Kit Lets You Move Augers Round About

Kit lets you move augers round about GRAIN HANDLING Augers (4) 10-1-24 "Anyone can move an auger that's equipped with a Round-About," says farmer-inventor George Ekman, of Killam, Alb. The basic Round About kit consists of a telescoping axle which fits on most augers, bolting to the auger's existing axle. The auger's wheels are put on the new axle's spindles. These spindles pivot so you can position the wheels parallel to the axle ù a feature ideal for farms with bins set in a semi-circle. Ekman explains that, with bins set in a semi-circle, you can move the auger to fill six different bins from the same dump hole. And, with two augers equipped with Round About axles, you can fill 22 augers from the same dumping station (see drawing). Even if your bins are in a straight line, Ekman says the Round About cuts auger moving time. You can either set the auger between two bins and then pivot the auger to dump in either bin using the same unloading stall or, with the wheels parallel to the axle and lifting the bottom end of the auger, you can move the entire auger sideways. Ekman also designed an add-on hydraulic power package for the axle. With the package, each wheel has its own hydraulic motor which chain drives the wheel into position. Power for the hydraulics is off the auger engine or tractor hydraulics. To install the base unit, you lift the auger, bolt on the axle and then attach the wheels. The basic package kit sells for $499 (Canadian). The hydraulic package is extra. Some augers require a third wheel to support auger weight. Ekman is looking for distributors and manufacturers. For more information, contact: FARM SHOW Followup, George Ekman, Box 509, Killam, Alb. T0B 2L0 (ph 403 385-2391).

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