KUHN’s new mixer wagon heralds a step forward for Australia’s silage industry
Announcement posted by KUHN Farm Machinery 05 Mar 2018
With high-quality silage being the crucial component of an effective livestock-feeding program, leading farm machinery manufacturer KUHN’s latest addition to the Australian market promises to play a significant role.
The KUHN PROFILE 24.2 DL double-auger mixer wagon is brand new to Australia – and with it comes some special features designed to transform the speed and efficiency of any feed delivery system. As KUHN Product Specialist Tom de Greenlaw explains, when it comes to silage production, nutrition and costs are two of the most important considerations – “nutrition, because a top-quality product is going to help your animals reach their full potential, and cost, because time-efficiency is such a major issue for most farms today. A good mixer will help you to achieve both those goals, and that’s why this step in the process is so important to get right.”
Feeding systems employing a tractor and bucket, a silage cart, or even some other types of mixer wagons can be time-consuming to use, and uneven in their feed delivery capabilities. These less-than-optimal methods for feed delivery can result in issues like aerobic spoilage, which can lead to nutrient loss, and feed wastage, resulting from patchy distribution. Yet KUHN’s PROFILE 24.2 DL mixer wagon can eliminate both issues, delivering livestock feed quickly and efficiently, minimizing wastage via optimal distribution.
The new wagon sets a whole new standard for feed mixers, as Tom explains: “This machine is a lot wider at the base, with a lower height and an integrated chassis, making it much stronger and more robust than some lighter machines. In addition, its hopper is pressed, creating a more consistent mix, for better overall nutrition. Plus, there are two scrapers on the bottom of the auger, for faster operation and more even delivery.
Tom goes on to explain how the new mixer also has a patented weighing system, which guarantees an exceptional level of precision: “It’s been designed to mix large volumes of feed accurately and effectively. Feed is distributed directly by chute – either right and/or left – and the wide hatch ensures rapid, regular distribution, even with fibre-rich feed.”
“Considering its size, this is also a relatively low-horsepower machine, which means that farmers won’t need a huge tractor to run it. There’s also a 2-speed gearbox, meaning that you can bump it into a higher gear, for a full cleanout of the mixer. And this mixer also has a programmable weighing system, which offers either a ‘simple’ mode for weighing quantities loaded and distributed, or a ‘programmable’ mode for more comprehensive nutrition management,” says Tom.
“In addition, you can add extra knives onto the augers, enabling you to chop your feed more finely, if required. The machines also have 2 hydraulic counter knives for ease and convenience. Plus, the brakes are hydraulic, making the mixer much easier to maneuver, even across hilly ground.”
“It also incorporates an integrated oversized chassis, ensuring that it can handle all of the torsion effects generated by the hopper, even when the terrain is rough. Essentially, the design ensures that the whole unit retains sufficient ground clearance at all times.”
The other great thing about this mixer is that it’s a fully scalable solution. Farmers can easily use hopper extensions to upgrade their capacity, if and when that’s required.
With the Australian market for silage-handling equipment currently expanding rapidly, it’s clear that this delivery system will play an important role in the future success of Australia’s silage industry.
For more information, and to learn more about the KUHN difference, visit www.kuhn.com.au.
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C7EVEN Communications, Emily Bowman
P: 02 6766 4513
E: emily.bowman@c7even.com.au
The KUHN PROFILE 24.2 DL double-auger mixer wagon is brand new to Australia – and with it comes some special features designed to transform the speed and efficiency of any feed delivery system. As KUHN Product Specialist Tom de Greenlaw explains, when it comes to silage production, nutrition and costs are two of the most important considerations – “nutrition, because a top-quality product is going to help your animals reach their full potential, and cost, because time-efficiency is such a major issue for most farms today. A good mixer will help you to achieve both those goals, and that’s why this step in the process is so important to get right.”
Feeding systems employing a tractor and bucket, a silage cart, or even some other types of mixer wagons can be time-consuming to use, and uneven in their feed delivery capabilities. These less-than-optimal methods for feed delivery can result in issues like aerobic spoilage, which can lead to nutrient loss, and feed wastage, resulting from patchy distribution. Yet KUHN’s PROFILE 24.2 DL mixer wagon can eliminate both issues, delivering livestock feed quickly and efficiently, minimizing wastage via optimal distribution.
The new wagon sets a whole new standard for feed mixers, as Tom explains: “This machine is a lot wider at the base, with a lower height and an integrated chassis, making it much stronger and more robust than some lighter machines. In addition, its hopper is pressed, creating a more consistent mix, for better overall nutrition. Plus, there are two scrapers on the bottom of the auger, for faster operation and more even delivery.
Tom goes on to explain how the new mixer also has a patented weighing system, which guarantees an exceptional level of precision: “It’s been designed to mix large volumes of feed accurately and effectively. Feed is distributed directly by chute – either right and/or left – and the wide hatch ensures rapid, regular distribution, even with fibre-rich feed.”
“Considering its size, this is also a relatively low-horsepower machine, which means that farmers won’t need a huge tractor to run it. There’s also a 2-speed gearbox, meaning that you can bump it into a higher gear, for a full cleanout of the mixer. And this mixer also has a programmable weighing system, which offers either a ‘simple’ mode for weighing quantities loaded and distributed, or a ‘programmable’ mode for more comprehensive nutrition management,” says Tom.
“In addition, you can add extra knives onto the augers, enabling you to chop your feed more finely, if required. The machines also have 2 hydraulic counter knives for ease and convenience. Plus, the brakes are hydraulic, making the mixer much easier to maneuver, even across hilly ground.”
“It also incorporates an integrated oversized chassis, ensuring that it can handle all of the torsion effects generated by the hopper, even when the terrain is rough. Essentially, the design ensures that the whole unit retains sufficient ground clearance at all times.”
The other great thing about this mixer is that it’s a fully scalable solution. Farmers can easily use hopper extensions to upgrade their capacity, if and when that’s required.
With the Australian market for silage-handling equipment currently expanding rapidly, it’s clear that this delivery system will play an important role in the future success of Australia’s silage industry.
For more information, and to learn more about the KUHN difference, visit www.kuhn.com.au.
Ends
Media Contact:
C7EVEN Communications, Emily Bowman
P: 02 6766 4513
E: emily.bowman@c7even.com.au