Dear Customer,
Welcome to the Hustler family!
We’re delighted to know that we can make a difference in your operation and would love to take this opportunity while you’re reading this instruction manual to say a special THANK YOU for purchasing a Hustler!
We hope you enjoyed dealing with us and our business partner(s) and trust that we contributed to make your purchasing journey easy.
Here at Hustler we are on a mission to help farmers and ranchers ‘Achieve More Everyday’ with the ‘World’s Best Livestock Feeding Solutions’. If at any stage you have any queries/questions or even a feel like a chat, our passionate team would value the opportunity to help.
We hope you enjoy your Hustler as much as we do, for many years to come.
Thanks again, hopefully we will meet someday.
Kindest Regards
Brent Currie CEO
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a HUSTLER TIP TRAILER. Please read through this manual as it contains important information which you need to know.
Please take special note of the safety warnings on page 5-6, routine servicing on page 7-8, operating instructions on page 9-11 and troubleshooting on page 12.
Correctly maintained and operated this machine will give many years of service. Should you have any questions please contact the dealer who supplied you this machine. They have trained technicians who will be able to help you.
IMPORTANT
• Please ensure this booklet is read and understood by every operator of this machine
• Also ensure that this booklet goes with the machine if it is resold; and is read and understood by the new owner.
SPECIFICATIONS
Tip Trailer | 8 Ton
Deck Size
Side Height
4000 x 2400 mm | 157.4 in x 94.4 in
500 mm | 19.4 in
Capacity (load-level) 4.8 m³ | 169 ft³
Lift capacity 8 Tonnes | 17,636 lb
Wheels
400/60 R 15.5
Axle size (tandem) 70 x 6 stud walker
Eye type
2” Swivel
Sides Two-piece sides
Tailgate Dual swing
Tailgate trip
Hydraulic
Tipping angle 58º
Hydraulics
Tare weight 2970 kg | 6547 lbs
Tip trailer | 10 Ton
Deck Size
Side Height
4500 x 2400 mm | 177.1 in x 94.4 in
500 mm | 19.4 in
Capacity (load-level) 5.4 m³ | 190 ft³
Lift capacity 10 Tonnes | 20,046 lb
Wheels
400/60 R 15.5
Axle size (tandem) 70 x 6 stud walker
Eye type
2” Swivel
Sides Two-piece sides
Tailgate Dual swing
Tailgate trip
Hydraulic
Tipping angle 58
Hydraulics required: 2 x double-acting, 20-40 litres/min (5.3-10.5 gal/min), 2610 psi maximum
Tare weight 3330 kg | 7341 lbs
Tip Trailer | 14 ton
Deck size
4800 x 2660 mm | 188.9 in x 104.7 in
Side height 650 mm | 25.5 in
Capacity (load-level) 8.3m³ | 293 ft³
Lift capacity 14 Tonne | 30,846 lb
Wheels 500/50 R 22.5
Axle size (tandem) 80 x 8 stud walker
Eye type
2” Swivel
Sides Two-piece sides
Tailgate Dual swing
Tailgate trip
Hydraulic
Tipping angle 58º
Hydraulics required: 2 x double-acting, 20-40 litres/min (5.3-10.5 gal/min), 2610 psi maximum
Tare Weight 4180 kg | 9215lbs
WARRANTY
All machinery manufactured by Hustler in 2023 or later is covered by a 5-year warranty against manufacturing defects for the original purchaser from an authorised Hustler dealership. In the rare event that a defect is discovered, we will repair or replace the product or part at our discretion. To enjoy the benefits of our warranty, simply register your Hustler equipment online at www. hustlerequipment.com/warranty and ensure that servicing or warranty claims are processed through an authorised Hustler Dealership (original proof of purchase is required).
Exclusions
- Puck board floors on wagons are covered for 10 years, except for fading and conditions caused by excessive ultraviolet light (UV) or outdoor exposure.
- Components are covered against damage due to manufacturing defects for the original purchaser for a period of 2 years. While we carefully select the highest-quality components for our equipment, the manufacturing of these components is outside our control. These include for example:
> Hydraulic components – hose valve blocks, motors, gearboxes, rams & grease lines
> Chains & bars
> Jack stands & tow eyes.
> Axles, hubs
> Tines
> Electronics – loadcells, Feedlink units, junction box, joysticks, spray controllers, lights, looms, solenoids, GPS systems, flow meter, sprayer valves.
> Bearings, shafts, sprockets & drive couplers.
> Plastic Covers.
> Other components.
- Paint and finish are covered for 1 year (normal wear-and-tear from general use is not covered).
- Wearing parts are covered against faulty workmanship or manufacturing defect for the original purchaser, but not for normal wear, consumption, or expiration. These include:
> Batteries
> Filters
> Tires
> Wear pads
> Brake pads
> Chain slides / guides
> Bushes
> Towing eyes or pins
> Harrow rings & casings
Labour is covered for all warranty repairs including a reasonable allowance for travel time, but mileage is excluded.
Damage or injury due to ordinary wear and tear, neglect, misuse, abuse, alterations, or modifications, accidental or intentional destruction, incorrect maintenance or storage are not covered.
Consequential damage is not covered, including continued use of the product after any defect became apparent to the user.
Damage due to modifications or alterations made to the product.
Hustler Equipment International are not responsible for any impact to business or financial loss due to the failure of machinery or component. This includes but not limited to:
> Personal liability.
> Work contract or agreements
> Revenue in profit.
Machines Manufactured PRE 2023:
> Production
> Increase in a business overhead cost
- Bale feeders, Bale handlers, Sprayers: 2 years warranty if registered. 4-year warranty if registered online.
- Sprayer Electronic Components & GPS: 1 year.
- Combis, Silage Wagons, Tip Trailers & Accessories: 2 years.
WARNINGS
• Take EXTREME CARE when connecting the tow bar to the tractor. Ensure the tractor handbrake is applied before leaving the cab. Ensure the correct size drawbar pin and/or Swift Hitch is used.
• Inspect the tow eye for damage or wear BEFORE each use. If using Swift Hitch, ENSURE the hitch safety latch is working correctly and the spring is functioning If the spring fails it could cause the trailer to come disconnected from the tow bar.
• ALL persons must be kept well clear of machine in operation. Only the operator should be within 3 metres of the machine during operation.
• Watch CAREFULLY when driving for over-width and tail-swing when travelling through gateways or near objects or people.
• Always BE AWARE of your surroundings, this is a large machine with blind spots, make sure you always know where persons and stock are.
• If the tow bar is connected to a tractor, BEFORE attempting maintenance or any work, ensure the tractor engine is shut off and no one is near the hydraulic controls.
• DO NOT allow any person(s) to ride on the tow bar or trailed machine at ANY time.
• ALWAYS lift the tow bar to the correct height specified in the ‘Operating Instruction’.
• Take EXTREME CARE when towing over uneven or sloped ground. The angle changes the balance point and could tip the vehicle over. The tractor and trailer manufacturer capacity and angle ratings must be adhered to.
• NO alteration or modification is to be done on this machine unless undertaken or authorised by Hustler. This will void warranty.
• KEEP CLEAR of moving parts of the machine. There are many areas that may pinch a hand, fingers or body parts
• REGULARLY check the machine for signs of wear, stress or damage. ENSURE any parts are repaired/replaced if needed.
• ENSURE the trailer jack is lifted high enough to clear the ground when driving over uneven ground.
• Hustler Equipment recommend using a rated safety chain from the trailed unit to either the tractor or the SWITCH HITCH. It is for the operator to check the law of their country/state regarding towing a trailer unit Hustler Equipment do not recommend driving over undulating terrain or on public roads using the SWIFT HITCH.
MAINTENANCE
(Also do this before initial operation)
• Grease all (15) grease points, grease the swivel hitch regularly. If fitted.
• After the first 10 hours of operation check ram pins and clips. Check for oil leaks, loose bolts. Check wheel bearings are tight, wheel nuts are tight.
• During routine servicing check wheel bearings and wheel nuts.
• Check for damage electrical wiring around the drawbar / tractor area.
• In a salty atmosphere keep grease/oil on the moving items, side hinges, tail gate hinges and latches, head board hinges.
• Regularly check the machine for signs of wear, stress or damage. Ensure any parts are reparied / replaced if needed.
• Long Term Storage, lower deck fully down position this is to keep ram, shafts protected inside ram body.
Grease Points
x1 Swing Hinge
x4 Grease Block for axles
x1 Jack Stand
x1 Tow Eye
x2 Deck Pivots
x4 Wheel Bearings
x2 Trunnion Mounts
Break Adjustment
• Brakes are pre-set at the factory, but as things wear, some adjustments can be made. The brake lever is fitted onto a splined shaft. To adjust remove this lever, turn slighty towards the brake ram and re fit on the nect spline, this is still not enough adjustment, then repeat until adjustment is reached.
Critical Bolt Torque settings
• Axle Wheel Nuts
• M18 std torque to 269NM
• M20 torque to 372NM
Splined Shaft
Brake Lever
OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
Do
• Use a tractor big enough for the job, have at least 80 Litres per minute oil flow and always drive safely to the conditions.
• Drive slowly when loaded
• Connect the drawbar to tractor via drawbar or SWIFT HITCH.
• If using a SWIFT HITCH, with the tractor and trailed unit sitting on level ground, lift the SWIFT HITCH up to make the trailed unit level.
• Ensure the trailer jack is lifted well clear of the ground so it will not hit when on uneven ground.
• We recommend a safety chain is connected from the trailer to either the SWITCH HITCH or the tractor.
• Clean the hydraulic connector and couple to tractors hydraulic bank. NB when disconnecting the hose always make sure deck is fully lowered first.
• Connect lights if fitted.
• Adjust tractors hydraulic flow to 60-80 Litres per minute.
• Load material onto trailer. Concentrate the load near to the axle position, if part load, position load cantered above axle
DO NOT
• Tow this machine on a slope greater than 12deg.
• Travel with the deck raised unless spreading shingle at very slow speeds’
• Actuate the control levers backward and forwards to ‘free’ the load, as this can cause damage to the trailer.
• Overload the machine.
• Ride on any part of the machine while traveling
• Load above sides unless on flat ground as product may fall, maximum permissible load above sides on flat ground is not more than 600mm..
• Overload your machine, check model specifications for correct loading capacity.
• Exceed 30Kph when loaded, and only 40Kph max when empty.
• Keep the deck upright (Ram extended) for more than 24hrs.
Tail Gate
1. Swinging the tail gate to the side
a. Release locking arms
b. Unlock swing latch (a)
c. Swing tail gate
2. Spreading with the tail gate
a. Ensure tail gate is shut
b. Remove pivot pin (b)
c. Loop chains trough tail gate hoops (c) at the desired length
d. Begin lifting deck
e. At the desired height, release tail door rams
TROUBLE SHOOTING
ISSUE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Deck wont go up
• Hydraulic Hoses not plugged into tractor correctly
• jammed Elevator
• Bent Ram
• Oil flow from tractor too low
Deck wont go down
• Hydraulic Hoses not plugged into tractor correctly
• Bent Ram(s)
• Object jammed under deck
Tail Gate wont open.
• Lock pins installed
• Spreading chains set to short
• Clean and plug into tractor correctly
• increase oil flow to 60=80 Litres
• Replace Ram(s)
• Clean and plug into tractor correctly
• replace Ram(s)
• Remove object
• Remove Lock Pins
• Set spreading chains to correct length
REGISTER YOUR WARRANTY
Register your warranty online! Scan the QR Code to register your warranty. Or visit www.hustlerequipment.com/warranty
Follow our 3 easy steps:
1. Dealer or end user? Click which applies to you.
2. Follow the instructions and fill out the info required
3. Submit your form!
Note: The machine is NOT covered by warranty until the EUSA Product Registration form and your warranty form is completed!
MAINTENANCE LOG
This record is to stay with the instruction manual and be used as proof of upkeep should a claim be lodged. Hustler requires you to keep track of approx 12 monthly maintenance by having your service provider routinely fill out the log, or by keeping receipts of work done. Routine checks will save ongoing repair costs. Pre-season is the best time for this. Excluded items are wear parts and electric components.
Purchase Date ____________________ Machine serial number ___________
SERVICE 1 (12-15 MONTHS FROM PURCHASE DATE)
Date of service
Number of bales / hectares sprayed
Signature and Dealer Name
SERVICE 2 (24-30 MONTHS)
Date of service ____________________
Number of bales / hectares sprayed ___________________________________
Signature and Dealer Name ____________________________________________
SERVICE 3 (36-42 MONTHS)
Date of service
Number of bales / hectares sprayed
Signature and Dealer Name
SERVICE 4 (48-55 MONTHS)
Date of service ____________________
Number of bales / hectares sprayed ___________________________________
Signature and Dealer Name ____________________________________________
CHECKLIST
Grease all nipples
All fastenings tight
Wear parts replaced (bushes, cables etc. are not covered items)
Secure all hoses and clamps
Drive components not wobbly
Wash down + Throughly
Inpect Machine
Chassis/boom Hairline Cracks repaired
General Inspection of construction
