Disc mower range gets upgrade
Kuhn has announced an expansion of its range of disc mowers, distributed by Norwood in New Zealand, with the addition of two new vertically folding rear mounted models, the GMD 3515 and GMD 4015.
ZED, the dedicated wholesale division of CB Norwood Distributors, and the importer and distributor for Kuhn in New Zealand, has announced investment in local expertise and stock availability for customers in 2026.
Peter Manderson, brand manager – Kuhn, says the tight economic conditions in the New Zealand agricultural sector has required some thought about how the KUHN team can deliver an improved and more streamlined service to customers.
“We are excited to establish two additional specialist Kuhn product support roles, one in each Island, and a new parts specialist to the Kuhn team,” says Manderson.
The product support roles will assist in training, technical support, and field demonstrations, with a focus on developing retail and service staff ability and ensuring Kuhn customers get the information they need when making purchasing decisions. The appointment of a new parts specialist will further ensure the brand is well-supported to minimise downtime for contractors and farmers, during the busy forage season.
From mid-April, the new authorised Kuhn dealership network will comprise all Norwood’s 17 dealerships along with Agricentre South in Southland and W.J. Dippie in Tāneatua, Bay of Plenty.
“We’re excited to work with the new Kuhn dealer network providing nationwide coverage of our product and have our dedicated experts active in the field supporting our dealers and customers,” says Manderson.
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