Midwest’s Early Order Program offers the chance to secure a world-leading harvest platform for next season at today’s price
In an era when agricultural machinery increasingly bears foreign badges, one Queensland manufacturer stands firm in its commitment to Australian soil, both literally and figuratively.
Midwest Fabrication, based in Queensland’s industrial heartland, remains the only Australian manufacturer of harvesting platforms, a distinction they wear with pride after more than 25 years of continuous innovation.
“The strength of Midwest Fabrication lies in our people,” ensures CEO Amy Schutt, who leads the family-owned enterprise from their Dalby headquarters.
“This philosophy is embedded in every weld, every component, and every platform that rolls out of our facility, where over 40 skilled workers transform Australian steel into world-class harvesting equipment, Amy Schutt confirms.
The most experienced growers know preparation is half the harvest, and Midwest’s Early Order Program extends that philosophy to equipment purchasing.
Rather than scrambling for whatever’s available when harvest approaches, forward-thinking operators can secure their ideal platform configuration now while locking in significant savings.
By ordering a 2026 model now, you’ll lock in 2025 pricing and beat the inevitable price rise, crucial in today’s inflationary environment.
Every early order includes a free parts kit valued at $1,230, ensuring you’re equipped with essential spares. Multi-order discounts sweeten the deal further; order more than one platform and watch savings multiply.
The real advantage goes beyond price. This program gives growers freedom to match the perfect Midwest harvest platform to their specific combine and operation, rather than settling for imported products.
Mix and match platform widths
For farm operations running a John Deere X9, many will find the Midwest LEGACY range operating across 12 to 18m (40 to 60ft) could be ideal.
While growers who are operating other branded combines will be able to order any size platform from the Midwest Durus range to optimise the performance of their combine.
“Too often, we see farmers forced into compromises during the pre-harvest rush,” notes Midwest CEO Amy Schutt. “They end up with platforms that don’t quite fit their operation because that’s all that was available.”
With the Midwest Early Order Program, priority delivery ensures your platform arrives when needed, with guaranteed availability across all cutting widths and models, with no last-minute disappointments.
The flexibility available extends across the Midwest’s full range of options.
If a farm operation needs cross augers for canola or specific knife configurations, the Early Order Program ensures you get exactly what your program demands.
The all Aussie build
The are many factors behind what makes Australian-made platforms superior for local conditions, and not least lies in understanding our continent’s unique farming challenges.
From Western Australia’s hard dry soils, to Victoria’s rolling paddocks, from South Australian barley broadacres to Queensland sorghum crops. Every Midwest platform is engineered specifically to adapt to these harsh realities.
The company’s patented Hoverpoint air ride adaptor gives some insight into Midwest’s local advantage.
Working independently of the combine without electronics or ground sensors, this system provides unmatched ground following in uneven country, a solution born from watching growers struggle with imported equipment that simply couldn’t handle our unforgiving terrain.
The platform mounts 500mm closer to the cab than other designs, delivering exceptional operator visibility, especially crucial during tight harvest windows.
“By running 18m (60ft) fronts on our combines, we cover more ground in a day with fewer headers, slower speeds, less fatigue and lower fuel use,” explains Neville Wilson from Manaroo near Walgett NSW.
This efficiency results from continuous refinement based on direct grower feedback, and then put into harvesting practice by Midwest engineers.
With components manufactured on-site in Dalby QLD, Midwest maintains complete quality oversight.
Their lightweight, strong truss platform frames utilise “superform” steel, achieving nearly twice the strength of traditional 350 Grade steel.
At just 5180kg for their widest 18m (60ft) platform, these units deliver remarkable performance without compromising durability.
The economic argument extends beyond the paddock. Every Midwest platform supports jobs and communities, wages spent locally, skills developed for Australian benefit, and expertise retained within our borders.
When farmers invest in a Midwest harvest platform, they’re investing in their own communities. This commitment recently earned Midwest the Australian Trades Small Business Champion Award in manufacturing.
Secure Your Harvest Future Today
“Farming is in our blood,” Amy Schutt emphasises, “and at Midwest we want to help Aussie farmers feed our nation and make harvest memorable for the right reasons.”
In choosing Australian-made and ordering early, farmers aren’t just buying equipment, they’re investing in a partnership with people who understand their challenges, share their values, and remain committed to keeping Australian agriculture strong.
Talk to your dealer today about Midwest’s Early Order Program on this link, or contact Midwest directly on tel: 07 4662 2137 or email to: sales@midwest.net.au
Take a closer look at the Midwest range of platforms, transporters and parts on this link.
