Frustrated, see how Braden solved his bale feeder problems by switching to the “unbreakable” Hustler Unrolla, saving his time and making life easier
Since upgrading to the Unrolla LX104 seven months ago, Braden has noticed a huge improvement in speed and ease. With no strings to pull and faster feed-out, he’s able to spend more time focusing on his herd, and less time on operating his gear.
“It’s got a quick, release attach system. We can just drive in. You don’t have to pull a string and you drive away. No problems at all.”
Located in Arohena, south of Te Awamutu in the Waikato region of New Zealand, Braden runs a 140-hectare dairy farm with challenging rolling-to-steep terrain. With 270 cows, he manages the milking and feeding out himself, meaning every piece of equipment needs to save time, reduce effort, and just work. When his previous bale feeder was giving him grief, he knew it was time to invest in something that actually works.
“We had an old bale feeder that wasn’t feeding out properly. So I talked to George from Hustler. He recommended the Unrolla LX104. Just makes life easy, and it’s been awesome since.”
Braden had been dealing with an underperforming bale feeder that made feeding out inefficient and frustrating. With his daily feeding demands of three bales of silage per day in winter and up to five bales in summer, he knew he couldn’t afford downtime.
Having heard good things from both his parents next door and his brother up the road—long-time Hustler users—Braden got in touch with George from Hustler Equipment. The solution? The Unrolla LX104, a tough, reliable, and time-saving bale feeder.
Why Braden is loving the Unrolla LX104
- Feeds from either side – offering flexibility on tight or steep paddocks
- Handles both hay and silage – no need to switch equipment
- Quick-hitch system – no string pulling or extra steps—just drive in and out
- Low maintenance – greasing once every two weeks keeps it running smooth
- Proven reliability – trusted by three generations of the same family
“The Hustler bale feeder is a lot quicker than my previous one. It runs a lot smoother. It’s just built strong.”
He’s particularly impressed with how well the LX104 handles the tough stuff. And when it comes to maintenance? It’s about as low-effort as it gets.
“I grease it up once every 2 weeks. Outside of that I don’t do much to it. It’s just built tough and strong, and it’s unbreakable.”
“My dad got his Hustler bale feeder fifteen years ago, and then my brother got his, and now I’ve got mine. So it’s becoming a family tradition.” Braden says.
He purchased his Unrolla LX104 around seven months ago, and the results have been clear: “It’s been awesome since.”
