What’s the Process Behind the Product?
For over 45 years, Kinghitter has been world leaders in the design and manufacture of hydraulic
post drivers. Ever since the first Kinghitter rolled off the production line in 1977, they have been
recognised for their legendary reliability, usability and cutting-edge design, paving the way for
generations of fencers.

Kinghitter is a brand of Farmgear Ltd, and is 100% New Zealand made.
This brings a guarantee that you will receive a product that will last a
lifetime while making fencing safer, faster, and easier than ever
before. Kinghitter is distributed in Australia by Farmgear Australia Pty
Ltd, and sold through authorised dealers. This assures all Kinghitter
owners that they will have local service and service support
throughout the life of their machine.
Who are the People Behind the Product?
Farmgear Ltd (Kinghitters Parent Company) is a Family business based in Palmerston North, New Zealand. The business was established in 1969 when Steve Barnes launched the ‘UFO’ Farm Mower. Steve’s 3 sons (Nick, Nathan & Grant) are still well involved in the running of the business, and the 3rd Generation has been involved in the business for over 7 years.
Our Brands:

Nathan Barnes
General Manager

Nick Barnes
Operations Manager

Grant Barnes
Sales Manager

Archie Barnes
Production Manager

Ben McLean
R&D Manager

Jack Barnes
Australian Sales

Chilli Lowther
Spare Parts Sales

Dallas Barnes
Marketing

Bronnie Wycherley
Administration

Bronson Young
Production Facilitator

Andrew Solly
Fabrication Team Leader

Ivan Walker
Welding Team Leader

Ash Souden
Welding Team Leader

Luke Zhao
Finishing Team Leader

Conner McNab
Machinist

Kiraul Atkinson
Painting & QC

Shane Waihi
Purchasing & Inwards Goods

Dan Wu
Fabrication Team

Mike Wanhalla
Fabrication Team

Ian MacArthur
Welding Team

Ivan Ye
Welding Team

Kevin Cook
Welding Team

Patrick Comerford
Welding Team

Ambrose White
Welding Team
