The Rata Blog

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

Wrapped Bale Handling Done Right: Choosing the Best Bale Clamp

Posted by Glenn Walton on Sep 25, 2025 8:29:11 AM

If you’ve ever watched a perfectly wrapped bale split open mid-transfer, you’ll know the pain. Not just the mess, but the actual cost of lost feed, the frustration of annoyed stock, and the complete waste of your effort. Wrapped bale handling is not just about moving bales from one point to another. It’s about protecting the integrity of the wrap, preserving the quality of the contents, and making sure every movement is controlled and precise. When you’re managing hundreds of bales in all weather conditions, with time always against you, the last thing you need is an attachment that fumbles the job.


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Topics: Material Handling, Tips, Hacks & How To's, Working Smarter, Product Explainer

Rata Featured in Trade Farm Machinery

Posted by Glenn Walton on Aug 25, 2025 11:39:23 AM

We’re excited to announce that Rata Equipment has been featured in a recent article highlighting our innovative agricultural solutions. This recognition underscores the quality, reliability, and durability that farmers across Australia and New Zealand have relied on for decades.


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Topics: Working Safer, Working Smarter, Farming technology, Product Explainer

Rata Bucket Grab vs. Power Claw vs. Standard Bucket: Choosing the Best Loader Bucket

Posted by Glenn Walton on Aug 18, 2025 1:17:23 PM

Most operators already know that using the wrong attachment doesn’t just slow you down, it chews through time, fuel, and patience. So if you’re still using a standard bucket for every job under the sun, it’s worth asking: how much is that really costing you?


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Topics: Material Handling, Tips, Hacks & How To's, Working Smarter, Product Explainer

Winter Weather: Snow and Ice Removal with Rata Attachments

Posted by Glenn Walton on Jul 31, 2025 9:14:57 AM

Winter on the farm has a way of slowing everything down. Tracks get muddy, ice creeps across the yard, and fresh snow makes simple jobs harder than they need to be. Whether it’s blocked lanes, frozen feed pads, or tractors skidding where they shouldn’t, things that were straightforward last month suddenly take twice as long.


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Topics: Material Handling, Tips, Hacks & How To's, Working Smarter, Product Explainer