On-Board Scale Weighs Small Bales

On-Board Scale Weighs Small Bales BALERS The Check Weigher from Agmechtronix takes the guesswork out of making small square bales The new product from the precision ag equipment company weighs 2 or 3-string hay bales as they exit the baler “The Check Weigher is still in the prototype stages but we had a really good response to it at the World Ag Expo ” says Ryan Herbon Agmechtronix “Hay producers are excited about being able to tune in the weight exactly where they want it The Check Weigher will ensure they aren’t giving product away by baling too heavy They are making the bale they need to make ” The precision bale scales can weigh up to 15 bales per minute Each bale is weighed and the weight is displayed on the screen in the cab along with the daily average It allows the operator to adjust the baler as needed Agmechtronix set out to build the Check Weigher at the request of an existing customer In-house engineering designed the prototype and they have manufacturing capabilities including CNC milling manual machining robotic welding cable making and more Once field technicians have tested the machine in the field the company can quickly move from prototype to product “Getting accurate weights as bales are moving through without having it hang lower than a normal chute was the biggest challenge ” says Herbon “We plan to have it ready to release by mid June ” Agmechtronix has priced the Check Weigher at $8 000 Initially it is being made for 3-string Massey Ferguson small square balers Herbon says it will be adapted to other brands in coming months Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Agmechtronix 2810 Hwy 180 E Silver City New Mexico 88061 ph 575 388-1718; info@agmechtronix com; www agmechtronix com

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