HE Silos Forbes
HE Silos Hay Bale Feeders
HE Silos offers a variety of round and square hay bale feeders designed to optimize roughage feeding with minimal wastage. These feeders are crafted to ensure that your livestock receive the necessary nutrients from hay while minimizing loss, making them an ideal choice for efficient feeding practices.
Key Features & Inclusions
Manufacture, assembled and delivered ready to use
Designed for sheep or cattle but can be customised for any feedlot system
Galvanised support structure
Ground opening lid for easy filling
Base has an inverted 45° Cone to eliminate bridging of feed.
Base has Adjustable skirt to vary feed rate.
Base is fitted with skid mounts for easy towing
Engineered and certified to Australian Standards and Codes.
Optional Extras
Additional Information
- Capacity is dependent on oats (580 kgs/m3) with a 5% compaction.
- Auger lengths are indicative only and are based on 30° angle.
- All HE Silos Forbes products are engineered certified and are australian made and manufactured.
- Pilot/Escort vehicle requirements may vary in certain locations (e.g. metropolitan areas).
Livestock feeders
| Model | Description | Capacity (t) | m³ | Height (m) | Roof Diameter | Trough Circumference (m) | Cone° |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40BCLF | 40 Bag Cattle lick Feeder | 2t | 3.5m³ | 2.4m | 3.5m | 7.25m | 45° |
| 90BCLF | 90 Bag Cattle Lick Feeder | 5t | 8.7m³ | 2.7m | 4.1m | 9.75m | 45° |
| 250BCLF | 250 Bag Cattle Lick Feeder | 15t | 26m³ | 4.2m | 4.4m | 9.75m | 45° |
| 40BSLF | 40 Bag Sheep Lick Feeder | 2t | 3.5m³ | 2.4m | 3.5m | 7.25m | 45° |
| 90BSLF | 90 Bag Sheep Lick Feeder | 5t | 8.7m³ | 2.7m | 4.1m | 9.75m | 45° |
| 250BSLF | 250 Bag Sheep Lick Feeder | 15t | 26m³ | 4.2m | 4.4m | 9.75m | 45° |
Hay bale feeders
| Model | Description | Capacity (m/Bale width) | Height (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| RBF | Round Bale | 2.13m | 1.58m |
| SQBFNL | Square Bale No Lid | 8 x 4 Bale | 1.25m |
| SQBFWL | Square Bale With Lid | 8 x 4 Bale | 1.7m |
HE Silos Livestock Feeders Enhance your Feedlot Management
Livestock feeders are indispensable in farm feedlots for their multifaceted benefits. They streamline feeding operations, ensuring efficient distribution of allocated feed portions to each animal while minimizing wastage. This precision in feeding not only contributes to significant cost savings by reducing feed expenses but also promotes balanced nutrition tailored to the specific needs of the livestock. Additionally, feeders enhance labor efficiency by automating feeding processes or simplifying manual distribution, thereby saving time and resources for farm workers. Beyond economic considerations, proper feed management facilitated by feeders directly impacts animal health and welfare, ensuring consistent and adequate nutrition critical for growth and well-being. Moreover, by minimizing feed wastage, feeders mitigate the environmental footprint associated with excess feed runoff and disposal, contributing to the overall sustainability of farm operations. In essence, livestock feeders serve as a cornerstone for efficient and responsible feedlot management, benefiting both the farm’s bottom line and the welfare of its livestock. HE Silos takes pride in offering Australian-made livestock feeders constructed with the highest quality galvanized steel for the base, and zincalume roof and barrel, ensuring durability and reliability in even the harshest farming conditions.
