Forage & Silage
Variety of options is key to diet feeder range With its range of vertical auger and MixMax paddle type feeders, Hi-Spec Engineering Co Ltd reckons it offers one of the widest ranges of diet feeders on the market. A particular feature of Hi-Spec diet feeders is the wide range of options, with various feed-out options available, ensuring they can be adapted to suit all types of building and feeding system, the manufacturer says. Vertical Auger range: The Hi-Spec Vertical Auger range of V- and T-Series feeders are available in both single (V) and twin (T) auger variants and sizes from 7–32m3. A specific feature of the Hi-Spec range is its
ability to incorporate complete bales quickly and efficiently into the mix, due to the unique knife arrangement, which also allows the Vertical Auger mixer to be used with lower horsepower tractors. The Vertical Auger range uses a low pitch mixing and chopping auger that creates a simple cycle action and is fitted with eight selfsharpening knives, one of which runs close to the body of the Vertical Feeder. The chopping blades are adjustable and counter plates in the feeder
body ensure that once the mix is drawn up by the auger, as it falls back down the side, it is held so that the rotating auger can further chop the feed, ensuring a quick and thorough mix is consistently achieved. As standard, both V- and T-Series feeders are fitted with a Dinamica Generale DG600 display and weigh cells that allow a number of feed mix recipes to be recorded for different groups. The wide range of options includes various discharge outlet positions or a variable height hydraulic chute or Cross Conveyor with elevator. It can also be specified with the Digi-Star TMR Tracker fully programmable electronic weighing system. MixMax range: The Hi-Spec MixMax range of paddle type feeders range in size from 10–24m3, and are designed to be flexible, sturdy and economical, with a long-lasting and simple design that ensures low running costs and low maintenance, Hi-Spec explains. MixMax paddle feeders use the Hi-Spec Feed-Flo mixing system that features a single rotor arm with angled paddles to provide thorough end-to-end mixing and a light fluffy ration without the need for multiple augers. The mix is discharged through a hydraulically operated door via a teaser roller that makes it easy to adjust the flow rate and provide an even, consistent feedout. As standard, all MixMax feeders are fitted with Digi-Star weigh cells and programmable EZ3410 display. The specification also includes serrated knives, a reinforced double chassis, a 5mm thick body and a heavy-duty gearbox. FG
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