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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.…
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SAM Machinery welcomes new head

August 2023

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

August 2023

At SAM Machinery we are keen to keep investigating ways we can reduce our environmental…
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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…
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Proudly NZ-Made

February 2023

Rugged, reliable, and built to last, SAM Hydraulic Trailers make great working companions. They have…
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IT's ISOBUS baby!

February 2023

You can spot a SAM a mile away. The distinctive bright yellow and green machinery…
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Local manufacturer builds spreader for orchards

August 2022

Based in the heart of the Waikato, New Zealand manufacturer Coombridge & Alexander is well…
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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…
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Dairy farmer moves to big league

January 2022

Hayden and Narelle Hillhortst moved from the Waikato to Canterbury last year in order to…
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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…
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Review: SAM Orchard Spreader

July 2021

The latest release from Sam Machinery is a purpose-designed and built orchard spreader, offering users…
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Shout out to SAM - 75 Yrs!

December 2020

Farm Trader is giving a shout out to New Zealand family business Coombridge & Alexander…
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Made in NZ...SAM Machinery

October 2020

Made in New Zealand is a feature that looks at the wealth of design and…
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Meet the NEW SAM Orchard Spreader

July 2020

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

June 2020

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

August 2019

What is so good about a SAM Wagon...

Reliable, Reliable, Reliable. SAMs are built tough for lasting…
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Accuracy and testing for SAM Spreaders

May 2019

How accurate is the SAM spread pattern?

Very accurate. Representative machines have been regularly tested using…
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Sharp design - reinvented

May 2019

You may have noticed new look SAM Spreaders delivered lately. They have the same easy…
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Celebrating 50 years at the Fieldays

June 2018

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

April 2018

Sam Machinery have expanded their spare parts and offices up the road to 256 Maeroa,…
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Stainless side-feeds a breeze to maintain

April 2018

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

March 2018

Toby Stone is the latest addition to the Management team at SAM Machinery. He was…
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Have your say on SAM’s next donation

January 2018

Know of a great charity that could use $1000? Waikato agricultural machinery manufacturers, Coombridge &…
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SAM continues to make its mark

January 2018

We all know the brand because of its colour scheme. You know the green and…
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SAM's the man

December 2017

Jaiden Drought checks out a machine that can handle one of the most corrosive work…
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Steel decks on every SAM Trailer

August 2017

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

May 2019

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

Media Room

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Kate Coombridge

Marketing & Communications Manager

kate@sammachinery.co.nz