Farm ute upgrades to make life easier
Farm utes need to handle everything from muddy tracks and uncooperative livestock to transporting equipment and feed. Gone are the days of needing multiple vehicles to suit your family’s needs and your farm work needs. With the addition of a Norweld tray to your pride and joy, you can now tick all the boxes! Comfort, style and modern safety features that are standard with your new ute can work seamlessly with the addition of a Norweld Tray, ensuring your vehicle is prepared for whatever your day throws at it. Whether you need to increase your storage capacity or enhance durability, Norweld is all about building utes that make life on the family farm run a little smoother.
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Storage solutions
To manage the demands of farm life, a ute needs to have effective and durable storage. Norweld’s heavy-duty ute trays are designed to provide dust and water-resistant storage solutions that stand up to the toughest conditions. With features like under-tray toolboxes and under-tray drawers, you can trust that your farm gear is not only secure and organised, but protected from the elements too.
Livestock transport
Our trays are designed with a full-length 3mm thick tie-down rail running the full-length of our trays to secure your animals safely during transport, whether you’re moving cattle, sheep or any other livestock, our trays offer unmatched functionality and durability.
A great investment
When it comes to farming, having equipment that stands the test of time is a no-brainer. Norweld’s heavy-duty ute trays aren’t just a purchase—they’re a long-term investment. Built with high-quality materials and designed to endure, these trays offer unmatched reliability year after year… after year. By choosing Norweld, you can count on your ute remaining a dependable workhorse, reducing downtime and saving on replacement costs – allowing you to focus on the tasks at hand and worry less about your equipment.
Aluminium Trays that Redefine Strength
While steel trays used to be considered the only option for such demanding tasks, cutting-edge design and manufacturing processes with exclusive extrusions allow Norweld to build what is possibly the strongest aluminium ute tray and the best farm ute tray on the market. Plus, it doesn’t rust like steel and doesn’t need painting to stay protected. It’s the same but very different—strong and durable in a whole new way.
With features like precision CNC cutting and fully welded aluminium construction, Norweld trays offer a robust yet lightweight build, ideal for carrying heavy loads without compromising the vehicle. Even with integrated features such as a rear trundle drawer, sealed dust and water-resistant under-tray toolboxes and a poly water tank, our trays match the weight of a genuine steel tray with no features. Yet, they’re 150-200 kg lighter than a steel tray with similar features in a dual-cab configuration. Farmers, station owners, tradies, suppliers and contractors all seek strength and functionality, and Norweld delivers just that.
Dog Pod – The ultimate farm ute upgrade
Your dog isn’t just a pet—they’re your trusted best-mate on the farm. For those looking to upgrade their farm ute, the Deluxe Dog Pod Canopy is a top choice. This high-quality aluminium dog box ensures their safety and comfort with a vented, washable compartment, fridge mounting space, slide-out drawer and table. Plus, they offer storage for fuel, gas or wet gear, leaving the tray free for tools and feed. With the Norweld Deluxe Dog Pod, you can drive anywhere with peace of mind knowing your dog is safe and comfortable and well cared for.
OTHER Considerations
It’s important to understand your payload capacity when modifying any ute. Payload capacity refers to the maximum weight your vehicle can safely carry, including passengers, equipment and accessories. To ensure your ute remains within the guidelines and functions efficiently, always calculate your payload before adding accessories like winches, fuel tanks or toolboxes. Here’s a quick guide to understanding some key terms:
- Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM): The total allowable weight of your vehicle when fully loaded
- Gross Combined Mass (GCM): The total weight of your vehicle and any trailers
- Tare Mass: The weight of an empty standard vehicle with all fluids but only 10L of fuel
- Kerb Mass: Similar to Tare Mass but with a full tank of fuel and no accessories. Payload: The maximum weight your vehicle can carry—calculated by subtracting the vehicle’s kerb mass from the GVM
For farmers needing to carry fencing gear, tools or even livestock feed, keeping an eye on your payload ensures your ute performs well under the toughest conditions.
Best farm ute in Australia? Norweld trays and canopies are built tough to handle whatever you throw at them, from fencing gear, working dogs and fuel pods to quad bikes and even round bales of hay. Norweld trays are designed with storage and functionality first and foremost, featuring rugged durability and reliability that will stand the test of time.