Giant 28 - Ton Spreader Unloads In 90 Seconds

Giant 28 - Ton Spreader Unloads In 90 Seconds MANURE HANDLING Equipment Degelman Industries showed a working prototype of a big new spreader at this fall s Farm Progress Show In addition to being big the 28-ton capacity spreader has an innovative beater design that eliminates rock damage The free swinging flails collapse if they hit a rock Rocks pass through to the ground without damage The flails have easily replaceable paddles Made from 1-in abrasion resistant 400 steel the paddles are mounted to a 1/2-in wall 10-in tube The beater design consists of two tubes each with five sets of three paddles each Paddles are interchangeable and reversible Each is held in place by a 1 3/4-in stress proof pin The beater system is powered by the largest commercial gearboxes available Heat-treated spline shafts are nearly 3 in in diameter Input drivelines include runaway clutches for further protection against damage from rocks The chain-floor drag system uses 3/4-in pre-stretched 100 000-lb plus breaking strength chains It s designed to move not only manure but also dirt or other material when the wagon is being used for other purposes The big spreader can handle big dumps and rough fields It has a two-fold suspension system Hollow rubber springs suspend the box over the frame while tandem wheel walking beam suspension offers a smooth ride The $120 000 M28 unloads across a 55 ft swath in only 90 seconds The company recommends a minimum 180-hp tractor with 3 000 psi and 25 gpm hydraulics Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Degelman Industries Box 830 272 Industrial Drive Regina Sask Canada S4P 3B1 ph 306 543-4447; sales@degelman com; www degelman com

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