The Rata Blog

Discover innovations, news and tips from NZ's own farm machinery attachments manufacturer.

Quick Hitch vs. Euro Hitch vs. Manual Coupler: Which Is Best for Your Farm Equipment?

Posted by Rata on Jun 25, 2025 11:57:09 AM

Attachment changes are nobody’s favourite job, but they shouldn’t be a daily obstacle course either. Whether you’re feeding out, shifting pallets, or switching between a bucket and a bale grab, the last thing you need is wasted time or a back full of regrets.


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Topics: Material Handling, Working Smarter, attachments, Product Explainer, Tractor Grapples

Silage Grab vs Shear Grab vs Fork: Which Silage-Handling Tool Is Right for You?

Posted by Rata on Jun 17, 2025 8:26:16 AM

Handling silage can either be a slick, well-oiled part of the day or the job that tests your patience before the morning coffee kicks in. There’s no universal tool that nails every job, and anyone who says otherwise probably hasn’t wrestled with half-thawed baleage on a wet morning.


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Topics: Material Handling, Working Smarter, attachments, Product Explainer, Tractor Grapples

EXTRA HANDS: A VICTORIA FARMER SUCCESS STORY

Posted by Rata on Aug 23, 2024 8:32:09 AM

A Victorian farmer has found Rata Equipment’s Power Claw to be a labour saver for clearing loose sticks and rocks around his property


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Topics: Insider, Material Handling, Working Smarter, attachments, Product Explainer, Tractor Grapples

NEWS ALERT! Redesign And Rename Of The Subsoil Aerator

Posted by Casey-lee Cranston on Jun 25, 2024 11:29:00 AM

 

We have redesigned and renamed the Auto Reset Field Wave - formerly known as the Panerazer.

 

The reason for the redesign is so the machines now have a modular frame and can be changed from a shear bolt leg to an autoreset leg system with the addition of leg pivot plates and springs.

 


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Topics: Insider, Material Handling, Working Smarter, Soil Aeration & Drainage