Posted by robersw on September 15, 2010 at 09:23:48 from (134.223.116.201):
In Reply to: Bale Processor posted by Jim Johnson on September 14, 2010 at 08:41:17:
We have a Vermeer BP5000. We have had it for about 5 years. We have experimented with about every hay savings device available. Our guesstimate has been that this processor eliminates around 1/3 of the hay that would go to waste by traditional feeding methods. With that said, we have expected that payoff for this processor is 6-7 years based on our volume of feeding.
The main con for this type of device is that you MUST feed everyday. A lesser con is that bales stored outside tend to hang up in the processor. If I understand Vermeer correctly, they have fixed that issue in later models. Another con is that we must remove all twine before using the processor, even sisal, because it wraps around the drum and prevents the flails from swinging (newer versions are supposed to have a built in knife to eliminate this).
The main pro, of course, is there is almost no waste in what is fed. Once those outside stored bales are ran through the processor, they hay is so mixed together that the cows no longer pick through what they want to eat, so they clean it all up. Another pro is that we can move our feeding area around daily to reduce the mudhole that comes from stationary feeding.
The biggest con on the BP5000 itself, was that it was sold only with a 1000 rpm gearbox. The newer models offer 540 or 1000. Another improvement on the newer processors is that the discharge chute is on the right side instead of the left. Also, the newer processors can use accessories that mix feed/minerals in with the hay as you feed.
Hope this helps.
Scott
This post was edited by robersw at 09:27:25 09/15/10.
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