Big crowds, engaging conversations at National Fieldays 2024Sponsored
Last month, Stevens Group had another successful event at New Zealand National Fieldays® in Waikato, the largest agricultural event in the southern hemisphere.
Despite the mix of weather, the 56th annual Fieldays undoubtedly caught the attention of the nation once again in 2024.
A whopping 106,000 visitors passed through the gates at Mystery Creek where they navigated a mix of sun, clouds and rain to see the over 1000 exhibitor sites.
Stevens was back at Fieldays with an offering that’s better than ever. From lawn care & garden care, tree care & arboriculture, forestry & biomass, mining, quarry & aggregates, and recycling, there was an array of machinery on display, a whole heap happening onsite and plenty to talk about.
Fieldays provides a good platform to share the latest equipment, product range, options and additions with a large audience.
Fieldays was a great opportunity to engage with customers and match them up to the product that best met their needs, and to open their eyes to the genuine accessories options that we have, and take advantage of our latest promotions and great show specials.
Happy with engagement and connections made!
Catrina Quinn, Stevens marketing manager, says: “This year’s event demonstrated a remarkable level of engagement and connectedness. The buzz was great, and you could feel the positivity and excitement within hours of opening. The stand was designed with the history of the three-generational family business and its customers in mind. We focused on being a good host, having lots to see and lots of action in a designated demo area.”
“The annual event gave us the opportunity to highlight the wide range of machinery from leading brands that Stevens distributes in NZ and the chipper & shredder range manufactured by Stevens.
“Exhibiting at key events helps us stay front and centre in customers’ minds.
"The 2024 Fieldays event did not disappoint, it's always a great time to connect with our current customers and meet future customers along the way.”
Our Fieldays stand had something for everyone: scalping screens, brush chippers, mini skid steers, zero-turn mowers, woodchippers, shredders, grinders, wood hogs, stump grinders, industrial parts display – all backed by a friendly welcoming team!
Ken Johnston, Stevens sales director, says: “It was nice to catch up with our customers. We had a lot of great interactions, good conversations, and quality visitor engagement.”
"Fieldays creates an environment ... of face-to-face interaction where we can understand a customer’s situation and how we might be able to help.”
Out front – Stevens showcases Powerscreen Titan 600
Fieldays was also the perfect opportunity to showcase the hugely popular scalping screen. At this year’s event, Stevens showcased the Titan 600 out front, gaining a lot of attention from all those visiting the annual event.
Lionel Stanners, screening & crushing sales rep North Island. was on stand offering product technical information to highlight the features of the Powerscreen.
“We are proud to have had the ever-popular versatile 2 deck Scalping Screen on display (offered for both hire and sale), it is a great machine,” Stanners says.
- Smart design minimises weight but retains strength and robustness
- Rapid conversion from 3-way split to 2-way split
- Ultra-low fuel consumption with optimised hydraulics
- Highly aggressive screen drive
- Fits inside a 40’ shipping container to simplify the transport process
"No matter what line of work you are in, whether it is aggregates, topsoil, construction & demolition, sand & gravel, and recycling applications – the heavy duty and aggressive Titan will enhance your profitability,” Stanners says.
Compact with impact
The Titan has been designed for operators for whom versatility and transportability are of key importance. Compact in nature, it boasts the ability to screen up to 280 tph depending on application.
The Titan 600 can be rapidly switched between 2- and 3-way split, giving it the flexibility to cater for several different screening applications.
Watch Lionel here give a Titan 600 product overview.
Först brand at NZ National Fieldays
Exclusively distributed by Stevens Group in New Zealand, Först is the largest woodchipper manufacturer in the world in the 6-9″ chipping category.
Stevens had an array on stand, showing visitors that these machines are the easiest to operate, easiest to maintain, and best value for money available in New Zealand.
Products displayed
• ST8 – 8 inch capacity
Genuine, hardy, performance tool; building on the Först reputation of jaw dropping performance and robust, tough construction.
• ST6 – 6 inch capacity
• XR8 – Traxion 8-inch Capacity Woodchipper
Exceptional chipping performance delivered by a 55hp Doosan DPF diesel engine combined with the Först chipping system and Traxion embankment system to give a truly versatile and agile machine which will traverse banks up to 35 degrees.
• TR8 on trailer
Morbark brand
Morbark has been imported by Stevens Group in New Zealand since 2015, offering brush woodchippers, whole tree chippers, and the larger industrial grinders to end users.
Products displayed
Morbark 2400XT – Wood Hog Tracked Horizontal Grinder
Ideal for niche markets like municipal recycling, pallet recycling, lot clearing, nurseries and tree care debris, the Morbark 2400XT Wood Hog Horizontal Grinder is perfect for processing yard waste, brush and other mixed woody feedstock into saleable product.
Designed to be modular and available in multiple configurations for various applications, this grinder can take your business to the next level.
2400 XT -– Key features
• Sloped infeed sides give the operator improved visibility and loading efficiency
• The Morbark Integrated Control Systems (MICS) automatically adjusts feed rates and monitors pressures and feed wheel position to maximise production and engine efficiency
• Single side-load grate system and single side-load anvil allows for single-person removal
• Adjustable backside flat idler allows the operator to adjust drive belt tensioning with no need to move the engine
MORBARK Eeger Beever 1215 Wheeled Brush Chipper
Stevens Group offers the full line of the famous Morbark Beever brush chippers 12-20" in a wide variety of sizes and configurations: drum or disc, electric or diesel, tracks or tyres.
Parts and backup
- Stevens Group's parts facility is world-class and has 20,000+ different line items.
- Excellent in-house workshop facilities and manufacturing capability, aids the ability to act quickly and help the customer.
Try before you buy – demos welcomed NZ-wide!
Get in touch: for more information on sales, parts, service, and hire: call 0508 STEVENS or email: sales@stevensgroup.co.nz.
Stock available for equipment HIRE and SALE.
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