The Rata Blog

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

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

Best Bale Forks for Heavy Hay Bales: What to Look For

Posted by Glenn Walton on Jul 30, 2025 11:48:35 AM

Heavy hay bales aren’t forgiving. They’re awkward, inconsistent, and seem to develop a sixth sense for rolling off forks the moment your back’s turned. Shifting them safely and efficiently takes more than just muscle. It takes the right fork.


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Topics: Material Handling, Bale Handling & Storage, Working Smarter, Product Explainer

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