| 81 Glen has had a long term love affair with machinery. RURAL SERVICES » Taits Rural Ltd parts worldwide to customers who cannot source components in their own countries. Used hay mowers are a cornerstone of the business and quality control remains paramount. Every used mower destined for resale undergoes a rigorous multi stage process that sets Taits Rural apart from typical machinery dealers. “We pressure test the bar for any hidden leaks or cracks then it gets a full service and oil. We then do a 20 minute test run in the yard under full power. We do that to ensure there are no issues. For all your Beet, Swede and Maize Drilling requirements. • Strip till Beet and Swedes • Precision planter available • Full cultivation options • Loader wagon for Silage & Baleage • Experienced staff • Late model, full GPS auto steered tractors • Drilled right on time Covering South Otago & Southland Contact Erik (027) 204-8019 betterbeetltd@gmail.com Check us out on Facebook • from page 79 The final step is a test mow as we are based on a rural property.” Innovation in customer service has been another key factor in the company’s rapid growth. “All our hay mower parts are listed online with prices at taitsrural.com,” says Glen. “This makes it quicker and easier for our customers to find what they need.” The company’s inventory includes parts for rakes, tedders, and power harrows, covering brands such as Claas, Fella, Krone, Kuhn, Pöttinger, Vicon, Lely and many others. With thousands of parts in stock and new inventory arriving weekly, Glen says the business maintains its position as a one-stop solution for grass machinery needs. It also sells used machinery including hay mowers, rakes and tedders, hay balers, tractors and more. Taits Rural also runs a transport arm with a truck and trailer unit operating around New Zealand, handling both its own deliveries and offering general cartage for other clients. Glen has had a long term love affair with machinery. With his parents involved in farming, as a teenager Glen dismantled old hay mowers after school in a back shed. He has been actively involved in the farm machinery business since 2004 with many years’ experience with grass gear in New Zealand and Australia. One of Glen’s great passions of the industry is the people. “This industry is full of great people , which really is the essence of what makes us tick.” The business is a family affair with Glen taking care of buying and selling and son Bruno handling day-to-day management and logistics. “We are a small rural New Zealand business,” says Glen. “It’s a personal service and we have close relationships with our clients.” Further expansion is on the cards to meet growing demand. “It depends what opportunities present going forward but we’re definitely looking to grow.”
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