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Powr Mizer Conversion For Forage Choppers
"We can boost capacity of most forage choppers up to 50% and, at the same time, reduce fuel consumption 20% by replacing the old J-knife assembly with a new Powr Mizer assembly," says Allen Mammoser, owner of Chopper Rebuilding Service, Eden, N.Y.
The firm is doing a booming business "Powr Mizing" virtually all
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Powr Mizer conversion for forage choppers HAY & FORAGE HARVESTING Forage Handling 15-5-4 "We can boost capacity of most forage choppers up to 50% and, at the same time, reduce fuel consumption 20% by replacing the old J-knife assembly with a new Powr Mizer«asssembly," says Allen Mammoser, owner of Chopper Rebuilding Service, Eden, N.Y.
The firm is doing a booming business "Powr Mizing" virtually all makes and models ù self-propelled and pull type ù with the popular Powr Mizer blades introduced about 13 years ago by John Deere.
"Our replacement drum assembly equipped with 44 Powr Mizer blades will boost capacity about 35%. With 60 knives, we getup to 50% more capacity on 20% less fuel," says Mammoser. "Our standard 44 or 60 blade assemblies are available for Deere self-propelled models (5200, 5400, 5440, 5466) and pull-type model 3800. However, we can custom build either 44 or 60 blade conversions for virtually all other newer makes and models."
Complete 44-bladeknife assemblies, with new shafts, sell for right at $4,750 (not including shipping), and the 60-blade assemblies for an additional $500. The assembly includes bolts, hardware and all knives, which are pre-set. Two men can install a pre-assembled and balanced drum in four to six hours, says Mammoser.
His firm also offers other modifications for boosting capacity and efficiency of Deere forage choppers:
"Beefed Up" Top Feed Roll: To make it more aggressive in moving material though the chopper, Mammoser's firm installs vertical "rooster combs" between the existing horizontal rows. A converted feed roll, with your old roll in exchange, sells for $300.
Another "Mammoser" modification for making feed rolls more aggressive is to pair up the existing tension springs ù putting them side by side at one end then putting a large, single spring on the opposite end.
New-Style Shear Bar: Mammoser has developed a kit to replace the older eccentric type with Deere's new-style shear bar.
Gear Box Overdrive: To solve the problem of green corn or other high-moisture crops becoming too finely cut with a 60 knife assembly, Mammoser has developed a gear box overdrive that puts more speed on the feed rolls.
For more information, contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Chopper Rebuilding Service, Allen Mammoser, Owner, 8687 East Eden Road, Eden, N.Y. 14057 (ph 716 992-4852).
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