meet steve
One operator. One rig. No shortcuts.
Steve Smeed has been working broadacre country across Central West NSW for 2 years. He runs SSR Contracting as a sole operator, one truck-mounted rig, built specifically for the timing pressure and scale of Central West farming.
There’s no crew turnover, no subcontractors, no surprises about who’s turning up. When you book SSR Contracting, Steve shows up. He knows the rig, knows the district, and knows what’s at stake when the window is tight.
Steve works under your direction or your agronomist’s direction, he executes the program, documents the job, and confirms completion.
Straight scheduling, no fluff, proof available when you need it.
Why Steve Runs the Truck Rig
Most spray contractors in the district run tractor rigs. There’s nothing wrong with that for smaller programs. But when you’re running broadacre country under timing pressure, the differences matter. A tractor rig needs to be towed between properties, slow to move, slower to redeploy when multiple jobs open up in the same window.
Our truck travels at road speed. That means faster mobilisation, quicker turnaround between sites, and the ability to cover more of the district when the phones go hot after rain. The 3,000L tank carries significantly more than a standard tractor setup.
Fewer refill stops. More hectares per run. Less downtime between paddocks.
And the 24m boom means wider, more efficient coverage on every pass. It’s not about having the flashiest gear. It’s about having the right gear for the job and the district
The Process
Step 1: call or text Steve
Tell him the job, paddock, program, timing requirements. He’ll give you a straight answer on availability, no runaround.
Step 2: Timing confirmed
Steve confirms the schedule, access requirements, and any site-specific details. If your agronomist is directing the program, that’s factored in from the start.
Step 3: Job completed
Steve arrives, logs weather conditions on arrival, and executes under your direction. GPS auto-steer and low-overlap control run on every job as standard.
Step 4:Confirmation sent
When the job’s done, you’ll know. Confirmation provided on completion. Coverage maps available on request for your records or your agronomist’s review.
Built for Broadacre
The SSR Contracting rig isn’t a repurposed farm tractor pressed into service. It’s a dedicated truck-mounted spray platform, built specifically for the capacity and timing demands of broadacre Central West country.
A 3,000L tank and 24m boom means more ground covered per run, fewer refill stops, and less time between you and the next priority on your list. The truck travels at road speed between properties, no towing, no delays, faster redeployment when the district gets busy.
Accurate and Focused
GPS auto-steer and low-overlap control run on every application as standard, not as an extra you have to ask for. That means consistent, accurate passes from the first run to the last, regardless of paddock shape, time of day, or how tight the window is. Weather conditions are logged on arrival before any application begins. Coverage maps are available on request. When you need to show your agronomist the job was done right, or simply want peace of mind yourself, the documentation is there.
Efficient and Reliable
SSR Contracting works to your program or your agronomist’s direction, always. Steve doesn’t prescribe rates, products, or recommendations. You direct the job, he delivers it precisely and documents the outcome. That boundary matters. It means your agronomist relationship stays intact, your program runs as intended, and there’s a clear line of accountability on every application. Straight scheduling, no surprises, confirmation when it’s done.
Testimonials
Read what our satisfied clients have to say about our precision spray and foliar application services.
I have been using SSR Contracting’s spray and foliar application services for over 3 years now and have never been disappointed. They are reliable, efficient, and always get the job done right.
John Smith
Forbes, NSW
SSR Contracting has been an essential part of our farming operation. Their precision spraying ensures our crops get exactly what they need, and we have seen significant yield improvements because of it.
Farmer
Bathurst, NSW
The team at SSR Contracting is truly dedicated to providing top-notch services. They always go above and beyond to accommodate our tight spray windows and work with us to achieve the best results.
Mark Lee
Cumnock, NSW