stubble and lime, to creating firebreaks around chaff heaps, they really are very versatile. I also find that they’re great for weed control, and can effectively combat bog marks & wheel ruts. We work with the farmers on pricing for all these different types of jobs. The Speedtiller ® ’s are great for the heavy red country after summer rains, giving awesome results for weed control and good crop germination for the coming season. The machine can work all year, but our busiest times are from January through to June.” Matt finds the key to success in contracting is working with the farmers to determine the best applications and pricing, depending on what type of work the machines need to do to meet the farmer’s need. “Sometimes we use the Speedtiller ® for deep tilling, and other times we just need to rough the surface.” We deliver and pick up our machines from the farmer, trying to deliver when the farmer needs it, and supplying machines in good condition. I enjoy working and meeting all the farmers and discussing customer needs and successes over the phone. I’ve been able to make a lot of friends.” The major challenges Matt faces are common to all farmers, with rain fall and season conditions being among his primary concerns. However, he loves what he does, working with a lot of different people and machines. He’s also looking forward to growing the K-Line Ag side of his business in the coming years.
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from Coote Motors in Brookton, and Bill Larsen from K-Line Ag, to ensure the machine was right for their needs. “These guys have been a great help over the years, with service and advice regarding the K-Line Ag machines. We’ve owned four 9.5m Speedtiller ® ’s, and are now looking forward to taking delivery of a 12m in January. They are really great, reliable, Aussie- made machines. The durability and strength never fails to deliver, and the best thing is that the machines can be applied to so many different farming operations. The machines are popular with our customers for a range of different farming operations. From levelling rough paddocks and incorporating
Matt Ward and his wife, Michelle Ward, run a successful family owned and operated hiring business. Their son, Mark, helps out part-time, and their daughter, Demi, supports with accounting and bookkeeping. The family also employs casual labourers to help deliver their machines and services on time. The hire business started in 2002, when Matt began hiring out a super spreader and a chaser bin in the WA Wheatbelt. Since then, he and his family have grown the business significantly, and now hire about 25 machines to all grain growing areas throughout WA. The Ward family bought their first Speedtiller ® in 2017 after talking to both Bim White and Barry Coote
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