Omni Wagon Handles Both Feed, Manure

Omni wagon handles both feed, manure WAGONS/TRAILERS Miscellaneous 10-1-35 "It's the first machine of its kind that'll spread any kind of manure ù liquid or solid ù and also double as a precision feedbunk feeder able to handle forage, grain or even liquid feeds," says Gerard Keenan, marketing director for the Irish manufacturer of the new Omni feed and manure spreader wagon. The machine has caught on fast in Europe where it was first introduced in 1984 and the company is now in the process of introducing it to the U.S. and Canada. They're actively enlisting dealers and distributors. The 1,500-gal. capacity Omni wagon uses a large disc powered by a hydraulic ram to move material forward into a large pto-powered up-front rotor which either spreads or feeds material out the upper front corner of the machine. It'll spread manure out as far as 50 ft., pulverizing any solid chunks that enter the rotor. For feeding, a deflector is lowered which directs feed into bunks. It'll handle everything from the soupiest manure to fresh straw manure and the operator has total control of the speed of spread by regulating the hydraulic ram. For feeding, a deflector is lowered down over the rotor to direct feed into bunks. "Unlike conventional feed wagons that use chains or belts, the operator has complete control over the speed at which feed is brought into the dispensing rotor. It'll handle even the most coarsely cut silage and straw, and, if you layer different materials in the wagon, the rotor will mix them when unloading," points out Keenan. "It's got very high output and is extremely reliable. All key components are easily accessible. For example, there are just four bearings, all of which are standard industrial bearings externally located to prevent contact with corrosive substances. They're easy to remove, if necessary," notes Keenan, adding that another advantage of the design is that the large capacity high speed rotor easily handles, twine, rope and other objects so down time is kept to a minimum. The Irish company has also introduced its new Easi-Feeder mixer wagon which Keenan says "Completely eliminates the problems associated with auger-type feed mixer wagons. It uses two large paddles to rotate the feed, greatly reducing horsepower requirements and handling even the wettest silage. It'll mix any forage or feed material and will mix and feed in one-third the time of most other systems. Its minimum number of moving parts enables fast servicing by the farmer himself. There are only six bearings of common variety and they're designed for easy removal." For more information, contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Richard Keenan & Company Limited, Borris, Co. Carlow, Ireland (ph 011 353 503 73214).

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