Semi-Trailer Transfer Auger

Semi-Trailer Transfer Auger GRAIN HANDLING Augers (4) 20-6-33 "We got the idea when a customer came looking for a system to transfer seed from a semi-trailer to their air seeders that would be simple, easy to operate, and fast. We realized there was nothing on the market that would get the job done," says Martha Brand, president of Marwil Metal Works Inc., manufacturer of a new add-on auger that makes it easy to transfer seed out of hopper bottom semi-trailers. "We designed it last winter and used it to transfer seed to three large air seeders this year that seeded more than 20,000 acres of wheat and barley last spring. It operated trouble-free and filling time was cut in half. "The auger folds neatly against the side of the trailer for transport. One cam-over lever locks or unlocks the auger into trans-port position. One man can effortlessly handle the auger since it's suspended by ball bearing rollers on a 16-ft. track. "The trailer does not have to be parked in one spot since the auger can be easily adjusted and locked into place. The auger is 26 ft. long and its 8-in. diameter gives it excellent capacity. It comes with a flexible rubber downspout and is hydraulic driven by the seeder or the truck. "To fold it for transport, you simply swing out the auger, lift the lock ring up, and lay the tube in its saddle. One lever locks everything in place in about 20 seconds. "We can custom-build to fit any trailer." Mounts with just 6 bolts. Sells for $4,995 (Canadian). Hoses not included. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Marwil Metal Works Inc., 2926B - 8 Ave. N., Lethbridge, Alta. T1H 5E1 Canada. (ph 403 380-3123; fax 403 380-4154).

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