A straw chopper has been added to the options list for Siloking’s SelfLine 4.0 self-propelled mixer wagons.
Designed to quickly process large quantities of straw, the full-width and hydraulically driven unit is mounted directly behind the milling head. Claimed benefits include faster loading, reduced fuel usage due to the shorter mixing times and less selective feeding.
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Push-button operated from inside the cab, in chopping mode, the flow of forage is diverted to the straw chopper by a flap that swivels into the intake elevator. It depends on the material, but chop length is from 2.0-4.0cm. The chopped straw is returned to the intake elevator and into the mixing tub.
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Available for fitting to the recently-launched SelfLine 300+, and new 500+ and 1000+ models, the straw chopper cannot be retro-fitted to existing machines.