2022 McHale Straw Blower & Bale Feeder C490

2022 McHale Straw Blower & Bale Feeder C490

The McHale C4 Silage Feeder & Straw Blower range is comprised of 4 models to cater for your needs. The McHale C490 is the flagship model in the range. It is a trailed machine with approximately a 6.85m³ capacity and can blow or feed out three 5ft diameter round bales of hay, straw, silage or haylage.

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.

• At 280 rpm, which is represented by the “Tortoise”, the flywheel operates at a slower speed for feeding out fodder by deflecting it onto the distribution tray on the side of the machine. When distributing straw for bedding, 540 rpm is selected by moving the handle on the gearbox to the position with the “Hare” symbol to provide a high speed rotation of the flywheel to achieve a maximum blow distance.

• 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 flywheel rotates below the conveyor which improves the delivery of full length fodder for feeding or bedding and ensures that no fodder remains in the machine after use.

• 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 blades are mounted at an angle on the seven discs and pass through a fixed comb to ensure the material is cut and fed into the flywheel evenly. This design minimises crop build up on the rotor.

• 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.

• There are 10 slats mounted on 11mm high tensile chains using “U” bolts for easy maintenance. Heavy duty, wear resistant rollers and nylon strips reduce wear to a minimum. The conveyor formation has been designed to ensure consistent and even feed to the rotor.