Self-Propelled Cattle Feeding For Large Herds

Self-Propelled Cattle Feeding For Large Herds HAY & FORAGE HARVESTING Miscellaneous Bunk feeding large numbers of cattle usually involves numerous pieces of equipment including loader tractors wheel loaders feed trucks or a tractor to pull a separate feed wagon Highline Manufacturing joins the self-propelled cattle feeding marketplace with its AMX 1000s Accumix TMR Mixer The unit resembles a feed truck but adds the capability of loading inputs and ingredients without needing a separate loader The machine’s main difference is the 92-in wide self-loading arm which loads silage forage or straw from a pile or poly bags The operator never has to leave the cab “The self-loading arm option allows a single operator to do all the feeding with one machine ” a Highline promotional release claims “Load your feed quickly and efficiently into the tub at a milling head speed that’s adjustable from 0 to 600 rpm ” The 1000s comes standard with a 6-cyl Cummins 310-hp diesel engine large off-road tires fully hydrostatic AWD crab steering and mechanical heavy-duty suspension for the roughest conditions Drive modes include four adjustable speed ranges in work and travel options delivering speeds from 0 to 25 mph The 1 000-cu ft mixing tub uses two vertical screws with three customized speeds from 1 to 50 rpm A spacious cab features an air-ride heated seat heated mirrors a heated windshield a buddy seat and a standard scale head with Bluetooth capability A touchscreen display and ergonomic joystick control all functions Cameras offer full-range views behind the equipment in the tub and along the right-hand side An optional 360-degree bird-eye view is also available Cab access stairs extend when the parking brake is applied and fold away when disengaged for increased safety in the cab area The unit features a standard front left-hand side conveyor or drop chute and an optional left or right-hand side rear conveyor or drop chute The 1000s Accumix TMR is manufactured in Vonda Sask and is available throughout North America Interested customers are encouraged to contact their nearest dealer for pricing and availability Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Highline Manufacturing Highway 27 Vonda Sask Canada S0K 4N0 ph 800-665-2010; insidesales@highlinemfg com; www highlinemfg com

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