Here's our new bale feeder design. It's 102" X 84" should accomodate big rounds and most big squares.
It's the first ever potential production model we've ever built (we have built a few custom setups for local guys).
There are a few things I'll change the next go around. Namely,the skirted sides will go up a bit higher, and I think we'll tighten up the slant bars a bit.
Other than that, it'll be pretty much what you see here.
I incorporated pockets to make it easily moved with pallet forks or twin tine bale spears (works good with the forklift too).
It's on skids, so there's a chain loop to drag it as well.
It's got a fold down door on one end so that you can load it with a three point or even a pickup truck spear. (might come in handy for removing that one pesky calf that always manages to find their way into the feeder as well).
The bars make a cradle to keep the bale off the ground. (1/4" wall tube with knee braces for that part)
Planning on doing a 2 bale feeder and maybe some on wheels eventually as well.
What do you guys think?
New Bale Feeder Prototype
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