back off the accelerator and the machine slows down.

“That’s where it’s improved the cycle time around doing the work.”

Easy ride

The other major area which Maslen highlights on the 542-70 telehandler is its CommandPlus cabin, describing it as another noticeable difference.

“The cabin comfort has improved and visibility has too because they’ve got seamless glass right through above your head,” he says.

JCB says this seamless one-piece, multi curved glazing increases front visibility by 14 per cent, while also providing exceptional upward visibility when operating overhead and also beyond the dashboard when switching attachments.

The cabin also boasts an increase in airflow performance along with significantly quicker defrost time for cold mornings.

Cabin noise is also markedly reduced, while the Agri Pro configuration also includes options of a half leather heated and ventilated air suspension seat with seat-mounted control pod, along with optional 360-degree LED worklight package that includes the boom and hitch.

These are not the only aspects which Maslen praises though, with its overall functionality contributing to daily success when using the 542-70.

“The boom ride is significantly better, and they’re zippier on the road, which means you don’t muck about when getting from A to B,” he says.

“It had to be factory fitted, but I’ve put

a hydraulic rear hitch and breakaways on it which has made the machine significantly more productive just from a staff perspective.”

Proven tough

Purchasing a telehandler is a significant investment for any farmer, and for Maslen it was the “old fashioned” opportunity to test one out that initially inspired his JCB purchase.

“They had an open day at Wagga where you could get in and have a play and I went down and bought one from that open day,” he says.

Its strength makes it ideal for lifting hay bales

“I knew JCB telehandlers had a good reputation but that was the deal clincher, because you don’t really get the handling capability of a machine until you can actually be a bit old-fashioned and have a bit of a dig with it.”

Maslen’s experience since that initial purchase showcases the durability of JCB telehandlers, having worked successfully for nearly 10,000 hours and counting.

Further illustrating his point is the story he tells of a friend who also owns JCB telehandlers, which have also

excelled despite being worked even harder than his own.

“I’ve got a mate of mine who’s got a couple of them and what it’s putting up with, compared to what I do with ours, shows they are good machines.

“If the JCB can put up with the rough farmers, and you look after it, then it will be seamless for the rest of its days.”

The full JCB telehandler range can be viewed online at www.jcbcea.com.au

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Liquid gold

Making the difficult choice to transition from dairy into a new sector, family-owned and operated Longridge Olives has become olive-growing experts, with innovation always front-of-mind

What once stood as a sheep and cropping farm in South Australia’s Coonalpyn has been transformed into a successful olive growing operation at the hands of Jim and Lisa Rowntree – founders of Longridge Olives.

Now joined by their two sons Lachlan and Harrison and their partners, the business produces premium extra virgin olive oil, with all olives grown, picked and crushed across 114 hectares.

The success of the business is even more impressive given their background lies within the dairy sector, as Jim and his brother owned a farm in the early 1990s in Myponga, on the Fleurieu Peninsula.

Harrison says his father has always focused on automation and efficiency but found dairying wearying, spending all his time out in the field and not with his young family.

“The cows had to be milked twice a day, so dad had dreams of robotic dairies,” Harrison says.

“He was looking into some of the technology that was being used in

America, but he didn’t have the capital at the time to push for it.”

Wanting another farm for when the cows weren’t milking, Jim and Lisa purchased a sheep and cropping operation, which would eventually become the Longridge Olives farm.

However, Harrison says the lack of rainfall on the Coonalpyn property compared to what his parents were used to on the Fleurieu Peninsula, meant it was a challenge to grow anything consistently.

“They wanted to know what they could grow in their climate with the bore water they had and what could be mechanised,” he says.

“Olives stood out as something that would grow well, and it fit the bill.”

Leaving the dairy operation completely to explore this new venture, Jim and Lisa transformed the sheep and cropping farm, planting their first olive trees in 1998.

Global insights

After deciding on olives, they travelled to Israel to learn about a new variety that

was suited to sandy conditions and to look at the different types of drip irrigation used to grow olives in a harsh desert-like climate compared to the non-irrigated European conditions.

As the only olive growers in their region, they set about learning as much as they could from as many people they could, through trips interstate and overseas, as well as from books.

Harrison says his parents knew they would be competing against Europe and that mechanical harvesting was going to be their own, and Australia’s, competitive edge on production and quality.

“Hand harvesting is slow, and by the time the olives get back to the mill, they aren’t as fresh, often compromising the olive oil’s quality,” Harrison says.

It’s why Longridge Olives has mechanised this process, ensuring it produces the best possible product, while also eliminating the cost of manual labour.

Understanding the challenges of competing against imported mislabelled

product, Jim and Lisa vigorously campaigned for the accurate labelling of olive oil in Australia, which Harrison says was a significant issue for consumers.

“In the early 2000s, the importers of olive oil in Australia were bringing in a lot of olive oil that had misleading labels,” he says.

“You would see options in the supermarkets labelled pure olive oil and light olive oil, but it didn’t really mean anything to the customer. It was generally cheaper compared to Australian olive oil, so customers would choose these products, even though they weren’t the same quality as Australian extra virgin options.”

Lisa was the first CEO of the newly formed Australian Olive Association and campaigned for the industry to get rid of these misleading labels, working with Cobram Estate and other industry leaders to develop the highest quality standard for olive oil that is being adopted in countries all around the world.

“The three labels you’ll see now are virgin, extra virgin, and refined olive oil, and it can only be classified as these if it’s been tested based on Australian standards,” Harrison says.

“It’s much easier for customers now to get high quality extra virgin options, whereas it wasn’t so clear before, customers weren’t getting what they were paying for.”

Harvester autosteer

After Harrison finished university, he returned to the farm, working alongside his parents and his brother Lachlan to transform the old sheep shearing shed into the business’ own olive mill.

By doing so, Longridge Olives no longer needed to send olives to be milled externally – eliminating one of the business’ most significant costs.

While he never imagined living and working on the farm, Harrison says this family teamwork swayed his thinking, convincing him to stay on full-time.

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Building the olive mill was also the business’ first step towards complete vertical integration, in which every part of its supply chain is in-house.

Harvesting is completed by Longridge Olives with its own equipment, and the olive mill means no third party is involved in producing any of the

business’ products.

With Jim’s automation and efficiency focus, a philosophy on how to improve productivity has always been at the forefront of everything Longridge Olives does.

One of his innovations which has significantly changed the harvest process

on-farm is Longridge Olives’ homebuilt autosteer system, which has been implemented on its harvesters.

“That was one of dad’s early creations, which came out of his frustration of manually operating the harvester,” Harrison says.

“As he’d bash through the trees, the sensor bars would originally light up to tell him to steer towards the lights to get pressure off the sensor bar.

“He thought if it can tell you how far you are from hitting a tree, why can’t it just steer itself instead. It’s very simple in the way he’s mechanically built it – there’s no computer, it’s just relay logic, and because it’s so simple, it’s so robust.”

By enabling the harvester to steer itself, Longridge Olives has reduced the chance of human error and given drivers more attention-to-detail, leading to huge productivity gains with an increase in olives being caught and less downtime due to broken harvesters and trees.

The driver experience has also been made much more comfortable, by lessening the manual intervention required, which has reduced fatigue.

“Drivers spend a lot of time out there, sometimes 10-12 hours, and you don’t want to be actively driving the harvester for that long, so we try and make the machines as comfortable as possible, so they can watch the harvest happen,” Harrison says.

“They can now drive for longer hours because they don’t have to constantly watch if the harvester is driving straight – they’re free to give more attention to other things like looking at the cameras, watching that nothing is jamming, or making sure things aren’t getting broken.

“There’s internet in the tractors so the drivers can sit happily watching movies or YouTube while catching olives – that’s the way we like to do it.”

Push notifications

Since Lachlan and Harrison have joined the business, many new productivity enhancement ideas have come to fruition, leading to Longridge Olives now having the ability to closely monitor irrigation line issues.

This idea was developed after noticing a valve controller stopped reporting the temperature during hot days in the summer.

“In the summertime the valve controller would get too hot, even sitting in the shade, causing it to shut down and close all the valves, so the bore water was bypassing some of the trees,” he says.

“This was a big issue because the only

telemetry in the original system was flow out of the pump.

“You would hope the water was on the trees but you couldn’t know without manually checking.”

To fix this, Longridge Olives replaced the entire irrigation control system with one of their own using Arduinos and cheap H-bridge drivers, put a flow sensor on the bypass valve and a pressure sensor on the main line, so the business would be notified if one of the valves wasn’t open and the water was bypassing.

Harrison then created a dashboard to collate all the reported data into one easyto-view setting.

“I’ve got all these thresholds for pressure and flows and if anything’s out of spec, it just alerts me, and you can click on it and see exactly what’s going on,” Harrison says.

“Instead of having to go out and visually observe what’s happening, you can look at it on the dashboard.”

By implementing these well thought out solutions, Longridge Olives is spending less time worrying about irrigation and more focusing on its productivity.

Looking ahead, there are no plans to slow down. Longridge Olives hopes to continue to expand with new equipment and a fox proof fence, and with the

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Game change

Vin Rowe Farm Machinery is excited by the opportunities which Ferrari Growtech’s Futura automatic transplanter will present to customers

Simply hearing the name Ferrari automatically conjures up images of high quality and performance.

In the agricultural world, the Ferrari Growtech Futura automatic transplanter combines innovation and technology to become a high-quality machine which opens up new opportunities for the horticulture industry.

At its essence, the Futura is an automated transplanter designed to make the planting of vegetables easy and painless.

The reason for its uniqueness – and the reason why Victorian-based Vin Rowe Farm Machinery is so excited to be the distributor of it – is for the number of features and customisation options that make it perfectly suited to a range of grower types.

It can work with vegetables stored in trays of different sizes and with materials such as hard plastic, foam and disposable containers.

The manufacturer says it is perfect for vegetables such as tomatoes, celery and fennel along with others that have similar leaves between 10cm and 30cm in height.

It offers a working capacity of up to 8,000 plants per hour for each row, making it ideal for major farming operations, while

The only manual requirement is feeding trays to the transplanter robots

there is also a high tolerance for different soil types.

Ferrari Growtech says this working capacity per hour is dependent on the quality and completeness of the tray, along with the plant itself.

Vin Rowe Farm Machinery first showcased the Futura at last year’s Hort Connections event in Brisbane.

Owner Graham Rowe says this created the most interest he has ever seen in a

He believes the potential labour cost savings for growers, and the quick time to see a return on investment for major growers compared to relying on manual labour, are the reasons why it has created so much interest.

What makes the Futura stand out in a technical sense are the opportunities it presents through its automated nature.

Working by itself, the Futura only requires one operator to feed the trays to the transplanter robots.

Its adaptability to different trays means there is no need to use a specific tray to run the machine, as it will adjust to the tray selected by the user.

Every robot extracts the seedlings using a technology based on cylindrical plungers combined with moving fingers, the manufacturer says.

Each element of the machine is provided with a system, which automatically pulls out plants of the same row from the longer side of the tray.

From there, the plants will be grabbed by mobile pliers which will place them in the dispenser.

Ferrari Growtech says one of the features which makes Futura an innovative machine is the fact growers can carry out transplant operations without changing the type of panel in their possession, as the transplanter can be set in relation to the preferred panel.

There is also an electric eyes device for control and elimination of the missing plant from the tray to the transplant, with a selecting system kicking into action before dropping the plant into the cup.

Futura works best with tractors between 70-200hp depending on the configuration chosen, giving growers a wide range of options to suit their needs.

The Futura and Futura Twin versions available include self-propelled, three-point hitch, draw bar, and back steering wheels.

Wheel track is between 120cm and 225cm, again depending on the configuration, while the minimum row spacing is 70cm.

A Futura Twin model is also available, which doubles the number of rows and therefore halves the spacing between them.

Distance in the row is very customisable, with options available every 2cm between 6cm and 99cm.

Its rear pressing wheels are adjustable, while there is left-right oleo-dynamic balancing to make transplanting easy.

For this reason, Ferrari Growtech says the Futura is able to work on flat ground as much as on raised beds, along with grounds which have already been fertilised.

Other important features of the Futura transplanter are hydraulic transmission, a rubber roller with adjustable pressure, hydraulic adjustment of the back pressing wheel, along with electric depth adjustment.

The Ferrari Growtech Futura automated transplanter is available through Vin Rowe Farm Machinery and can be viewed online at www.vinrowe.com.au

Multi tasker

Antonio Carraro’s TRX 9900 tractor is a shining example of versatility, bringing together plenty of the manufacturer’s standout features into one machine

Italian tractor manufacturer Antonio Carraro has always dared to be different.

Across its suite of orchard-focused tractors that are tailored to the unique requirements of that sector, one particular model combines many of its major selling points.

The TRX 9900 is a 90hp tractor and that power places it at the higher end of the brand’s offering.

It is also part of the TRX range, which is Antonio Carraro’s most popular model in the Australian market.

The extensive list of features helps to explain its popularity.

The TRX model is an acronym, with the letters representing its steering front axle (T), reversible console (R) and equal size wheels front and rear (X).

Its reversible console is something which Antonio Carraro has become known for across several of its tractors and is one of its most unique and impressive features.

It means the steering and driving position can be turned around 180 degrees by simply rotating a turret.

This game-changing feature allows for operators to work with rear-mounted implements while having the same vision and operating function as they would with front-mounted ones.

Having the equal sized front and rear wheels also helps the tractor’s stability while the steering position is reversed, while 16 forward and 16 reverse gears provide a high level of functionality in both driving positions.

Stability is another of the TRX 9900’s major selling features.

This tractor includes Antonio Carraro’s patented Actio chassis, where the front and rear axles oscillate independently up to 15 degrees.

This makes the tractor crawl over uneven ground and operates in constant 4WD, something which makes the tractor capable of handling up to 33 degrees

of incline without overturning when stopped either uphill or downhill in a longitudinal position, and up to 38 degrees when stopped on an incline.

Feature packed

While reversible driving and an exceptional level of stability are features which multiple of Antonio Carraro’s tractors can offer, the TRX 9900 goes above and beyond.

In addition to the 90hp engine, it provides a 2,400kg lift capacity that showcases its strength and working capacity.

Other features include two doubleacting hydraulic distributors – one of which has a floating position – and one oil reflow, making five rear couplings in total, plus adjustable three-point linkage arms.

Its brake system comprises of four adjustment-free hydraulically operated oil-bath disc brakes, which Antonio Carraro says guarantees modularity

during the sharpest braking and reliability even with the front-wheel drive disengaged.

Electrohydraulic differential lock for either the rear axle or simultaneous use on both is another feature which prevents wheel slip and maintains traction.

The TRX 9900 is available with the choice of a fully enclosed cabin or rollbar.

One cabin option is the StarLight cabin, which is equipped with front and rear windscreens plus a double sunroof to provide total visibility.

Its smooth design retains functionality and its compactness allows for agile operation in the narrowest of spaces without damaging crops.

Depending on tyre settings, the TRX 9900 can still measure under 1.4m wide and less than 2.2m high, providing a compact unit that still offers plenty of power.

All rounder

Antonio Carraro Australia sales manager Marco Corra says its versatility is highlighted by the number of farmers who have customised this tractor to their own unique requirements.

“The reversibility of the driving console

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and the power at the PTO, in such a compact tractor, have made it the go-to for operations like fencing, harvesting and drilling,” he says.

This means while it is an excellent tractor for orchard and horticulture uses – with one New South Wales dealer describing it as the “pinnacle” for macadamia farmers – it also has considerable broad appeal beyond just that sector.

Corra says these jobs like fencing and drilling make it ideal for larger farms with open paddocks as a general-purpose tractor, while its low centre of gravity, tight turning radius and short wheelbase make it capable of handling challenging and uneven terrain.

One operator putting it to a different use is Mark Campbell, who uses the tractor for installing power poles in New South Wales.

He cites the compact nature of the two Antonio Carraro tractors they run as being a major benefit.

“Being small is the biggest thing, but they’re fairly lightweight and fast with

everything you need on it,” he says.

“Everything’s pretty simple on them which just makes life easy, but the compactness is what gets us – we could use just about any machine to do the job,

but nothing’s quite as compact.

“They’re just a good all round tractor.”

The TRX 9900 can be viewed online at www.antoniocarraro.it/au

Reversible driving effectively turns rear implements into front mounted ones

Every stage

Built for quality and longevity, Alliance tyres promise to stand by Australian farmers for season after season

When it comes to their machinery tyres, Alliance knows that Australian farmers value performance and reliability.

Australia’s landscape includes a wide variety of soil types and ground conditions – and a farmer’s life can involve working multiple machines in different environments – making the choice of tyre both a challenging and critical one.

Alliance can take the challenge out of this critical decision by offering products which are designed for every stage of the agricultural cycle.

Its promise of “one range, every stage” means Australian farmers can have peace of mind in their purchase, knowing the tyres are built to perform under the pressure of local conditions.

Star performer

The hero of Alliance’s tyre lineup is its Agristar II.

Available in more than 80 sizes, it has been a proven choice for customers around the world, including Australia. The company recently marked a

significant milestone of over 1 million Agristar II units having been sold globally – an achievement which has taken place in just five years.

Alliance says the Agristar II has become trusted around the world for its durability, traction, and performance in demanding harvest conditions, making it a reliable choice for high-horsepower tractors and harvesters.

Part of the reason for this suitability is the manufacturer’s unique Stratified Layer Technology which ensures consistent grip and wear across varied terrain.

This technology is a dual-layered lug design which features a multi-angle profile on the bottom layer and a single angle profile on the top layer.

Working together, these two distinctive lug profiles help to prolong traction and enhance roadability of the tyres and these profiles are complemented by polyester casing construction that ensures dimensional stability and heat resistance.

Australian farmers put their tyres

Alliance tyres are proven performers in these environments, which is why they can be found as original equipment on leading harvesters, tractors and appliances from global manufacturers.

Alliance’s range also includes flotation and very high flexion tyres, showcasing the depth of product and ability to cater to all farming equipment.

For all seasons

Advanced tread technology on Alliance tyres helps to deliver grip, flotation, and fuel efficiency during peak harvest operations.

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Their tread designs promote selfcleaning and consistent traction, even in sticky or uneven terrain, helping to prove their ability to handle a wide range of field environments and terrain types.

Reinforced sidewalls and stubbleresistant compounds help extend tyre life through the toughest harvest cycles.

Offering what Alliance says are more distinct features than any other brand in the same class, these are feature-packed tyres which are designed to be durable and provide high performance.

Competitive pricing delivers the premium performance required without the premium price tag.

Alliance also trusts in the longevity of its products, offering up to 10 years of warranty coverage on workmanship and materials. Field hazard and stubble damage protection is offered for up to five years (conditions apply) and all tyres are supported by a strong national dealer network that provides fast service and support.

Alliance tyres are available nationwide through local dealerships.

Valued partnership

South Australian farmer John Cummins has relied on Rocky River Ag Services for his equipment needs for more than three decades, with the long-standing relationship continuing to grow

Having a trusted and reliable machinery supplier is key for any farmer. It eliminates the time taken to track down parts, equipment, or servicing when machinery unexpectedly fails, and the hassle of searching for new support.

When your supplier is local it makes even more of a difference, reducing delivery times, which in turn minimises costly downtime.

South Australian farmer John Cummins has seen these benefits to his cropping and sheep operation – named Woolacoola – thanks to having a more than 30-year relationship with Rocky River Ag Services.

The family farm consists of John and his wife Sally, as well as their two sons Joseph and Louis, with the operation making use of around 2,000 hectares to grow wheat, barley, and lentils, and a

from them.”

It all started when John was looking for a new tractor and seeder, with Rocky River Ag’s past dealer principal Rob Dingle presenting him with an impressive offer.

The decision was made easier since Rocky River Ag’s dealership is based locally in Crystal Brook, which John says is ‘just up the road’ from his farm in Snowtown.

The rest is history, with Woolacoola being a loyal customer ever since, procuring several machines including Case IH Steiger and Puma tractors, Hardi sprayers, a Flexi-Coil 4460 air cart and soon-to-be a 5500 air drill.

John says all these brands stocked by Rocky River Ag are well-respected and have been suited to his needs.

“Hardi is a reputable brand and FlexiCoil is probably the biggest sole product in tillage machinery, so it is reliable because there’s always parts available,” he says.

“For us the tractors come down to price at the end of the day, and when I bought the Case IH models they were right for us.”

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equipment purchases.

“They know what they’re talking about, so they can tell me what would be suited to my farm or what might not be,” he says.

“Getting this honesty goes a long way when making these decisions.”

John has also been pleased with the aftersales service provided by Rocky River Ag.

“If Rocky River see you’re stuck, they’ll

the time with machinery, but they do their

involvement in the local community has been a significant factor as to why John continues to choose the equipment supplier for his on-farm needs.

Over the last three years, Rocky River Ag has made donations to the RFDS Outback Car Trek, a rally John participates in to raise money for the Royal Flying Doctor Service, which delivers primary healthcare and 24-hour emergency services for Australians in rural and remote areas.

The annual event requires participants to take on remote dirt road driving in older 2WD cars, with John being part of Team Cobber.

“Rocky River Ag are a very good company because they invest in the region, such as being the major sponsor of the Hart Field Days,” John says.

“They provide great community support, machinery aftersales support, and they have most of the equipment I need.”

For more information, visit rockyriverag.com.au

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Year in review

It was a mixed bag for tractor sales in December, with Tractor & Machinery Association figures also providing a full-year reference point of 2025 compared to 2024

Small and mid-size tractors led the way in December with strong lifts in the under–40hp and 40–100hp ranges.

The smallest category was up by more than 26 per cent compared to December 2024, while the 40–100hp category was up by over 19 per cent in the same way.

It also meant the 40–100hp category recorded 1.5 per cent higher sales in 2025 than 2024, the only weight category to post such a figure.

Gary Northover is executive director of the Tractor & Machinery Association of Australia (TMA). He can be contacted on (03) 9813 8011 or at gary@tma.asn.au

Overall, there were around 1,000 tractors sold across Australia for December and this was 1 per cent ahead of the same month in 2024.

It takes the full year tally to just on 10,000 tractors, with this being 7 per cent behind 2024 and the lowest reported total in over 10 years.

While a lift in the small ranges was welcomed, this was offset by big declines in tractors greater than 100hp which resulted in a 28 per cent overall decline in dollar terms when compared to December 2024.

Across the states, Victoria had a 12 per cent sales increase in December 2025 when compared to December 2024.

Western Australia (1.6 per cent up) and

Northern Territory (9.3 per cent up) were the only areas to record more sales in 2025 than the previous year.

Reports of a record harvest leading to the likely achievement of the NFF’s $100 billion sales target set for the industry are encouraging indeed and dealers have played a big part in assisting farmers to achieve this.

Despite this good news, the TMA expects conditions to remain challenging into the early part of 2026 as headwinds remain in the form of interest rates, tariffs, exchange rates and commodity prices.

For other machinery types, annual sales of combine harvesters amounted to just on 700 units which was in line with 2024.

Balers were again strong in December, up 128 per cent on the same month last year which means they ended 14 per cent ahead for the year.

Sales of out-front mowers finished the year 20 per cent behind and sales of selfpropelled sprayers were down 36 per cent compared to last year.

It has also been announced that the 2026 TMA annual conference will be held in Sydney.

This will take place at the Novotel Brighton Beach on Wednesday July 29 and more details will be available on the TMA website.

To follow the TMA, visit www.tma.asn.au or connect via Facebook and LinkedIn.

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Students must complete a four-year apprenticeship before becoming an ag technician. Image: andrew_ shots/stock.adobe.com

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WAFarmers CEO Trevor Whittington says changes to the training system are needed to jump-start the next generation of ag technicians

If you want a competent technician who can diagnose a John Deere header that has ground to a stop, fault-find a CAN-bus issue on a Case tractor, or re-loom the electrics on a Claas baler, the Australian training system offers you exactly one answer: a four-year apprenticeship.

It does not matter how capable the kid is. It does not matter if they grew up rebuilding engines in the shed. It does not matter if they can learn in half the time.

Four years – sometimes five – through a registered employer.

For reasons nobody can clearly explain, there is no genuine private pathway that allows either local or international students to fast-track into skilled mechanical trades or encourages employers to take on apprentices who already arrive with serious skills.

This stands in stark contrast to the university sector, which happily recognises prior learning, accelerates progression and takes full fees for the privilege.

You have to ask why the same flexibility is unthinkable when it comes to skills that keep farms and workshops running.

In theory, Australia’s training system already acknowledges the truth.

A Certificate III in Heavy Commercial Vehicle Mechanical Technology or Mobile Plant Technology contains roughly 1,600 to 1,800 nominal hours of training. Delivered full-time, that equates to nine to 12 months of classroom and workshop instruction.

In practice, however, TAFE is barred from issuing a full trade outcome without an employer-based apprenticeship.

The same training is therefore stretched thinly over four years regardless of aptitude.

Australia formally recognises the skills can be taught in a year – minus experience – yet refuses to credential them unless the clock is allowed to run.

That is not competency-based training. It is time served, with a competency label stuck on the front.

At its core, Australia’s apprenticeship system is still built on the old guild model: master and servant, indentured labour, time served as a proxy for competence.

It made sense when tools were simple, machines were mechanical and labour was plentiful.

sensors, firmware updates and telematics. More and more, it is software.

We are told apprentices can be signed off early. Technically, yes, but in practice, everyone knows the truth: four years is the default, and anything less is an exception that requires goodwill, paperwork and a tolerance for regulatory risk.

Employers have little incentive to sign off early because early completion means an overnight jump in wages and the loss of subsidies.

Registered Training Organisations are conservative to the point of paralysis – early sign-off increases audit risk and administrative pain. Letting the clock run is safer.

This rigidity has real consequences. Four years on apprentice wages – often barely above the minimum – is a hard sell to bright, mechanically minded young Australians facing high rents, rising living costs and a housing market that punishes delay.

Many can earn more, sooner, in mining services, logistics, civil construction support roles or even gig work.

Governments lament that young people are “not choosing trades” but ignore the fact the system actively repels capable candidates by suppressing wages and delaying productivity.

Australia calls it training. Plenty of young people see it as four years of underpaid waiting while the property market explodes out of reach.

Changing landscape

What makes the lag even more absurd is that modern ag and heavy diesel work is no longer dominated by spanners and grease.

Increasingly it is diagnostics, electronics,

AI-assisted diagnostics are already entering workshops and that will only accelerate.

Machines now self-report faults and require technicians who can interpret data, work with proprietary software tools, and diagnose issues that are electrical or digital as often as mechanical.

In this environment, deferring diagnostics and electronics training until the third or fourth year of an apprenticeship is backward. Skills need to be front-loaded, not drip-fed.

A system designed for mechanical simplicity is trying to train technicians for a world of code, connectivity and continuous updates.

What makes this more frustrating is that Australia has already proven a faster, intensive model can work.

During the Second World War, the apprenticeship system was set aside entirely.

Faced with existential threat, Australia trained aircraft mechanics in just 104 days –six days a week, 10 hours a day.

Once the war ended, four and five-year apprenticeships returned – and largely froze there.

That might have been defensible in the 1950s. It is indefensible in a globalised, capital-intensive economy.

Other countries quietly rebuilt their systems while Australia, by contrast, remains designed for the post-war workshop economy: surplus young labour, simple machines and rigid award structures.

We accept, even celebrate, a global market in professional education.

But suggest the same logic should apply to skills training – where a kid might pay for a fast, intensive mechanical qualification –and authorities panic.

Overseas solutions

Why is it acceptable to import and export doctors, lawyers and engineers, yet unthinkable to imagine a global market in training diesel technicians?

The irony is the market solution already exists offshore.

In the United States, Universal Technical Institute runs diesel and heavy equipment programs of about 45 weeks. In Canada, Assiniboine College offers a full heavy equipment technician program.

SAIT runs a 30-week diesel certificate designed for immediate workplace readiness. NAIT delivers industrial heavy equipment diplomas feeding directly into mining and agriculture.

These graduates are not theoretical mechanics. They work on real machines, diagnose real faults, and come out ready to earn real money.

They may not have four years’ experience – but they also have not

wasted two of those years doing low-value repetitive work.

John Deere, CNH and Agco operate worldwide. The machines are the same. The software is identical. Yet the time to competence varies enormously.

In Australia, trainees are forced through full Cert III pathways that take close to four years.

OEM training exists, but it is layered on top rather than replacing parts of the apprenticeship. Diagnostics and electronics are often delayed until late in the trade.

The common thread everywhere except Australia is simple: make technicians useful quickly, then build mastery over time.

Australia routinely imports diesel mechanics trained overseas in 12 to 24 months, while discouraging the same model domestically.

Skilled migration systems recognise overseas qualifications without demanding four years of time served.

If fast, intensive training produces technicians good enough to migrate here, then it should be good enough to train Australians.

The costs are borne elsewhere – by

farmers waiting for repairs, contractors losing productivity, young people disengaging, and employers scrambling for labour.

If four-year apprenticeships worked, Australia would not have chronic shortages of diesel mechanics, autoelectricians and ag technicians.

If I were the parent of a mechanically minded kid who missed out on a dealership apprenticeship with Cat, CNH or John Deere, I would mix study with travel and send them to Canada or the US tomorrow.

A year of intensive training, some time on the ski fields and working the harvest across the prairies, and they would come home with real skills and a serious head start.

Australia is not short of talent. It is short of imagination in how it fast-tracks the talent it already has.

Until we stop confusing time served with skills earned – and allow genuine fast-track pathways alongside apprenticeships – we will remain stuck in the past while the rest of the world trains faster, better and smarter.

Wise choice

Adding a new sponsor is another boost to Bulk Handling Expo as preparations continue for September’s event

Australian agriculture relies on many industries across the supply chain to get the produce to where it needs to be.

Bulk Handling Expo 2026 will showcase the full spectrum of materials handling, giving farmers and farm managers the opportunity to connect with industry and make profit-increasing decisions.

Grain handling will have a strong presence at the event, while other aspects of the sector which may not be as obvious to farmers will also be prominent.

Bulk Expo has announced Belt Wise as an official gold sponsor, marking a strong partnership with one of Australia’s most respected conveyor belt optimisation specialists.

Renowned for its expertise in safeguarding conveyor systems across mining, ports, quarrying and heavy industrial operations, Belt Wise delivers practical, proven solutions that enhance safety, minimise downtime and protect critical assets.

Their gold sponsorship reinforces Bulk Expo’s commitment to showcasing suppliers who play a pivotal role in keeping bulk materials moving safely and efficiently.

As a gold sponsor, Belt Wise will have a strong presence across the exhibition floor, providing opportunities to engage directly with operators, engineers and decision makers seeking smarter ways to protect assets, improve uptime and enhance workplace safety.

Belt Wise managing director Beau Weiss says the company is excited to support Bulk Expo and connect with the broader industry.

“Bulk Expo is an important platform for bringing together the people, technology and ideas that drive improvement across bulk solids handling,” Weiss says.

“At Belt Wise, we’re focused on optimising conveyor performance through engineering-led design, quality

execution and innovation, and we look forward to contributing to industry conversations around safety, reliability and operational efficiency.”

Prime Creative Media events general manager Siobhan Rocks says Belt Wise’s reputation for hands-on engineering and practical problem-solving makes them a strong addition to the Bulk Expo line-up.

“Belt Wise operates at the centre of bulk materials handling, partnering with operators to keep conveyors running safely, reliably and efficiently in some of the toughest operating environments,” Rocks says.

“They consistently push expectations around conveyor performance, response times and service delivery.

“Having Belt Wise join us as a gold sponsor brings genuine value for attendees seeking proven solutions backed by deep technical expertise.”

Bulk Expo continues to attract leading suppliers and solution providers from

Events Calendar

Here are upcoming field day and agricultural events for 2026. Information was current as of going to press

World Ag Expo –California, USA

World Ag Expo is the world’s largest annual agricultural exposition. More than 1,500 exhibitors display the latest in farm equipment, communications and technology on 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space. Free seminars focus on a variety of topics important to dairy producers, farmers, ranchers and agribusiness professionals.

When: February 10-12, 2026

More info: www.worldagexpo.com

Southern Field Days –Waimumu, New Zealand

On show over three days, the latest in rural technology, equipment and ideas from around the world will be displayed. Drawing increasingly large crowds, most leading rural businesses will be exhibiting.

When: February 11-13, 2026

More info: southernfielddays.co.nz

evokeAG –Melbourne, Vic

evokeAG is an agrifood tech event organised by AgriFutures Australia, with hosting rights rotating between cities. Speakers and start-ups from across the world discuss food sustainability, supply chain demands, and other issues geared at improving capacity and profitability of agricultural businesses in Australia. The 2026 version will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

When: February 17-18, 2026

More info: www.evokeag.com

Royal Canberra Show –Canberra, ACT

The Royal Canberra Show, Canberra’s largest all ages event, is staged annually by the Royal National Capital Agricultural Society. While having agriculture at its core, the show has broadened to reflect more entertainment, educational features and exhibitions, ensuring a vibrant mix.

When: February 20-22, 2026

More info: www.canberrashow.org.au

King Island Show –King Island, Tas

Experience King Island’s major annual event, the King Island Agricultural, Horticultural & Pastoral Society Show. Visit the pavilion for the arts and crafts display and wool judging, tasty food is for sale. There is cattle judging, horse riding displays and much more.

When: March 3, 2026

More info: kingislandshow37374937. wordpress.com

Wimmera Machinery Field Days – Longerenong, Vic

Wimmera Machinery Field Days is hosted at the purpose-built Wimmera Events Centre at Longerenong near Horsham in western Victoria and has grown into one of Australia’s largest agricultural and agribusiness trade shows, with thousands of visitors across the event’s three days.

When: March 3-5, 2026

More info: wimmerafielddays.com.au

Wagin Woolorama –Wagin, WA

Over two days, the community comes together to showcase the diversity of agricultural life in WA and how ‘ordinary things can be done extraordinarily well’. It is a fantastic day out for the whole family with lots to see and do, including prestigious livestock, art, photography, craft, home industries, fashion, rides and entertainment for all ages, plus a spectacular Rodeo on Saturday night.

When: March 6-7, 2026

More info: woolorama.com.au

Central District Field Days –Feilding, New Zealand

Central Districts Field Days is a unique agriculture event where communities come together to connect, discover and experience the future of New Zealand’s primary industries. From farmers and foodies to tech heads and townies New Zealand’s largest regional field days has something for everyone. The event showcases, cutting edge machinery and equipment, the latest developments in rural innovation, top notch regional food and local brews.

When: March 19-21, 2026

More info: cdfielddays.co.nz

South East Field Days –Lucindale, SA

The South East Field Days is a premier two day agricultural event held annually at a purpose built facility in Lucindale. With over 500 exhibitors the focus is on showcasing the latest in agricultural products, services, and equipment., along

with entertainment and a multitude of food and locally sourced wines.

When: March 20-21, 2026

More info: sefd.com.au

Farm World –

Lardner Park, Vic

Farm World attracts more than 40,000 visitors every year to Lardner Park near Warragul as a premier agricultural field day and lifestyle event that has been running since 1963. As Gippsland’s largest annual field day with over 100 acres of exhibitor displays inside and out, Farm World has something for everyone.

When: March 26-28, 2026

More info: www.lardnerpark.com.au

Toowoomba Royal Show –Toowoomba, Qld

The Toowoomba Royal Show is an unrivalled production of the very best in entertainment and agriculture displays on the Darling Downs since 1860. Every year has new entertainment so bring the whole family and enjoy world class acts, competitions and exhilarating rides in sideshow alley.

When: March 26-28, 2026

More info: toowoombashow.com.au/ royal-show

Sydney Royal Easter Show –Sydney, NSW

First held in 1823, the Sydney Royal Easter Show is Australia’s largest annual

ticketed event, attracting over 850,000 attendees on average. Revenue generated by it allows the RAS to invest in agricultural programs, competitions, education, youth and rural NSW.

When: April 2-13, 2026

More info: www.eastershow.com.au

East Gippsland Field Days –Bairnsdale, Vic

An iconic event on the East Gippsland calendar, this Bairnsdale-based field day has proudly been run by the Lindenow Lions Club since its inception in 1986. With over 350 exhibitor spaces and numerous quality promotions at the Field Days, East Gippsland is not one to miss.

When: April 10–11, 2026

More Info: www.egfielddays.com.au

Visit tradefarmmachinery.com.au/agricultural-and-rural-field-days-calendar

Proven leader

The National Farmers’ Federation says its new CEO brings proven leadership capabilities and passionate ag advocacy work to his role

The National Farmers’ Federation has announced Michael Guerin as its new CEO, taking over from interim chief executive Su McCluskey, effective from March 23.

Guerin is currently acting CEO of NSW Farmers and prior to this has served for eight years as CEO of AgForce Queensland, where he played a central role in national reform workshops.

His career began with two decades in banking, culminating in corporate agribusiness, as managing director of Elders Rural Services.

Guerin has extensive experience in large-scale corporate governance,

Fresh guidance

AgriFutures Australia has announced a former New South Wales shadow minister as its new chairman

capital markets, and complex stakeholder management.

“The NFF is agriculture’s peak national body and I am truly humbled to be selected as its chief executive,” he says.

“I’m looking forward to taking a national lens to the agricultural issues I’ve rallied for on behalf of Queensland and New South Wales.

“I’m especially looking forward to making in-roads in the member advocacy space, an issue I am very familiar with. There is plenty of work to be done and I’m excited to dig in.”

NSW Farmers president Xavier Martin

Government agency AgriFutures

Australia has announced Mick Veitch will become its new chairman.

Veitch was a member of the New South Wales legislative council for 16 years between 2007 and 2023 and spent time as shadow minister for primary industries and regional NSW during that time.

He grew up on a farm in the state’s Riverine region, before beginning his working life as a shearer and serving in community and disability service roles.

“I’m pleased to be appointed as the new chair of AgriFutures Australia, which plays a critical role in championing innovation and supporting the industries and people who power regional Australia,” he says.

“I am excited to have the opportunity to contribute to the organisation’s next phase of growth and ensure we invest in the ideas and technologies that will shape the future of agriculture.

“I look forward to working closely with the board, management, and our industry partners to create long-term benefits for our producers, regional communities, and emerging industries.”

Veitch began a three-year term on January 11 and replaces Cathy McGowan, who has completed her three-year term.

AgriFutures Australia managing

Michael Guerin has been announced as the new CEO of the NFF. Image: NFF

says governance and structural reform are key areas of strength for Guerin.

“He is unafraid of tough conversations and has a genuine care for our organisations, staff and members. He is a deeply experienced leader with a rare combination of corporate, governance, and peak body expertise,” Martin says.

“He is a steady, principled leader with a clear sense of purpose and a strong understanding of the complex dynamics within federated membership organisations.”

NFF president Hamish McIntyre welcomed Guerin’s appointment, pointing to his proven leadership capabilities and passionate ag advocacy work.

“His experience means he will well and truly hit the ground running in March,” McIntyre says.

“We heartily welcome Mike’s appointment and are looking forward to a new chapter of leadership at NFF House.”

McIntyre also thanked McCluskey for her contributions to the NFF.

“Su has led the NFF with a steady hand and sharp eye,” he says.

“We wish her all the very best as she spends more time on her farm.”

director John Harvey has praised the leadership shown by McGowan and is excited for the next chapter under Veitch.

“Under Cathy’s leadership, AgriFutures Australia has strengthened its connections with rural communities,” he says.

“She has been a driving force for cross-sector collaboration and a tireless champion for a prosperous and caring rural Australia.

“Cathy’s dedication to nurturing the next generation of rural leaders, building their capacity, resilience and leadership skills, has left a legacy that will benefit the Australian agricultural sector for years to come.

“Mick’s deep understanding of agriculture, regional dynamics and policy, coupled with his demonstrated leadership, positions AgriFutures Australia for even greater impact.

“Under Mick’s leadership, AgriFutures Australia will continue to advance strategic research and development that builds resilience, drives productivity, and unlocks new opportunities for Australian farmers, producers and rural communities.”

AgriFutures Australia has also appointed Brianna Casey as its new managing director, and she began on January 19.

On the rise

Australia’s chicken meat industry is the nation’s fastest-growing livestock sector, according to new data from AgriFutures

A new report commissioned by the AgriFutures Chicken Meat Program – in partnership with the Australian Chicken Meat Federation (ACMF) – shows the chicken meat industry contributes $8 billion to the national economy.

The newly released Economic Contribution of the Australian Chicken Meat Industry report also confirms employment in the chicken meat industry continues to rise, with tens of thousands of new roles created across farms, processing facilities and regional communities.

Since the last economic modelling, the industry’s value has increased by an estimated 21 per cent –averaging 3.9 per cent growth annually – while employment has climbed 34 per cent, or around 6 per cent each year.

It also highlights the industry’s steady growth despite challenges such as drought, COVID-19 and rising input costs.

From FY18 to FY24, the gross production value of chicken meat increased 23 per cent, from $3.29 billion to $4.06 billion, representing a compound average growth rate of 3.3 per cent.

AgriFutures says the new data confirms that Australia’s chicken meat industry is vital to both local and national economies, continuing to deliver value, jobs and innovation, and underpinning food security and the long-term sustainability of regional communities.

to plan for the future – from infrastructure and workforce development to sustainability and innovation,” she says.

The industry has generated significant economic activity in regional areas such as the Riverina region of Southern NSW, Bendigo in Victoria and Logan-Beaudesert in Queensland.

AgriFutures Australia general manager of levied and emerging industries Samantha Beresford says the findings provide valuable insights for policymakers, industry and regional stakeholders.

“Access to credible, relevant data helps industry and government work together

“This report is a clear example of how strong data supports smart decisions. It reinforces AgriFutures’ focus on investing in people, learning and innovation to build a sustainable, high-performing agricultural future.”

Australians are expected to consume more than 55 kilograms of chicken per person each year by 2026, with the report also highlighting how efficient protein production can meet this growing consumer demand while minimising environmental impact – aligning with Australia’s broader sustainability and food system goals.

Rural confidence

Australian farmers have an increased appetite to invest in their businesses in 2026, the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey has found

The 2025 quarter four Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey has been released, finding 75 per cent of Australian farmers are expecting operating conditions to either improve or hold steady over the next year.

This is despite a dip from the previous quarter in overall net rural confidence –primarily due to concerns about rising business costs and weather uncertainty.

Rabobank group executive for country banking Australia Marcel van Doremaele says Australian farmers overall reported an increased appetite for investment this quarter with 33 per cent reporting they are intending to increase the level of spending on their farm business in 2026 – up from 29 per cent in the last survey –while 55 per cent plan to maintain current levels of investment.

Almost half (48 per cent) of the farmers surveyed expect conditions in the agricultural economy to remain stable in the year ahead – an increase from the 41 per cent which held this view in quarter three.

A further 27 per cent are anticipating an improved outlook for agriculture in 2026, although this is down from the 35 per cent which held this view in the previous survey.

The survey shows national rural confidence sits at net six per cent, a decrease from 14 per cent in the previous

quarter, with high input costs remaining the leading concern for farmers – cited by 37 per cent, while drought was still a worry for 33 per cent.

A total of 24 per cent were worried about the impact of falling commodity prices on their businesses, particularly grain, cotton and sugar cane growers.

“After a period of volatility – especially from a seasonal perspective – farmers are shifting their expectations towards greater stability in 2026, with nearly half anticipating it will be ‘business as usual’ in the year ahead,” van Doremaele says.

“Despite some decline seen in the net national confidence index this quarter, the underlying sentiment remains resilient with most taking a measured view and balancing challenges with opportunities.

“Input costs, drought concerns and softer commodity prices continue to weigh on outlook, but these challenges haven’t shaken farmers’ broader confidence.”

States

While confidence eased across most states and commodity sectors, Victoria bucked this trend with farmer sentiment continuing to track higher – sitting at a net index of 24 per cent, up from 21 per cent, which is the highest since 2021.

The report states this is primarily due to expectations of a strong season and encouraging conditions in several regions.

Rabobank group executive for country banking Australia Marcel van Doremaele. Image: Rabobank

“More stable seasonal conditions provide confidence to think more strategically about the future, and this is showing up in stronger investment sentiment in Victoria this quarter where a third of farmers are planning on increasing investment in their business,” van Doremaele says.

Tasmanian farmers maintained their position as the most confident in the nation despite a slight dip from 34 to 31 per cent.

Only five per cent of Tasmanian farmers expect conditions to worsen in the coming year, with the majority remaining optimistic about the outlook for commodity prices.

“The operational diversity and ongoing investment in irrigation infrastructure on many Tasmanian farms provides stability in the face of seasonal and market variability,” van Doremaele says.

Commodities

Nationally, grain growers were the only commodity group where sentiment ticked up this quarter. Rising input costs remain the top concern, but expectations for seasonal and price improvements are still broadly supportive of sentiment.

Sheep producers were the most optimistic of all Australian farmers, despite a fall in net confidence from 31 to 24 per cent this quarter.

“It’s been a cracking year for sheep producers, with prices continuing to bounce around at high levels,” van Doremaele says.

“Wool producers also have cause for ongoing optimism, with prices continuing to hold well for most categories.”

While beef producers remain the most confident of all commodity sectors, sentiment in this sector softened from 27 per cent in the previous quarter to now sit at net 16 per cent, with seasonal conditions being the main concern.

Van Doremaele says it was “a bit unexpected to see beef confidence fall, as the broader global demand picture continues to support the sector”.

“Australian cattle prices are holding across most categories and even lifted through November thanks to rainfall in strategic areas supporting a more optimistic producer market,” he says.

“From an export perspective, even though the removal of US tariffs on Brazilian commodities is anticipated to push more Brazilian beef into the United States, the strength of US demand is expected to continue to drive demand for Australian product and support pricing.”

Hale River Cattle Pty Ltd received $50,000 for a road train weighbridge.

Funding granted

The Northern Territory’s Agricultural Value-Add Grant program aims to boost investment and innovation

The Northern Territory government has funded eight local agribusinesses and farmers to boost jobs, investment and innovation as part of Round 2 of its Agricultural Value-Add Grant.

The eight successful projects will support more than $830,000 in total project investment, strengthening productivity, expanding processing capacity and improving market access across the Territory.

Round 2 Agricultural Value-Add Grant successful recipients include:

• Hale River Cattle Pty Ltd – Road train weighbridge ($50,000)

• Outback Connection – Rapid Honey Hive:

Pollination expansion and biosecurity training ($46,606.25)

• Rum Jungle Meat Export – Rum Jungle abattoir equipment ($45,451.87)

• S&H Best Fresh Growers & Packers –Development of protected cropping technologies ($43,775.00)

• Go Wide Cattle Company – Silage feeding yards and storage ($34,217.91)

• Berrimah Cattle Company – Export yards upgrades ($18,821.34)

• NT Tropical Passionfruit – Horsnell Road expansion ($13,993.25)

• A llison Hayward – Tropical avocado propagation nursery ($5,134.38)

NT agriculture minister Gerard Maley

says the grants were backing businesses that were willing to invest in themselves and grow the NT’s primary industries sector.

“The Territory’s primary industries are the backbone of the bush, contributing $1.4 billion to our economy, and this funding is about helping local producers take the next step,” he says.

“This round attracted strong interest, with 53 applications from every region of the Territory and across all major sectors – pastoral, horticulture, fisheries, forestry and related industries – which shows the confidence businesses have in agriculture’s future.”

Rocky River Ag Services

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QUT professor Claudia Vickers was the lead author of the study. Image: QUT

dioxide equivalent drawdown over the next century.

Fighting climate change

Farms across the globe could become one of the most powerful tools in the fight against climate change, according to a Queensland-led study

if applied across existing farmland, could deliver huge climate benefits.”

A new international study led by Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has published a framework to assess how plant agriculture and synthetic biology innovations can help mitigate climate change by cutting greenhouse gas emissions and increasing carbon storage.

Lead author professor Claudia Vickers says while farming contributes to global emissions, its vast footprint means even modest improvements in carbon capture or emissions reduction can deliver globalscale impact.

“Global croplands are estimated to capture more than 115 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide annually through photosynthesis,” she says.

“Even modest improvements in how crops capture, use, and store that carbon,

Tackling weeds

The initial stage of the National Weed Biocontrol Pipeline Strategy project has identified 20 weed species for investment, helping to support drought resilience from some of Australia’s worst weeds

The federal government has invested $5.9 million in the five-year initiative, with evidence-based, sustainable weed biocontrol solutions now rolling out.

Six of the 12 Weeds of National Significance listed in the National Weed Biocontrol Investment Report, and seven species overall, are in scope. These are:

• A frican boxthorn (Lycium ferocissimum)

• C abomba (Cabomba caroliniana)

• P rickly acacia (Vachellia nilotica)

• Opuntioid cacti (several species of cacti including tree prickly pears, Hudson pear, rope pear and snake cactus)

• S alvinia (Salvinia molesta)

• S agittaria (Sagittaria platyphylla). Horehound (Marrubium vulgare) is the final weed species covered by this nation-

The study introduces a quantitative framework to compare the potential of different strategies – from bioengineering crop traits to non-genetic approaches like biochar and reforestation.

Professor Vickers adds the framework considers not just the carbon captured per hectare, but also scalability, durability, technical feasibility and socioeconomic fit.

Researchers found reducing reliance on synthetic nitrogen fertilisers could have the most immediate, large-scale effects, each offering gigatonne-level potential for

The analysis shows while the amount of carbon captured per hectare varies greatly across strategies, the ultimate impact depends most on the scale of deployment, and according to the researchers, no single intervention will be sufficient.

Instead, a portfolio of strategies is needed, combining mature solutions which can be deployed immediately with innovations still in development.

Professor Vickers says successful interventions must be technically feasible, economically viable, durable, and scalable, while ensuring minimal harm to ecosystems.

“Improving agricultural carbon sequestration also helps deliver to food, feed and fibre priorities, along with farmer income and security,” she says.

“This makes these solutions triple bottom line solutions – addressing social, environmental, and economic outcomes.

“Agriculture is uniquely positioned to both feed the world and fight climate

wide biocontrol collaboration supporting sustainable land management.

Weeds cost Australia nearly $5 billion annually, threatening ecosystems, waterways, and agricultural productivity.

Biocontrol uses natural enemies from a weed’s home range and is a cost-effective solution at landscape-scale which can deliver a better return on investment.

A CSIRO review found that from an average annual investment of just $4.3 million, biocontrols deliver annual benefits of $95.3 million, with a ROI of $23 for every dollar spent in weed biocontrol research.

The Centre for Invasive Species Solutions (CISS) is leading these weed biocontrol efforts via a national consortium.

CISS research, development and engagement director John Virtue says the

investment protects Australia’s landscapes but also develops self-sustaining solutions to weed management at a national scale.

“This is such a strong finish for the project, transitioning to one of what we hope will be many national weed biocontrol projects into the future,” he says.

“It’s a great recognition of the outstanding work Australia’s leading minds in weed biocontrol and weed risk assessment have put into developing the pipeline strategy to prioritise weeds needing investment.

“The next vital focus will be to build investment for the initial stages of the pipeline – the finding and testing of new biological control agents for other priority weeds. Australia benefits so much from biocontrol and we don’t want the pipeline to run dry.”

Panel project

A NSW Farmers project to support livestock welfare will receive almost a million dollars in state government funding

Stock welfare panels will be strengthened as part of a NSW project which supports livestock welfare.

The panels, which are joint government and industry advisory bodies, are established when an enforcement agency finds a significant animal welfare issue.

The state government will invest $900,000 into the NSW Farmers ‘One Welfare in Action – Improving Stock Welfare Panels in NSW’ project.

This project recognises that animal welfare is intrinsically linked to human and environmental health and wellbeing.

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Panel members include veterinarians, NSW Farmers representatives, government officials from multiple departments, along with animal welfare organisations.

They can intervene in complex livestock welfare cases as an efficient and costeffective alternative to court action.

This project aims to improve industry awareness of animal welfare obligations by developing educational materials, consult with panel members and streamline the panel process.

“Stock welfare panels provide an important function and there is always

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KUBOTAM135GX Justarrived,135HP withStollProfiline FZ45Loader, Bi-speedturn electronic4wdwith difflock,Intellishift 24/24powershift transmission.S875. TA1295062. $99,990

room for improvement,” NSW agriculture minister Tara Moriarty says.

“By funding this project, those improvements can be pinpointed and implemented.

“NSW Farmers works across the state with farmers in the livestock industry.

“It makes sense for them to conduct this project, to work with the people who have extensive experience in this area, whether they be livestock farmers, or those who are involved with stock welfare panels.

“By partnering with NSW Farmers, we are ensuring that this program is farmerled and draws on the deep, on-the-ground expertise of those who know the NSW livestock the best.”

NSW Farmers president Xavier Martin says it is vital the right processes are in place “to ensure these panels deliver effective, timely decisions to address animal welfare issues” and believes farmers have the practical knowledge necessary to help achieve the best possible animal welfare outcomes.

KUBOTABX2680V-AU-1 Verylowhourfrontend loader,Hydrostaticdrive, Powersteering,4WDwith difflock.WithGPbucket. Savethousandsonnew. S877. TA1297308. $27,990

KUBOTAM110GX INSTOCKNOW!!!!! Intelli-ShiftTransmission 24/24,Hydraulicshuttle, Bi-Speedturn,Largeair conditionedcab,Hook typelinkageends.S874. TA1294468. $127,453

KUBOTAZ232KW-42-AU ZeroTurnMower, Kawasaki726ccPetrol Engine,21.5HP,HST Transmission,42"Mower Deck,Dualoperation leversprovidesmooth, precisecontrol for delicate trimmingandworkaround treesandflowerbeds.. S564. TA1106542. $8,190

FLEXICOIL2640 2009,Quadcastor,260 Bu/9000Li,auger.AS1564. TA1168172. $55,000

MORRISCONCEPT2000 2002,Concept, 35'@9",p/wheels..AS1248. TA509568. $44,000

MANITOUMLT630MLT630-115VCP 2022,A/cond,M-Varioshift,Deutz116Hp, 6Mx3T,7225Hrs..700438. TA1298473. $66,000

JCB 3CX-2WD Backhoe Loader, 12745hrs

4WD TRACTORS

JCB 155-65 FASTRAC, 150hp, 3PL, 5500hrs

JCB 155-65 FASTRAC, 150hp, 3PL, 7300hrs

JCB 155-65 FASTRAC, 150hp, 3PL, 8000hrs

JCB 185-65 FASTRAC, 185hp, 3PL, 4900hrs

JCB 185-65 FASTRAC, 185hp, 8000hrs

JCB 3185-65 FASTRAC, 185hp, 3PL, 8700hrs

JCB 3220-80 FASTRAC/SPREADER, 220hp, 11200hrs

JCB 3230-65 FASTRAC/SPREADER, 230hp, 5825hrs

JCB 3230-80 FASTRAC/SPREADER, 230hp, 11000hrs

JCB 4220 FASTRAC, Stretch C/C, 220hp, 3200hrs

JCB 8330 FASTRAC, 335hp, 3PL, 2500hrs

JCB 8330 FASTRAC, 335hp, 3PL, 3M, 5100hrs

2WD TRACTORS

IHC 5088, 150hp, 4750hrs

FWA TRACTORS

CASE IH MX170, 161hp, Fr & Rr 3PL – pto, 9500hrs

FORD 6640SLE, 85hp, 3PL, 5100hrs

FORD 7710, 100hp, 3PL, 8650hrs

JOHN DEERE 6125M / FEL, 125hp, 3PL, 5875hrs

JOHN DEERE 6210 / FEL, 90hp, 3PL, 6700hrs

MISCELLANEOUS

BLIGHTY ENG’ 30’ Rubber tyre Roller

BROONS

7900hrs

GASONSCARITILL/1890RT2 2016,16M @333mm,Banding,PressWheels/9200Li TrailingQuad,Auger..AS1531. TA1298875.

HORWOODBAGSHAWSCARIBAR 1999, 36'@12",presswheels..AS1599. TA1168171. $44,000

DIECIDEDALUS28.7 2005,PoultryPro, hydro,aircond',6.3metrex2.8tonne,3676 hours..AS1477. TA970216. $65,450

JCB 4CX Sitemaster Backhoe Loader, a/c, srs, 5600hrs

JCB 8018CTS Excavator, 1.6T, 1100hrs

JCB 8025ZTS Excavator, 2.6T, 705hrs

JCB JS200SC Excavator, 20T, a/c, 4540hrs

KOMATSU PC78MR-6 Excavator, 7T, 3600hrs

KOMATSU WA300-3E Wheeled Loader, 16000hrs

SIMPLICITY Small Seeds Box suit 8200TB3

VICTORY VL200 Wheeled Loader, 1385hrs

WCM 30 Wheeled Loader, 2800hrs

COMBINES

CONNOR SHEA 14 Row Pasture Drill, coulters, roller BARS

GASON 50’@10” Scaritill, Kelly rotary harrows

JANKE F500 UDD Planter, 40’@12”, coulters, p/wheels

JOHN DEERE 735, 40’@10”, p/wheels

AIR SEEDERS

BOURGAULT 8810 / 5295, 40’@12”, 3 bin, 10500 Li, auger

CIH PTX600 / ADX2230, 48’@9”, 8100 Li, SSB, auger

GASON SNFH55 / 1850RT3, 36’@10”, p/wheels

HORWOOD 4000 STREAMLINE, 2 bin trailed, spur gear

HORWOOD 4000 STREAMLINE, 2 bin trike, SSB, Electric drive

SHEARER (EEZE ON) 2175, 5T Trike, SSB, auger

SIMPLICITY 4000TB

SIMPLICITY 4000DTR

SIMPLICITY 4000DTR

SIMPLICITY 4500TR2, SSB, auger

SIMPLICITY 4500TR2

SIMPLICITY 6000TR2

TELEHANDLERS

DIECI DEDALUS 28.7, a/c, 315hrs, 6.3m x 2.8t

DIECI 30.9 AGRI, a/c, 3200hrs, 9m x 3t JCB 525-58FS, 6000hrs, 5.8m x 2.5t JCB 525-67FS, a/c, 7000hrs, 6.7m x 2.5t JCB 526-55, a/c, 2950hrs, 5.5m x 2.6t JCB 526-55, a/c, 10675hrs, 5.5m x 2.6t JCB 527-58 AGRI, a/c, 1800hrs, 5.8m x 2.7t JCB 527-58 AGRI, a/c, 5650hrs, 5.8m x 2.7t

JCB 527-58 AGRI, a/c, 6775hrs, 5.8m x 2.7t

JCB 527-58 T4i AGRI PLUS, a/c, 2525hrs, 5.8m x 2.7t

JCB 530-70, a/c, 6000hrs, 7m x 3t JCB 530-70, a/c, 6200hrs, 7m x 3t

JCB 530-70FS, a/c, srs, 3000hrs, 7m x 3t

JCB 530-70FS, a/c, 6250hrs, 7m x 3t JCB 530-70FS, a/c, 7500hrs, 7m x 3t

JCB 530-70FS, a/c, srs 7000hrs, 7m x 3t

JCB 530-70FS SUPER, a/c, srs, 5500hrs, 7m x 3t JCB 530-70FS SUPER, a/c, srs, 6000hrs, 7m x 3t JCB 531-70CE, a/c, 5900hrs, 7m x 3.1t JCB 531-70CE, a/c, 7200hrs, 7m x 3.1t JCB 531-70CS, a/c, 6850hrs, 7m x 3.1t

JCB 531-70 AGRI, a/c, 3350hrs, 7m x 3.1t

JCB 531-70 AGRI, a/c, 4200hrs, 7m x 3.1t

JCB 531-70 AGRI, a/c, 4500hrs, 7m x 3.1t

JCB 531-70 AGRI, a/c, 4900hrs, 7m x 3.1t

JCB 531-70 AGRI, a/c, 4900hrs, 7m x 3.1t

JCB 531-70 AGRI, a/c, 5600hrs, 7m x 3.1t

JCB 531-70 AGRI, a/c, 6300hrs, 7m x 3.1t

JCB 531-70 AGRI, a/c, 7400hrs, 7m x 3.1t JCB 531-70 AGRI, a/c, 7600hrs, 7m x 3.1t

EZEE-ON3550 2003,40'@10"..AS822. TADPLIn107338. $53,900

NEWHOLLANDSC180 1998,180Bushel/ 6343Litre,2bin,castorquad, auger.. AS1355. TA739946. $53,900

MANITOUMLTX735MLT-X735TLSU 2013,100hp,Powershift,A/Cond,7 Metre x3.5Tonne,2778Hours..700174. TA1280802. $86,900

JCB 531-70 AGRI, a/c, 8300hrs, 7m x 3.1t

JCB 531-70 AGRI, a/c, 11600hrs, 7m x 3.1t

JCB 531-70 AGRI, a/c, srs, 6300hrs, 7m x 3.1t

JCB 531-70 AGRI SUPER, a/c, srs, 6000hrs, 7m x 3.1t

JCB 531-70 AGRI SUPER, a/c, srs, 6940hrs, 7m x 3.1t

JCB 531-70 AGRI SUPER, a/c, srs, 7000hrs, 7m x 3.1t

JCB 531-70 AGRI SUPER, a/c, srs, 7100hrs, 7m x 3.1t

JCB 531-70 AGRI SUPER, a/c, srs, 7160hrs, 7m x 3.1t

JCB 531-70 AGRI SUPER, a/c, srs, 9800hrs, 7m x 3.1t

JCB 531-70 T4f AGRI PRO, a/c, srs, 3200hrs, 7m x 3.1t

JCB 531-70 T4i AGRI SUPER, a/c, srs, 4750hrs, 7m x 3.1t

JCB 531-70 T4i AGRI SUPER, a/c, srs, 7200hrs, 7m x 3.1t

JCB 532-70 AGRI-FS, a/c, srs, 1750hrs, 7m x 3.2t

JCB 532-70 AGRI-FS, a/c, srs, 2400hrs, 7m x 3.2t

JCB 532-70 AGRI SUPER, a/c, srs, 3700hrs, 7m x 3.2t

JCB 532-70 AGRI SUPER, a/c, srs, 4175hrs, 7m x 3.2t

JCB 535-95, a/c, 4500hrs, 9.5m x 3.5t

JCB 535-95 AGRI SUPER, a/c, srs, 6700hrs, 9.5m x 3.5t

JCB 536-70 T4i AGRI SUPER, a/c, srs, 6240hrs, 7m x 3.6t

JCB 538-60 AGRI SUPER, a/c, srs, 3100hrs, 6m x 3.8t

JCB 540-70FS SUPER, a/c, srs, 2000hrs, 7m x 4t

JCB 540-70FS SUPER, a/c, srs, 6300hrs, 7m x 4t

JCB 541-70 AGRI SUPER, a/c, srs, 2500hrs, 7m x 4.1t

JCB 541-70 AGRI SUPER, a/c, srs, 3050hrs, 7m x 4.1t

JCB 541-70 AGRI SUPER, a/c, srs, 5200hrs, 7m x 4.1t

JCB 541-70 AGRI SUPER, a/c, srs, 5700hrs, 7m x 4.1t

JCB 541-70 AGRI

CASEIHFARMALL105C 2018FELwithSTDBUCKET 3RDFUNTIONANDSOFTRIDE

CASEIHFARMALL110M 2021,902hrs,FELwith3rd function&Softride

CASEIHOPTUM270 2018,NewEngine,4wheel dualsExcellentcondition

$230,000

AITCHISONSEEDMATIC4124CT 2012,3Msowwidth,24runon 5inspace,570Lseed590Lfert

$33,000

ELHOPROLINER1500

NEW,fullwarranty,canrunload sence.ExDemo-only28bales

$44,000

2016JOHNDEERE5075E 75hp,1275hrs,2xRearHyd Remotes12x12PowerRevTrans

CASEIHPUMA165 2022,50kph19speedp/shift tran,only1025hrs

2008AMAZONEUG3000

3000litre,24metre,Rate controlled,Hydraulicsteering

$27,500

VICONFANEX764

NEW-OLDSTOCK,pricedto sell!LocatedTTMITrafalgar. $27,500

CASEIHPUMA125 2014,5586Hr,QuickeLoader IncBucket&Forks

2014DEUTZ-FAHRAGROFARM430 6150hrs,rearremotesclean insidelocatedinColac

2012GOLDACRES2524 2500L24Mboom,Isobus,7 sectioncontrol,rowcrophitch

JOHNDEERE458 MegaWidePlusRoundBaler, 8400bales

$27,500

NEWHOLLANDTH7.42ELITE 2019withPalletforks,JCB hitchanddramonehitchatrear

SILVAN2500

2500L,18mHydrboom.Bravo 180S5SectionRatecontroller

CLAASVARIANT460RF 2017,JUSTIN-goingthrough workshop,hasamonitor

$38,500

FERRARI GROWTECH FUTURA AUTOMATIC TRANSPLANTING MACHINE

THE MOST INNOVATIVE TRANSPLANTER EVER

The Ferrari Growtech FUTURA has been developed to have high-technology characteristics. It has been projected for the automatic transplanting of vegetables stored in trays. It requires just one operator loading the trays into the charging slide of each single planting element. Each element of the machine is provided with a system, which automatically pulls out, from the longer side of the tray, the plants of the same row. These plants will be taken from further movable grippers, which supply the distributor.

• Working capacity per hour for each row or for each element up to 8’000 plants/hour.

• Rear pressing wheels adjustable from 0 to 130kg (from 0 to up to 280lb).

• High adaptability to the trays on the market

• Electric eyes device for control and elimination of the missing plant from the tray to the transplant, with a selecting system acting before dropping the plant into the cup.

• High tolerance for different grounds

• High tolerance for the plant length by 18cm (7.09”)

• Left/right oleo-dynamic balancing and parallelism to the ground to transplant.

• Able to work on flat ground as much as on raised beds and also on those grounds already traced and fertilised.

• Versions: 3 point hitch -draw-bar - back steering wheels - self propelled

• Minimum row spacing: 70 cm [27.5”] (45 cm [17.7”] triangular version - 25 cm [10”] twin version)

• Distance in the row: adjustable from 6 [2.4”] to 99 cm [39”] every 2 cm (0.8”]

• Main fittings: automatic plants extraction

- electric eyes to identify missing plants

-parallel linkage - rubber roller with adjustable pressure - hydraulic transmissionback pressing wheel hydraulic adjustment

- electric depth adjustment

3 ENDEAVOUR ST, WARRAGUL, VIC, 3820

PH (03) 5622 9100

www.vinrowe.com.au

*pictures for illustrative purposes only

TOSCANOMULCHERH/D 2023,H/Dconstruction,doubleorsinglesidelinkage, optionalhydraulicsideshift,sizesfrom1.5to4mtr

SAMMUTTRUCKTRAYS H/DAustralianmade.3mmor5mmfloor.Custombuild. Chassismodifications.Newandusedtrucksavailable. S360. TA1025472.

SAMMUTHARDOXTIPPERBODIES H/Dbuild. Onepiecesides,2waygate.Optionalwell hoistortwinunderbody.Optionaldropsides.Custom build.Colourofchoice.Sandblastedandfinishedin

UNITEDIMPLEMENTS(USA)NEWTRAILINGBOX GRADERMADEINUSA 2022,MadeinUSA,heavydutybuild Hydraulicliftwheels,hydraulicangleadjustment 1800mmto3600mm.S363. TA1025493. Pricefrom$6,900+GST

GEARMASTERTRAILINGTURFMOWER 2020,Buydirectfromthemanufacturerandsave.We havebeenmanufacturingmowersinAustralia for over 25years!Australianmade,onepiecestainlessdeck, fullgeardrive,stainlessdeck,75HPgearboxes,3plor trailing,sizesfrom1.5mtrto12mtr,suitable for Turf farms,golfcourses,councils,contractorsandmore. S364. TA1025498.

Pricefrom$17,000+GST

SAMMUTSPREADKING5000ORCHARD/VINEYARD SPREADER 2020,H/DAustralianbuild,frontorreardelivery.Sizes from2m3to18m3,optionaltelescopicconveyor, optionalendrotororendspinner,custombuilttosuit

SAMMUTMILLMUDSPREADERS,AUSTRALIAN MADE 2020,H/DAustralianmade Fullhydraulicdrive,singleor3row Frontfeed,Singleordoubleaxle,optionalrear spinners Sizesfrom8m3to30m3.S365. TA1025500.

Pricefrom$28,000+GST

TOSCANOSTONEBURIEREXTRAHEAVYDUTY

2020,Extraheavyduty Hydraulicliftroller,geardrive Anti-panblades 2200mmto3200mm.S369. TA1025532. Pricefrom$17,900+GST

SAMMUTSPREADERS

2020,H/DAustralianmade,fullhydraulicdrive Wecancustombuild.Optionalfrontfeed Optionalsidedelivery.Chainorbeltfloor Sizesfrom2m3to30m3.S367. TA1025524.

Pricefrom$18,000+GST

TOSCANOSPEEDDISC 2022,Buydirectfromtheimporterandsave! Heavyduty,Hydraulicliftcrumbleroller,560mmdiscs ,3plandtrailing,2.5mtrto6mtr(trailing).S368. TA1025525.

Pricefrom$13,900+GST

FIMAKSVERTICALFEEDMIXERS

2020,Hardenedbinandfloor,H/DComerItalian gearboxes,sizesfrom3m3to30m3,scales,incab controls,ptionalfoldingconveyorwithoptionallength, reductionbox.S371. TA1025537. From$25,000+GST

FIMAKS18TONE,TWINVERTICLEBEATER,MULCH /MUCKSPREADERS

2022,BuyDirectfromtheimporterandsave!From5 toneto30tone,heavyDutyconveyorchain,slurrydoor, incabcontrols,twinverticalbeaterswithbottom spinner,suitable for allyourhardtospreadproducts etcWetcowmanure,mulch,greenwasteetc,18TONE MACHINE(ASPICTURED).S373. TA1025543. From$69,000+GST

For more info please visit us at www.sammut.com.au

$38,500INCLGST

CATERPILLAR226B3WHEELEDSKIDSTEER 4cylinderdiesel,4 in1bucket,airconcab,3,230hoursapproxshowingonhour meter, tyres85%allround,serialno:CAT0226BPMWD01189,withoperators manualandservicehistory,notregistered,exceptional condition. 7461. TA1275713.

REDROOROTARYHOE (WalkBehind),poweredbyHonda GX2709horsepowerpetrolenginewithpurpose built tippingtrailer.6950. TA1038830. $4,950INCLGST

$19,950INCLGST

JOHNDEEREZ997RZTRAKRIDEONMOWER d.7353. TA1227757.

Compressor,3.7bar/54psi,90CFM,approximately344 hoursindicated$11,500ASIS,TIDYUPPRICEEXTRA.7142. TA1160700. $11,500INCLGST

ATLASCOPCOXAS90COMPRESSOR AtlasCopcoXAS90

$9,500INCLGST

BONNEBYSCHWARZESE6TROADBROOM/SWEEPER diesel,yearapprox2013,vinno:6T9T26ABLD09P9005, with books,servicehistory&controller,lowhours.7316. TA1219701.

$3,950INCGST

PALLETFORKNOTINCLUDED.4118.TA293006.

&rollsuspensionwithTieman300kgtailgateloaderwithhandcontrols Model TC501M,serialno:052048901

Treg8x5BoxTrailer,approx1999kgs,4wheelelectric brakeswithbreakaway,950mmhighstockcrate,jockeywheel,rearheavyduty wind downstabiliserlegs,notregisteredYGH507, vin no:6T9T2000S522DR060,7leafrock

TREG8X5BOXTRAILER

$11,850INCLGST

Tractor,2wheeldrive,ROPS,23pointlinkage, power steering,tyres85%nocracks,approximately44 horsepower.7466. TA1283662.

MASSEYFERGUSON240TRACTOR MasseyFerguson240

CONNORSHEASEEDERS 14 row trailingseeder,tyne baker boots,seed&super,withsmallseedsbox$16,950inc. ConnorShea18 row seeders,linkage&trailed,super& seedboxes,readytogo.7107. TA1141898. POA

HOESPLUSASELECTIONOFOTHERROTARYHOESIN STOCK. 7379. TA1238951. POA

HOWARDROTARYHOES LARGERANGEOFHOWARD ROTARY

DIESEL 2wheeldrive,3cylinderPerkinsdiesel,rollframe, rearwheelweights(optional),approximately42 horsepower, tyres80%nocracks.7422. TA1254042. $9,850INCLGST

$43,900INCLGST

JohnDeere5525FWA Tractor, withJohnDeereSelfLevellingFrontEndLoader,4.1bucket, year approximately2005-2008,4wheeldrive,ROPS&Roof,91 horsepower approximately,PTO,approximately1,968hoursindicated,3 point linkage.7073. TA1125206.

JOHNDEERE5525FWATRACTOR

MASSEYFERGUSON35TRACTOR 2wheeldrive,3 cylinder diesel,PTO,rollframe,newtyres,42 horsepower approximately.7440. TA1264628. $9,850INCL GST CASEIH3230TRACTORWITHFRONTFORKATTACHMENT CaseInternational3230TractorwithBenWyeKBF3000FrontFork AttachmentwithForks,4wheeldrive,60horsepowerapproximately,3 pointlinkage,rollframe&roof,2,300hoursasindicated.7351. TA1227753. $24,950INCLGST

$3,950INCL GST SOUTHERNCROSSPORTABLEPUMPTRAILERAG1PDIESELENGINE SouthernCrossPortablePumponTrailer,4 CylinderAirCooled,ModelAG1PDieselEngine.6764. TA1039939. $7,500INC GST

TA1251170.

MASSEYFERGUSON135TRACTOR3CYLINDERPERKINS

& Tiki Rollers (Cambridge), culti packers, stones & tyre)

7' to 28'. PTO hammermills, roller mills, grain gristers. From $595 3PL, 5-9 tine trail, 8-14 tine chisel ploughs From $795

Irrigation pipes, pumps & motors, travelling irrigators.

Scoops, 3PL, silt blades, carryalls and rippers.

2nd hand tractor tyres, belt pulleys, PTO From $195 2nd hand new tines Augers, 50' x 6" & 8", pencil 14' x 4" new and 2nd hand.

Harrows all types From $45

Boom sprays, 3PL, Hardi and Silvan, 400 & 600ltr.

Power Harrows 3PL Lely 15' Crump (Kurrajong 1000) 1 tonne trailing

Manure-lime & super spreaders Super spreaders ground drive, ½ - 4.5 tonne. 9' Roto wiper, new & secondhand Vicon spreaders 10 to 30 bag, Hardi 1200 ltr boomspray trail, foam & PTO.

OFFSET/DISC PLOUGHS Grizzly 20 424 disc Gibbons Rawlings 28 plate SCARIFIERS & TILLERS Ferguson scarifiers 3PL 19 tyne Bagshaw scarifier towable SHEEP AND CATTLE

Feeders (hay & grain) Cattle Scales

Feedout bins and trailers. Shearing plants, grinders, lamb cradles, handlers, wool pressers, bail heads, crushes, wool tables, hyd  woolpress.

SLASHERS

8’ slasher 3PL (superior) 2.3 high body Nobili mulcher

TRAILERS

HYD Tipping 10' x 6'

Freighter 4 wheel trailer

Tipping trailer 8' x 6' From $975

TRACTORS Ford 3000, 45hp, 3PL, P-Steer. FE Loader. Fergie TEA20 petrol

MCLEOD5FT 2023, Near-New. heavydutycustombuilt McleodSlasher.5ft,Lessthan 100Hours,NA. NSW. DIY1290852. 0405 537 143. $5,500IncGST

REDROOCMS80 TheCMS80 willchipmaterialupto80mm (3)indiameter.Leavesand smallerbranches are processedthroughthe mulcher hopper., 6T9T26V97A0ATP052.VIC. DIY1297083. 0433 770 868. $5,000

ABBEYVF1250SD Excellant conditionAbbey12m3Mixer wagon,workshopchecked, brandnewsetofknives.Suit newbuyer.ExMelbourne, D64007.VIC. DIY1291856. 0458 978 231. $66,000

SUPERNOVATD3.0-190

SupernovaTripleDisc/ No-Till/DirectSeedDrill Heavydutyspecification meetsaffordability.Astimes andconditionschangesotoo are yourpractices,N/A. QLD. DIY1297112. 0422 469 893. $55,000(Excl.GST)

CATERPILLARD7E 1967,1967 CaterpillarD7E48ASeries 180HPPowershiftBulldozer, 48A8616.VIC. DIY1299074. 0413 384 290. $78,000

AGRISONFRONTENDLOADER 2010,3pointbackhoe.4in1bucket-allasnew condition.Hardlyeverused.Only300hours. Alwayskeptingarage. Top buy.Firsttoseewill buy.Bestbuyforthisprice,..VIC. DIY1286657. 0416 136 256. $29,000

JOHNDEERE6330 2012,I'm sellingmytractor,comes withhayforks.Idon'tneedit now. Done6600hours.Itisa autotransmission. Very good tractor,lo6330p587358.SA. DIY1294137. 0473 803 567. $50,000

CONNORSHEA16RCSN

DRILL ConnorShea8000 Series ExcellentCondition,Always Shedded Bothseedandfertiliserboxes Withsparedeliverybuckets, 169646.NSW. DIY1288118. 0412 675 666. $12,000

VERSATILE620DT 2019,CheckoutthisusedVersatile 620DT!ImmaculateCondition! 575Hp(620Hpmax) -CumminsQSX15LTier3engine -3,446Nmpeaktorque - CAT TA2216x4Powershift transmission -416L/minhydraulicpumpwith6 electrohydraulicremotes -18,800Ldieseltank -Front&Reardifferentiallock -DeluxcabwithAgCabsuspension, -Trimblesetup -30"tracks

Hours:3973

Contact0431075312-Unitbeingheld inYatala,QLD,BVA1821017.QLD. DIY1254382. 0431 075 312. $330,000

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CASE

585, 595, 685, 695, 800, 830, 832, 870 2WD, 885, 895, 900, 930, 932, 956, 970, 1030, 1032, 1070, 1194, 1270, 1370, 1390, 1394, 1594, 1690, 2090, 2094, 2096, 2290, 2290, 2294, 2390, 2394, 2470, 2590, 2594, 2670, 2870, 3394, 3594, 4230, 4496, 4694, 4994, 7110, 7210, CVX 170, CX60, MAGNUM 275, MAGNUM 290, MAGNUM 305, MX80C, MX255, MX285, PUMA, STX 375 QUADTRACK, STX425, STX440 QUADTRACK, STX450, STX485, STX500

CASE IH

1896, 4690, 4890, 4894, 5120, 5130, 5140, 5150, 7120, 7130, 7140, 7150, 7220, 7230, 7240, 7250, 8910, 8920, 8930, 8940, 8950, 9130, 9150, 9170, 9180, 9250, 9260, 9280, 9350, 9370 QUADTRACK, 9380 QUADTRACK, 9390, MX90, MX130, MX135, MX150, MX230, MX240, MX200, MX220, MXM175, MX270, MXM190, STX375, STX440, STX480

CATERPILLAR

CHALLENGER SERIES – 35, 45, 55, 65, 65C, 75, 75C, 75E, 85C, 85D, 95E, 65E TRACK MACHINE, MT765D, MT765C, MT865C

FORD

3000, 3610, 4000, 4600, 4610, 5000, 5610, 5640, 6000, 6600, 6610, 6700, 6810, 7000, 7600, 7700, 7710, 7840, 8000, 8210, 8230, 8340, 8401, 8600, 8700, 9000, 9600, 9700,, TW5, TW10, TW15, TW20, TW25, TW30

INTERNATIONAL

385, 414, 434, 444, 484, 514, 554, 564, 574, 585, 624, 660, 674, 686, 696, 706, 756,766, 786, 856, 866, 885, 886, 956, 976, 986, 1056, 1066, 1086, 1256, 1466, 1468, 1486, 1566, 1568, 1586, 3288, 3388, 3588, 3688, 3788, 4166, 4186, 4366, 4386, 4568, 4586, 4786, 5088, 5288, 5488, 6388, 6588, 6788, 844S, AW6, AW7, AWD6, AWD7, B250, B275, W6, W7,

JOHN DEERE

950, 1050, 1130, 1140, 1640, 1750, 2010, 2020, 2030, 2040, 2120, 2130, 2140, 2250, 2450, 2650, 2850, 3010, 3020, 3120, 3130, 3140, 3350, 3640, 3650, 4010, 4020, 4030, 4040, 4050, 4055, 4230, 4240, 4250, 4255, 4430, 4440, 4450, 4455, 4555, 4560, 4620, 4630, 4640, 4650, 4755, 4760, 4840, 4850, 4955, 4960, 5010, 5020, 5310, 5515, 5300, 6030, 6110, 6170R, 6200, 6220, 6300, 6310, 6320, 6330, 6400, 6410, 6620, 6630 Premium, 6810, 6820, 7210, 7330, 7510, 7520, 7600, 7610, 7700, 7800, 7810, 7920, 7930, 8100, 8200, 8230, 8285R, 8300, 8310, 8320R, 8330, 8345RT, 8360RT, 8370RT, 8400, 8400 TRACK, 8410, 8430, 8440, 8450, 8520, 8520T, 8530, 8630, 8640, 8650, 8760, 8770, 8850, 8960, 8970, 9400, 9410R, 9420T, 9430T

NEW HOLLAND

7840, 8430, 8560, 8870, 8970, 9482, 9682, 9860, 9880, 9882, 9482, 9484, G210, G240, L85, L95, T6020, T7030, TG230, TG235, TG255, TG285, TJ375, TJ425, TJ450, TL70, TL90, TM125, TM135, TM195, TN55D, TN95F, TS100, TS100A, TS110A, TS125A, T9060

STEIGER

KP525, KP 1350, KP1325, KP1400, BEARCAT 3 & 4, COUGAR 2 & 4 CM250, PANTHER 2, PANTHER 3 ST310 & ST325, PANTHER 4 CM325, TIGER ST470,

VERSATILE

500, 700, 800, 835, 836, 855, 875, 895, 900, 935, 945, 946, 950, 956, 975, 976, 1150, 1156

ISOLOADERHL-PC-35

Two(2)ISOLOADERPrecastConcreteHandlingRubberTyreGantriesbuyoneorbothfortandemliftandtraveleachwithSWL35,000kg.R3696R3697. TA1222670. POA ISOLOADER21

TheIsoloader21isastraddledesignedtoliftandtransport32,000kg,6mand27,000kg 12mISOcontainersfromroadtransportvehiclesandplacethemontheground.(Filephotoasexample)Twoavailable.R3621. TA1061595. $100,000EaPlusGST

www.flt.com.au

HYSTERH18.00XM-12

withforkpositioningsideshiftcarriage, 2440mmforks,Cumminsengine,fullyenclosed airconditionedcab-Option20x40sideliftcont. frame.R3632. TA1124211.

POAForSaleorHirePh:1800688788

HYSTERH10.00XM

HYSTERH16.00XM-6

2010,lowhoursandingreatconditionwithMichelin XZMradialtyres,forkpositioningsideshiftand 2,440mmForks.R3525. TA730601. ForSaleorHirePOAPh:1800688788toInspect

HYSTERH12.00XM

200811,740kg4500mmlift,sideshiftcarriageand 2440mmforks.HireorBuyFreeCall1800688788. R3405. TA369982. POA

HYSTERH650C

6newContinentaltyres,Cummins6CTenginethis budgetpricedforkliftisreadyforwork.Option20'or 20x40toppickcontainerspreaders..R3712. TA1216675.

ForSaleorHirePh1800688788POA

KALMARDRT450-65S

2013,Stacksladen20x40containers5high.Cummins QSM11dieselengine.Dana15.5HR36000XMSN. H10300280. TA1153805.

ForSaleorHirePOAFreeCall1800688788

2006,Cumminsengine.WideForkPositioningSideshift Carriagewouldsuitlongloadse.g.pipe.R3689. TA1216676. POAForSaleorHirePh:1800688788

KALMARDRT450

2014,SOLD-AnotherAvailable.Only11081hourswith originalCumminsengine.Stack45,000kg1st row 31,000kg2ndrow.ReadyNow.R3603. TA998021. POAForSaleorHirePh:1800688788

OMEGA16-12W

IdealfurnitureremovalistsolutionRated12,000kgwith ELME558sidesliftabletostackuptofourhigh20and 40footcontainers..353AUFL443. TA1154000.

ForSaleorHirePOAFreeCall1800688788

TERBERGYT182

2006,HardtofindTerminalTractorwithelevating5th wheelforquick&safetrailermarshaliingwithoutneed todismountcab.S116. TA1276949. $59,800

HYSTERH18.00XM-12

2008,stacks12,000kghighcube20'&40'3high.ELME 55820x40spreaderwithtopentrytwistlocks.Frontline unitreadynow.R3547. TA829125. ForSaleorHirePOAFreeCall1800688788

PRENTICE7,000KGSWL forklifttruckramps(8)topickfrom.Idealforshipping containers.Forsaleorhire.R3274. TA96974. $12,000+GST=$13,200ForSaleorHire

GENIEGS3268RT

4WDdiesel.Recently 10yearinspected,new paint,goodreliable machine.S35.

$25,000+GST

SNORKELPRO126 126ftstraightstick boom,diesel,4WD, workingheight40.2m, goodworking condition.S36. $30,000+GST

SNAPPYHEAVY

DUTY

Scaffold.S2. $550+GST

JLG43FTRTSELF LEVELLINGDIESEL SCISSORLIFT VeryGoodValuefor money,tidymachine, stillworkinginour rentalfleet.S27.

$30,000+GST

SNORKELTB47J

4WDTB47JDZ TelescopicBoomLift, 10YearInspected, HydraulicGenerator, Diesel,Veryreliable machine..S39. $35,000+GST

SNORKELTB42JDZ 42fttelescopicboom lift.4WDDiesel.S30. $15,000+GST

HAULOTTE COMPACT14

2014,12melectric scissorliftverypopular unit.14mworking height.1unitavailable. S21. $6,000+GST

SNORKEL MHP13/35

2012,TrailerMounted articulatedboomlift featuresasafeandstable workingheightofupto 12.6m.Stillinhirefleet, verygoodcondition.S38.

$20,000+GST

GENIEGS1932 GenieGS1932Electric Scissorlift.S29. $4,000+GST

SKYJACK3219 2015,SkyJack3219 scissorlift,10year inspected,electric, 5.8mplatformheight. S40. $7,500+GST

Standing tall

Zoomlion Australia’s Sydney Diesel & Electric Access Gear Demo Day saw customers immerse themselves within the OEM’s mobile elevating work platform lineup

In recent months, Zoomlion Australia hosted a customer day at its Sydney branch, with attendees getting the opportunity to experience the OEM’s access equipment lineup.

Under the Sydney sun, customers got a rst-hand look at Zoomlion’s mobile elevating work platform portfolio including the ZTH4525, ZTH4014 and ZTH4018 telehandlers, and its ZS1323RT terrain scissor li .

The company’s telehandler range is built for power, comfort and exibility on every job site, with the ZTH4525 providing the tallest maximum li height at just under 25 metres.

Zoomlion says this model’s hydrostatic drive system delivers a smooth, comfortable driving experience while supporting fast travel speeds between tasks.

A 4×4 driving system also provides strong traction and reliable o -road performance, so operators can work con dently on rough or uneven ground.

With 360-degree continuous rotation, this telehandler o ers a wide working range and excellent adaptability to di erent site conditions.

Inside the cab, a 10.1-inch display screen combines monitoring, control and entertainment functions to create

an intuitive and user-friendly operating environment.

Supplied with a standard oating fork and compatible with optional attachments including platforms, buckets, crane booms and more, the ZTH4525 telehandler is designed to meet the diverse needs of Australian customers.

Zoomlion Australia access sales manager Frank Zhou says the Sydney customer demo day was a highly successful event.

“We were glad to see many clients,

especially representatives from local rental companies that attended this event,” he says.

“We sincerely thank all the customers for their participation. “We will continue to enhance our brand in uence and deepen our local commitment by providing highquality products and professional services to the Australian market.””

For more information, call 03 9588 6900 or visit lkdiesel.com.au

19-29 Curlew Cresc

Tamworth NSW 2340

www.philhuntparts.com.au brendan@philhuntparts.com.au

JOHNDEERE872GP JustinforDismantling,16Foot Moldboard,20.5x25TyresandRims,Sweetrunning 6090Engine,RearRippers,AllPartsAvailable,Phone Brendan0267624466.S196. TA1297688. POA

HITACHIDX175 JustinforDismantling,BullTiltBlade,Angle TiltBlade,BladeMountedTreePusher,CliponStickrake, RipperAssywithLongSeriesTyne's,ExcConditionSealed TrackswithAlligatorJoiners,8365.25Engine,AllParts Available,PhoneBrendan0267624466.S198. TA1297690. POA

The HUNT stops here

NEW AND S/H PARTS

ALLIS-CHALMERS/HANOMAG/MASSEY

JOHN DEERE INDUSTRIAL

PARTS FOR Dozers, Loaders, Drotts, Graders, Scrapers

WRECKING DOZERS

ALLIS-CHALMERS: “M”, HD5B, HD6B, HD6E, HD6G, HD7W, HD7G, HD9B, HD10W, HD11B, HD11E, HD11EC, HD11EP, HD11 Ser B, HD15,C, HD16A, HD16AC, HD16D, DC, HD16DP, HD19,20,21A, HD21B,C, HD31, HD41B

FIAT: 451C, 555, 605C, 50CI, 70CI, 8, 8B, AD10, BD10B, FD10E, AD12, 14B, 14C, BD20, DX175

HANOMAG/MASSEY: 2244, 200, 300, 3366, 400, 500, L400C, L600C, D600D Super, D700C

JOHN DEERE : 1010C, 850 LOADERS

ALLIS-CHALMERS: TL12D, TL14, TL20, 545, 605B, 645, 745B,C FIAT: FR20B

LD3, LD5, LD6, LD7 and LD9 Scoopmobile

HANOMAG/MASSEY 22,33C,44, 55, CL55C,66C-D, 77 GRADERS

ALLIS-CHALMERS: D, DD, M65, 65B, AD30-40, 45, 145, M100A, B, FG95

DRMCO/CHAMPION 562, 600, 720, 740

JOHN DEERE 570, 570A, 670, 670A, 670B, 770, 770A, 772A, 770BH, 670CH, 670D, 672GP, 770GP, 772GP

ALLIS WHEEL TRACTORS

AC D17, D19, D21, XT190, 7000, 7010, 7020, 7040, 7060, 7080, 8010, 8050, 8070, 7580, 8550, 440 ALSO AVAILABLE Track Chains, Rollers, Idlers, Sprockets Various 4-1 Buckets, POA

HYUNDAIHL760-9 Justinfordismantling,New23.5R25 Tyres,CumminsEngine,AllPartsAvailable,Phone Brendan0267624466.S197. TA1297689. POA

JOHNDEERE772GP Justinfordismantling,6Wheel Drive,14FootMoldboard,SweetRunning6090Engine, 17.5x25TyresandRimsAllRound,RearRipperAssy,All PartsAvailable,PhoneBrendanon0267624466.S191. TA1239667. POA

Allis Chalmers • Fiat Allis • Hanomag • Massey • JD Industrial

SKYJACKSJ6832RT

32'4x4DieselScissorlifts,severalavailableand are nowout oftest.These are trueRoughTerrainmachineswitha454kg SWLanda1.5metreextensiondeck,locatedinBrisbaneand

SKYJACKSJ3219

SKYJACKSJ46AJ

46'4x4DieselKnuckleBooms.6unitsavailable,witha227kg liftcapacity,allingoodconditionwithMajorInspection completed-intestuntil2027-2028.MachinesinMelbourne, NewcastleandBrisbane.KB4639-KB4647. TA1160082. $19,000+GST=$20,900

2014,19'ElectricScissorlifts,severalmachinesoffered.All with 227kgliftcapacity,allingoodconditionandallnowoutof test.LocatedinBrisbane,Melbourne&Sydney.Various.

SKYJACKSJ45T

2012,SkyjackSJ45T45'DieselStickBooms.2unitsavailable andallintestuntilSept2027.EquippedOEMSecondary Guarding.LocatedinBrisbaneB45129R-B45130R. B45129R-B45130R. TA1216664. $22,000+GST=$24,200

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QINGONGCPD20C 2012,QingongCPD20C 2-Tonne ElectricCounterbalanceForkliftExcellentCondition, SERIAL 12050720.VIC. DIY1296551. 0439 719 342. $16,489ONO

ZARMMIXERZARMMIXER StainlessSteelHeavyDuty Approx60LitreCapacityZArmMixingMachinewith Swing Away SafetyCover, Tipping MixingBin,Controlto 415V3PhaseElectricMotorandSwitch,-.VIC. 0411 317 362.

GSRPX200 2010,TheGSR200PXtruckmountedcherry pickerhasaworkingheightofupto20metres,a maximumoutreachof6.7metersandabasketcapacity of200kgforupto two people,374RCH.QLD. DIY1294210. 0404 070 585. $77,000

PROCESSSYSTEMSCHOCOLATECOOLINGTUNNEL& ENROBER ProcessSystemsStainlessSteelFramed MotorisedContinuousProductSheetFormingand CoolingLinewithStainlessSteelFlowHeadandHeating Station,RubberBeltMotorisedFeedInConveyor, StainlessSteelRefrigeratedCooling Tunnel withInfeed PassThroughand Take OutConveyors,Controlto415V3 PhaseElectricMotorandSwitch,OverallLengthApprox 0411 317 362. $79,000

FUJIFUJIFLOWRAPPERFW341M2 FujiMotorised StainlessSteelProductForm,FillandSealingMachine Model:FW341M2withStainlessSteelChainFeed-In Conveyor,WrappingandSealingHeads,RubberBelt OutfeedConveyor,-.VIC. DIY1285245. 0411 317 362. $35,000

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Containersanddomestructure.4x20ftHighCubeShipping containersinverygoodcondition.2xdomestructurestogivea coveredarea20ftx20ftinverygoodcondition-2yearsold.

SAVAGESAVAGEBROSGASFIREDMIXER SavageBros StainlessSteelGasFiredIngredientsMixingandCooking Unit,TwinCopperApprox50LitreCookingPots, RetractableMixingHead,SteelFramedMobile Treadle HydraulicPotStorageStand,Swing Away Attendants Table,Controlto415V3PhaseElectricMotorandSwitch, -.VIC. DIY1285242. 0411 317 362. $49,000

00

SiteOffices/Toilets-Male&Female/Shower.3xPortablesiteunits. 2xOffices6.0mtrs.1xToilet4.8mtrs.Fullyaircon.Officefurniture included.Carpettilestofloorarea.Fullypoweredwithfluro lighting/switchboard.Plumbedforquickconnectionofservices. FullsecuritytowindowsanddoorsOfficesonly,0.QLD. DIY1297548. 0413 703 704. $20,000

MAGLONUTOILROASTER StainlessSteelMotorisedGas FiredNutOilRoaster,ComprisingRawNutLoadHopper, CleatedRubberBeltElevatingConveyor,Vibratory

YAMATOYAMATO YamatoDataweighVolumeWeighing, FillingandSealingMachinewithStainlessSteel VibratoryInfeedHopper,SteelFramed Bucket Elevating LoadConveyor,VolumeWeighingHeadwithMetalcheck 9MetalDetector,BagSealingandFillingHead,Rubber BeltElevating Take-Out ConveyorwithMetalcheckMetal Detector,Controlto415V3PhaseElectricMotorand SwitchWholeMountedonHeavyDutySteelFramed StandwithLadderAccessandSafetyBarricades,-.VIC. DIY1285236. 0411 317 362. $18,900

KOMATSUFB18M

$18,000+GST

1800KGCapacity.4.5MLiftHeight.3Stage ContainerMast.SideShift.LowHours.3Wheel Compact.1YearOldBattery.FullLightKit.

.R035. TA1296175. $19,800

KOMATSUFG25HT-17

$19,000+GST

2500KGCapacity.4.7MLiftHeight.3Stage ContainerMast.SideShift.NewDigitalWeight Guage.4xNewPneumaticTyres.LEDLightKit.

.R076. TA1296203. $20,900

TOYOTATG10TOWTUG

$10,000+GST

15,000KGCapacity.LPGFuelled.3Speed Transmission.Driver&PassengerSeats.Front& RearTowHitches.LEDLights.LowHours

.PO81. TA1296229. $11,000

KOMATSUFB25-12

$18,000+GST

2500KGCapacity.4.7MLiftHeight.3Stage ContainerMast.SideShift.LowHours.FullLight Kit.4YearOldBattery.95%PunctureProofTyres.

.R060. TA1296197. $19,800

KOMATSUFG30T-17

$17,000+GST

3000KGCapacity.4.5MLiftHeight.Clearview Mast.ForkPositioners.WeightGauge.FullLED LightKit.PunctureProofTyres.LPGFueled.

.R049. TA1296206. $18,700

NISSANRV02

$37,000+GST

37,000KGTowingCapacity.Automatic Transmission.Z24NissanLPGEngine.Driver ReleasedRearTowHitch.FrontTowHitch

.L067. TA1296230. $40,700

KOMATSUFB30-11

$20,000+GST

3000KGCapacity.4MLiftHeight.ClearviewMast. SideShift.PowerSteering.2YearOldBattery. SinglePointWaterSystem.FullLightKit. .R028.

KOMATSUFG35AT-16

$19,000+GST

3500KGCapacity.4.5MLiftHeight.Clearview Mast.ForkPositioners.SideShift.LPGFuelled. FullLEDLightKit.PunctureProofTyres.

.R024. TA1296213. $20,900

TOYOTATD25 From$40,000plusGST

37,000TowingCapacity.1DZ2.5LitreDiesel Engine.AutomaticTransmission.DriverReleased Rear2LevelTowHitch.FrontTowHitch

.S492. TA1296235. $44,000

Kerfab's K-Broom is built to clear sand, gravel, bark, silage and loose material fast. Its high performance bristle design collects more in fewer passes, saving time on every job. Tough enough for agriculture, civil and industrial use.

View the K-Broom at kerfab.com.au

HARD WORKING

With a full 8 year warranty as standard*

The Maxam Agrixtra range delivers minimal soil compaction, a comfortable ride and improved traction which surpasses all agricultural tyre expectations.

8-YEAR FARM TYRE WARRANTY

*Maxam farm tyres come with an 8-Year warranty against manufacturing defects. This offer includes a full tyre replacement warranty for the first 12 months and a pro-rata replacement warranty thereafter.