Farms and Farm Machinery

a load to like

As one of the key players in the loader wagon business, Strautmann produce wagons for bulk silage harvesting, as well as specialised machines for zero grazing (cut and carry) for dairy goat and sheep milking operations.

As well as wagons, Strautmann also produce a range of solid muck spreaders, loader attachments and mixer wagons.

However, one of the jewels in its crown is the impressive new Giga-Vitesse CFS 3602, which we got to spend the day with near the foothills of Te Aroha.

Having done a little research, it’s clear to see that rather than sitting back and accepting that they are ticking along successfully, in Germany – the home of Strautmann – the foot is firmly on the throttle in terms of Research and Development; some of these features are part of the Giga-Vitesse 3602, which we’re taking a look at here, and more will be unveiled on the Strautmann Magnon 42-52 cubic meter wagons (but we’ll have to wait until 2021 before these reach our shores).

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