Designed to streamline your operations without the failure points of traditional systems
YEARS EXPERIENCE
ENGINEERED & BUILT
AUSTRALIAN-MADE
MAJOR INDUSTRY AWARDS
Designed for large-scale operations. The Tonto is a robust, purely mechanical solution that eliminates the complexities of external power requirements while remaining the most capable option available. Built from Australian steel by the team behind multiple 'Machine of the Year' awards.
The Tonto was engineered for real-world cattle operations. Every feature has a reason. Every design decision came from the paddock.
 TONTO CRUSH | HYDRAULIC POWERED CRUSH | TRADITIONAL TIMBER CRUSH | |
|---|---|---|---|
No Power Source Required | Yes | No | Varies |
Market-Leading Capability | Yes | Varies | Limited |
Mechanical Reliability | High | Moderate | Low |
Ongoing Maintenance | Low | High | Moderate |
Access Gates | Yes | Varies | Limited |
Suitable for All Husbandry Operations | Yes | Yes | Limited |
"Excellent quality equipment, all Australian owned and made. A small family business who offer amazing service."
"The Offsider crush is one of the best purchases I have ever made. I can't imagine working without it. My tiny 9 year old daughter has no problems working the whole crush. No more exhaustion after running a herd through. The fellows at Offsider Ag couldn't be more helpful and friendly. They even looked after me when I broke down on Cunninghams Gap. Very highly recommended!"
"Checking out the cattle crushers & the one person swing out marking cradle the lot cannot be faulted.
Wonders never cease. This gear is first class."
Built in Queensland. Engineered for Australia's toughest operations
What most producers are still putting up with.
With over 40 years of fabrication engineering experience, Gerald brings a long history of invention and innovation to Offsider Ag. His career spans Carinya, Rudweigh, and Metalcorp. Gerald is the engineering mind behind the Tonto Crush.
A qualified and experienced civil engineer, David has worked as a contract harvester, cattle handler, sales rep, and oil and gas project coordinator. He brings wide-ranging practical experience and business knowledge to Offsider Ag.
A cattlemans daughter who understands first-hand the challenges of running a small to medium operation. Andrea is the initial investor and leads marketing and engagement. She has been featured in Australian Women in Agriculture media specifically discussing the Tonto Crush.
All products are 100% Australian-made. Offsider Ag is based in Queensland, where the equipment is both engineered and built to handle the toughest local conditions.
Absolutely. Whether you are starting from scratch or working around existing pieces, a full yard design service is available, including integrated loading ramps, crushes, and drafters.
The Tonto is described by Offsider Ag as the largest and most capable mechanical cattle crush in the Australian market, with no direct mechanical equivalent at this scale. It is 100% mechanical with no hydraulics or electronics, which means no powered component failures, no power source needed in the field, and simple maintenance any operator can handle themselves.
Offsider Ag is an Australian family partnership. Gerald Hicks brings 40+ years of fabrication engineering experience from Carinya, Rudweigh, and Metalcorp, and is the lead engineer behind the Tonto. David Hicks is a qualified civil engineer with broad practical experience in agriculture and business. Andrea Brosnan, the initial investor and marketing lead, is a farmer's daughter who has been featured in Australian Women in Agriculture media.
Yes, the Tonto is available for delivery Australia-wide. Our team will discuss delivery logistics and timelines with you as part of the quoting process. We work with buyers across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory.
Delivered Australia-wide
If you are looking for a practical, heavy-duty mechanical alternative to powered crushes, talk to the Offsider Ag team today.
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