How to Choose the Right Forage/Feed Wagon for Your Livestock Operation?
How to Choose the Right Forage/Feed Wagon for Your Livestock Operation?
Article and photo courtesy of Hustler Equipment
In the world of farming, profit margins can be razor-thin and efficient livestock feeding equipment is key, saving you money, time, fuel, and maintenance costs. If you’re in search of a solution that ticks all these boxes, the Hustler Combi 2-in-1 forage and feed delivery wagon range from Hustler might just be the answer.
What Sets the Hustler Combi Wagon Apart?
Designed for operations handling large volumes of feed, the Hustler Combi RX wagon is the perfect 2-in-1 solution if you use roughage or blend feeds and don’t need the precision mixing of a TMR wagon.
It offers efficiency without the high price, time-consuming loading/mixing, fuel consumption, and maintenance of TMR mixers. This versatile wagon hauls crops from the field and feeds them out, handling round or square bales, silage, roots, and co-products effortlessly. Its lighter weight enhances safety on uneven terrain, and it doesn’t require a separate loading machine.
Key Advantages:
• Versatility: Accommodates various types of feeds, making it perfect for diverse farm, ranch, and feedlot operations.
• Efficiency: Designed for rapid hauling and feeding, saving you valuable time. With a low loading height, loading is quick and easy with a front-end loader, eliminating the need for an extra tractor.
• Safe Operation: The lightweight design and low center of gravity enhance safety on various terrains. The 100% hydraulic drive eliminates risks associated with rotating PTO shafts.
• Durability: The simple design, free from wearing parts like knives and augers, ensures reliability and minimal maintenance.
• Increased Capacity: Downsize your machinery while increasing capacity. For instance, replace a 570ft³ TMR with a more efficient 494.4 ft³ Combi RX148 feed wagon.
How the Hustler Combi Wagon Works
The Combi RX features a hydraulic ram-powered pusher blade that moves feed toward a cross floor and an elevator. The tilting elevator handles bales, silage, root crops, and more, blending the layered feeds during delivery.
Its load-dividing system minimizes stress on components, allowing hydraulic-only operation (no PTO) saving mixing time, fuel, and wear. It also offers optional advanced technology such as FeedLink™ wireless scale system and FeedControl™ for streamlined operations.
Choosing the Right Model of Combi Wagon
The Hustler Combi range offers three models with capacities ranging from 494 ft³ to 742 ft³:
Determining Your Needs
To determine the ideal model for your operation, consider factors like herd size, feed type, existing equipment, and loading height restrictions. Whether you’re a rancher feeding several bales daily or a feedlot manager blending various feeds, the Hustler Combi is a versatile solution.
If you’re looking for a reliable, efficient, and safe way to feed your livestock, the Hustler Combi wagon range is worth considering. Contact our team at www.hustlerequipment.com or by phone +1 612-351-4885 to find the perfect model for your needs.
