CASE STUDY

T&M NURSERIES LIMITED

Location: Kumeū, New Zealand

Industry: Plant Nursery
 

OVERVIEW

For over two decades, T&M Nurseries has relied on Avant loaders to keep their operations running smoothly. Known for their durability, ease of use, and performance in tight, high-demand environments, Avant loaders have become an essential part of daily life on site. With one machine logging more than 33,000 operating hours and still in use today, Tony Bult, owner of this New Zealand nursery, considers Avant their go-to solution for productivity, comfort, and long-term value.

CHALLENGES

Operating a busy nursery requires reliable, versatile equipment that can handle repetitive daily tasks in tight, often dusty spaces. Efficiency is everything — when stock movement slows down, so does business. The nursery team needed a loader that could work hard, every day, without downtime — and be simple enough for any operator to use confidently.

THE SOLUTION

In 2004, Tony purchased the first Avant loader for the nursery, and the results spoke for themselves. Over the years, their fleet grew, and their second loader has clocked over 33,000 hours and is still going strong.

This ‘green machine’ — as Tony refers to the Avant loader — is now used six hours a day, non-stop, proving its unmatched reliability and efficiency. The team says it has barely needed anything beyond a key replacement and a single hydraulic pipe, which is a testament to Avant’s engineering quality.

KEY BENEFITS

  • Incredible reliability

    One loader has clocked 33,000+ hours with minimal maintenance.

  • Boosted productivity

    Quick, agile performance in confined nursery spaces.

  • Operator comfort

    Enclosed cab, intuitive controls, and easy entry/exit in dusty environments.

  • Responsive support

    Avant Equipment NZ provides fast onsite servicing and loan machines to minimise downtime.

  • Tailored solutions

    The team consistently receives the right machine or attachment for their task — not a guess, but a guarantee.

Customer testimonial

Hear from Tony Bult, T&M Nurseries Owner.

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