FAQs
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The Original Feeder uses two slides:
- One controls grain depth (height)
- One controls grain width
The Ultimate Feeder uses one plate to control both, which means:
- Fewer moving parts
- Less maintenance
- Reduced risk of grain, dust, or water getting trapped
- Lower corrosion risk
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The Ultimate Feeder features:
- A fully welded base sheet
- Structural support underneath (like a chassis)
- Load distribution through SHS/RHS supports
This prevents twisting and stops stress being carried by sheet metal alone — making it significantly stronger, especially when lifting with grain inside.
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We use heavier steel where it matters most:
- 2.0 mm – hopper sheets (livestock contact areas)
- 1.5 mm – side sheets
- 2.2 mm – roof sheet
This ensures durability in high-wear areas.
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We use high-quality galvanised steel, with a high zinc coating rate (e.g. ~275 g/m²), which provides:
- Strong corrosion resistance
- Longer product life
- Better performance in harsh conditions
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- Fully welded base (not bolted or screwed)
- Internal structural support frame
- No reliance on sheet metal alone for strength
- Designed to remove twist and distribute load evenly
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Yes.
Feeders can be:
- Shifted
- Lifted with grain inside
Important:
- Keep the feeder level
- Use appropriate lifting equipment (e.g. forks)
The main limitation is the lifting machine, not the feeder.
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No — this has been designed out.
Older designs could:
- Trap tags between adjusters
- Tear tags out
Our design:
- Removes pinch points
- Keeps adjustment mechanisms away from feed areas
- Reduces risk of tag loss or damage
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Adjustments are:
- Done outside the main feed area
- Protected from grain, moisture, and saliva
This:
- Reduces corrosion
- Keeps mechanisms cleaner
- Makes adjustments easier
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Lids are designed for ease of use:
- Long handles extend down the side
- Pivot system carries most of the weight
- Handles double as locking mechanism
No padlocks required (which avoids corrosion issues).
Additional Resources
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