Long Reach Agitators For Big Manure Lagoons

Long Reach Agitators for Big Manure Lagoons MANURE HANDLING Equipment 15-5-28 "They're much more efficient than a pump," says Ortel Mfg., Arcade, N.Y., of its new "long reach" propeller-type agitators for large manure pits and lagoons. The firm offers "prop" models in 35 and 50 ft. lengths, and will have a60 ft. model in production this fall. "I don't know of any other firm in the world that offers 3 pt. prop agitators this long," says Denny Oriel, owner. For 1,000 rpm operation, all three models are equipped with a 22 in. prop whose blades are pitched 3 in. "There's very little vibrationù you could seta cupful of coffee on the frame and not spill a drop," says Oriel. He notes that the propeller's effective mixing-homogenizing action at a given location is a radius of about 30 ft. "You can do a heavily crusted 200 by 200 by 12 ft. lagoon in 8 to 10 hours," Ortel points out. Recommended operating speed is 1,000 rpm's. All units are equipped with 1-3/4 in. dia. drive shafts and 9 bearings. The 35 ft. long model sells for $4,200 and the 50 ft model for $5,200. (No price yet on the 60 ft. model). For more information, contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Ortel Mfg., Arcade, N.Y. (ph 716 496-5050).

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