Silage "Facer" Cuts Clea And Smooth

Silage "Facer" Cuts Clea And Smooth HAY & FORAGE HARVESTING Accessories 30-6-11 A smoother face on a bunker full of silage means less spoilage will occur. The SD1000 Bunker Silage Facer cuts clean and smooth with its heavy-duty, toothed auger grinding action across its 86-in. width. "The secret to the smooth cut is the hooked teeth on the auger," says Tim Johnson of Connaughty Industries, manufacturer of the SD1000. "They have a cutting edge to them. The revolving face of the auger gives them a clean sweep across the face of the cut, instead of gouging in. It leaves a perfectly flat surface." Other features of the SD1000 include "side cutter" plates that allow an operator to clear silage along bunker walls or to make a clean split in a bunker face. The combination of a rear shield and belting ensure that silage is diverted down and not back on the operator. Heavy-duty series 60 chain, hardened sprockets and the powerful 2000 series Charlyn hydraulic motor were all selected for long life, durability and ease of maintenance. The facer also has welded adjustable leg plates that prevent teeth from striking cement or other floor surfaces. The 16-in. auger is made with 1/4-in. steel flighting, and the cutting teeth bolt on for easy replacement. An in-line check valve ensures a smooth shut off. The $4,400 SD1000 comes standard with a mount for skid steer loaders with a lift capacity of 1,500 lbs. or more. With its 6-ft. reach (extended frame), reaching the top of the bunker is not a problem. Other models are available for telehandlers and payloaders. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Connaughty Industries, Inc., 1095 State Hwy 43 N, Rushford, Minn. 55971 (ph 507 864-2955; kendo@acegroup.cc; www.con naughtyindustries.com).

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