Jul 30, 2019 0 Comments in Aerial Agriculture, Ground-Effect, IMS News by
An Industry Standard: the Ground Effect Spreading Bucket

The Ground-Effect Spreading Bucket by IMS New Zealand has fast become an industry standard around the world with its adaptable features, reliability and accuracy of product placement across a wide variety of media.

A busy New Zealand operator loading their Ground-Effect Spreading Bucket with their Ground-Effect Hydra Loader.


In recent years, we’ve worked with large scale companies in the northern hemisphere to develop and refine the features on the Ground-Effect Spreading Bucket, which flow back into our standard design and benefit the industry as a whole.

Target design points when developing the Ground-Effect Spreading Bucket include:

•    Ensuring client value for money and a rapid return on their investment.

•    Consistency in the high standard of the finish of the equipment that leaves the IMS facility.

•    Research and development alongside industry professionals to ensure we remain ahead of demand.

•    Maintainability of each system, while ensuring our clients have a long-term and professional product to fit their specific operation.

The Ground-Effect Spreading Bucket is available in a size to suit any helicopter type, and our design team can work with you to tailor the system to meet your specific needs.

To find out more, please contact the IMS team, or any of our global distributors for more information and pricing.

A busy New Zealand operator loading their Ground-Effect Spreading Bucket.


The IMS New Zealand team deliver Ground-Effect Loading Systems.