The Rata Blog

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

Choosing the right bale handler for your farm

Posted by Sam Searle on Dec 10, 2018 2:38:32 PM

Whether they spike or grip, bale handlers all do just what the name says. But as we know, there’s a spanner and there’s the spanner you need, so here’s a guide to what bale handler does what job best, and how the right one can help your operation become more productive.


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Topics: Bale Handling & Storage

Choose Rata & Support Surf Life Saving NZ! - December 2018

Posted by Sam Searle on Nov 30, 2018 11:42:15 AM

The Rata team have decided to donate $10 to the Surf Life Saving charity for every attachment sold in the month of December! This applies to the likes of: Bale Clamps, Bale Forks, Versatile Grapples, Hay Haulers & More Attachments!


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Topics: Insider, Working Smarter

How to use the Rata Dealer Locator

Posted by Sam Searle on Nov 14, 2018 10:25:02 AM

Finding your nearest Rata or Vogal dealer has never been easier!

After listening to what our end users & dealers wanted from a 'Locator' we've got the all new locator live, in the event of any confusion, here is how you use it!

Read on to see the 3 very simple steps required to show your nearest Rata Dealer!


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Topics: Insider, Tips, Hacks & How To's

Farming tips to help you prepare for a summer dry spell

Posted by Sam Searle on Nov 5, 2018 7:30:00 AM

As we head into another New Zealand summer, the forecasters are picking rainfall and temperatures to be normal or just below, with the East Coast to bear the brunt of any dry spell.


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Topics: Tips, Hacks & How To's, Working Smarter, Pasture & Crop Management