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There's no day off in dairy. Rata’s equipment is built to keep feedout, bale handling, yard work and pasture maintenance moving, every single day.

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Sheep and beef

Sheep and beef country doesn't come with backup. Rata equipment is built to handle the tough terrain, scale and isolation of the job; and to keep working, every time it counts.

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Cropping

When weather windows close and downtime isn't an option, Rata cleanup, cultivation, and handling gear keep your timeline intact and your season protected.

Feed and silage
Bale Handling
Move bales with total certainty

Pit Silage Handling
Move more, spill less
 
Feeding out with Buckets
Less effort, less feed wasted
 
Feed Pad and Barn Hygiene
Built for barn and yard hygiene
Moving and lifting
Moving Gravel, Fertiliser and More
Dependable, load after load
 
 
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Keep fencing jobs moving
 
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Ground Preparation
Set the foundation for healthy crops
 
Paddock Recovery and Drainage
Built for soil, crop and livestock health
 
Laying Pipe
Pipe life-giving water across your land
 
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Grip, shift, clear
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Make your fertiliser count
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Fix subsoil compaction
Our guide to how compaction happens and how aeration fixes it. 
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Subsoil aerators

More from every paddock

Compacted soil holds back growth long before you see it. Built for New Zealand and Australian conditions, Rata Field Wave aerators open up the subsoil so roots, water and nutrients get through.
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Good seasons start underground

Grass stays in place

Lifts and fractures the compacted layer without disturbing grass cover, so paddocks are back in use almost straight away.

More from your fertiliser

Open soil lets nutrients, water and oxygen reach the roots, with trials showing pasture dry matter up by as much as 28%.

Keeps going over rock

Auto-reset legs lift over buried rock and reset instantly, while shear-bolt models offer a simple fix in the paddock.

Buying advice

Choosing the right aerator

The right aerator depends on your ground. Shear-bolt models suit most pasture, auto-reset legs work through rocky or obstruction-heavy ground, and the Pre-Ripper breaks the pan ahead of cultivation. Then match the working width to your tractor's horsepower, and talk to your local dealer for their recommendation.

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“It does the cracking down below. It leaves all the clay down the bottom and doesn't bring anything up. I found that to be very good.”

Tim Barry, Cropping farmer, Victoria, AUField Wave owner
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Common questions

Do Rata tractor aerators damage the pasture surface?

No. Field Wave aerators lift and fracture the compacted layer beneath the surface without disturbing grass cover, helping drain and recover compacted paddocks while leaving them ready for grazing almost straight away.

Can I use a Rata aerator before cultivating or discing?

Yes. The Field Wave Pre-Ripper breaks compacted layers before cultivation, so your discs and harrows work more evenly as you prepare ground for planting.

Which Rata aerator is best for heavy or stony ground?

The Field Wave Auto-Reset. Each leg lifts over obstructions and resets instantly, protecting the tine and frame from damage.

What's the difference between shear-bolt and auto-reset models?

Shear-bolt models use a low-cost bolt that breaks on impact and is easy to replace in the paddock. Auto-reset models lift and reset on their own, and springs can be retrofitted to shear-bolt models later.

How often should I aerate a compost barn?

Twice daily is recommended. The Compost Barn Aerator keeps bedding dry and composting active, giving dairy herds a cleaner place to rest.