Grain handling becomes safer, easier with new products

The new under-bin drag grain conveyor from Brock has capacity to move up to 5,000 bushels per hour, offering efficient, gentle grain handling for better grain quality. Head sections are available in horizontal, 15-degree, 45-degree and vertical configurations, with double rack-and-pinion control gates. The heavy-duty construction of the conveyors leads to longevity in grain handling. Get more information online at brockgrain.com.

CEAT introduces its Farmax R1 lineup of farm bias tires, with robust lugs and dual-angle tread for enhanced performance in the field and on the road, and a longer service life. The reinforced carcass of the tires and increased overlap of the lug at the center gives the tires better self-cleaning properties and flexibility, for multiple uses on the farm and ranch under tough conditions. Get all the details at ceatspeciality.com.

The new A-Series Easy Step Sidewall Stairs from Greene Galvanized Stairs are designed for bins with diameters 24 feet or larger, with a 24-inch wide step to allow you to comfortably and safely get to the eave of the grain bin. The original Sidewall Stairs from Greene were designed for bins with an 18- to 105-foot diameter, featuring an embossed stair tread for a clean, slip-resistant surface. These stairs come complete with an A-Series Sidewall gate with the wall mount and lockable gate latch, and they are available in a galvanized or yellow-painted finish. Get more details at greenestairs.com or call 217-375-4244.

The new Gravity Grain Spreader from Sioux Steel Co. helps avoid the core of fines in the center of a grain bin, preventing the sliding of lighter grain and foreign matter to the edge of the bin. These units, designed in two different sizes for smaller and larger bins, create a more homogenous grain mass that promotes more uniform drying. There will be fewer obstructions at the sump while unloading in bins equipped with the new Sioux unit. Learn more at siouxsteel.com or call 800-557-4689.

The new KSi Model 1610 Edge grain conveyor has a patented, cleated-belt technology that outperforms conventional augers and conveyors, moving seed more efficiently at steeper angles with very little damage. Some of the best features of the Edge include a self-tensioning roller system and better motor accessibility. You can learn more at ksiedge.com or by calling 888-574-3277.

The new bucket elevators, catwalks and towers from Conrad American offer high-performance, extra-heavy-duty galvanized construction for longevity. With elevators at capacities ranging from 150 to 18,000 bushels per hour and a Dodge shaft-mounted gearbox, they are designed to handle all your grain transfer needs. Support towers, catwalks, ladders and cages are engineered with structural integrity against weight and wind. Learn more at conradamerican.com or call 800-553-1791.

Keep your trucks rolling at harvest with the new 15 Series Swing Away Harvest GrainBelts. The 1590 model from Brandt offers a reach of 90 feet. It uses a 15-inch belt that can move up to 6,700 bushels per hour. The swing away intake offers a 17-foot swing radius and 62 inches of usable hopper, allowing it to capture grain from the largest of trailers without moving the truck. A bonus this year is that the intake is attached to the auger; just fold it to up the side and it clips onto the side of the auger, making for easy transport. The 15 Series comes in 80-, 90-and 100-foot conveyor lengths. For more information, contact Brandt, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, at 866-427-2638 or visit the website at brandt.ca.

AGI’s new HX Series auger is a galvanized swing auger with a scissor-lift frame. “It’s really heavy-duty, long-lasting,” says Greg Giesbrecht, the company’s portable equipment director. The truss system on the bin helps keep the auger stable. “It makes the whole structure very rigid, so when you’re placing it on a bin, it doesn’t sag or droop,” he says. The auger is available this fall for $35,000. To find a dealer, go to aggrowth.com/dealer-portals.

AGI’s new HCX galvanized belt conveyors come in several different configurations, from one you can use as a field loader to unload a bin to units that will fill multiple bins. “This model is designed with a lot of features that make it easy for the farmer to use, placing it under the bin the way the hopper is designed,” says Greg Giesbrecht, the company’s director of portable equipment. He says the galvanized tube is a good fit for a lot of farmers as they want something that is durable and will last. The belt conveyor will be available this fall. For availability and pricing, find a dealer at aggrowth.com/dealer-portals.

Here’s one of those ‘Why didn’t I think of that?’ products. Fan Jammer is a simple device that locks in place next to a centrifugal fan’s on-off switch. When it’s locked in, the fan won’t turn. Centrifugal fans nearly always turn even when not running if there is any wind at all. The constant wear over time can cause centrifugal start switches and bearings to fail prematurely. If you’re buying 10 or fewer Fan Jammers, the list price is $300 each; the price declines per unit for larger purchases. Contact Fan Jammer, Huron, S.D., at 866-526-5682 or visit fan-jammer.com.