KUHN unveils new PROFILE 24.2 DL mixer wagon

KUHN has expanded its local lineup of product with the arrival of the new PROFILE 24.2 DL double-auger mixer wagon, which is says boasts of raft of features to enhance feed delivery.

As KUHN Product Specialist Tom de Greenlaw explains, when it comes to silage production, nutrition and costs are crucial considerations…

"Nutrition, because a top-quality product is going to help your animals reach their full potential, and cost, because time-efficiency is such a major issue for most farms today," he says.

"A good mixer will help you to achieve both those goals, and that’s why this step in the process is so important to get right."

Feeding systems employing a tractor and bucket, a silage cart or even some other types of mixer wagons can be time-consuming to use, and uneven in their feed delivery capabilities. These less-than-optimal methods for feed delivery can result in issues like aerobic spoilage, which can lead to nutrient loss, and feed wastage, resulting from patchy distribution.

Optimal distribution
KUHN says its PROFILE 24.2 DL mixer wagon can eliminate both issues, delivering livestock feed quickly and efficiently, minimising wastage via optimal distribution.

"This machine is a lot wider at the base, with a lower height and an integrated chassis, making it much stronger and more robust than some lighter machines," says de Greenlaw.

"In addition, its hopper is pressed, creating a more consistent mix, for better overall nutrition. Plus, there are two scrapers on the bottom of the auger, for faster operation and more even delivery."

The new mixer also has a patented weighing system, which KUHN says guarantees an exceptional level of precision.

"It's been designed to mix large volumes of feed accurately and effectively," says de Greenlaw.

"Feed is distributed directly by chute – either right and/or left – and the wide hatch ensures rapid, regular distribution, even with fibre-rich feed.

Low horsepower requirement
"Considering its size, this is also a relatively low-horsepower machine, which means that farmers won't need a huge tractor to run it. There's also a two-speed gearbox, meaning that you can bump it into a higher gear, for a full cleanout of the mixer. And this mixer also has a programmable weighing system, which offers either a 'simple' mode for weighing quantities loaded and distributed, or a 'programmable' mode for more comprehensive nutrition management.

"In addition, you can add extra knives onto the augers, enabling you to chop your feed more finely, if required. The machines also have two hydraulic counter knives for ease and convenience. Plus, the brakes are hydraulic, making the mixer much easier to maneuver, even across hilly ground.

"It also incorporates an integrated oversized chassis, ensuring that it can handle all of the torsion effects generated by the hopper, even when the terrain is rough. Essentially, the design ensures that the whole unit retains sufficient ground clearance at all times."

It's a scalable solution, too – farms can use hopper extensions to increase capacity, if required.

The other great thing about this mixer is that it’s a fully scalable solution. Farmers can easily use

For more information visit www.kuhn.com.au.

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