Rappa has launched its vehicle mounted fencing machine, the Rappa Winder, across the U.S and Canada, cutting the time it takes to put out and bring in electric fencing by 80 percent.
This equates to erecting 650 yards of fencing in under 15 minutes, approximately 10 acres an hour, and dismantling in 10 minutes. To fence the same distance by hand using a hand reel would take approximately two hours, which makes the Rappa Winder the quickest system on the market, the only system of its kind, and ideal for cell, strip and rotational grazing.
It is the innovative design of the Winder that delivers the speed. Unlike hand-winding systems or battery-powered spools, it attaches to an ATV or Side-By-Side, powered directly from the rear wheel, unwinding or picking up the electric fencing wire as the ATV moves along. Uniquely it has a mechanism which maintains the wire tension, while its automatic feed winds the wire evenly, minimizing the risk of tangling.
Efficiency is also delivered by the Winder’s capability of putting out and bringing in electric fencing with one, two, three, four or six lines of wire at a time.
Cutting fencing time by 80 percent reduces labor costs, physical strain and frees up the team to spend time on other essential work, boosting ranch productivity.
Hamish Harley, Rappa customer and part owner of Harling Ranching, a family-owned 4,500-acre ranch across Texas and Oklahoma, comments: “Because of the time we save using the Rappa Winder, we don’t have to hire in other people to help us out during busy periods, and we can concentrate on a variety of jobs, not just one. I normally spend my spare time fixing up various equipment all winter. But, by November almost every piece of kit has been fixed, and I am so far ahead of myself it’s fantastic”.
The ability to put out and retrieve electric fencing in a matter of minutes also has significant benefits for grass management and herd health. Faster grazing rotation increases plant recovery and diversity. This supports long-term pasture sustainability, while reducing carbon emissions and the need for supplemental cattle feed which is key for ranchers trying to enhance productivity but reduce costs.
Meanwhile the ability to quickly put out fencing means cattle can be kept away from stagnant water in stock ponds and other dangers, keeping the herd healthy.
In addition to protecting livestock from hazards, the Rappa fencing system also protects the herd from predators, including wolves, bears, and foxes – a significant advantage for the North American market.
Nick Cockayne, Rappa Managing Director, comments: “Labor shortages and cost increases are impacting cattle operations, so we are really pleased to be able to bring the game-changing Rappa Winder to the North American market. Being able to fence in minutes rather than hours brings extensive benefits and we’ve been busy building a strong distribution network to meet market demand.
“Rappa Winders and fencing equipment have been successfully used in the UK and Europe for decades. It is tried and tested equipment and we’re delighted to bring it to the USA market. We’ve had such a positive response to the Winder and we’re looking forward to meeting potential customers and distributors at our booth at CattleCon.”
Rappa Winders will be hosting customers and potential distributors on its booth 3239 at CattleCon Feb 3-5 2026.
