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Paul and Kirstie Croser new part-owners of Benparts

Paul and Kirstie Croser new part-owners of Benparts

It is with great excitement that, after 36 years of establishing and running Benparts Irrigation, John and Margaret Bennett would like to welcome Paul and Kirstie Croser as new part-owners of the business. John and Marg will continue to be involved in the running of Benparts as usual but will now be sharing the responsibilities with Paul and Kirstie.

Paul, is a fully qualified A Class Electrician and Diesel Mechanic with over 25 years experience in both the mechanical and electrical field. Many of you will know and recognise Paul as he has been managing our Bordertown branch and looking after our South East and extended customer base for the past 6 years. Paul is a born and bred local who brings to Benparts not only invaluable technical skills but a lifetime of local knowledge.

Kirstie is a part-time accountant at local firm Murray Nankivell and also looks after all things Financial, Accounts and Marketing for Benparts.

Paul and Kirstie are passionate about their local community and are looking forward to the challenge of continuing and growing Benparts and becoming local business owners.

New Shed

You might have also noticed the brand new structure underway. We will, in the near future, be moving in to our brand new, purpose built premises in the Bordertown industrial estate. These new premises will provide us with much needed additional room and work space and improve accessibility for both our suppliers and customers.

Our expanded ownership team are excited about our future and the growth possibilities of our business. We look forward to continuing to supply the best quality Irrigation, pump, design, sales and service to all our existing, new and potential customers.

Visit our website www.benpartsirrigation.com.au to learn more about the full range of services we can provide. If you have any questions or would like to discuss any projects you have where we can provide assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us!

A New Generation of Irrigation Control Panels

A New Generation of Irrigation Control Panels

Benparts Irrigation are excited to share with you the latest in Next Gen Zimmatic® Controllers which are giving growers greater control over their irrigation while improving productivity and helping conserve valuable resources.

The Next Gen control panels from Zimmatic® are industry leading, state-of-the-art, unparalleled and so much more. The new controllers provide advanced technology and an intuitive interface, while being incredibly powerful but very easy to use. All three of the new control panels are also FieldNET® ready – making remote monitoring and control capabilities more accessible than ever before. The best news, you don't need to have a Zimmatic Pivot to access this latest technology. The Next Gen Zimmatic® Controllers can be retrofitted to most brands of Pivots!

These new models also come with smart barrier automation – providing a simple method for irrigating part circles.

More growers are looking at part circle systems. So, in addition to simplifying the user experience, these new controllers make it more effective to run part circles. The smart barrier feature gives users the ability to start a part circle pivot and automatically reverse, return and stop at the original starting point.

The controllers have been released in three different models.

The Standard 500C, which is anything but standard! In addition to being FieldNET-ready, it has the capability to deliver low pressure shut down alerts and low pressure start-up countdowns.

The 700C which has the same ultra-simple, in-field user interface as the 500C and, with FieldNET and GPS positioning, growers can remotely automate stops, control end guns, create precision irrigation plans and more. It's also compatible with FieldNET Advisor® - the industry's first irrigation scheduling tool. And finally,

The 712C which has everything the 700C offers as well as the industry's largest touchscreen. The 12-inch, interactive touchscreen is very easy to use and will be familiar to anyone who uses a smart phone


500C

500C

700C

700C

712C

712C

At Benparts we know every grower's situation is different. That's why, together with Lindsay we offer a range of advanced Zimmatic controllers – all FieldNET-ready and prepared to go to work in your farming enterprise. And ''over-the-air serviceability'' makes software and firmware updates and the addition of future feature enhancements easier than ever.

If you are like to more about how these latest controllers can benefit your irrigation management, upgrading your current control panel or even simply the benefits of installing a Remote Irrigation Monitoring system we would be very happy to answer all your questions. Give us a call on 08 8365 3855 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and don't forget, irrigation management systems qualify for the ATO immediate deduction which has been increased from $30,000 to $150,000 as part of the Government Stimulus package!!

**Conditions apply, ask your taxation specialist about this today!

Innovation for the future of farming

Zimmatic Pivot

Lindsay had a lot to celebrate during 2019 including the 50th anniversary of the first Zimmatic center pivot, the 10th anniversary of the first Precision VRI system and some big improvements to their information channels for Australian and New Zealand customers.

These celebrations encouraged Lindsay to look back at the company's rich history of developing cutting edge innovations to help growers irrigate efficiently. But what does the future of innovation look like?Lindsay's President of Irrigation, Randy Wood, says the innovative spirit that drove company founder, Paul Zimmerer, still drives Lindsay today.

"We're dedicated to innovating the tools and solutions needed to help feed the world and be good stewards of the environment," he said. "At Lindsay, we are further accelerating our leadership in the area of precision irrigation management – providing growers with solutions that will help them produce more with less. Efficient irrigation is key to helping growers meet the challenges of a growing global population and helping to conserve resources while boosting farm output.

"Lindsay are continuously adding new features to further advance the value of their remote irrigation management solutions FieldNET® and FieldNET Advisor®. They also adding new crops and regions all the time – extending the technology's capabilities to more growers around the world. Look for new crops coming to FieldNET Advisor coming this summer (America), including carrots, onions and even a pasture option.

Lindsay's vision for the future also includes collaborations with other best-in-class organisations – like Farmers Edge – to help growers consolidate the management of irrigation systems and other equipment, agronomic data and farm operations.

"We are fully aware of the power that comes with the ability to leverage big data – and the need to work with other organisations to help our growers better utilise that data to achieve greater operational efficiencies," Wood said. "We also envision enlisting the support of retailers and food processors in the effort to make efficient irrigation a priority. For example, we see a time when they prioritise suppliers according to how efficiently they apply water to their crop – something that can be tracked with FieldNET Advisor.

"Lindsay's commitment to future innovation prompted them to set an ambitious goal to help growers save more than 700 billion gallons of water and more than one billion kilowatt hours of energy by the year 2022

Large Lindsay Water for Food

"We're confident that by aggressively enhancing our technologies and extending their capabilities to more growers, we can meet our goals," Wood said. "Protecting and sustaining the world for future generations begins with effective water management – and we've made that a priority." 

If you would like any further information about any of Lindsay's products including the latest in innovation and technology give us a call today!

Water Asset Tax Deductions....Don't Miss Out!!

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Did you know that the ATO allows for a 100% up front tax deduction on all water facilities for primary producers and those who supply water to primary producers? What's even better is the tax deduction is available on all water assets purchased in the income year in which the expense was occurred! The water facility does NOT need to be 'installed and ready for use' as in traditional depreciation claims!  So, does this mean you can order and pay for your new pivot, pump, FieldNET system etc. before 30th June 2019 and claim it as a 100% deduction in the 2019 financial year? The short answer is YES!

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What about other water assets I hear you ask...? 
There are many water assets that fall under this tax deduction area including;

  • Centre/lateral pivots
  • Pumps
  • Automated technology for pivots
  • Variable rate irrigation technology
  • Dams
  • Underground Tanks
  • Concrete, Plastic or Metal Tanks
  • Bores/Wells
  • Irrigation Channels
  • Pipes
  • Windmills,
  • Capital repairs to plant or structural improvement that are primarily for the purpose of conserving or conveying water
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Does this deduction only apply to new assets purchased? The answer to this is No, however generally a deduction is only available under the primary production rules if on-one else has deducted, or can deduct, an amount for the asset under this rule. This means it would be your responsibility to prove that no one else has deducted the asset previously.

This does not mean there are no deductions at all available for second-hand assets. Primary producers who are considered a small business entity may choose to use the small business simplified depreciation rules to claim any deductions for the second-hand facility.

As tax planning time approaches, the deductibility of any purchased water asset should be considered in your yearend tax planning calculations and in consultation with your tax specialist.

If you have any further questions regarding the deductibility of water assets and how Benparts Irrigation can help you in the lead up to the end of this financial year please contact our team on

P:08 8365 3855

M: 0427 619 331 (John), Adelaide

M: 0427 619 337 (Paul), Bordertown

E: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

References : https://www.ato.gov.au/Business/Primary-producers/In-detail/Capital-expenditure/Water-facilities/

The information presented in this article is general of nature and not to be used, relied or acted upon without seeking professional advice to ensure that the information is applicable and appropriate for your individual situation and circumstances. Benparts recommends that you seek individual advice from your Taxation specialist regarding the deductibility of any water asset. Benparts accepts no liability for any errors or omissions, or for any loss or damage suffered as a result of any person acting without such advice

Lindsay Gearlife XL

Lindsay Gearlife

Are you frustrated by constant leaking seals of your pivot gearbox? Do you want to maximise the life of your gearbox while maintaining reliability? Well we have your answer!

Lindsay's newly formulated GearLife XL lube. This new gearbox oil is designed for aftermarket use to extend the life of your existing gearbox. GearLife XL leads aftermarket oil options by offering faster solidifying thixotropic properties where the oil will solidify faster after being worked. Additionally GearLife XL offers higher surface coatings, better corrosive properties (exceeding GL5 standards) and provides a more robust seal around the input and output seals if these components begin to fail.

GearLife XL lube was specifically designed as an aftermarket lubrication. Gearboxes require a thinner oil to be used the first year to break in gears. This break‐in period can create metal filings which could possibly build up around the moving gears and cause premature wear. GearLife XL is recommended to be installed on gearboxes after their first full year of service.

What are Thixotropic Properties?

The thixotropic lubricant property causes oil to gel or solidify when it's not being mechanically agitated or when the gearbox is not in operation. When the lubrication is mechanically agitated or the gearbox is in operation the viscosity decreases and becomes liquid allowing efficient operation and internal oil flow to occur. In the mechanized irrigation application, the thixotropic property allows the pivot to utilize low viscosity when running and maintain high efficiency. When the pivot stops moving during normal operation or the end of season, the oil gels and eliminates seepage out of the seals. Depending on seal wear, the oil may solidify and stop leaks completely. While there are alternate aftermarket lubricants, Lindsay prides itself with a product that offers the fastest solidification time, allowing less leaking than any other option.

Recently one of our Benparts customers was experiencing constant problems with leaking seals. The team recommended swapping the gearbox oil to the Lindsay recommended GearLifeXL. Our customer was understandably cautious and sceptical that this would solve the problem, however he has reported that since the swap to GearLifeXL he has seen NO evidence of any further leakage and will now not use any other oil or hesitate to recommend to other people experiencing the same problems to give GearLifeXL a try.

Benefit to the Customer

GearLife XL Lube offers you the ability to extend the life of existing gearboxes with superior lubrication, coating and features to reduce or even eliminate seeping out of leaking seals.

GearLife XL features include:

1. Superior surface tension – allowing the lubrication to adhere to the gears for an indefinite amount of time.

2. Thixotropic characteristics – ability to thin when worked and thicken when idle. Thixotropic properties allow for the lubrication to solidify and create a water barrier along the seals.

3. Quick solidification ‐ dripping out of worn seals is minimized or even eliminated depending on seal wear as GearLife XL offers the fastest solidification of its thixotropic properties in the market.

4. GL5 wear and corrosion properties – GearLife XL is specially formulated to offer the best corrosion resistance in aftermarket wheel gearbox lubrication. This lubrication was independently tested and exceeded industry specifications, where other aftermarket oils have not.

Most importantly, Performance GearLife XL is intended to extend the life of your gearbox. For best results on stopping seals from leaking, install the oil when a leak is initially occurring. GearLife XL does NOT void any Lindsay drive train warranties.

Contact us today for more information!

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