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SAM e-Wagons - SMART NEW GENERATION

February 2025

E-for-Easy, E-for-Electric.

SAM are mad keen on this next generation of Feed Wagon! It's fool proof…

What's the go at Fieldays

May 2024

SAM TRAILERS

Along with models from its range of fertiliser spreaders, SAM Machinery will have a…

New pricing app for SAM dealers

April 2024

SAM's useful dealer pricing app is free and simple. Key info for SAM salespeople is…

Accurate & connected

April 2024

Automate your reporting this season and save.

Was $80/month. For a limited time only $64/month.
Connect your…

Protect your gear with the SAM coating difference

August 2023

Here at SAM we are all about longevity of gear.

Every SAM Spreader is thermal arced.…

SAM Machinery welcomes new head

August 2023

Based in the heart of the Waikato, farm machinery manufacturers SAM Machinery have been serving…

SAM Footprint

August 2023

At SAM Machinery we are keen to keep investigating ways we can reduce our environmental…

Proven to last the distance.

April 2023

SAM feed wagons have been one of the Waikato’s best-kept secrets for many years. Many have…

Proudly NZ-Made

February 2023

Rugged, reliable, and built to last, SAM Hydraulic Trailers make great working companions. They have…

IT's ISOBUS baby!

February 2023

You can spot a SAM a mile away. The distinctive bright yellow and green machinery…

Local manufacturer builds spreader for orchards

August 2022

Based in the heart of the Waikato, New Zealand manufacturer Coombridge & Alexander is well…

SAM orchard spreader gives BOP contractors plenty of options

May 2022

When the prime service your business provides is spreading fertiliser in orchards, then you need…

Dairy farmer moves to big league

January 2022

Hayden and Narelle Hillhortst moved from the Waikato to Canterbury last year in order to…

e-Spreader - e for easy!

November 2021

The latest innovation from SAM Machinery is the SAM e-Spreader with the 'e' for easy!

Any SAM…

Review: SAM Orchard Spreader

July 2021

The latest release from Sam Machinery is a purpose-designed and built orchard spreader, offering users…

Shout out to SAM - 75 Yrs!

December 2020

Farm Trader is giving a shout out to New Zealand family business Coombridge & Alexander…

Made in NZ...SAM Machinery

October 2020

Made in New Zealand is a feature that looks at the wealth of design and…

Meet the NEW SAM Orchard Spreader

July 2020

The latest addition to the SAM Machinery family is as simple, reliable and easy to…

SAM Computer Control

June 2020

Last year Coombridge & Alexander introduced its new SAM computer-controlled spreader. It features Topcon technology,…

Kiwi favourite marks 75 years in business

June 2020

Hamilton-based manufacturer Coombridge & Alexander celebrates its 75th year in business in 2020.

Its full range…

20 Topcon tips - smart, accurate control.

April 2020

Why Topcon? In 2019 SAM Machinery introduced its new range of SAM computer-controlled spreaders. They feature…

More stainless. Less worries.

August 2019

What is so good about a SAM Wagon...

Reliable, Reliable, Reliable. SAMs are built tough for lasting…

Accuracy and testing for SAM Spreaders

May 2019

How accurate is the SAM spread pattern?

Very accurate. Representative machines have been regularly tested using…

Sharp design - reinvented

May 2019

You may have noticed new look SAM Spreaders delivered lately. They have the same easy…

Celebrating 50 years at the Fieldays

June 2018

Local farm machinery manufacturers, Coombridge & Alexander have been showing their sought-after range of SAM…

New digs for SAM!

April 2018

Sam Machinery have expanded their spare parts and offices up the road to 256 Maeroa,…

Stainless side-feeds a breeze to maintain

April 2018

Known for being very easy to run and maintain, the stainless side feed conveyors are…

New kids on the block

March 2018

Toby Stone is the latest addition to the Management team at SAM Machinery. He was…

Have your say on SAM’s next donation

January 2018

Know of a great charity that could use $1000? Waikato agricultural machinery manufacturers, Coombridge &…

SAM continues to make its mark

January 2018

We all know the brand because of its colour scheme. You know the green and…

SAM's the man

December 2017

Jaiden Drought checks out a machine that can handle one of the most corrosive work…

Steel decks on every SAM Trailer

August 2017

You have spoken and we have listened. Due to positive farmer feedback on larger model…

Corrosion resistant paintwork

May 2019

All chassis on SAM Spreaders have seen a new evolution of painting procedure. This is…