Thank you for considering the Farmec 4-Bale Kombi Feeder for your feed-out tasks. Our bestselling model the 4B – this is designed to handle 4 x 6 string silage bales at 1,250mm wide and we can offer a 250mm additional body for any loading alignment issues. Many of the feeders are sold with extension sides, which are supplied in 300mm increments with the biggest side being a full 900mm. This is ideal for maize silage, giving a bulk capacity of 16m³ (most common being 300mm or 9.5m³ level or 11m³ heaped).
What we have aimed to achieve is:
a functional machine that really works and is simple to use
strength, durability and longevity by design – so it can handle a hammering
a feeder that can handle different feed types and can pump it out
low maintenance and absolute minimum breakdowns
competitively priced and options to cater for different requirements
The 4B Kombi Feeder is designed to handle all types of material and present the crop to the animals in a condition that you will be satisfied with. The optimum row is achieved as we use the same load sensing hydraulic block used on the forage wagons. This allows the cross floor to stop and start automatically (hydraulic – not electric). Like all Farmec Feeder, also the 4B is bi-directional – so if things do go wrong, it’s easy to start again. This feeder well tested throughout New Zealand and is the result of years of collaboration with farmers and our engineers, so you can be assured that you are investing in the best gear available on the market.
Model shown: Full spec 900 silage side
This video shows one of our 4-Bale Kombi Feeders in action:
Features
These feeders are very simple to operate, with only 2 sets of remotes required as standard (3 sets is most common). Designed for any herd size or farmers feeding in unfavourable conditions. These feeders have a low centre of gravity and a wide footprint, which makes them very stable in steep country. See “Extras” for any additional equipment.
Here are some of the unique features summarized:
Tub body using Corten non rust steel with variable side extensions
Will handle just about all types of feed with good capacity
Low centre of gravity but has good ground clearance
Heavy 3” pitch floor chain with bolt in RHS reinforced bars
Fully welded 200 x 100 section RHS chassis
A frame heavy duty drawbar with landing leg and fixed tow eye
40 mm bearings all guarded and full-length drive shafts
Full steel floor welded to RHS frame using non rust corten 350G
2 wire hose on all hydraulics with American drive motors
Large 70 mm axles and floatation wheels
Specifications
Body Type
Monocoque 3mm steel Corten non rust G350 with flat floor with reinforced sides nominally braced with RHS top shock rails.
Feed Out
Via the direct driven elevator feeding to the offside. Bidirectional feed is achieved via the swinging door which is ideal for beet.
Elevator Control
Hydraulic variable angle to 90° degrees operated from tractor cab – manual option available
Volume for Silage
Level loaded capacity as follows:
6.0m³ of silage with standard 510mm side
9.0m³ of silage with 300mm extension
12.7m³ of silage with 600mm extension
16.0m³ of silage with 900mm extension
4′ Round Bales
4 up to 6’ diameter
4′ x 3′ Square Bales
4 at 7’ long 6 string (as a single layer 8 doubled up)
Capacity
6,000kg
Body Length
4,000mm + 1.5m chamber = 5.5m of usable space
Body Width ID
2,100mm
Overall Width
2,550mm at widest point
Side Depth
510mm + extensions start at 300mm
Axle Tandem
70mm / 6 stud brakeless
Wheels Tandem
400 x 15.5 floatation wheels
Suspension
Tandem walking balance beam
Loading Height
1,050mm + 510mm side height = 1.56m + extension if needed
Chassis
200 x 100 x 5mm fully welded chassis
Headboard
Fixed 800mm high headboard with 3mm heavy agrimesh
Extension sides
Sheet steel 2mm with RHS frame easy to fit and remove
Drawbar
Rigid drawbar 1,450mm fitted with mesh bottom for plastic storage, comes with delivery jack
Towing Eye
Fixed eye as standard or optional swivel eye $250
Loading Foot
This heavy-duty drop-down foot is ideal to rest the unit on when loading, it digs into the ground assisting when rear loading, used in conjunction with a quick hitch.
Finish
Blasted, etch base zinc high build primer then dried. Followed by 2 x gloss coats of gloss paint.
