The Rata Blog

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

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!


Read More

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".


Read More

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.


Read More

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

Loader Attachments and Quick Hitch Review

Posted by Casey-lee Cranston on Dec 1, 2022 10:02:00 AM

"We have tried all the other brands and we are stuck on Rata and are looking at another set in the near future. We started with the Rata brand back in the old days and we have stuck with it and always specifically order Rata. Really happy with these quick hitches and we wouldn't use anything else".


Read More

Topics: Bale Handling & Storage, attachments, Tractor Grapples