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New Strautmann Magnon 9

The compact short-cut forage wagon with 22 mm cutting lengthFor the 2025 harvest season, Strautmann is presenting the Magnon 9, a new forage wagonmodel that is specially tailored to the needs of professional dairy farms and contractors. Witha theoretical cutting length of just 22 mm, the Magnon 9 sets standards in terms of fodderquality and efficiency in a compact design."With the Magnon 11, we set a new benchmark for short-cut forage wagons on the market in2023. Shortly afterwards, demand ...

Animals come out in amazing condition

A couple of years ago West Coast dairy farmer Frano Voldman made the decision to build a 5500sqm composting herd home for his cows to enjoy during the harsh winter months."We wanted to minimise feed wastage, get better feed utilisation, and ultimately increase milk production," says Frano. "We're now in our second season, with great results. The cows go into the barn for most of the winter, they calve in the barn, and they come out in amazing condition.It just takes a lot of stress off the anima...

New farm challenges and opportunities

On 1 June 2023, four months after Cyclone Gabrielle share milker Jeremy Wapp and his family moved onto a new farm off the Taihape Road.That day they were faced with the first of many challenges and opportunities Gabrielle had left in her wake. The only bridge to the property was closed to heavy traffic.As the weeks and months progressed, it became evident that changes were needed if the 1600-cow System 5 farm - which was heavily reliant on imported feed - was to succeed in the future."With such ...

Wide range of work for Daniel Holdt

Life is busy for Taranaki-based Daniel Holdt, from Holdt Harvesting as he juggles operating a successful agricultural contracting businesswhile also working on one dairy farm, and overseeing another.His parents own one herd and he and wife Mackenzie the other. Along with this, the household is busy with three active children, Lachlan 6, Blake 4 and Ella 3.Not that he would have it any other way though!Daniel and Mackenzie own a herd of 170 cows on the 55ha effective farm they currently lease, wi...

Special feature: Strautmann Verti-Mix Wagons

When it comes to helping keep New Zealand farmers operating at maximum efficiency and productivity in terms of stock management, Strautmann Hopkins Ltd imports a full range of trailed Strautmann Mixer Wagons from the German manufacturer aimed to suit all the requirements of New Zealand, both large and small.As well as the impressive line-up of mixer wagons across the Verti-Mix Single, Double, and Triple, the Strautmann self-propelled mixer range is also available on request.With New Zealand...

THE PERFECT FIT

Westland Farm Services is more than just a farm machinery provider on the West Coast-it's a business rooted in strong family values, a customer-first mindset, and a commitment to the region's farmers. This shared vision is precisely what makes Westland Farm Services and Strautmann Hopkins 2023 Ltd (SHL) such a natural fit.A JOURNEY FROM CORPORATE TO COMMUNITYThe story of Westland Farm Services is one of dedication and growth.Founder, Colin Redpath, a skilled diesel mechanic from Scotland, spent ...

Quality Service & Strautmann loader wagons

Murdoch Ag Contracting has been a trusted name in the Franklin District since 2010, known for its commitment to helping theregion's dairy and beef farmers' operations run smoothly year-round.Founded by Chris Murdoch, the business offers a full range of agricultural services - from cultivating maize paddocks and harvesting grass silage in the spring, to tackling silage and hay work throughout the season and later harvesting maize in the autumn. With a close-knit team of 5-6 employees during peak ...

New Magnon 8 wagon!

We are pleased to announce the arrival of a successor to the well-known and proven Giga Vitesse! This new wagon will be known as the Magnon CFS 8, comprised of the following models: - Magnon CFS 8-370 - Magnon CFS 8-410 - Magnon CFS 8-450These new top of the line machines feature a more compact design, without sacrificing the high quality and performance you have come to expect.Keep a look out for this and other new Magnon models coming your way in the near future!...

New Machine Alert - Magnon CFS

Recently we have introduced the Magnon CFS to the range of Strautmann loader wagons. The Magnon is our newest loader wagon that we are bringing to New Zealand to meet the biggest loads head on.  The Magnon includes a capacity of 42m3-52m3, the new Flex-Load pickup, the Exact Cut knife bank and our proven Continuous Flow System.  The new generation of loader wagons is almost here, keep your eyes peeled for them in 2021....

A focus on family

The relationship between Hopkins and Strautmann began back in 1983, with John Hopkins completing a search for the best quality loader wagon he could find when he decided on Strautmann wagons from Germany. Ever since, the relationship between Strautmann and Hopkins has continued to strengthen, alongside the passion and commitment dedicated to the brand. Now, Conor Hopkins, the grandson of John Hopkins, has joined as the newest face of the team, representing the third generation of the Hopkins fam...