The Rata Blog

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

Rata Bag Lifter/Combo Fork Makes The Job Safer

Posted by Louis Searle on May 31, 2021 7:40:28 AM

Over the coming months there is going to be thousands of bulk bags whether it is fertilizer, seed or supplements delivered to farms all over NZ. In the past it has been a normal practice to arrive on site with the delivery and have an old set of bale forks used to dangerously unload these one ton plus loads, and now with the ever increasing health and safety for our work force we have designed the ultimate attachment for this specific job.


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Topics: Working Safer, Working Smarter, Farming technology, attachments, Health and Safety

5 Types of Cultivators - What they are & how they work

Posted by Cooper Walton on May 20, 2021 9:54:00 AM

Our definitive guide on what secondary cultivators are, how they are used & the different types.


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Topics: Cultivation, Tips, Hacks & How To's, Farming technology

Take a 40 minute feed job and make it 15! - Rata Auger bucket in action

Posted by Glenn Walton on Apr 28, 2021 2:00:48 PM

The prospect of reducing the time spent in the tractor seat each day is a bonus for any operator. This is why this Taranaki dairy farmer was so excited to take delivery of his new Rata Auger bucket. Here we'll look at some of the key time-saving points of the operation and the features of the Rata Auger Bucket that save time.


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Topics: Material Handling, Working Safer, Tips, Hacks & How To's, Working Smarter, Pasture & Crop Management, Farming technology, attachments, Product Explainer

Introducing the lighter and more versatile Tractor Bucket Grab!

Posted by Cooper Walton on Apr 12, 2021 6:39:47 AM

Here at Rata we are continually refining and improving our products to better aid farmers and contractors alike. Which is why we have introduced the Tractor Bucket Grab to our range!


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Topics: Silage & Winter Feed Handling, Material Handling, Working Smarter, Farming technology, attachments