An innovative silage bunker closure system from Holland lets you fill a bunker in stages, resealing in between. When it comes time to feed, take out what you need, resealing the face each time.

“It’s ideal for multi-crop fills and superior fermentation,” says Martin Folkema, North American distributor for Sysilco. “It takes less labor and does a better job sealing than conventional tarps weighted with tires, sand bags or other weights.”

The Sysilco system consists of a self-winding reel that rolls the length of the bunker, picking up the removable cover as it goes. The drive itself can be powered by electric motors, diesel or gas motors or a tractor.

The heavy-duty plastic cover has propylene glycol lines fused to its top surface. As the cover is rolled onto the reel, the fluid is forced out of the lines and into a storage bladder. When the cover is rolled out, the fluid refills the lines.

“The fluid weighs down the cover, limiting oxygen, while the cover protects the silage from rodents, birds and other pests,” says Folkema. “Limited oxygen and enhanced fermentation means less waste and more and better feed for the cattle.” The cover comes with a 5-year guarantee.