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2018 McHale Straw Blower & Bale Feeder C430-3-Point

The McHale C4 Silage Feeder & Straw Blower range is comprised of 3 models to cater for your needs. The McHale C460 is the flagship model in the range which is a trailed machine that has the capacity for two 4ft bales. McHale have expanded this range by adding two models to include the McHale C430 linkage machine to cater for users who have restricted access to confined space and the McHale C460 L to provide a machine with extra capacity.

A key feature on the C4 range is its twin speed independent gearbox, which allows the operator to easily adjust from 280 rpm for feeding silage or hay up to 540 rpm for using the machine to distribute straw for bedding.

Feeding: The McHale C4 range of machines are ideal machines for feeding silage and hay, the twin speed gearbox allows silage and hay to be distributed exactly where it is desired. The speed of the conveyor is proportionally controlled allowing the operator to adjust feeding speed depending on the material density and composition.

Bedding: The McHale C4 range of machines can be used to distribute bedding material quickly and efficiently leaving a thick aerated bed of straw. In difficult to access bedding areas, the chute on the McHale C4 range can pass through 300 degrees for ease of bedding. Straw can be blown up to 18m.

Features may include:

• All machines in the McHale C4 Silage Feeder & Straw Blower range are fitted with a twin speed gearbox which controls the speed at which the flywheel distributes the material. There are two speeds at which to choose from depending on the task at hand; 280 rpm and 540 rpm.

• The 1.57m diameter flywheel on the McHale C4 Silage Feeder & Straw Blower range is fitted with 6 blowing paddles, which provides a powerful blow for the efficient distribution of material. The flywheel housing is positioned below the conveyor, this design ensures that any loose material which falls into the flywheel housing is blown out.

• The feed rotor is equipped with 56 blades mounted on seven discs. The feed rotor is independent of the flywheel, this allows the operator to bring the flywheel up to full speed before starting the feed rotor. The feed rotor can be engaged and disengaged from the tractor cab.This reduces the amount of power required to start and run the machine and reduces the risk of blockages.

• The floor conveyor on the McHale C4 Silage Feeder & Straw Blower Range, consists of a hydraulically driven chain and slat conveyor. Speed can be adjusted and the conveyor can be reversed from the tractor cab.

• The McHale C4 Silage Feeder & Straw Blower Range is fitted with a three-stage chute. This three-stage design minimises resistance and allows for maximum blow distances to be achieved, especially when blowing straw in confined spaces.

• The High Torque Belt Drive, which drives the feed rotor, can be hydraulically engaged or disengaged. This system ensures that the flywheel (straw blowing turbine) can be worked independently of the rotor.

• The McHale C4 Silage Feeding and Straw Blowing Range is controlled via an electronic control console allowing the operator to control machine operation from the tractor cab. This user friendly control console provides the operator with access to all the functions of the machine without ever having to leave the comfort of the tractor seat.