Essential equipment for farmers running both livestock and crops.
Running a mixed farm—with both animals and crops—means no two days are the same. You might be repairing fences in the morning, cutting paddocks in the afternoon, and prepping seedbeds the next day. At Murray Agricultural Equipment, we know how important it is to have reliable, versatile gear that can handle whatever the day throws at you.
Here’s our roundup of must-have implements for the mixed farming life, all built tough for Australian conditions.
🌿 1. Post Drivers – Fast, Safe, and Strong
Whether you’re setting up cattle yards, fixing boundary lines, or building rotational grazing zones, a heavy-duty post driver is a game-changer.
Why it matters:
🔩 Speeds up fencing jobs
🔩 Reduces fatigue compared to manual driving
🔩 Ensures consistent, deep post placement
✂️ 2. Slashers – Keep Growth Under Control
Managing pastures, clearing fence lines, or topping crops? A slasher is your go-to implement.
Why it matters:
🌱 Controls overgrowth and weeds
🌱 Prepares paddocks for new planting or grazing
🌱 Reduces fire risk by removing dry material
🐑 3. Fencing Equipment – Keep Livestock Where They Belong
Livestock management is all about control — and strong fences make for safer stock.
Essentials include:
🔧 Fence strainers
🔧 Wire spinners
🔧 Gripple tools & joiners
🔧 Electric fencing gear (for rotational or temporary setups)
🚜 4. Harrows – Versatile Tools for Soil & Pasture
From breaking up manure to seedbed prep and pasture aeration, harrows are a must on any mixed farm.
Why it matters:
🌾 Encourages new pasture growth
🌾 Levels ruts and spreads organic matter
🌾 Preps ground for cropping
Murray’s Range:
✔️ Chain Harrows for spreading and levelling
✔️ Tine Harrows for aerating and scratching the surface
✔️ Disc Harrows for deeper tillage and crop prep
💧 5. Water Troughs & Livestock Equipment
Don’t forget the little things — reliable water access and daily livestock handling gear make life smoother.
Consider:
💧 Heavy-duty troughs
💧 Feeders
💧 Handling yards
💧 Shade and shelter options
Bonus Tip:
Keep spares of float valves, trough fittings, and hoses on hand. Small issues can cause big problems when animals go without water.
🧰 Final Thoughts – Work Smarter, Not Harder
Mixed farming requires flexible, durable equipment that can handle pasture work one day and cropping the next. At Murray Agricultural Equipment, we’ve worked alongside Aussie farmers for decades — and we build gear that holds up to real-life use, season after season.
✅ Need Help Choosing the Right Tool?
We’re happy to offer advice based on your property size, soil type, and stock numbers.
📞 Call us on (03) 9791 5590
📧 Email: sales@murrayag.com.au
👉 Browse Our Full Range: www.murrayag.com.au
Built Tough. Built Local. Built for Mixed Farms.
— The Team at Murray Agricultural Equipment