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Cleaning out a grain bin was never easy. Shovel-work is no fun, and augers do little to protect you from dust.
Today’s pneumatic grain vacs are not only more powerful and efficient than ever before, but many have throughput capacities exceeding many augers. Plus, some insects can be removed during movement with grain vacs, reducing likelihood of getting docked.
Check out these models for your operation:
VACBOSS
The VacBoss 6068 model’s heavy-duty design will protect your investment by providing a machine that will last longer and move more grain. Whether you run a large farm, bulk terminal, or provide transfer service, the 6068 delivers the flexibility and performance you need. The BlowerGard Filtration system, with nearly 100 percent filter efficiency, increases blower life and protects your VacBoss investment over time. High volume operators no longer have to budget for annual or bi-annual blower rebuilds typically necessary with conventional vacs.
Christianson Systems, Inc. | 800-328-8896 | www.christianson.com
AGI
The AGI VR12 GrainVac is a continuation of the innovation that brought the AGI’s industry-advancing VRX to market. The new design allows capacities similar to AGI’s 3700 with much less horsepower. By utilizing VR Technology,9,000 - 10,000 BPH from the VR12 is possible with a 130 hp tractor. The AGI VR12 GrainVac will clean out your bins faster and easier than ever before. 1000 bushels in approximately 6 minutes will save you time and money.
AGI | 855-432-1990 | www.aggrowth.com/grainvacs
HANDLAIR
The Handlair Model 680 grain vac features a large blower, airlock, and discharge cyclone. An easy to convert machine inlet is also standard on the 680. Handlair machines have a 360-degree swivel intake cyclone with a camlock coupler, abrasion resistant steel cyclone barrel, and a stainless steel backup screen. Transferring grain faster and more efficiently makes the Model 680 an excellent choice for custom operators, large farmers, elevators, and seed companies.
Christianson Systems, Inc. | 800-328-8896 | www.christianson.com
BRANDT
With the Brandt 5200EX, one of farming’s toughest jobs can turn into a quick and easy task. The 5200EX has extended reach and high capacity of emptying out full bins and in clean-up roles. The 5200EX is capable of moving up to 5000 bushels per hour in wheat or up to 5800 bushels per hour in canola with a straight hose. The 5200EX has a low 70 hp requirement, which allows operators to use smaller tractors—cutting fuel costs, and lowering the cost of grain handling.
Brandt Agricultural Products Ltd. | 306-791-7777 | www.brandt.ca
CONVEYAIR
CONVEYAIR grain vacs from Thor Manufacturing are great for cleaning out bins or storage facilities, unloading and filling bins, and cleaning up spills. They are the ultimate for their versatility, flexibility, safety, health, and gentle product handling all in one machine. Simply add hose or pipe to either the vacuum or pressure side of the machine and move grain a long distance in either direction. Conveyair’s Blower Protection System not only minimizes machine maintenance costs, but also conditions your grain by removing light debris or bugs.
Thor Manufacturing Ltd. | 204-982-8350 | www.conveyair.com
KONGSKILDE
The Kongskilde SUC 1000TR tractor powered suction blower offers flexible and clean conveying solutions with truck loading capabilities. The 1000TR is available as a lift-mounted unit or as a trailer-mounted unit with loading boom. A powerful blower provides great conveying output. The Fan Guard System filters out the dust and abrasive particles, like soil dust, before it enters the blower, which helps to prevent excessive wear. Kongskilde offers a wide range of additional suction heads and pipe components to suit every conveying need.
Kongskilde Industries USA Inc. | 309-452-3300 | www.kongskilde.com
WALINGA
The portable 3510 Agri-Vac is the ideal clean-up and reclamation unit for large production facilities and mills. It’s small, built with fork-lift pockets and will fit in the back of a pick-up truck. The 3510 Agri-Vac will clean out a pit when that grain legs decides to quit, it’s small but it’s mighty, moving corn up to 900 bu/hr (23 tons/hr). Built to run hard and run often, properly maintained, these units will last for generations.
Walinga USA Inc. | 800-466-1197 | www.walinga.com/pto-grain-vacs
BRUNING
A true push-pull vacuum/blower System, the Bruning seed blower/vac does not need to be attached to any specific bulk seed container or wagon. It can be mounted on a drill, planter, truck, trailer, or hopper bed wagon—it can be used to transfer from trucks to wagons, to storage; to vacuum seed out of drill, planter boxes, or seed cube; or to clean out grain bins and elevator pits The BRUNeumatic seed blower/vac features a cast iron airlock for long life. Powered by a Briggs & Stratton Vanguard overhead valve twin cylinder engine and including fifty feet of hose and plastic cyclone, this unit is ready for rugged use. Featuring a wireless on-off remote controlled butterfly valve.
Bruning Enterprises, Inc. | 317-835-7591 | www.bruningenterprises.com
