| 103 nzdairy RURAL SERVICES » ProAg Products Ltd Coming into winter, it’s a great time for farmers to check their mixer wagon knives. Blunt, worn out knives decrease efficiency as it takes extra time and diesel to chop feed. Wearparts, located in Feilding, has dairy farmers’ machinery covered. Specialising in a large range of high-quality agricultural machinery wearing parts, mixer knives are the latest line of replacements parts added to the company’s extensive catalogue. “We source our products from leading European and American manufacturers then thoroughly test them to ensure they perform effectively in New Zealand's agricultural conditions,” says Wearparts Sales Manager, Oliver Wycherley. And the company’s range knives are no exception: “The knives are difficult to change and so it's frustrating to do this regularly. That’s why our mixer wagon knives have been such a game changer for farmers. They are a solution to help farmers boost productivity and reduce downtime,” says Oliver. To extend the life of the knives, a selection of the range is available with a specialised tungsten coating. A process undertaken in Germany, the tungsten coating adds high tensile strength and exceptional resistance to corrosion, making it ideal for the demanding conditions faced by farm machinery. “We are finding tungsten mixer wagon knives last significantly longer than traditional alternatives. The coating applied to knife edges extends the life of the knives, keeping them sharper for much longer periods helping them to chop more cost-effectively and efficiently. The tungsten-enhanced parts are generating extremely positive feedback from farmers who appreciate the reduced frequency of replacing worn parts,” says Oliver. "Our future plan is to keep rolling out product developments to ensure farmers can do their job better and faster without needing to waste unnecessary time replacing parts." Wearparts staff members come from farming backgrounds, providing invaluable insight into the practical challenges faced by farmers and contractors in the field. "This means we understand how wear parts degrade on a machine and understand how the farmer uses their machine so we can ensure they get the most appropriate wear parts to increase their machine's efficiency to improve productivity," says Oliver. Wearparts is a family-owned and operated business that was founded in 2014. In 2018, John Wycherley took over the company, merging Wearparts and the family-founded company, ProAg Products the following year. ProAg Products specialises in importing and supplying baling and feed storage products such as bale wrap, bale netting, silage covers and baler twine. This merger created New Zealand’s only business offering a complete range of both wearing parts and crop packaging solutions. “This integration allows the company to bypass middlemen, ensuring customers receive the right products quickly and at competitive prices, with fast delivery across the country,” says Oliver. “At Wearparts, we work closely with our customers to deliver solutions that reduce downtime, lower wear costs, and boost equipment performance ensuring the long-term success of their business. Our commitment is to our customers’ productivity and profitability. By understanding their unique challenges, we provide high-quality parts that solve problems and keep their operations running at full strength. For farmers seeking expert advice, outstanding service and top-quality replacement parts, the Wearparts team is here to offer support.” WEARPARTS’ KNIVES CUT DOWNTIME Our mixer wagon knives are a game changer—helping farmers boost productivity and reduce downtime. – Oliver Wycherley, Sales Manager
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