Remote Kit Automates Swing Auger

Remote Kit Automates Swing Auger If you’re tired of lifting and pushing your swing auger Kramble Industries has the kit for you Kits are available for 10 to 16-in tube augers making it easier to move swing augers into place to unload trucks Al Reid says Kramble revamped the kits in 2013 “In 2014-15 we brought out the dual motor drive to work with the bigger and heavier 16-in augers ” says Reid “Single motor drives make up about two-thirds of sales but quite a lot of dual motor drives go on 13-in augers as well ” Unlike many companies that outsource parts Kramble fabricates all the steel parts and designs and manufactures the electrical components The kit includes a 300-ft range FM remote control and manual swing/winch controls The 12-volt DC electric system ensures operation without starting up a tractor The powerful electric worm gear drive system mounts to the swing auger tube keeping drive wheels out from under trucks and ruts the trucks or trailers might make Optional equipment includes an electric winch to raise and lower the swing auger for transport and LED lights A hand crank jack between the auger tube saddle and the drive wheel trailer raises and lowers the drive wheels Putting more pressure on the drive wheels will lift the hopper over a rut or obstacle as well as increase traction “Since we build it all here we can service and support it here ” says Reid “One of our biggest offerings is that we answer the phone Machines shouldn’t answer the phone Our objective is always to get someone to the phone when a customer calls ” Phone support can be helpful during installation; however Reid emphasizes that the kit is designed for easy installation Kramble also offers an extensive line of troubleshooting videos “Installation on the auger takes about an hour ” he says “Connecting the wires to the tractor can be a little time-consuming but generally within two hours installation is complete ” Aside from single drive with a motor on one wheel and a chain drive to the second or dual drive with motors on both drive wheels the major difference between kits is the size of the clamp The saddle clamp goes around the auger tube with six bolts to hold it in place The kit has cables to get power to the unit connections for easy disconnect from the tractor’s 12-volt system and optional winch and clutch controls “Everything can be controlled from the remote ” adds Reid “That includes up to three LED spotlights to make it easy when driving up to unload at night The kit is even self-diagnosing “The remote has warning lights for low voltage and to indicate if there are power function problems ” says Reid “The first channel is for the drive motor s and the second is for the 6 000-lb winch and the LED lights ” Kits start at $3 757 CAD $2 640 USD for the basic single-motor drive The dual motor drive starts at $4 092 CAD $2 875 USD Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Kramble Industries 20-3924 Brodsky Ave Saskatoon Sask Canada S7P 0C9 ph 306-933-2655; sales@kramble net; www kramble net

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