Farm: machinery, hay, livestock cover and sheds with awnings

If you store gear, feed or livestock, there’s a Ranbuild design that fits — and Midwest Sheds and Garages can help pick it.

• Homeowners — tidy, secure storage, garages or workshop spaces that match the property.

• Farmers — hay, grain, machinery and livestock protection designed to last through seasons.

• Industrial operators — heavy‑duty spans and higher clearances for forklifts, cranes and workshops.

• Commercial enterprises — custom storage, workspaces and covered yards for business operations.

Our customers tell us they value clear advice, reliable builds and a friendly crew — ask Rod or Naledi about their experience if you like a third‑party opinion.

We combine tried‑and‑true materials with site‑specific engineering and a shed style to suit the job. The result is a long‑lasting structure you can rely on — whether you’re protecting a tractor or keeping hay dry.

Farm storage sheds are for grain, fertiliser, seed, fencing supplies and general dry goods that need secure, pest‑resistant shelter. Designed to encourage airflow where needed yet keep vermin and weather out, these sheds protect stock and make inventory management easier.

• Typical spans / wall heights: 6–18m spans, 2.4–4.2m wall heights (model‑dependent).

• Doors: roller doors, sliding or wide double doors for loading trucks.

• Ventilation: ridge vents, louvre panels, and eave vents to manage moisture.

• Vermin control: full vermin seals, kick plates and sealed base flashings as options.

• Recommended models: Big G for wider spans, Cover Master for heavy industrial‑style storage.

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Hay sheds are designed to keep fodder dry, ventilated and pest‑free for season‑after‑season use. Proper airflow and vermin prevention extend stored hay life and reduce waste — all while using durable BlueScope/COLORBOND® materials built for rural climates.

• Roof pitch / height: shallow to moderate pitch (3–10°) with eave heights from 3m upward depending on storage method.

• Ventilation: ridge vents, continuous eave vents, louvre panels and raised bays to encourage airflow.

• Cladding: standard COLORBOND® with breathable eave/void detailing to reduce condensation.

• Vermin control: sealed lower cladding, mesh screens on vents and vermin seals.

• Common extras: ridge vents, side louvre panels, internal racking and dedicated loading doors.

Ranbuild’s portal‑frame stables are modular and expandable, letting you add bays as your herd or needs grow. The portal system delivers wide clearances and simple, repeatable bays for fast construction and consistent strength.

• Standard bay widths: 3–4.2m bays are common for stables.

• Internal partitioning: timber or steel partitions, removable panels and tack rooms.

• Ventilation & light: ridge vents, clerestory windows, skylights and louvre panels.

• Flooring / slab: stable floors on compacted sub‑base with drainage falls; consider rubber matting or sealed concrete where required.

• Accessories: gutters, feed windows, feed rails, wash bays and secure tack storage.

Please add a short animal welfare note about drainage and airflow for the final copy (drainage, non‑standing water and good cross‑ventilation are essential).

Stable barns blend classic barn aesthetics with practical features like loft storage, tack rooms and separate feed areas. Choose a traditional gable‑ended barn or an American‑style, gambrel roof for extra loft capacity — both finished in durable COLORBOND® cladding for easy upkeep.

• Loft heights: lofts typically 2.0–3.5m internal height depending on design.

• Bay arrangements: multi‑bay stabling with central aisle and hay loft above.

• Doors: large sliding barn doors, stable partition doors and personnel access doors.

• Cladding & colours: full COLORBOND® finish with heritage colours available.

Ranbuild clearspan arena sheds offer virtually unlimited width and length — perfect for covered training, competition arenas and indoor riding schools. The portal‑frame system removes internal columns so riders get uninterrupted space, and Ranbuild engineering supports very large spans for safety and compliance.

• Typical spans: clearspans from 12m up to well beyond 30m depending on design and engineering.

• Lighting & ventilation: natural rooflights, high clerestory windows, and mechanical or passive ventilation for dust control.

• Surface & drainage: professional arena surfaces, perimeter drainage and controlled falls to keep footing dry.

• Permits & engineering: large spans usually require detailed engineering and council approvals — Ranbuild provides the documentation.

Paddock shelters provide quick‑access cover for horses and livestock — open‑front or three‑sided designs give animals shade and rain protection while staying well ventilated. Finished in COLORBOND® cladding for corrosion resistance and easy cleaning.

• Typical dimensions: 3m–8m wide, 2.4–3.5m eave height.

• Anchoring: lightly grade‑prepared pad with ground anchors or small concrete footings depending on soil and wind loads.

• Optional extras: gutters, feed hatches, half walls, internal rails and vermin seals.

• Installation: quick on‑site assembly with local installer support.

Machinery sheds are designed for drive‑through access, long clearances and heavy‑duty endurance to protect tractors, harvesters and specialised gear. Choose adjustable spans and higher wall heights to suit your machinery profile, and pair the building with a slab specified for the load.

• Clearances: typical internal clearances 3.5–6m depending on equipment; oversized doors where needed.

• Bay counts: single to multiple drive‑through bays; back‑to‑back layouts available.

• Door types: roller doors, bi‑fold or jumbo sliding doors for large machines.

• Slab recommendations: standard domestic slabs ~100mm; heavy machinery may require 150–300mm slab with specified reinforcement per engineering.

• Common models: Cover Master and Big G are popular choices for wider spans and heavy loads.

Barn sheds offer a blend of style and function — lofted storage above a workshop, secure livestock areas or a multipurpose workspace with classic barn lines and modern performance. Finished in COLORBOND® for durability and a wide palette of heritage or contemporary colours.

• Custom options: lofts, mezzanines and internal partitions.

• Doors: barn sliding doors, roller doors and personnel access doors.

• Insulation: roof and wall insulation for thermal control if used as a workspace.

• Colour choices: full range of COLORBOND® colours including premium Ultra options as an upgrade.

Skillion equine buildings are low‑profile, single‑slope roofs that shed water effectively and are easy to expand later. They’re ideal for wash bays, covered yards and simple stabling where a compact roof line is preferred.

• Typical pitch: 3–8° single slope.

• Eave heights: 2.4–3.5m depending on use.

• Ventilation: eave vents, ridge vents or louvre panels for airflow.

• Uses: wash bays, tack storage, covered yards and lean‑to stables.

Consider drainage and site fall to ensure wash bays and yard areas stay dry — we can advise on slab falls and drainage details.

Skillion buildings are a value‑focused choice for lean‑tos, machinery cover and open‑fronted storage where a single slope keeps things simple and economical. They offer quick installation and adaptable sizing for a wide range of rural uses.

• Span / height ranges: typical spans 3–12m, eave heights 2.4–4.0m.

• Open‑fronts: single open face, recessed bays or full open lean‑to options.

• Extras: guttering, intermediate bracing, vermin seals and roof ventilation options.

• Construction notes: Ranbuild kits include fixings, flashings and components — local slab and site works follow Ranbuild engineering guidance.