Intrigued by the new Hustler BaleSlice LX190, this Waikato dairy farmer solved all bale wrap issues

North Waikato Dairy Farmer Glenn Brausch likes a challenge in farming and has found his bale wrap issues solved thanks to the Hustler BaleSlice LX190. When he discovered the piece of Equipment at his local Hustler dealership, he was intrigued and thought the new machine could have the potential of bringing further time savings to his operation. He decided to take it home and put it to the test. The BaleSlice LX190 did not disappoint and lived up to the expectations.

We meet Glenn Brausch at his home farm in Turua, situated on the banks of the Waihou River in the Hauraki Plains of New Zealand. The region combines flat land and rich soil with a mild climate and moderate rainfall, making it the perfect environment for dairy farming. 66% of the total land area is used for dairy farming today and operations range in size from 100 dairy cows to over 500 cows, making dairy farming the most important industry in the area. 

“I found this farm and it was pretty run down. Which is good for me. I like to do the hard money and the hard work.”

Glenn runs 330 dairy cows on his 100-hectare (247-acre) property and when he originally purchased it, the farm was run down. But that didn’t put him off. “I like to do the hard money and the hard work,” states Glenn. With a lot of dedication, he turned the farm around in only 3 years and he managed to increase his milk solids production from 80,000kg to 125,000kg, all while having the same number of cows he originally started with.  All of this wouldn’t have been possible without the crew of dedicated and hard-working staff Glenn relies on: “I have the best workers working for me and I look after them well.”

“We had all sorts of trouble with cutting string and wrap. Oh, man.”

The land Glenn owns is long and narrow, and he and his workers spend a lot of time in the mornings feeding out, running back and forth loading bales. Luckily, thanks to the Hustler SuperComby feed-out wagon, another piece of Hustler equipment Glenn owns, he can load two bales at a time increasing efficiency. Hustler Combi feed out-wagons are known for their versatility and speed and can feed out any combination of supplementary feed. All types, shapes and sizes of bales and any kind of loose feed can be distributed with a Hustler Combi. Giving you total control over your feeding programme. 

While making the process of feeding his herd as efficient as possible, Glenn explains that they seemed to be wasting a lot of time cutting balage wraps and strings, taking wrappers off and distributing the bales onto the feed-out wagons. “We had all sorts of trouble with cutting string and wrap. Oh, man.” 

“Wow. This is the kit, mate. This is the go.”

When Glenn walked into his local Hustler dealership, the Pukekohe Tractor Centre and saw the BaleSlice LX190, which was meant to solve all his bale wrap and string issues, he was intrigued at first. The efficient cutting process of the BaleSlice LX190 not only cuts the bale in half but also cuts and removes the plastic and wrap on the outside of the bale. By using the integrated forks to lift the bale and having the grabber secure it from the top, the slicer then cleanly cuts the bale and plastic wrap, dropping the bottom half out and depositing it into the feed-out wagon. The other half of the bale then gets dropped into the feeder next, while the slicer holds onto the wrap. All this only takes mere seconds. 

Glenn was fascinated by the Bale SliceLX190 after talking to his dealer and he decided to take it home and put it to the test. Glenn and his employee operated it the first day it arrived on the farm and were stunned. “We just looked at each other and went, Wow. This is the kit, mate. This is the go.”

“The Hustler SuperComby and BaleSlice LX190 combined, have saved us 3 hours a day.”

With the combination of the Hustler Combi feed-out wagon and the BaleSlice LX190, Glenn was able to further improve the efficiency of his operation and save around 3 hours of work per day. This translates into significant fuel and labour savings for Glenn, cutting costs bottom line. Not only are Hustler products innovative and efficient, but pride themselves on being of high quality, robust and reliable. While the purchase of quality feeding equipment is an investment, the longevity and efficiency of Hustler products will soon deliver a positive ROI amongst other significant benefits.  

“Sturdy, Robust, Doesn’t Break. Very Impressed. The perfect gear for our operation”

Glenn is a happy and loyal Hustler customer, who owns a range of innovative Hustler products, including Hustler Softhands, Hustler bale feeders, the Hustler QuickHitch and a Hustler Combi feed-out wagon. He appreciates the benefits Hustler gear brings to his operation and has found a complete and reliable range of feeding equipment. Glenn describes Hustler products as “sturdy, robust, doesn’t break. Very impressed. The perfect gear for our operation.”

Main Features and Benefits of the BaleSlice LX190

• Top Down Natural Cut

Let gravity help you slice your bales. BaleSlice cuts your bales from top to bottom, helping you slice your bale faster and more efficiently, meaning you can Achieve More every day with less waste while increasing your bottom line through decreased labour, time and diesel usage.

• Hook Wrap Holder

Let gravity help you slice your bales. BaleSlice cuts your bales from top to bottom, helping you slice your bale faster and more efficiently, meaning you can Achieve More every day with less waste while increasing your bottom line through decreased labour, time and diesel usage.

• Optimum Cutting Radius

A cleverly designed and tested cutting radius made to suit a wide range of bale sizes! Inspired by the mining and earthmoving machinery industry, we’ve created the most durable cutting edge made from HB500 steel, ensuring a clean cut for years to come.

• 4-year Warranty

From the cutting edge to the rams and pins, every aspect of the BaleSlice has been meticulously engineered to provide you with unmatched peace of mind. With the renowned Hustler quality that you trust, the BaleSlice comes with an industry-leading 5-year warranty for all products manufactured in 2023 and beyond, ensuring that your investment is protected for years to come.

• Smart Hydraulic Ram Positioning 

The massive 4-inch hydraulic rams are located on the side of the bale cutter for a natural opening and closing movement of the jaw, offering more efficient use of the stroke of the ram. A top-down cutting action works with gravity, meaning you can slice every bale reliably and effectively.

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