Fasterholt Maskinfabrik
Fasterholt Maskinfabrik is a Danish family-owned manufacturer (founded 1958) of self-moving irrigation machines, hose reel irrigators, and intelligent digital control systems, serving agricultural, specialty-crop and park/sports-turf customers across 14+ European countries through a dealer network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1958
- HeadquartersBrande, Denmark
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Fasterholt Maskinfabrik does
Fasterholt Maskinfabrik A/S is a Danish family-owned industrial manufacturer of irrigation machinery, headquartered in Fasterholt (Brande), Denmark. Founded in 1958 by Agner Thisgaard and Johannes Laursen as a smithy, the company pivoted to irrigation in 1975 with the TL75 self-moving irrigator — the foundational design for all 10,000+ self-moving units manufactured since. The product portfolio is organized across self-moving irrigation machines (FM5500H, FM4000 series), hose reel machines (FMGT12, FMGT5, Bording 1TT2, Bording 0T), intelligent digital control systems (FASTER Rain, Raindancer Pro, Nortoft), park and garden irrigators (Minimobil, Nelson Vandtraktor, Passeggiando), and harvesting accessories. Technical differentiators include variable track width, computer-controlled retraction speed, adjustable spool width, and proprietary fleet-management app/cloud solutions.
The company serves primarily agricultural operations — notably potato and row-crop farmers facing drought pressure — alongside specialty crops (vegetables, strawberries) and parks/sports turf. Distribution runs through an authorized dealer network spanning 14+ European countries (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Austria, France, UK), with named channel partners including AGRAVIS, Greving, Bauer GmbH, Smits BV, APH Group, Samo GmbH, Chandlers Ltd and a multi-region French dealer network. The company also operates fasterholtshop.dk as a B2B webshop for spare parts and accessories.
Revenue is generated primarily through capital-equipment sales of irrigation machinery, complemented by a recurring spare-parts stream from the installed base. The company is privately held and family-owned across three generations, currently led by Managing Director Rikke Kjær Aslak (since August 2021) following Peter Flø (2003-2021) and founder Agner Thisgaard. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers obtain quotes through dealers or direct contact, and machines are described as a 'large investment'.
Fasterholt Maskinfabrik firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Fasterholt Maskinfabrik
- Legal name
- Fasterholt Maskinfabrik A/S
- Website
- https://fasterholt.dk
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1958
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Fasterholt Maskinfabrik is a Danish family-owned manufacturer (founded 1958) of self-moving irrigation machines, hose reel irrigators, and intelligent digital control systems, serving agricultural, specialty-crop and park/sports-turf customers across 14+ European countries through a dealer network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Fasterholt Maskinfabrik industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural Irrigation Equipment
- NAICS
- Pump and Compressor Manufacturing (33391), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)
- SIC
- Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Pump Systems & Pumping Stations (Surface, Submersible, Booster) (AFAAACAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Irrigation Automation & Controllers (Timers, Solenoids, Control Panels) (AFABAHAI), Commercial & HOA Irrigation Services (Large-Scale Systems) (HSAIAEAJ)
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Where Fasterholt Maskinfabrik is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Brande
- HQ country
- Denmark
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Fasterholt Maskinfabrik business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Irrigation machinery sales: The primary revenue stream is the manufacture and sale of irrigation machinery, including self-moving irrigators, hose reel machines, control systems, park and garden irrigators, and harvesting equipment. Machines are sold through distributors and dealers across Scandinavia and Europe.
- Spare parts and accessories: The company operates a webshop for retailers (fasterholtshop.dk) selling spare parts and accessories for its machinery. This provides a recurring revenue stream through the distribution network.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Fasterholt Maskinfabrik product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Fasterholt Maskinfabrik manufactures and sells irrigation machinery including self-moving irrigation machines (FM5500H, FM4000 series), hose reel machines (FMGT12, FMGT5, Bording 1TT2, Bording 0T), intelligent digital control systems (FASTER Rain, Raindancer Pro, Nortoft), park and garden irrigators (Minimobil, Nelson Vandtraktor, Passeggiando), and harvesting equipment (RB3 Rundballevogn, Stråskillere). The company sells primarily through an international network of authorised distributors and dealers across Scandinavia and Europe.
Product overview
Fasterholt Maskinfabrik is Scandinavia's leading manufacturer of irrigation machines, producing two main types: self-moving irrigation machines (selvkørende vandingsmaskiner) including the FM5500H, FM4000 series (FM4900H, FM4800H, FM4550, FM4550H, FM4400, FM4400H), and hose reel machines (indtræksmaskiner) including FMGT12, FMGT5, Bording 1TT2, and Bording 0T. The product portfolio also includes intelligent control systems (FASTER Rain, Raindancer Pro, Nortoft) that support smart irrigation and optimal resource utilization, park and garden irrigators (Minimobil 40, Minimobil 32, Nelson Vandtraktor, Passeggiando Mini 20-40, Passeggiando Mini 20-30), and harvesting equipment (RB3 Rundballevogn, Stråskillere). The company was founded in 1958 and is now in its third generation of family ownership, having manufactured over 10,000 self-moving irrigation machines since 1975.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- FM5500H The largest self-moving irrigation machine in the product range, featuring hydraulic pull and up to 1,100m of 120mm diameter hose for efficient field irrigation. Designed for large-scale agricultural operations.
- FM4900H Largest model in the FM4000 series, a self-moving irrigation machine with maximum hose length of 800 meters, featuring a double pump system and low energy consumption.
- FM4800H Self-moving irrigation machine with configurable hose lengths depending on hose thickness, mounted on a large drum. Features double pump system and low energy consumption.
- FM4550 / FM4550H Two variants of self-moving irrigation machine where the H-model features hydraulic pull while the other has belt drive. Both offer variable track width and high/low pressure stop options.
- FM4400 / FM4400H Smallest model in the FM4000 series, with variable hose length options. The H-model has hydraulic pull while the other has belt drive. Features high/low pressure stop.
- FMGT12 Hose reel irrigation machine with solidly built construction and computer-controlled retraction speed regulation. Features up to 550m hose capacity and galvanized parts.
- FMGT5 Hose reel machine with powerful gearbox and integrated turbine. Features computer-controlled retraction speed, high pressure stop, and hydraulic support legs. Hose capacity up to 450m with 100mm diameter.
- Bording 1TT2 Hose reel machine with a three-wheel cannon carriage that pulls straight in. Features mechanically controlled retraction speed, cross-shaft drive, and galvanized cannon carriage with three wheels. Up to 270m hose capacity.
- Bording 0T The smallest hose reel machine in the range, lightweight enough to be transported by garden tractor. Suitable for parks, large gardens, football fields, and riding arenas.
- FASTER Rain Intelligent irrigation control system for optimal resource utilization and smart watering management. Sold as a standalone digital product.
- Raindancer Pro Advanced electronic control system for managing irrigation operations with precision and automation features. Sold as a standalone product.
- Nortoft Electronic control system for irrigation machines providing precise irrigation management. Sold as a standalone product.
- Minimobil 40 Park and garden irrigation machine for smaller areas and landscaping applications.
- Minimobil 32 Compact park and garden irrigation machine for landscape and garden watering needs.
- Nelson Vandtraktor Water tractor for irrigation applications in parks and gardens.
- Passeggiando Mini 20-40 Walking irrigation machine for parks and gardens with variable specifications for different application needs.
- Passeggiando Mini 20-30 Compact walking irrigation machine for smaller garden and park applications.
- RB3 Rundballevogn Round bale trailer for harvesting equipment transport.
- Stråskillere Straw dividers for combine harvesters to improve crop handling during harvest.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 10,000 self-moving irrigators manufactured since 1975, with first models still functional
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Companies that use Fasterholt Maskinfabrik
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Fasterholt Maskinfabrik technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Fasterholt Maskinfabrik partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Frebergs Maskinforretning A/ScoreAuthorised distributor for Fasterholt irrigation machines in Denmark.
- Östorp's Bevattning ABcoreAuthorised distributor for Fasterholt irrigation machines in Sweden.
- Heinrich Schröder Landmaschinen KGcoreAuthorised distributor for Fasterholt irrigation machines in Germany.
- AGRAVIS Technik (Münsterland-Ems GmbH and Raiffeisen GmbH)coreAuthorised distributor for Fasterholt irrigation machines in Germany through multiple AGRAVIS Technik entities.
- Greving Group (multiple entities)coreAuthorised distributor for Fasterholt irrigation machines in Germany through multiple Greving entities including Josef Greving Landmaschinen e.K., Greving Landtechnik GmbH, Landmaschinen Greving GmbH, and Greving Landtechnik Süd GmbH.
- Bauer GmbHcoreAuthorised distributor for Fasterholt irrigation machines in Germany.
- Smits BVcoreAuthorised distributor for Fasterholt irrigation machines in the Netherlands (Smits BV Veldhoven) and Belgium (Smits Belgium).
- APH Group (Poland and Romania)coreAuthorised distributor for Fasterholt irrigation machines in Poland and Romania through APH Group.
- Samo GmbHcoreAuthorised distributor for Fasterholt irrigation machines in Austria.
- Chandlers LtdcoreAuthorised distributor for Fasterholt irrigation machines in the UK through 15 Chandlers Ltd locations including Horncastle, Spilsby, Holbeach, Barnack, Lutterworth, Bridgnorth, Martley, Southam, Shefford, Ross-On-Wye, Raglan, Bristol, Cirencester, Devizes, and Wallingford.
- French dealer network (Agri Concept, TPI, ETS Marechalle, Bouchard, Eaux-Vives, Agri Service, Allezy network, SOVERDI network)coreNetwork of authorised distributors for Fasterholt irrigation machines in France covering multiple regions through entities including Agri Concept, TPI, ETS Marechalle, Bouchard, Eaux-Vives, Agri Service, the Allezy network (Bazoches, Artenay, Corbeilles, La Colombe, Givraines, Janville), and SOVERDI network (82, 40, 33, 31, 12).
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Fasterholt Maskinfabrik competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Rivulis Irrigation: Global micro and drip irrigation solutions provider, formed from the merger of multiple irrigation brands. Comparable as an agricultural irrigation technology company focused on water efficiency, with operations across European markets where Fasterholt also distributes.
- Netafim: Israeli-based global leader in drip and precision irrigation. Comparable as an agricultural irrigation technology company emphasizing water efficiency and digital control systems, though focused on drip/micro irrigation rather than mobile machine irrigation.
Direct peers
- Reinke Manufacturing: US-based manufacturer of mechanized irrigation systems (center pivots and lateral move) serving global agricultural markets. Comparable as a manufacturer of large-scale farm irrigation equipment with a focus on durability and proprietary technology.
- T-L Irrigation Company: US manufacturer of hydrostatically driven pivot irrigation systems. Comparable as a specialized agricultural irrigation machinery maker with strong brand recognition among farmers and a focus on mechanical quality and longevity.
- Bauer Group: Austrian manufacturer of irrigation and wastewater equipment, including hose reel machines and pivot systems that directly compete with Fasterholt's product range. Notably, Bauer GmbH is also a Fasterholt distributor in Germany, illustrating the channel-overlap dynamic in this market.
Broad incumbents
- The Toro Company: US-based diversified manufacturer of turf and irrigation equipment with strong presence in agricultural, golf, and landscape markets. Comparable in park/garden irrigation machinery (overlapping with Fasterholt's Minimobil and Passeggiando lines) and in providing digital irrigation management solutions.
- Valley Irrigation (Lindsay Corporation): Global leader in mechanized irrigation (center pivot and lateral move), part of Lindsay Corporation. Comparably positioned as a manufacturer of large-scale agricultural irrigation machinery with proprietary control technology and a global dealer network, though focused on pivot systems versus Fasterholt's self-moving/hose reel machines.
- Hunter Industries: US-based manufacturer of irrigation products for agricultural, commercial, and residential markets, including smart controllers and software. Comparable in providing intelligent irrigation control systems alongside physical products, serving park/garden and agricultural segments.
- Rain Bird Corporation: US-based manufacturer of irrigation products and smart control systems serving agriculture, commercial, and residential markets. Comparable as a major irrigation equipment manufacturer with proprietary control technology and global distribution.
Regional players
- Komet Austria (Kubota Irrigation): Austrian-based manufacturer of hose reel irrigation machines and big gun sprinklers directly comparable to Fasterholt's FMGT and Bording hose reel product lines. Closest direct competitor in the European hose reel irrigation segment.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Fasterholt Maskinfabrik leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
Fasterholt Maskinfabrik funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Fasterholt Maskinfabrik M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Fasterholt Maskinfabrik
What does Fasterholt Maskinfabrik do?
Fasterholt Maskinfabrik manufactures and sells irrigation machinery including self-moving irrigation machines (FM5500H, FM4000 series), hose reel machines (FMGT12, FMGT5, Bording 1TT2, Bording 0T), intelligent digital control systems (FASTER Rain, Raindancer Pro, Nortoft), park and garden irrigators (Minimobil, Nelson Vandtraktor, Passeggiando), and harvesting equipment (RB3 Rundballevogn, Stråskillere). The company sells primarily through an international network of authorised distributors and dealers across Scandinavia and Europe.
Is Fasterholt Maskinfabrik a public or private company?
Fasterholt Maskinfabrik is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Fasterholt Maskinfabrik founded?
Fasterholt Maskinfabrik was founded in 1958. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Fasterholt Maskinfabrik based?
Fasterholt Maskinfabrik is headquartered in Brande, Denmark, in the Europe region.
How does Fasterholt Maskinfabrik make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Irrigation machinery sales are the primary driver. The others are spare parts and accessories.
Who are Fasterholt Maskinfabrik's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Rivulis Irrigation and Netafim. Direct peers are Reinke Manufacturing, T-L Irrigation Company and Bauer Group. Broad incumbents are The Toro Company, Valley Irrigation (Lindsay Corporation), Hunter Industries and Rain Bird Corporation. Komet Austria (Kubota Irrigation) is listed as a regional player.
Does Fasterholt Maskinfabrik have an API?
No public API is recorded for Fasterholt Maskinfabrik.
What industry is Fasterholt Maskinfabrik in?
Fasterholt Maskinfabrik's product category is Agricultural Irrigation Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAAACAC, Pump Systems & Pumping Stations (Surface, Submersible, Booster), with a secondary code of AFABAHAI, Irrigation Automation & Controllers (Timers, Solenoids, Control Panels). Its NAICS code is 33391 and its SIC code is 3523.