| 55 All equipment is manufactured in-house. RURAL SERVICES » Burkhart Farm Equipment 09 271 4782 info@aesblasters.co.nz aesblasters.co.nz Commercial & Industrial duty Waterblasting Equipment Designed for NZ conditions. Unbeatable after Sale Service & Parts back-up its highest-selling products. Demand has remained steady, with Kelly noting that improving commodity prices have encouraged farmers to reinvest in equipment upgrades that were previously postponed. “Farmers have been holding off on spending for a while, but with better returns we’re seeing more confidence,” Kelly says. “They’re fixing things that have been limping along and investing in gear that will last.” A key point of difference for Burkhart Farm Equipment is its ability to design and build machinery that cannot be purchased off the shelf. From customised trailers to specialist cleaning and spreading equipment, the workshop regularly turns farmer ideas into practical solutions. “We’re a general engineering business as much as we are a farm equipment manufacturer,” Kelly says. “If someone comes to us with something they can’t buy in-store, we’ll build it. Turning a dream, or sometimes a nightmare, into a working piece of equipment is what we do.” That diversity extends beyond farming. During the off-season, the business produces sand spreaders for golf courses and water blasters used for cleaning sheds, helping maintain consistent workflow year-round. All equipment is manufactured in-house, a point Kelly says provides confidence for customers long after the initial purchase. Local production means parts availability, servicing, and support are only a phone call away, reducing downtime during critical farming periods. “When something breaks, farmers need it fixed quickly,” Kelly says. “Because we build everything ourselves, we can supply parts, advice, and back-up service without relying on overseas supply chains.” Burkhart Farm Equipment sells direct to customers nationwide, delivering machinery from Cape Reinga through to Bluff, as well as exporting a lot of equipment to the chicken industry in Australia. The company also maintains a range of fully serviced used equipment, offering additional options for farmers seeking cost-effective solutions. As farming systems continue to evolve, Kelly says demand for adaptable, durable equipment will only increase. For Burkhart Farm Equipment, remaining flexible, local, and farmer-focused remains the foundation of the business. “We’ve been here a long time because we listen,” Kelly says. “If farmers want something built for New Zealand conditions, and built to last, that’s exactly what we aim to deliver.”
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