Nigel Turton, Master Thatcher, Chairman of the National Society of Master Thatchers & President of the International Thatching Society, based in Dorset, required a machine to lift, handle and stack the thatch straw & reed bales. He asked James for his help to find him the right machine for his specific requirements that would load & unload the thatch bales, work in confined spaces and stack bales 5 high in the barn.

Tony & Audrey required a compact tractor to replace there Quad bike for all the operations of field management for their smallholding with horses & sheep. They saw the Tallut Machinery stand at the Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show and after looking at all the different makes of compact tractor available they decided on the Solis 26 hp compact tractor for its build quality, comfort and value for money.