RYAN NT Retrofit Discs Boost Efficiency for Australian Farm Machinery
From the Yorke Peninsula to the Riverina, growers across Australia are reporting the same result after switching from tynes to RYAN NT Retrofit Double Discs: dramatically improved efficiency in their seeding operations. Designed specifically for the rugged demands of Australian farm machinery, these discs are changing the game for farmers who want to cover more ground, reduce downtime, and finish the day earlier — without compromising performance.
Real-World Efficiency Results on Australian Farm Machinery
To understand how RYAN NT discs are performing in the field, we spoke with a range of farmers across the country who have retrofitted their existing seeders with RYAN NT Retrofit Discs. Their feedback reveals just how impactful these discs have been on their planting speed, efficiency, and day-to-day workload.
Richard James, a long-time user of the RYAN NT discs from Bute, South Australia, summed it up perfectly: “I’m not stopping to pull wire weed or caltrop off of tynes. It just cuts through all that.” He leaves stubble at full height, and the discs slice straight through it — no dragging, no blockages.
Full interview here – https://ryannt.com.au/retrofit-discs-on-a-horwood-bagshaw-air-seeder-richard-james-experience-in-bute-sa/
Pictured: Richard James
Ash Rowe, farming in Ardrossan, SA, retrofitted his Morris Concept 2000 with RYAN NT discs. He shared: “They just cut straight through and sowed straight in. No blockages or anything like we had with our tyne machine.” For Ash, this meant fewer interruptions and a more reliable sowing system on his australian farm machinery setup.
Full interview here – https://ryannt.com.au/retrofit-discs-on-a-morris-concept-2000-ash-rowes-experience-in-ardrossan-sa/
Pictured: Ash Rowe
Austen Moore, from Barmedman in the NSW Riverina, says the time savings are substantial. “There’s no more going home at midnight. You pretty much finish the paddock by 8pm and are home with the family — purely because of the speed,” he said. He’s jumped from 8 km/h to 12 km/h and stays there all day.
Full interview here – https://ryannt.com.au/ryan-nt-retrofit-discs-on-an-rfm-austen-moores-zero-till-seeder-transformation-in-barmedman-nsw/
Pictured: Austen Moore
Lower Horsepower Requirements Across Australian Farming Operations
Efficiency isn’t just about speed — it’s also about horsepower. Several farmers noted that their existing tractors were more than capable after the conversion.
In Blighty, NSW, Stewart Crowhurst runs a 12-metre machine with just 280 horsepower. “The tractor doesn’t even sneeze at it,” he said, pointing to the low resistance of the disc setup.
Full interview here – https://ryannt.com.au/double-disc-seeder-retrofit-coil-press-wheels-afm-review/
Pictured: Steward Crowhurst
Gavin Offerman, from Pilliga, NSW, echoed this: “Very easy to pull. Not a lot of horsepower required at all.” He fitted the RYAN NT discs to his Flexi-Coil ST820 and said the large tractor was really only needed for lifting the machine — not pulling it through the soil. That kind of efficiency is exactly what farmers want from modern australian farm machinery.
Full interview here – https://ryannt.com.au/flexi-coil-parts-upgrade-gavin-offermans-experience-with-ryan-nt-retrofit-discs-in-pilliga-nsw/
Pictured: Paul Ryan (left) and Gavin Offerman (right)
Less Downtime = More Productivity for Retrofit Disc Users
Across Australia, farmers are seeing dramatic improvements in operational speed and reliability after retrofitting their australian farm machinery with RYAN NT discs. These real-world examples demonstrate how less downtime translates directly to higher output and smoother seeding.
For Gary Knagge, based at Whitton, NSW, upgrading to RYAN NT discs was part of a broader effort to scale down machinery and boost efficiency. “We converted the air seeder over to the discs to give us quicker time on the paddock and less trafficability,” he said. Less wear and fewer stoppages mean better use of every hour on farm.
Full interview here – https://ryannt.com.au/retrofit-discs-on-an-rfm-ricemaster-air-seeder-gary-knagges-review-whitton-nsw/
Pictured: Gary Knagge
Liam Maynard, from Narromine, NSW, replaced the tynes on his Gason Trashworker and immediately noticed the improvement. “It was a 6 or 7k an hour machine before, and that was still rough enough on the gear. With the RYAN NT units, we’re up to 10 or even 12kph on smoother country,” he said.
Full interview here – https://ryannt.com.au/no-kill-cropping-discs-bring-great-results-on-bruce-maynards-farm/
Pictured: Liam Maynard
No Blockages in Wet, Trash, or Tough Pads — Built for Australian Farm Machinery Conditions
In heavy stubble and wet conditions, disc systems often outperform traditional setups — and RYAN NT discs are no exception.
Craig Bardney, who runs a Horwood Bagshaw Scaribar in Yenda, NSW, recalled sowing into burnt rice stubble during wet conditions: “Zero chance of a tyne machine sowing into it. The press wheels blocked up with mud, but not a single disc. Not a single row blocked up.” He credited the disc design, with the sowing tube placed in front of the axle, for creating perfect rows.
Full interview here – https://ryannt.com.au/a-great-decision-craig-bardneys-experience-with-ryan-nt-retrofit-discs-on-his-horwood-bagshaw-scaribar/
Pictured: Craig Bardney
Gary Roberts, from Port Pirie, SA, had similar praise. His Flexicoil ST820 has 350 tynes — now upgraded with RYAN NT discs. “The beauty of the Ryan discs is no clogging. I never got out of the tractor once to unhook rubbish. That saved a lot of time,” he said.
Full interview here – https://ryannt.com.au/retrofit-discs-on-a-flexi-coil-st820-seth-and-gary-roberts-experience-in-port-pirie-sa/
Pictured: Gary Roberts
Why This Retrofit Fits Australian Farm Machinery So Well
Australian farming conditions are harsh: hard soils, high trash, wet seasons, and long days in the tractor. That’s why the RYAN NT Retrofit Discs are engineered to integrate easily with common bar frames and to tackle local challenges — without requiring a complete machine overhaul.
Whether you're retrofitting a Scaribar, Flexi-Coil, Gason, Morris, or other systems, the benefits are clear:
- No blockages — even in wireweed, caltrop, and rice stubble.
- Massive time savings — from faster operating speeds.
- Lower horsepower needed — scale down tractors and fuel use.
- Cleaner seeding — especially in trash-heavy and wet paddocks.
Conclusion: A Proven Upgrade for Australian Farm Machinery
The RYAN NT Retrofit Double Discs are redefining what’s possible for australian farm machinery. Whether it’s smoother seeding, faster paddock turnaround, or fewer stoppages, these discs are delivering serious efficiency gains on real farms — with testimonials to prove it. If you're still running tynes, it might be time to make the switch.