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Sunnyside, WA | The larger wagon is harder on asphalt with poor drainage, but what isn't. Have not noticed any problems on 6" concrete. 4" concrete would be a disaster.
We do not feed any round bales. All hay and straw is in 3x4x8 or 4x4x8. Cut the strings, push up in a pile, and let the vertical do the processing.
My wagons have made 16,000 to 18,000 loads now and need augers. Knives about every 4000 loads. There are costs, but I have had less breakdowns with my verticals than with the 4 augers they replaced. Your results may vary.
Not sure how much hp they take. Varies a lot by wagon.
Scale jumping is usually due to a bad load cell, loose wire, or some calibrations need to be adjusted. Ours will bounce 50+ lbs at least on most loads
There is a place for all types of feed wagons. If you feed a lot of silage only, there is not as much need for a vertical. If you have a grinder and can grind one bale per minute like you say below, then by all means keep up with what you are doing. I really don't care what kind of mixer you use. I like my verticals for my situation, but I know that reel and 4 auger are also very popular and work very well. A 4 auger would work fine in my milk cow rations, but I really like the vertical for feeding heifers and dry cows. Feedlot is a whole lot different than dairy.
Good luck, and demo, demo, demo. You may realize that your 4 auger Harsh is still the best fit for you. Or just have a few beers and it won't matter! The OP asked about loading height, and that's all I can really answer about. | |
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Wheel loader lift ? for loading fedwagons etc.
