The Rata Blog

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

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

New Mid-Range Rata Grapple for 45 – 75hp Tractors

Posted by Charlie Walton on Mar 31, 2021 11:03:13 AM

Rata Versatile Grapples have become the must have tool for farmers all over the country.


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Topics: Insider, Working Smarter, Tractor Grapples