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Float Factory

Name: Float Factory
Address: 54 Bennett Street, Palmerston North, 4412, NZ
Telephone: 063537290
Price range: $$$$

Horse floats and trucks Boat Trailers, Car trailers, Ute decks, Insurance work, RV Repairs

25/05/2026

🐴 Here's a project we’ve been quietly chipping away at...

We’ve been working with Ararimu Float & Trailer Hire on a full fleet of four brand‑new horse floats. One float after another moving through the workshop as the frames, panels, and interiors come together.

Today we’re excited to show a bit of progress: floats 2 and 3 are nearly finished, with the last of the fit‑out and checks happening now.
Float 4 is queued up next, ready to hit the build table.

If you’re a rider in the area who might need a float soon, now’s a good time to follow along. Once these are in service, locals will have more hire options available — something the community has been asking for.

Get in touch with Ararimu Float & Trailer Hire now if you're in need of a float for short or longer term lease because once these hit the road they won't be available for long.

01/05/2026

Nothing beats hearing it straight from the people who tow our floats every day. Here’s a quick word from some of our customers about their experience with Float Factory and the care we put into every build.

24/04/2026

Float Factory was stoked to back the Trans‑Tasman Highlander Championship at the Rural Games — a showcase of strength, skill, and proper grit. Proud to support the athletes who put it all on the line. Catch the highlights on TVNZ One this Easter Saturday at 4pm.

17/04/2026

The ultimate custom Float Factory build — engineered for riders who want comfort, freedom, and serious capability on the road.

Designed from the chassis up with horse and rider comfort and safety at the centre, this float delivers a calm, secure travel experience for your horse while giving you all the comforts of home.

This build is fully kitted with solar power, on‑board water, a hot shower, gas oven, air compressor, massive storage, and two full‑size single beds.

Built right here in NZ, it’s more than a float — it’s a mobile basecamp built for safety, comfort, and real adventure

07/04/2026

Dakota is a young Northland Bush Pony who was mustered in 2024 and later welcomed a surprise filly, Dolly. After Dolly was weaned, Dakota began her gentle training and has been with her current owner since late 2025. This float was purpose‑built to give her a safe, calm start to travelling — and what you’re seeing is only her second time ever loading. It’s a great example of how thoughtful design supports a green pony’s confidence, and we genuinely enjoyed working on this special project for her.

For enquiries, you can reach Float Factory at:
📧 [email protected]
☎ 06 353 7290
or visit 🌐 www.floatfactory.co.nz.

22/03/2026

Float Factory was proud to sponsor the Highland Games at the NZ Rural Games this year — backing an event that celebrates strength, skill, and true Kiwi grit. It was an awesome weekend of competition and community, and we’re stoked to support the people and traditions that make rural New Zealand what it is.

Check out the highlights show on TVNZ from 4pm, April 4th, and the feature of the Highland games on April 25th.

17/03/2026

At Float Factory we don’t just sell horse floats, we sell locally designed and manufactured quality that offers you freedom, enjoyment, peace of mind and leisure.

What you need matters. What you do matters. We're here to help.

Credit to The Spektrum Visuals, go check em out!

22/02/2026

Meet Dakota — a 5‑year‑old Northland Bush Pony mare who was mustered in 2024 through the Wild Horse Project. She arrived carrying a surprise, and her filly Dolly was born later that year in October.
After Dolly was weaned, Dakota began her gentle start in March 2025, and she’s been with her current owner since October 2025. Still young, still green, and still learning the world, she’s taken every step with a soft, willing nature.

This float was designed and built specifically for Dakota — a safe, comfortable, inviting space created to make travelling a calm, positive experience for a pony at the very beginning of her journey.

In this video, you’re watching something pretty special:
Dakota’s second time ever on the float.

A young mare, a thoughtful design, and a moment that shows exactly why the right float makes all the difference.

Go well, Dakota!

20/02/2026

Recently we had both Palmerston North based Horse Ambulances in our shop.

One for some minor adjustments and maintenance checks, the other needed a full nose job.

Thanks to our in-house precision machine shop, BPR Manufacturing, we were able to carry out a rebuild on the drawbar with new pins and bushes.

Many more safe road trips ahead for this ambulance!

15/02/2026

Weather Update – Service Interruptions

Due to the adverse weather conditions in and around the Manawatu area, we are currently experiencing some disruptions to our normal services. With road closures and access issues affecting travel, some of our staff are unable to safely make it in.

We understand this may cause inconvenience, and we appreciate your patience. A number of customers have already made the call to postpone their jobs — thank you for being proactive and understanding.

For those who currently have jobs with us or are booked in over the coming days, please know we will do our very best to provide the service you require. However, there may be changes or delays depending on how conditions develop.

The safety of our team and customers comes first. Please feel free to contact us via email at [email protected] if you are concerned your booking may be affected.

Stay safe out there, Manawatu 👍

Address

54 Bennett Street
Palmerston North
4412

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30am
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

063537290

Website

http://www.floatfactory.co.nz/

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