Richard Western
Richard Western Ltd. is a privately held UK manufacturer of agricultural farm trailers and manure spreaders, based in Framlingham, Suffolk, selling heavy-duty 11–30 tonne tipping trailers, grain chasers, and Delilah vertical beater spreaders to farmers, contractors, and machinery hire firms via an international authorised dealer network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1968
- HeadquartersWoodbridge, United Kingdom
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Richard Western does
Richard Western Ltd. is a privately held UK manufacturer of agricultural farm trailers and manure spreaders, headquartered in Framlingham, Suffolk, with 51–100 employees and a heritage tied to long-lived customer relationships stretching back decades (multiple customers operate Richard Western trailers purchased in the 1980s). The company produces a complete range of heavy-duty tipping and handling equipment for arable, livestock, and contracting operations, including the Suffolk Silage Trailer (11–24 tonne), Rootcrop Trailer (13–18 tonne), Pusher Ram Trailer (18–30 tonne), Beet Wellington Trailer (16–20 tonne), Stone & Rubble Trailer (20 tonne), Bale and Pallet Trailer, Grain Chaser (16–28 tonne), Drill Filler / Meal & Pellet Feeder (10–16 tonne), and the Delilah Vertical Beater manure spreader range.
The product engineering emphasises durability and payload efficiency, using S355MC high-strength steel in chassis construction, commercial mono-leaf spring suspension systems designed specifically for agricultural terrain, patented rear steering kingpin geometry, and components sourced from tier-1 suppliers including BPW axles and Wabco air brake systems. The Delilah vertical beater spreader integrates ISOBUS for tractor-implement data exchange. Production is shot-blasted with two-pack primer and topcoat for corrosion protection, with the company claiming its quality-over-cost positioning is supported by multiple-decade operating lifespans in customer fleets.
Richard Western generates revenue almost exclusively through one-time hardware sales of trailers and spreaders sold via an authorised dealer network across the UK, Ireland, Australia, Canada, Europe, and New Zealand. The company does not sell direct; pricing is quote-based via dealers, dependent on specifications and options. End customers are segmented across farmers and agricultural operations (primary), agricultural contractors (primary), and machinery hire companies. Marketing is primarily channel-led, supported by trade-show participation (e.g., LAMMA at the NEC Birmingham) and a library of long-form customer testimonials on the company website. The company is led by Managing Director Angus Western.
Richard Western firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Richard Western
- Legal name
- Richard Western Ltd.
- Website
- https://richardwestern.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1968
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Richard Western Ltd. is a privately held UK manufacturer of agricultural farm trailers and manure spreaders, based in Framlingham, Suffolk, selling heavy-duty 11–30 tonne tipping trailers, grain chasers, and Delilah vertical beater spreaders to farmers, contractors, and machinery hire firms via an international authorised dealer network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Richard Western industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural Machinery
- NAICS
- Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (423820)
- SIC
- Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Truck Trailer Manufacturing (Dry Van/Reefer/Flatbed/Tanker) (IMACABAH)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Bulk Handling & Conveying for Processing Lines (Augers, Elevators, Conveyors) (AFAAAJAJ)
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Where Richard Western is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Woodbridge
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Richard Western business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Agricultural trailers and spreaders: Richard Western generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of agricultural trailers and manure spreaders. Products are sold through a dealer network across multiple countries. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales of trailers, spreaders, and related agricultural machinery.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
Richard Western product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Richard Western manufactures and sells agricultural farm trailers and manure spreaders from its Suffolk, UK base. The product range covers silage trailers (11-24 tonne), rootcrop trailers (13-18 tonne), pusher ram trailers (18-30 tonne), bale and pallet trailers, beet wellington trailers (16-20 tonne), stone and rubble trailers (20 tonne), grain chasers (16-28 tonne), drill filler/meal and pellet feeders (10-16 tonne), and Delilah vertical beater manure spreaders. Products are sold exclusively through an authorised international dealer network spanning the UK, Ireland, Australia, Canada, Europe, and New Zealand.
Product overview
Richard Western is one of the UK's leading trailer and spreader manufacturers, producing agricultural farm trailers and manure spreaders. The product portfolio is organized around two core product lines: (1) Farm Trailers including the Suffolk Silage Trailer (11-24 tonne), Rootcrop Trailer (13-18 tonne), Pusher Ram Trailer (18-30 tonne), Bale and Pallet Trailer, Beet Wellington Trailer (16-20 tonne), and Stone & Rubble Trailer (20 tonne); and (2) Manure Spreaders including the Delilah Vertical Beater series. Additional products include Grain Chasers (16-28 tonne) for combine harvesting and Drill Filler/Meal & Pellet Feeders (10-16 tonne) for livestock and arable duties. The products are designed to combine quality, reliability, and efficiency for modern agriculture applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Suffolk Silage Trailer: Heavy duty tipping trailers with nationwide reputation for strength and durability, designed to carry maximum payloads. Available in 11 to 24 tonne models.
- Rootcrop Trailer
- Pusher Ram Trailer
- Beet Wellington Trailer
- Stone & Rubble Trailer
- Bale and Pallet Trailer
- Grain Chaser (GRS)
- Delilah Vertical Beater
Products and services
- Suffolk Silage Trailer Heavy duty tipping trailers with a nationwide reputation for strength and durability, designed to carry maximum payloads even in difficult conditions. Available in 11 to 24 tonne models with optional silage-side kits for increased cubic capacity. Designed for farmers and contractors needing reliable silage transport.
- Rootcrop Trailer Low line trailer designed to facilitate damage-free root crop harvesting with a low side height of 3'9" and a long, tapered body to reduce crop damage. Available in 13 to 18 tonne models. Targeted at potato and root crop farmers.
- Pusher Ram Trailer Large volume trailers for efficient transport and less downtime, designed to increase efficiency to forage harvesters with unrivaled construction providing tremendous strength, minimal maintenance costs and long life. Features sliding pusher blade with PE1000 thermoplastic seal.
Quantifiable outcome
- Trailers operating reliably for 30+ years in customer fleets
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Richard Western
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Richard Western technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature13 records
Richard Western partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Lloyd LtdcoreLloyd Ltd is a key dealer partner of Richard Western, representing the brand across its eight branches in the UK. The partnership has been long-standing, with Lloyd Ltd expanding its representation to the Garstang area in Lancashire (North of the River Ribble) in January 2025 through its newest branch at Cabus near Garstang. Lloyd Ltd provides full sales, service, and parts support for the Richard Western range.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Richard Western competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Marshall Trailers: UK-based agricultural trailer manufacturer producing tipping, dump, and bale trailers for farmers and contractors. Directly comparable product portfolio, UK dealer model, and customer base to Richard Western.
- Broughan Engineering: UK manufacturer of agricultural tipping trailers and dump trailers sold through a UK and Ireland dealer network. Closely comparable trailer-only focus and UK/Irish go-to-market to Richard Western.
- Ktwo Sales (UK): UK manufacturer of agricultural trailers, muck spreaders, and compactors. Directly comparable two-product-line focus (trailers and spreaders) and UK/EU distribution model.
- JPM Trailers: Irish agricultural trailer and dump trailer manufacturer serving the UK and Irish farming and contracting market. Closely comparable product range and customer base to Richard Western.
- Abbey Machinery: Irish manufacturer of agricultural trailers, slurry tankers, and muck spreaders. Directly comparable product mix (trailers plus manure/slurry handling) and UK/Ireland dealer footprint.
- Teagle Machinery: UK-based agricultural equipment manufacturer producing a range of mounted and trailed implements including bale processors and spreaders. Comparable UK manufacturer of specialised farm equipment sold through dealers.
- Hi-Spec Engineering: Irish manufacturer of agricultural trailers, diet feeders, and slurry handling equipment. Closely comparable trailer-and-handling-equipment portfolio to Richard Western's broader product line.
- Rolland Trailers: French manufacturer of agricultural dump trailers, livestock trailers, and manure spreaders. Directly comparable product range and a useful international peer to benchmark against Richard Western's EU footprint.
Broad incumbents
- Joskin: Large Belgian manufacturer of agricultural trailers, slurry tankers, and manure spreaders with pan-European distribution. Comparable products but materially larger scale, broader portfolio, and stronger EU dealer network than Richard Western.
- Fliegl Agrartechnik: Major German manufacturer of agricultural trailers, manure spreaders, and transport equipment with global distribution. Broad incumbent with overlapping product categories to Richard Western but at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Valuation estimate
Richard Western leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Richard Western funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Richard Western M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Richard Western
What does Richard Western do?
Richard Western manufactures and sells agricultural farm trailers and manure spreaders from its Suffolk, UK base. The product range covers silage trailers (11-24 tonne), rootcrop trailers (13-18 tonne), pusher ram trailers (18-30 tonne), bale and pallet trailers, beet wellington trailers (16-20 tonne), stone and rubble trailers (20 tonne), grain chasers (16-28 tonne), drill filler/meal and pellet feeders (10-16 tonne), and Delilah vertical beater manure spreaders. Products are sold exclusively through an authorised international dealer network spanning the UK, Ireland, Australia, Canada, Europe, and New Zealand.
Is Richard Western a public or private company?
Richard Western is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Richard Western founded?
Richard Western was founded in 1968. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Richard Western based?
Richard Western is headquartered in Woodbridge, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Richard Western make money?
One revenue line is on record: agricultural trailers and spreaders.
Who are Richard Western's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Marshall Trailers, Broughan Engineering, Ktwo Sales (UK), JPM Trailers, Abbey Machinery, Teagle Machinery, Hi-Spec Engineering and Rolland Trailers. Broad incumbents are Joskin and Fliegl Agrartechnik.
Does Richard Western have an API?
No public API is recorded for Richard Western.
What industry is Richard Western in?
Richard Western's product category is Agricultural Machinery. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMACABAH, Truck Trailer Manufacturing (Dry Van/Reefer/Flatbed/Tanker), with a secondary code of AFAAAJAJ, Bulk Handling & Conveying for Processing Lines (Augers, Elevators, Conveyors). Its NAICS code is 423820 and its SIC code is 3523.