The Rata Blog

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

Auger Bucket Mash Up!

Posted by Casey-lee Cranston on Apr 25, 2023 11:20:00 AM

The Rata Auger Bucket 'Bridging the capacity gap between a mixer wagon & hand feeding!'

This piece of kit is an ideal feed-out attachment for your Tractor with a front-end loader or Telehandler, it's specifically designed to handle maize silage, palm kernel, grains and other supplementary feed types.

Why and what is the Rata Auger Bucket?

Lighter & Stronger    Functional design   Efficient and powerful


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Topics: Silage & Winter Feed Handling, Material Handling, Bale Handling & Storage, Working Smarter

Telehandler Grapple Review "It Makes Light Work Of What Was Always A Tough Job".

Posted by Casey-lee Cranston on Mar 24, 2023 12:13:00 PM

Lachlan Graham from Woodstock, NSW Australia was looking for a general one piece tool to push up sticks, move the odd rock, pick up logs and general farm hygiene. He looked at a stick rake and other implements, but they're only good for pushing. Listen as he tells us how the Power Claw is the perfect tool for him!


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Topics: Tractor Grapples

Tractor Grapple Review "You Can't Fault It".

Posted by Casey-lee Cranston on Feb 1, 2023 1:16:00 PM

We paid a visit to manager Sean from Freestyle Hops in the Upper Moutere to see how they were getting on with their Tractor Grapple on the Hops farm. "The Rata Gear is strong, versatile, and has mountain of uses for us. It's good quality gear and you can't fault it".


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Topics: Material Handling, Bale Handling & Storage, attachments, Tractor Grapples

Loader Attachments Review

Posted by Casey-lee Cranston on Jan 2, 2023 10:18:00 AM

Will Bailey let's us know his review on a range of Rata Loader Attachments. 'Strong, Reliable and Durable'. Find out what he has to say on the Bale Grabs, Bale Forks, Silage Sabre, Hay Forks and Combo Set.


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Topics: Material Handling, Bale Handling & Storage, attachments, Tractor Grapples