Did you know? you can download the Southern Cross Ag Machinery Slasher Manual from the Southern Cross website. This way if you lose or damage your current Slasher Manual you can easily download a new one.

Make sure you always keep your Slasher Manual in the weather proof container fitted to the deck of the Slasher. Always ensure all operators of the Slasher have read and understood the Slasher Manual prior to the use of the product.

Summer is on its way and so is the bush fire season. Prepare your property by creating fire breaks. Use your slasher to create barriers in your vegetation or barriers around any combustible material this strategy can help slow or even stop a bushfire progressing.

Use your slasher to keep grass short over summer. Use your stick rake to rake up leaves, branches, twigs and cuttings that could become fuel for a bushfire.

Southern Cross Ag Machinery exhibited at Orange Field Days last week. We showcased our entire product range from slashers (4, 5 and 6ft) to finishing mowers (4, 5 and 6ft), grader blades, spreaders, post hole diggers, rotary hoes and many other tractor implements.

Rotary hoes are useful cultivation tools and are primarily designed to remove small weeds and loosen compacted soil. They encourage crop emergence and reduce soil crusting without causing soil compaction.

Rotary hoes can be used for weed control when rainfall has not been adequate to trigger pre-emergence herbicides shortly after planting. They can also eradicate weeds between crops such as grape vines and olive trees without the use of sprays. They are also ideal for preparing beds for veggie gardens.

Rotary Hoes are designed to remove weeds at the early stage of their development. Larger weeds or weeds that are visible will need to be controlled by other methods. Dry and windy conditions are ideal for killing exposed roots after hoeing. If your soil is wet and damp when you attempt to rotary hoe it will lessen the effectiveness of the device. In extreme circumstances especially with clay soil it may cause clogging of the machine. When using the hoe work at a shallow depth so you only toss the weeds out of the soil.

Southern Cross Ag Machinery ranges a 4ft and 5ft Rotary Hoe. Both models include a 6” slip clutch and Bare-Co PTO Series 4 PTO shafts. The 4ft Rotary Hoe RRP is $2,195 inc. GST and the 5ft Rotary Hoe RRP is $2,395 inc. GST. If you any queries regarding this product please call our office and speak to one of our sales team.

Slashing a paddock assists with weed control, can stimulate growth of grasses and pastures, reduces the need for expensive herbicides and adds to the aesthetics of your property.

Slashers can be used to clear vegetation such as weeds, scrub, brush and saplings. Slashing can also be effective for fire hazard reduction by creating fire breaks.

Southern Cross Ag Machinery Slashers range include 4ft (45HP), 5ft (45HP), 5ft (75HP) and 6ft (75HP). Slasher features include; 3 Year Gearbox Warranty, high tensile chains for durability, adjustable skids with five different cutting heights, braced platforms for maximum strength, Bare-Co PTO shafts, front and rear discharge deflectors (chain), centre mount / offset slash, gearboxes and blade systems with proven reliability and Dupont powder coating for a long-lasting and durable finish. Optional Slasher Wheel Kits are available for the 5ft and 6ft range of Slashers.

The new Workcover Standard for Slashers was published in April 2011 as a Guide on Health and Safety Standards. This guideline document contains information on the minimum requirements that manufacturer’s and importers must adhere to as of October 2011. We have employed an independent mechanical engineer who has completed an assessment on our full range of Slashers and has determined that all models fully comply with the Standard. If you have any questions regarding our Slashers or the Guide please contact our office or refer to the following link  <http://www.workcover.nsw.gov.au/formspublications/publications/Pages/slashersguidehealthsafetystandards.aspx>

We offer a range of compact spreaders to suit the needs of the lifestyle farmer. Perfect for spreading seed and fertilizer. The cone shaped UV stabilized poly hopper comes in either 220kgs capacity or 400kgs capacity. Adjustable seed gate and spinner fins facilitates smooth flow and controlled pattern of seed and fertilizer. For more information please refer to our spreader section.

Summer is on its way so start thinking about clearing the fire hazards around your property. Our stick rakes are perfect for assisting in fire hazard reduction as they clear debris quickly and easily.

Did you know? that the draw-bar on our stick rakes are the same as our medium duty grader blades. This gives you the option to purchase a grader assembly enabling you to get another implement at a discounted price.

Slashing is also an important job during winter and spring to control weeds and reduce fire hazards caused by over grown  pastures and weeds.