Bag Caddy Makes Seed Easy to Handle

Bag Caddy Makes Seed Easy to Handle PLANTING EQUIPMENT Accessories 17-3-4 The problem with seed in big bulk bags is: How do you get seed from the bags into your drill or planter? Sudenga Industries, Inc., George, Iowa, says its new "bulk bag caddy" may be the answer. The patent pending caddy was invented by Missouri farmer Terry Sevits and can be used to both transport and unload two bulk bags at once. It's equipped with a pair of "cages" over a steel platform that has a pair of 12-in. dia. openings that feed into a hopper-mounted auger. You simply place bags inside the cage frames and open up the bottom of them to feed into the hopper. The weight of the bags rests on the platform while the upper corners are held up by the frame to keep the bags open. The 14-ft. auger is fitted with bristle fighting. "It works better than using a front-end loader to dump bags because it's much safer and more efficient, and because it allows you to easily switch seed varieties. You can use part of the bag, then tie off the bottom and replace it with a bag that has a different variety. There's no need to use several wagons to switch varieties. "You can save money by mounting the caddy on your own wagon running gear. The auger can be powered by an 8 hp gas engine-powered hydraulic system that sells for $978 or you can use tractor hydraulics." Complete trailer and caddy (without wheels) sells for $2,490 (caddy can also be purchased along to mount on your own wagon). You can use your own auger or buy a 14-ft. bristle auger for $982. A fender package (optional) sells for $90.50 and a light package (also optional) sells for $91. For more information, contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Sudenga Industries, Inc., George, Iowa 51237 (ph 712 475-3301).

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