ABOUT US
G & J East is a 5th generation family owned business selling farm machinery for over 90 years.
DEVELOPMENT and foresight have been something G and J East have continued to achieve throughout the years.
OUR HISTORY
1927
G and J East was founded in 1927 as a family-owned business specialising in farm machinery. Over the years, it grew and evolved, eventually becoming a well-established name in the agricultural community of Kadina and surrounding areas.
1947
In 1947, Beaumont and Winifred East, parents of Graham East, were sent from Mallala to Kadina to open a new branch of the family business. The goal was to service the northern Yorke Peninsula (YP), expanding the company’s reach and presence
in the region.
1948 - 1949
Graham East left school in 1948 and began working for his parents in January 1949. This marked the beginning of his long involvement with the business. Graham recalls one of his early experiences—visiting an old-school farmer between Kadina and Wallaroo, who was still sowing a crop with a team of 10 horses. He tried to convince the farmer that it was time to switch to a tractor, marking the company’s role in modernising farm operations.
1984
For more than 50 years, the firm operated from Goyder and Taylor Streets in Kadina. In 1984, recognizing the need for more space due to the increasing size of modern tractors and machinery, the company expanded into the newly proclaimed industrial area at Goldsworthy Street. On this new consolidated site, three large buildings were constructed: the main workshop, the main building, and the assembly area workshop.
1984
The new premises at Goldsworthy Street were officially opened on April 18, 1984, by Mr. John Olsen, the Leader of the Opposition and Member for Rocky River. This marked a new chapter for the company, which had outgrown its previous location and was committed to continuing its efficient service to the farming community.
1948 - Today
Since the move to Goldsworthy Street, G and J East has continued to grow and evolve. As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, it has been selling farm machinery for 90 years. Over the years, the company has secured valuable partnerships with industry leaders such as CBC (Motion) and Landpower, which incorporates major brands like CLAAS and Amazone.
CONTACT US
If you have any enquiries regarding our farm machinery range or service, contact G & J East today. Our customers are very important to us so we will answer your query as promptly as possible.