Feeding using the KISS system
While New Zealand is the land of the bale feeder that cleverly unrolls a bale in the paddock, much feed is wasted when stock trample it on the ground.
They can feed 220 dairy cows effectively in one mix, powered only by a 110-120hp tractor. Two versions are on sale: VM 29-3 (side door) prepared for five openings; and VM 29-3 B with cross conveyor and big front door for feeding dry mixes with high fibre content.
The lower sides of the tub are made of 8mm high strength steel; the augers are made of high strength steel with 15mm auger flights.
Wireless weighing is standard – Feed Manager, upgradeable to the programmable Pro Feed Plus system – for a “one-time modest cost” that then allows flexible ration planning and monitoring of mixes.
This ration information is transmitted wirelessly to and from the farm computer to the main monitor normally mounted in the handler/loader tractor.
Eight weigh cells are fitted as standard; notable because many others only use three, four or six. Weighing is therefore more accurate.
The new models are fitted with a twin axle spring-loaded tandem system and the standard wheel 435/50R19.5 which gives a total height of 2.92 m.
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