Silvan

What Silvan does

Silvan Australia Pty Ltd is a family-owned Australian manufacturer and distributor of agricultural spraying equipment, farm machinery and rural lifestyle products, founded in 1962 and headquartered in Keysborough, Victoria. The company operates as the largest Australasian manufacturer of crop protection sprayers, with a core product portfolio spanning 12V, motorised, air-assist, linkage, overrow, sled/trailed and sugarcane sprayers, complemented by the Redline, SquatPak and Rechargeable sub-brands and proprietary Polytuff UV-stabilised polyethylene tank technology. Farm equipment is distributed under the AgriPower brand alongside partner lines from Italian OEMs Nobili (mulchers), Breviglieri (rotary hoes and power harrows) and Sitrex (hayrakes), while the Rural Lifestyle / Silvan Selecta range covers diesel transfer tanks, fire fighters, hand and trolley sprayers, pumps, nozzles, hose reels and accessories.

Name

Silvan

Legal name

Silvan Australia Pty Ltd

Website

https://silvan.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Silvan Australia is a family-owned manufacturer and distributor, founded in 1962, of crop protection sprayers, farm machinery and rural lifestyle products, serving Australian and New Zealand farmers through an extensive Master Dealer network and exporting to over 20 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Spraying Equipment and Farm Machinery

NAICS

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Crop Protection & Application Equipment (Sprayers/Spreaders) (IMAHACAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Spray Control, Rate Controllers & Nozzle Systems (Pumps, Valves, Atomizers) (AFAAADAF)

Keywords

• Agricultural spraying equipment
• Farm machinery manufacturing
• Crop protection sprayers
• Rural lifestyle products
• Diesel transfer systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Keysborough

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Agricultural Spraying Equipment Sales: Sale of farm sprayers including 12V motorized sprayers, linkage sprayers, overrow sprayers, sled/trailed sprayers, sugarcane sprayers, and Turbomisers to agricultural producers.
2. Farm Machinery Sales: Distribution and sale of farm equipment including Nobili mulchers, Breviglieri rotary hoes and power harrows, Sitrex hayrakes, fertiliser spreaders, and Silvan-manufactured slashers.
3. Rural Lifestyle Products: Sale of rural lifestyle merchandise including hand/knapsack sprayers, diesel tanks, pumps, controllers, nozzles, spray guns, fire fighters, workshop equipment, and accessories under Silvan and Silvan Selecta brands.
4. Spare Parts and After-Sales Service: Sales of genuine replacement parts, service manuals, and after-sales support through dealer network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Silvan manufactures and distributes agricultural spraying equipment, farm machinery, and rural lifestyle products. The company is the largest Australasian manufacturer of crop protection sprayers, producing linkage sprayers, 12V and motorised sprayers, air assist sprayers, trailed sprayers, and sugarcane sprayers. Silvan also distributes Nobili mulchers, Breviglieri tillage equipment, and Sitrex hayrakes, alongside its own slashers, spreaders, and Silvan Selecta rural lifestyle merchandise including diesel tanks, fire fighters, and accessories. Products are sold exclusively through a Master Dealer network across Australia and New Zealand, with international export to over 20 countries.

Product overview

Silvan Australia operates as a manufacturer and distributor of agricultural spraying equipment, farm machinery, and rural lifestyle products. The core offerings centre on the Silvan Sprayers product line (the largest Australasian manufacturer of crop protection sprayers), complemented by the Redline, SquatPak, and Rechargeable sprayer sub-brands. Farm Equipment encompasses Nobili mulchers, Breviglieri rotary hoes and power harrows, Sitrex hayrakes, Silvan slashers, and various spreaders. The Rural Lifestyle/Selecta brand covers diesel tanks, fire fighters, hand/trolley sprayers, nozzles, pumps, and accessories. Additional brands include Sherlock wheelbarrows and security products, plus distributed Fiskars/Gerber tools. Products serve vegetables, grapes, apples, pears, citrus, bananas, olives, sugar cane, turf, and broadacre crops.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Selecta: Rural lifestyle brand for diesel tanks, accessories, and related products
• Sherlock
• AgriPower
• Silvan Selecta

Products and services

• Silvan Sprayers Silvan's primary agricultural spraying equipment line including 12V sprayers, motorised sprayers, air assist sprayers, linkage sprayers, overrow sprayers, sled and trailed sprayers, sugarcane sprayers, and turbomisers for crop protection applications.
• Farm Equipment (AgriPower) Agricultural machinery range including Nobili mulchers, Breviglieri rotary hoes and power harrows, Sitrex hayrakes and fertiliser spreaders, and Silvan-manufactured slashers, carryalls and post-hole diggers.
• Silvan Slashers Agricultural slashers ranging from light-duty Weekender series (101) to heavy-duty Contractor series (145) and Shireboss (1455SB), designed for pasture and vegetation maintenance.
• Rural Lifestyle / Silvan Selecta Accessories and components including pumps, hoses, hand sprayers, nozzles, fittings, filters, fire fighters, diesel transfer equipment, and 12-volt portable sprayers for primary producers, plant nurseries, contractors, pest controllers, home gardeners, and landscapers.
• Diesel Transfer Tanks (Dieselpak/DieselPro) UV-stabilised Polytuff diesel storage tanks and transfer units ranging from 100L portable modules to 2200L static tanks. Includes DieselPower and DieselPro pump units with flow rates up to 45L/min.
• Fire Fighters Fire fighting units with integrated tank and pump systems ranging from 400L to 2200L capacities, designed for rural property fire preparedness and emergency response.
• Spreaders Fertiliser and seed spreaders including SX-500 galvanised linkage spreaders (345L), PL-500 poly hopper spreaders (350L), SP150 trailed spreaders, TS series spreaders, and DCM professional spreaders.
• Sherlock Security & Detection Products Australian-designed wheelbarrows, garden carts, and outdoor tools carrying the Sherlock brand since the 1970s. Also includes security cameras and detection products (SECURE series, CCTV systems) for farm security.
• Redline Sprayers Economical range of 12V sprayers designed for weed control, spot spraying, and fenceline applications. Available in 25L, 55L, and 100L capacities with UV-stabilised polyethylene tanks and integrated pump systems.
• SquatPak Sprayers Low-profile tank sprayers with Polytuff UV-stabilised construction and internal baffles for reduced liquid surge during transport. Available in 250L and 400L capacities with various pump and hose reel configurations.
• Rechargeable Sprayers Battery-powered spraying solutions including backpack sprayers (12L, 15L, 16L), trolley sprayers (13L, 20L, 25L), and spot sprayers with lithium-ion battery systems for cordless operation.
• Nobili Mulchers Italian-manufactured mulchers including BNG, BP, BV, NF, TBE-GB, TLP, VK/VKD series for agricultural vegetation management in various configurations.
• Breviglieri Equipment Italian-manufactured tillage equipment including rotary hoes (B40F, B83, B103V, B123, B170V series), power harrows (MF80, MF100, MF150), Doble series, and inter-row tillers (M21-2, MBE3, MG4).
• Sitrex Hayrakes Italian-manufactured hayrakes and agricultural equipment for hay and forage collection and processing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Air induction nozzles reduce drift by 90%
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NobilicoreTechnology or IntegrationItalian manufacturer of mulchers distributed by Silvan in Australia and New Zealand. Products include BNG, BP, BV, NF, TBE, TLP, and VK/VKD series mulchers for agricultural applications.
• Breviglieri (Brevi)coreTechnology or IntegrationItalian manufacturer of rotary hoes and power harrows. Silvan distributes Brevi B series rotary hoes, MF series power harrows, Doble series, and inter-row tillers throughout Australia and NZ.
• SitrexcoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of hayrakes and fertiliser spreaders distributed by Silvan. Products include HAYMAKER HM/300 and DCM Professional Spreaders.
• Comet PumpscoreTechnology or IntegrationItalian pump manufacturer with 60+ year relationship with Silvan. Silvan Australia distributes Comet diaphragm pumps including the MC20/20 series used in agricultural sprayers.
• TeeJet TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading spray nozzle manufacturer. Silvan stocks TeeJet nozzles, spray tips, and related components including XR, Turbo TeeJet, and TXVS series.
• HondacoreTechnology or IntegrationHonda engines used in Silvan equipment including GX120 engines in Squatpak sprayers with 3.5hp output and direct drive 6:1 reduction gearbox.
• Bayer Crop ScienceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural chemical company. Silvan podcast featured Bayer Market Development for Agronomy discussing correct spraying practices and new product applications.
• Swarmfarm RoboticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutonomous agriculture robotics company. Silvan podcast featured Swarmfarm discussing how robots complement spraying equipment and enable new farming practices.
• Gerber (Fiskars)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSilvan Australia now distributing Gerber range of tools across Australia and New Zealand, alongside Fiskars brands.
• AquateccoreTechnology or IntegrationPump manufacturer supplying 12-volt DC electric pumps with pressure sensing switches for Silvan sprayers including Aquatec 14L/min models.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• John Deere: Global full-line agricultural equipment OEM offering self-propelled sprayers, tractors and precision-ag platforms; competes with Silvan's sprayers and tillage and increasingly bundles application technology into integrated solutions.
• CNH Industrial (Case IH / New Holland): Global full-line agricultural and construction equipment OEM with sprayer, tractor and tillage offerings under Case IH and New Holland; competes in the same dealer and end-customer environment as Silvan.
• Lemken: German agricultural implement specialist focused on tillage, sowing and crop protection; comparable as a specialist equipment competitor with similar dealer-based go-to-market and export orientation.
• AGCO Corporation: Multi-brand global agricultural equipment group (Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Valtra); broad-line competitor with growing sprayer and precision-application portfolio overlapping Silvan's customer base.
• Amazone: German manufacturer of agricultural and groundcare machinery including crop-protection sprayers, tillage implements and spreaders; broader portfolio than Silvan and a major European incumbent in shared categories.
• Kuhn Group: French manufacturer of agricultural machinery including tillage, spraying, hay and feeding equipment; broad incumbent with overlapping sprayer and implement product lines distributed via dealer networks.

Direct peers

• Croplands (Nufarm): Australian/NZ sprayer and equipment manufacturer owned by crop-protection chemical company Nufarm; competes with Silvan across linkage, trailed and self-propelled sprayers in the same dealer ecosystem.
• Hardi International: Danish global manufacturer of crop-protection sprayers and boom technology; a leading overseas direct competitor with overlapping product categories and similar end-customer base.
• Goldacres: Australian manufacturer of crop-protection sprayers and booms; the most direct Australian head-to-head competitor to Silvan, serving broadacre and horticulture growers with similar product categories.

Emerging players

• Swarmfarm Robotics: Australian autonomous-farming robotics company developing autonomous sprayer and implement platforms; featured on Silvan's podcast and a relevant emerging player whose technology could complement or compete with Silvan's conventional sprayer range.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCjBNuSAGWtBuI0QF_SM7GUg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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