Feed wagon manufacturer marks 21-year milestone
13th September 2021
BvL is this year celebrating 21 years of sales and service for its range of feeder wagons in the UK. A key element in the company’s success, both in the
BvL is this year celebrating 21 years of sales and service for its range of feeder wagons in the UK. A key element in the company’s success, both in the UK and over the 41 years since BvL launched the first diet feeder onto the market, is that no two farms are the same.
It’s important that a wide range of specifications and options are available, BvL says, so its UK dealers and specialists can look at the farm’s needs and tailor a machine to meet those requirements.
The BvL V-Mix range of trailed diet feeders covers a wide range of machines, available in single, twin and triple auger variants and in capacity from 3.5–46m3. Also increasingly popular is the BvL V-Mix Maximum Plus range of self- propelled single and twin auger diet feeders, available in capacities from 11–21m3. Instead of cutting, these use a combing action to loosen the silage from the clamp, which helps avoid damage and preserve feed quality.
At the heart of all BvL mixers are powerful mixing augers, with Hardox leading edges and adjustable knives. Twin and triple auger versions incorporate mixing wedges for a thorough and consistent mix, while the patented EDS (Exact Dosing System) discharge ensures an even forage discharge.
Available as an option and suitable for retro- fitting onto older BvL diet feeders is the V-Connect mixer control. Using the control, the operator can easily monitor both auger speed and total revolutions, in addition to displaying and controlling mixer time. So instead of relying on PTO speed, by being able to monitor the actual auger speed, the operator is able to achieve improved repeatability and ration consistency.
Other options include features such as doors on both the left- and right-hand side of the feeder for feeding flexibility and even simultaneous discharge to both sides. Additional discharge door options are available, as are discharge conveyors or elevators and new, highly powerful magnets to avoid metallic objects contaminating the ration.
Unique to BvL is the availability of special coatings and hardened components for use with compact rations, or for more abrasive, higher dry matter rations, making this option particularly suited for beef cattle rations and large dairy herds.
For further information, contact BvL’s UK specialists directly.
