From tractors to harvesters, farm equipment was doing brisk business at Primex

Manufacturers, agents and importers of big, shiny farm equipment said interest from farmers and agriculture producers was very strong on the opening day of Primex Casino.

MEN ON A MISSION: Cooper Massey, 10, directs dad Simon on where to drive the Toro Outcross, machine which will set back those looking after golf course or stadium surfaces around $140,000. Photo: Alison Paterson

Farmers are having a good season and are looking to invest in new equipment.

That’s the word from manufacturers, importers and agents for farm gear at Casino Primex this year.

On the opening day of the event on Thursday, exhibitors appeared to be doing brisk business, dealing with inquiries and happily taking orders.

Jodie and Allen Morgan said macadamia farmers were showing interest in their Monchiero 20115 Macadamia Harvester.

“The $200,000 price tag is great value when you realise the return on investment and the valuable crop you are harvesting,” she said.”

“We are delighted with all the inquiries we have had and it’s great to be here and support the local agricultural industry and community.”

READY TO ROCK: Allen and Jodie Morgan were happy to show off the 20115 Macadamia Harvester. Jody said the $200,000 price tag represents excellent value. "The response has been awesome from macadamia growers coming over and checking it out," she said. Photo: Alison Paterson

At Mower World Commercial, general manager Simon Massey was assisted by his son Cooper aged 10.

Mr Massey said the Toro range was attracting a lot of interest from people managing sporting surfaces such as golf clubs, councils and sporting ground owners.

“We have had a lot of interest,” Mr Massey said.

CNH Industrial Product Specialist Andrew Kissel with the Early Riser Front Planter. Mr Kissel said interest has been strong for the massive machine. Photo: Alison Paterson

Everywhere you looked there were displays of amazing machinery, all designed to make the work of farmers and primary producers more efficient.

AQUA MEN: Tweed Valley Water Bores director Tim Sewell and assistant Dylan Holden don't want you to spend $700,000 buying a drill rig like their 25 tonne, 10m high machine, when you can hire them to drill down to 300m and find spring water for you. Photo: Alison Paterson

But not everyone wanted clients to buy their gear.

Over at Tweed Valley Tweed Valley Water Bores, locally born director Tim Sewell and assistant Dylan Holden advised property owners not to purchase a $700,000 drill.

“Why buy ne when can come out and use our drill rig and do the hard work for you,” Mr Sewell said.

“This rig can bore down 300m and find spring water for you.”

Primex at Casino is held May 20 to 22, 2021.

The response form the local farming community has been very positive regarding their $126,000 KIvvi-Pekka stone picker, according to importer Ben Nichols and colleague Levi. Photo: Alison Paterson

HIGH INTEREST: At Casino Primex, Mahindra AG Sales Peter Murray, said the response to their 60 horsepower tractor's $46,500 price tag was attracting a lot of attention. "It's the number one tractor by sales volume around the world," he said. Photo: Alison Paterson

At Casino Primex on May 20, 2021, Chris Brookner of Northern Rivers Property Services gives a hydra digger the paddock test under the eagle eye of JCB Construction Equipment Australia's Territory Manager, Chris Kane. Photo: Alison Paterson

Setting you back a cool $5000,000, this CAT Front End Loader is worth every penny, according to (left) Morgan Rose, Westrac Cat sales Northern Rivers, Tamworth / Moree sales Tim Moore and wearing the best hat at Primex Casino, Jim Hewitt, the CAT product support representative. Photo: Alison Paterson

EXCITING EXCAVATOR: BrisVegas Machinery national sales manager, Matt Thorne, said there has been a lot of o interest show in the new Kobelco 38 tonne short radio excavator from civil construction firms which comes with a $300,000 price tag. Photo: Alison Paterson

ATTENTION GRABBER: At Casino Primex Class support manager Ian Hockaday (in the cabin) and Dover & Sons sales manager Andrew Leek, said the attractive price of the Claas tractor 620c 140hp of $118,400 plus GST, along with its rugged god kooks, were attracting a great deal of interest, Photo: Alison Paterson

John Deere service manager David Priestley and Lismore branch manager Steve Emmet said farmers had shown a lot of interest in their latest farming technology. Photo: Alison Paterson