A Mixer in Good Condition = Cows in Good Production 1. Climb up the ladder of your feeder wagon and watch one load mix 2. Are the auger flights bending over/down? 3. Look at and analyze the plow blade/kicker on the bottom of the auger – is it… a. Good? b. Worn? c. Completely Worn?…
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Plastic Net Wrap – Affecting my Cows & Mixer?
Does net wrap need to come off when processing bales in a vertical mixer? Opinions vary, but most farmers do not take net wrap plastic off of their bales. If you are mixing feed for feeder cattle or fat cattle, no problem, leave it on! If you’re feeding dairy or stock cows, occasionally people will…
Mixer Wagon Seasonal Checkup
With new calves coming in and feeding high hay rations, be sure to check for worn out knives and thin auger flighting on your feeder wagon. Those with vertical mixers should be aware that the plow blade/kicker on the bottom outside auger should be 1/4″ from the wall and the correct height for optimum mixing.…
Manure Spreader Checklist
Welcome to Post Equipment!
Welcome to Post Equipment! What can we all do for you? Click the play button to find out! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VYKPWfDKh4 This is our newest commercial that will be played on the jumbotron at select Outlaw Truck & Tractor Pulls this summer. If you’re at a pull, be sure to stop by our booth to get…
– June is Dairy Month –
Post Equipment now a Johnson Dealer
We at Post Equipment are proud to announce that we are now a dealer of Johnson Concrete Cattle Waterers. Johnson Waterers are your premier manufacturer of quality cattle waterers. Designed for the most punishing environment, these waterers stand the test of time and deliver performance unequaled in the industry. Johnson Waterers pride themselves on fast,…
May is National Beef Month!
Why Overfilling a Mixer Wagon is BAD NEWS
Reel Mixers Adds extra stress to sidewalls, chains, and bearings Breaks chains or bearings due to fatigue (loading side wall will bulge out) Feed doesn’t mix properly (have your nutritionist do bunk samples – you will find inconsistent rations) A rule of thumb: the feed should fall off the reel; when the feed rolls with…