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.
Advantage last month launched the MGF 1800, a road legal, trailed version of its 1800L grain feeder.
Roney says though the skid-mounted NGF 9 feeders were suitable to move short distances in paddocks, moving them any distance required a tractor. But the new feeder, hitched to a tractor, would suit even lease-block use.
“With lease blocks a long way from your property you can put 1.2 tonne of feed in the feeder, take it out to the lease block, leave it for a week or two, then if need be bring it back and refill it. It’s allowed to be towed at 60km/h in Australia.”
The MGF 1800 is said to be notably durable because it has leaf spring suspension.
“It means the trailer has good longevity, which is important because workers can treat them pretty tough at times.”
The axle is positioned centrally to improve towing performance by reducing load on the towbar, a major consideration when towing a trailer rated at 1200kg payload.
“A lot of meal feeder trailers have their wheels at the back, putting a lot of stress on the towbar.”
Adjustable legs stabilise the load, and supplementary feeders can be hooked to the outside of the trailer for extra versatility.
Tel. 09 431 7276
www.advantagefeeders.co.nz
