How the United Ag Bulk Bag Stand Improved Farm Safety and Cut Loading Time by 50%
When wet weather shuts down paddock access and every minute counts, Scott Edwards from Diamondvale Pasture & Farm Improvements discovered one simple upgrade that changed everything.
The United Ag Bulk Bag Stand, 'Designed & Certified to Australian Safety Standards' instantly transformed his workflow, cutting spreading time by half and allowing him to load faster, work safer, and stay ahead of the rain. With a system built for true one-man operation, Scott can now get in, get the job done, and get out before the next weather window closes.
Customer:
Scott Edwards
Business:
Diamondvale Pasture & Farm Improvements
Industry:
Contract Fertilising, Cropping & Drilling
Location:
Toowoomba Region, Queensland
Product:
Bulk Bag Stand and Fledbag
The Challenge
What Scott needed was simple: a faster, safer way to move fertiliser , especially when the weather wouldn’t wait. Growing job sizes (up to 10–12 tonne applications) and unpredictable wet conditions meant the old manual handling system just couldn’t keep up. Scott needed a smarter, one-man solution that increased speed, reduced strain, and eliminated bottlenecks.
Previous workflow was slow, heavy and hard on the body
- Lifting endless 25 kg bags was back-breaking and time-consuming
- Manual loading dragging out each job, especially the big ones
- No clean way to manage partial loads once a bulk bag was opened
- Struggling to stay ahead of storms with a slow setup
The pressure to work quickly increased as clients began requesting 10–12 tonnes per visit, and moving too much gear between properties only added delays and frustration.
The Solution
Scott first discovered the United Ag 1355mm Bulk Bag Stand on social media, then inspected it at the FarmFest Field Days. After seeing the setup, he immediately recognised it as a safer, faster alternative designed perfectly for his one-man operation requirements.
Benefits of the stand:
- Back three-point linkage spreader under the bag to fill easily
- Fast loading while maintaining the highest level of safety and control
- Eliminate the lifting , dragging, and wrestling that comes with handling bulky bags
- Move easily between properties with the stand sitting neatly on the truck
To complete the system, Scott added the FLEDBAG® , giving him precise flow control for partial loads and allowing him to seal off the bag for the next dispensing task, resulting in no spills or wasted fertiliser.
The Result
Since adopting the United Ag system, Scott now completes work 50% faster, stays ahead of incoming weather, and gets more done in less time — all while reducing physical strain and dangerous risk.
- 50% faster spreading time & reduced downtime
- No more lifting heavy and unstable bags
- Easily empty partial loads with zero waste
- Effortless transportation between job sites
- Increased productivity on larger tasks with far less physical demand
- Safe and efficient one-man operation
Scott Edwards
“You can just back the fertiliser spreader underneath and quickly load. The bags hold a tonne and the spreader holds about a third, so the FLEDBAG® makes a big difference — it lets us safely seal off the bag and save the rest for the next load, instead of having to empty it all at once. It’s really coming in handy when we’re trying to get the job done before the next lot of rain, and farmers are just happy to see the job finished.”
A big thank you to Scott from Diamondvale Pasture & Farm Improvements for sharing his experience and demonstrating how the right tools can transform farm work. Especially when every minute counts.
Published: 1 November 2022
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