In 1984, Chris Botha, started his engineering workshop on Graspan Farm, Hennenman, while still farming. He was the third generation farming on Graspan. With his Technical and Mechanical background combined with farming, his Engineering Company grew every year.
He builds up his business and under the name of “Landkoop Ingenieurswerke” and soon was manufacturing parts for companies like Vetsak during the 1990’s
In 2003, the first Iron Closing Wheel was developed by him and his son, Christoff Botha.
In 2005 the famous “Rolegtand” was designed which was a breaktrhough to roll Sunflowers successfully. This Rotary Hoe (Rolegtand) is still today one of the most top selling units and is used to roll various grains
Manufaturing of the Riptill, Striptill Equipment, Rolegtand, Planter Closing Wheels.
Consistently seeking to intensify the farming and agricultural sector as whole by offering
cutting edge innovative cost-effective and sustainable solutions and equipment/implements
to enhance and sustain positive success in where farming and related agricultural sectors
are the prime benefactors.
Strive to continuously produce and manufacture robust agricultural equipment that supports
our farming community and accommodates the ever-changing African soil and climate
change conditions. Maintaining current and future business relationships with our existing as
well potential clients.
Our core operational activities consist of the manufacturing and servicing of the Riptill custom engineered agricultural implements and planter accessories.
This includes:
- Riptill with Agrico tines - https://rippertillage.co.za/products#1
- Riptill with other tines - https://rippertillage.co.za/products#2
- Roatary Hoes - https://rippertillage.co.za/products#3
- Planter Accessories - https://rippertillage.co.za/products#4
- Custom made products and services - https://rippertillage.co.za/products#5
- Engineering Services - https://rippertillage.co.za/products#6
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