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| We have been using silage defacers for quite a number of years now and would not go without. To answer your first question in our operation it defiantly adds time to feeding. Second we believe that The feed quality is better particularly bunk life in the summer months. We have run 3 different hydraulic facers over the years. Our first being one we built in our shop, the second a Gehl, and the last one without a doubt the best a Fritch. About three years ago we switched to a Easy Rake and love it we cut facing time to about a third of what it was before. Some things to watch with the hydraulic units are to be sure that you have the ability to cool the oil. Our first two hydraulic units gave us a fair amount of trouble due to heat. The other thing that we liked about the fritch was no drive chains to break just two direct drive wheel motors. One other thing that does not always get considered with these units is that I think they bring a lot of added safety to pile management in that if they are properly sized to your pile you will not have to undermine the pile for any reason. Just a note if interested we have still have the fritch and it is for sale!! | |
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Silage Defacing
