Choosing the Right Wire Netting Machine: FastFencer vs FastFencer Jr

Choose what suits your next project, 1 roll, 2 rolls or 3 rolls. What works best for you?

When it comes to rural fencing across New Zealand’s landscapes ranging from open valleys to wet, steep mountainsides, having the right gear can make all the difference in getting the job done faster, safer, and with less effort. Whether you're a contractor offering wire fencing services or a farmer managing your own fencing work have the right fencing equipment makes all the difference. 

Now you can choose between the FastFencer and FastFencer Jr and decide what machine works best for you and your fencing work.

In this article, we break down which machine suits which job, and why investing in heavy-duty fencing equipment makes sense for Kiwi conditions.

What do they have in common?

Both the FastFencer and FastFencer Jr are made with high-quality steel and engineered to perform under tough conditions; to suit New Zealand’s farms, covering everything from rolling paddocks to steep hill country. These are no-nonsense machines built to handle real work; rain, mud, rocks, and all conditions.

Both machines are built to work day after day and handle netting rolls up to 500m in length if required.

FastFencer Jr – Ideal for Smaller Parent Machines

The FastFencer Jr is ideal for contractors and farmers working on smaller parent machines like an excavator, skid steer, digger, or small tractor to provide nimble operations and fuel efficiencies. These machines can easily handling fencing projects for; deer fencing, sheep fencing, and fencing to protect kiwi fruit farms, vineyards, plus dairy and beef production for farmers.

Key Benefits:

• Choice of 1 roll or 2 rolls of netting up to 500m rolls

• Available in 1300mm or 2100mm height models

• The hydraulic clamp arm pivots left or right, so you can fence in either direction

• Standard hydraulic arm to lift rolls, no heavy lifting

• Compatible with smaller machinery – ideal for tight, hilly, or remote sites

• Fast to transport and set up on site

• Saves on fuel

If you’re looking for fencing equipment that saves labour, costs and fits easily on your ute or trailer, the Jr punches above its weight.

FastFencer – Serious Productivity for Big Jobs

The FastFencer is focus built for high-output fencing, as it can run out 1,500 metres of netting in one pass. It is designed for contractors and larger-scale farmers that need to get their fencing projects completed in double-quick time to get onto the next project. 

To maintain this level of productivity, the FastFencer is heavy-duty and super strong, but is substainly lighter than a hydraulic post driver. Mounted to the front, it can be fitted to skid steers, tractors, telehandlers, or loaders, tackling long fencing runs or commercial fencing contracts. 

Key Benefits:

• Handles up to 3 rolls of 500m netting – up to 1500m in one go

• Available in 1300mm or 2100mm high

• Choice of 2400mm or 3000mm wide to suit wider tractors 

• Dual hydraulic clamp arms on both sides

• Optional side-shift function for perfect fence alignment

• Built for high daily productivity

• Saves time, reduces crew numbers, and gets you through jobs faster

If you need to quote competitively, meet deadlines, and cut labour costs, this is your machine.

So, Which One’s Right for You?

Feature	FastFencer Jr	FastFencer
Roll Capacity	1 or 2 rolls (up to 500m)	3 rolls (up to 500m each)
Machinery Needed	Small digger/skid steer	Skid steer, tractor or loader
Ideal For	Tight access, hilly terrain, smaller parent machines	Longer runs, large contracts
Directional Use	Hydraulic arm pivots both ways	Dual clamps fence either way
Portability	Light and compact	Heavier, needs large ute or trailer

Why Contractors and Farmers Are Upgrading

Both machines are saving time, labour, and wear-and-tear on fencing crews. Contractors looking to win more wire netting fencing jobs are seeing the value in showing up with reliable, professional-grade equipment that cuts down job time without cutting corners.

Farmers appreciate gear that gets the job done faster, without waiting on contractors or pushing their team to breaking point. They also find it handy for quick repair work without breaking their backs. Whether you're a one-person team or managing multiple fencing crews, having the right equipment on-site means fewer headaches and a more professional result.

Common Search Terms (And Why You’re Probably Here)

If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve searched for things like:

• Wire netting fencing machine 

• Wild dog protection

• Fencing equipment for contractors

• How to speed up rural fencing

• Fencing gear for sheep, deer or dairy

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If any of those sound familiar — you’re in the right place.

Talk to the Team at QuikFence NZ

We’ve been working alongside contractors and farmers across the country who are fed up with doing things the hard way. Whether it’s the FastFencer Jr or the heavy duty FastFencer, we’ll help you choose the model that suits your setup and the type of fencing you do.

 📞 Call 02 2636 1191  🌐 www.quikfence.co.nz