Monday, 18 July 2016 09:55

Feed calves the easy way

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The latest transporter/mixer for milk or colostrum from McKee Plastics. The latest transporter/mixer for milk or colostrum from McKee Plastics.

With the calving season just around the corner many farmers will soon be doing their annual rounds of calf rearing duties.

The latest transporter/mixer for milk or colostrum from McKee Plastics will find favour with rearers, the self-contained unit making life easy at the flick of a switch.

The 550L moulded tank is mounted on a galvanised chassis with a low centre of gravity which promotes stability in yard or paddock.

A 180L/min submersible pump is powered by a 12V motor which can be direct wired to a quad or tractor for continuous top-up; it is said to be quiet in operation around stock.

Stainless steel fittings are used throughout, and the units are supplied with a 9m delivery hose with a 342mm dispensing nozzle. For hygiene, an in-built tank wash system makes cleaning a breeze.

www.mckeeplastics.co.nz 

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