Gerald Raikes

North Island Territory Manager

Gerald joined us in 2011, bringing with him a farming background with more than 7 years worth of valuable experience in sheep, beef and cropping.

He started off in our production line and assembly department and during this time developed some solid product knowledge and expertise in Hustler Equipment.

Over time, Gerald’s product knowledge and excellent customer service skills have developed to the point where we don’t know what we’d do without him. He was involved in the launch of the Hustler Katipo and his contribution was crucial to it’s success.

Gerald is also a multi-talented operator, helping out in different areas across Hustler, from aftersales and support to export sales and territory management.

He has a passion for our work, a love for supplying premium goods to the agricultural sector and is a friendly guy, a natural at delighting his customers.

His in-depth knowledge of Hustler products and his experience in farming means that you can come to him with any sort of enquiry and he will be able to advise you on the best solutions.

With Gerald’s farming background you can have total confidence in his advice because it comes from somebody who has spent years getting their hands dirty out on the farm, just like you.

Why Hustler

Hustler has been designing and building farm equipment since 1961. We combine a love for machines with creativity, an understanding of farming, and a passion for discovering better ways to do everyday tasks.

Our head office location in one of New Zealand’s key agricultural regions keeps us in touch with the requirements of some of the world’s best farmers. We listen, we observe, and we challenge the status quo to develop products that meet the evolving needs of agriculture. Industry-leading technology ensures meticulous manufacturing standards.

All new Hustler products undergo a grueling test programme, When they survive we stand behind them with our two-year warranty and our global dealer network.

  • Founded in 1961

  • Exporting for over 45 years

  • Created more than 15 industry first

  • More farmers choose Hustler bale feeders than any other brand*

What our customers are saying

“After having feeding out more than 23,000 bales, with minimal maintenance carried out over the last 13 years and with no major breakdowns, the decision was easy. We purchased our second... Read more
Wagyu Beef farm, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. Chainless 2000
“The Hustler bale feeder is reliable and easy to operate. It handles rounds and squares, runs 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, and has been operating since 2003. It feeds evenly, and maintenance is... Read more
Paul of Oaklane Stables, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand. Chainless 2000
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Aftersales

Our dedication to you doesn’t stop when you leave the dealer. That’s because owning a Hustler should be as rewarding as the time it saves you.

All Hustler built products are backed with a full 2 year warranty for added peace of mind in the field and include Hustler’s legendary service, back up and support that exceeds your expectations.

Visit the support page to locate your nearest Accredited Dealer, Hustler Field Consultant, literature, resources, help or after sales support

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