What is the importance of the leading edge and kicker plates in my mixer wagon? The leading edge and kicker plates are essential for moving feed up the auger. With a proper working auger, the feed should boil in the center and move out to the side walls and back down to the floor. In…
What are the differences between a horizontal reel mixer and a vertical mixer? 1. If you overfill a horizontal reel mixer it will not mix, it will just barrel roll. On some rations in an over-filled reel mixer you will break a chain or bend the bottom auger. If you overfill in a vertical mixer…
Does the guillotine tail gate freeze? A. No. You can haul sloppy manure and not store the manure spreader in a heated shop and it still will not freeze. Here is the process that we have heard from our customers on how to prevent the guillotine from freezing. Run the slop gate up and down…
Feed Wagons Winter Weather Wise Preparation Test – Are You Ready? Be prepared and winterize your farm equipment, particularly feed wagons and truck mount mixers. Livestock operators can get frustrated should equipment fail due to cold, ice and snow. Livestock rely on you to get fed in a timely manner. It is a big responsibility!…
Why do I need knives in my mixer? Mixer knives are used to cut up the material you are feeding to get the desired length in your ration for your livestock. You can have your bales processed with a grinder, but the bales may still not be cut well enough to feed, so extra cutting…
When producers are looking for manure spreaders a frequently asked question is what is the difference between a horizontal and a vertical beater spreader? How do I know which spreader is going to fit my operation? Below are some comparisons and some useful information about the different spreader types.
Sound Familiar? This is the time of the year that everyone is very busy with harvest and other farm responsibilities. We all know that equipment maintenance is important, but it can get neglected particularly this time of year. As in changing the oil of your vehicle, feed wagon and manure spreaders need regular maintenance. Here…
There are several questions cattle feeders ask when they are looking to rent or to buy a manure spreader. Read on for answers to your questions from Dan at Post Equipment! Question #1: How many bushel is the spreader? Answer: In today’s market, it is very hard to determine bushels with different manure types and…
JBS Manure Spreader at Post Equipment Post Equipment is now a dealer for JBS. This is a 24 foot narrow body JBS Manure Spreader with a steerable back axle. JBS offers many products including silage boxes for semi trailers and straight trucks. Post Equipment is going to demo the new jbs spreader this fall!!! Check…
Post Equipment has been buying, rebuilding, selling, and maintaining mixer wagons for a number of years. Here is a quick guide on how to maintain your farm equipment based on what we have seen in the field. The following notes are organized by vertical mixer wagons, reel feed wagons, and auger discharges. Call our knowledgable…
