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Landing Page Briefs

Offsider AG Equipment
3 Product Landing Pages

Comprehensive briefs for the Meat Sheep Handler, Spin-a-Calf, and The Tonto Crush. Built from discovery calls, onboarding notes, website content, and product specifications.

Prepared: March 2026 Client: Offsider AG Equipment Contact: Andrea Brosnan

About Offsider AG Equipment

Australian family-owned inventor, manufacturer, and retailer of livestock handling equipment.

Company Background

Based in Killarney, Southern Queensland. Founded by Gerald Hicks (40+ years fabrication engineering), David Hicks (qualified civil engineer), and Andrea Brosnan (marketing). They invent, manufacture, and retail livestock handling equipment for cattle, sheep, and goats.

Awards & Recognition

  • The Land Machine of the Year (2019, 2023)
  • NAB Agribusiness Excellence Awards (2019, 2022, 2023)
  • Henty Machine of the Year, Runner-Up (2019)

Business Context

Current revenue ~$2.8M, targeting $4M+ growth. Field day season is a major sales driver. The Nov-Feb lull creates a significant drop in enquiries (from 50-60/week to 3-4/week). Digital advertising is key to bridging this gap.

Website & Contact

Website: www.offsiderag.com.au
Phone: 0428 362 765
Email: andrea.brosnan@offsiderag.com.au
Location: 41 Willow St, Killarney, QLD

Brief 1: Meat Sheep Handler

Priority launch product. Entry-level, highest-volume, strong GP margins.

Meat Sheep Handler

A true one-person operation for meat sheep handling.

Priority
Launch Order
Entry
Price Point
Highest
Volume Product
Strong
GP Margins

Current Website

Goals & Objectives

Generate qualified leads (enquiries) for the Meat Sheep Handler via brochure/pricing guide download or direct enquiry form. This is the entry-level, highest-volume product with strong GP margins, targeting new and existing meat sheep farmers who need a reliable one-person handling solution.

Target Audience

  • Australian meat sheep farmers (hobby to commercial scale)
  • New entrants to sheep farming who have bought property and discovered sheep are difficult to handle
  • Women in agriculture (growing demographic, often ignored by competitors)
  • Age range: 30-65
  • Geographic: Rural and regional Australia (all states, emphasis on QLD, NSW, VIC, SA)
  • Practical, value-driven, looking for something simple, robust, and Australian-made
  • Often attend agricultural field days (Henty, Southeast Field Days, etc.)

Product Specifications

Construction & Materials

  • Made from Aussie-made Duragal (corrosion-resistant steel)
  • Internal: 1100mm long x 400mm wide
  • External: 1200mm long x 650mm wide
  • Full steel floor elevated to 230mm (reduces handler strain)
  • 60mm steel rails, double-sided access
  • Fits on a single pallet for shipping

Features & Capabilities

  • Ratchet head bale locks in any position (fits sheep of different ages/weights)
  • Side opening gates for various procedures
  • Customizable for pregnancy testing
  • Compatible with standard weigh scales
  • Retrofits into existing yard systems
  • Tasks: clipping, foot checks, dosing, injections, tagging, condition testing, foot care, mastitis treatment

Unique Selling Points

  1. True one-person operation: handle 90+ lambs (45-50kg) without help (customer proven)
  2. Australian designed, engineered, and manufactured from Australian materials
  3. Standalone product: no additional infrastructure needed; retrofits into existing yards
  4. Award-winning design: The Land Machine of the Year, NAB Agribusiness Innovation Winner
  5. Entry-level price point with robust commercial-grade quality

Testimonials

"The Offsider Meat Sheep Handler works a treat... handled 90 lambs weighing 45-50 kgs without help."
Faye Thorpe, Baringhup, VIC
"This has to be the best invention since screw top stubbies!"
Jock Young, Dalby, QLD
Safety matters most, but efficiency delivers "great news for the bottom line."
Ryan Folkhard, Lilydale Farms

MarketLead Recommendations

Call-to-Action

Primary "Download the Meat Sheep Handler Brochure" (captures name, email, phone)

Secondary "Get a Quote" or "Enquire Now" (direct enquiry form)

Form Questions

#FieldType
1Full NameText
2Email AddressEmail
3Phone NumberPhone
4Property Location (State/Region)Text
5How many sheep do you run?Text
6When are you looking to purchase?Dropdown: ASAP / 1-3 months / 3-6 months / Just researching

Success Metric

Generate 20+ qualified enquiries per month within first 90 days. Reduce cost per lead vs current ad spend waste.

Timeline & Optimization

Build: 5-10 business days (confirmed in onboarding call Feb 25)
Optimization: 3 months from launch date

Strategic Notes

  • Priority product for initial launch (confirmed by Andrea in onboarding call)
  • Entry-level product that often leads to upsells on other Offsider equipment
  • Seasonal consideration: field day season starts March; align messaging with upcoming events
  • Strong video content opportunity: demonstrate single-person operation
  • Emphasize "Australian Made" prominently (customers in this industry are wary of low-quality imports)

Brief 2: Spin-a-Calf

Patented standup calf marking cradle. Higher-involvement, seasonal urgency product.

Spin-a-Calf

A true one-person mechanical solution to calf processing. Patented worldwide.

Patented
AU + Worldwide
Higher
Involvement
Seasonal
Marking Season
Award
Winning Design

Current Website

Goals & Objectives

Generate qualified leads for the Spin-a-Calf, a patented standup calf marking cradle. Higher-involvement purchase targeting cattle producers approaching calf marking season. Drive brochure downloads and direct enquiries, particularly timed around the approaching marking season and field day circuit.

Target Audience

  • Australian beef cattle producers (small to large scale)
  • Station operators in QLD, NSW, NT, WA, VIC, SA
  • Producers using traditional calf cradles or manual methods wanting a safer, single-operator solution
  • Women in agriculture (strong Offsider appeal; featured in Australian Women in Ag media March 2026)
  • Age range: 25-65, safety-conscious, value efficiency
  • Often work alone or with minimal help
  • Seasonal buyers: calf marking season drives purchase urgency

Product Specifications

Design & Construction

  • Easy-catch head bail for secure animal positioning
  • Rear gate access for operator convenience
  • Patented ratchet closing mechanism
  • Australian patent (20-year) + worldwide patent

Capabilities

  • Handles calves from 1 month old through weaner stage
  • Enables: marking, injections, tagging, branding
  • Single-operator use, no assistance required
  • Complementary product: Calf Race for installation alongside

Unique Selling Points

  1. Patented design: 20-year Australian patent + worldwide patent; nobody else can make this
  2. True single-operator calf processing: no extra labour needed
  3. Award-winning innovation: multiple industry awards
  4. 100% mechanical: no electronics, no hydraulics; nothing to break down in remote locations
  5. Designed by real farmers/engineers who understand the Australian cattle industry

Testimonials

"This has to be the best invention since screw top stubbies!"
Jock Young, Dalby, QLD

PR Opportunity International Women's Day editorial feature (March 2026) in The Land, QLD Country Life, and Stock and Land specifically mentions Offsider products. Coordinate landing page launch with this PR.

MarketLead Recommendations

Call-to-Action

Primary "Download the Spin-a-Calf Brochure" (captures name, email, phone)

Secondary "Book a Demo at Your Nearest Field Day" or "Get a Quote"

Form Questions

#FieldType
1Full NameText
2Email AddressEmail
3Phone NumberPhone
4Property Location (State/Region)Text
5How many head of cattle do you run?Text
6How do you currently process calves?Dropdown: Traditional cradle / Manual / Other equipment / No current solution
7When are you looking to purchase?Dropdown: Before marking season / 1-3 months / 3-6 months / Just researching

Success Metric

Generate 15+ qualified enquiries per month within first 90 days. Higher-ticket product; expect lower volume but higher quality leads.

Timeline & Optimization

Build: To be scoped (additional LP; confirmed 3 products need separate pages)
Optimization: 3 months from launch date

Strategic Notes

  • Seasonal urgency: calf marking season approaching; leverage timing in messaging
  • Coordinate launch with Australian Women in Agriculture media feature (early March 2026)
  • "Higher involvement" product (Andrea's words); page needs more education/demonstration content
  • Field day integration: visitors can see/test the product at upcoming events
  • Emphasize the patented design; this is a unique product nobody else makes
  • Video content strongly recommended for demonstrating single-operator functionality

Brief 3: The Tonto Crush

Premium flagship cattle crush. The largest mechanical crush in the Australian market.

The Tonto Crush

The largest and most capable mechanical crush in the Australian market. 1.6 tonnes of Australian steel.

1.6t
Weight
2.1m
Internal Height
100%
Mechanical
Premium
Flagship

Current Website

Goals & Objectives

Generate qualified leads for The Tonto, Offsider's premium flagship cattle crush. This is the top-of-the-range, highest-ticket product. Andrea described it as "the Prado with leather seats." Even prospects who can't afford the Tonto create a conversation to sell down to other crush models (Robin, M series).

Target Audience

  • Large-scale Australian beef cattle producers and station operators
  • Western Queensland, Northern Territory, and Kimberley cattle producers specifically
  • Enterprise cattle operations running large herds in remote locations
  • Producers frustrated with unreliable powered/hydraulic crushes that break down
  • Veterinarians and livestock contractors who need premium handling equipment
  • Age range: 30-65, remote and regional Australia (emphasis northern/western cattle country)
  • Quality-over-price buyers; need equipment that works in harsh, remote conditions

Product Specifications

Construction & Design

  • Ultra-heavy duty: 1.6 tonnes, Australian steel
  • One-piece construction with incorporated floor
  • 12mm Australian steel plate, 115x42x2mm gate rails
  • 2.1m (7ft) internal operator height (minimises head strikes)
  • 10mm checker plate floor with raised traction cleats
  • Certified Australian Made from Australian Materials

Features & Operation

  • 250mm parallel ratchet squeeze mechanism (low friction)
  • Quiet operation designed for rarely handled cattle
  • Low-noise ratchet closure mechanism
  • Height-adjustable operating handles (minimal strength required)
  • Foot-operated vet gate latch
  • Split top/bottom gates, front/rear body gates on both sides
  • Radial arm smooth-action walkthrough headbale with split entrance gate
  • Weigh bar mounting plates, slam catch latches
  • Available in near side and offside options
  • Retrofits to existing yard layouts

Unique Selling Points

  1. Largest internal working area of any crush in the Australian market
  2. 100% mechanical: no electronics, no hydraulics; nothing to break down in remote locations ("a practical adaptable alternative to unreliable and complicated powered crushes")
  3. Designed specifically for rarely handled cattle in tough conditions (western QLD, NT, Kimberley)
  4. Ultra-heavy duty 1.6-tonne construction built to last generations
  5. Quiet operation with low-noise mechanisms; designed for calm cattle handling

Testimonials & PR

PR Opportunity Andrea has written a feature story for Australian Women in Agriculture (The Land, QLD Country Life, Stock and Land) specifically about the Tonto for International Women's Day (early March 2026).

Action Needed Additional customer testimonials to be sourced from client.

"It's like the Prado with leather seats. You go for a test drive and you go, 'Oh my god, one day I would really like this.'"
Andrea Brosnan, describing The Tonto's market positioning

MarketLead Recommendations

Call-to-Action

Primary "Download The Tonto Crush Brochure" (captures name, email, phone)

Secondary "Request a Custom Quote" or "Talk to Our Team"

Funnel CTA "See Our Full Crush Range" (for prospects who can't afford the Tonto)

Form Questions

#FieldType
1Full NameText
2Email AddressEmail
3Phone NumberPhone
4Property Location (State/Region)Text
5How many head of cattle do you run?Text
6What type of crush do you currently use?Dropdown: Powered/Hydraulic / Manual/Mechanical / None / Other
7Single crush or full yard setup?Dropdown: Single crush / Full yard design / Not sure yet
8When are you looking to purchase?Dropdown: ASAP / 1-3 months / 3-6 months / Just researching

Success Metric

Generate 10+ qualified enquiries per month within first 90 days. Premium product with longest sales cycle; focus on lead quality over volume. Leads who can't afford the Tonto should be funneled to other crush models.

Timeline & Optimization

Build: To be scoped (additional LP; confirmed 3 products need separate pages)
Optimization: 3 months from launch date

Strategic Notes

  • Flagship aspirational product; the landing page should feel premium
  • Andrea compared it to "test driving a Prado with leather seats"; evoke that premium, aspirational feeling while remaining practical/farmer-friendly
  • Even if prospects can't afford the Tonto, the enquiry opens a conversation about other crush options (Robin, M series)
  • Australian Women in Agriculture editorial feature (early March 2026) specifically discusses this product; coordinate launch timing
  • Strongly emphasize: mechanical (no electronics/hydraulics), Australian made, built for remote/harsh conditions
  • Video content demonstrating quiet operation and ease of use would be highly valuable
  • The 2.1m operator height and safety features should be prominent; practical differentiators for tall stockmen and reduce workplace injury

Technical Requirements (All 3 Pages)

Lead routing, domain access, and assets needed from client.

Lead Routing

Name: Andrea Brosnan / Dave Hicks
Email: andrea.brosnan@offsiderag.com.au
Phone: 0428 362 765 / 0427 156 641

Domain & Hosting

Domain Registrar: TBC by client
Login Email: TBC by client
Password: TBC by client

Assets Needed from Client

  • Brand guidelines (logo files, fonts, colours)
  • Product brochures/PDFs for each product (Meat Sheep Handler, Spin-a-Calf, Tonto)
  • Product images and video content
  • Google Drive link to all assets
  • Domain registrar login details
  • Competitor examples (if any)
  • Calendar of upcoming field day events and geographic regions