The Farming Express Jan 2015 | Page 17

Hustler is ideal for NVZs and saves 20% on feed costs You’re probably already aware of the the chains themselves are massively heavy- to be fed before returning to reload. Again, mind. The drive system includes a coupling benefits in using a bale feeder, with livestock duty for durability. In fact, say Wessex, there you can easily feed round or square bales and that provides unparalleled direct drive chopped material. On this feeder the towing strength, while a bigger motor allows you following rather than gathering around a ring has never been a request for a replacement eye to feed even the heaviest and sloppiest bales feeder and trampling the ground. Especially chain, such is their strength, reliability and in Nitrate Vulnerable Zones. What you may durability. The Hustler SL-450X mounted has an easy-to-use 50mm height adjustment with ease. not know is Hustler bale feeders also save bale feeder is based on the popular SL-350 that enables it to stay level behind virtually 20% on feed costs, a proven fact and one but with the added advantage of an extension any tractor and the ability to rotate 360° Wessex International: 01264 345870 www.wessexintl.com which is hard to ignore. There is no doubt that Hustler from Wessex International chute to allow delivery of the fodder into a high level trough or manger, clear of the makes feeding on steep terrain trouble have steadily built an enviable reputation wheels of the tractor. There’s a very low free. You can also for performance, ease of use and reliability, cradle for ease of loading, a high back bar to feed with a good choice of mounted or trailed bale feeders, both chain and chainless. Common features are low maintenance, easily adjustable feed rate, the facility to feed round or square bales and tough polyurethane floors that are non corrosive, impervious to UV, slippery, easily repairable and very shock resistant. The poly base ensures every bit of safely retain the bale and the baler requires only one hydraulic spool to operate it. If you’re feeding at a distance from the bale storage area, the Hustler SL-700X towed bale feeder is ideal as it allows two bales to be taken to the stock at the same time. One bale is lifted on the spikes and placed on the cradle ready for feeding while the second from left or right. Suited to the fastest tractors there’s a lower centre of gravity and steeper feed cradle resulting in a 20% increase in stability, for greater fodder is discharged. On chain driven models bale is carried on the rear, allowing two bales safety and peace of