The latest Unrolla bale unroller range has been designed to provide you with the toughest, simplest and most versatile round bale feeding solution.
You simply won’t find another bale unroller with this level of versatility, ease of use, and time savings. Boasting 5 unique features and recommended for farms feeding 50-1500 bales annually, the self-loading 3-point linkage mounted Unrolla bale feeder excels in handling even the tightest round baled silage, as well as dry hay, loose silage, maize, fodder beet, and more.
Do you operate in barns, outdoors, on steep country, with a tractor, a front-loader, a telehandler or even a skid steer? Do you feed out round bales of hay or silage, supplement with loose feed, grains, cattle cakes or fodder beet? With the flexible configuration of the Unrolla round bale feeder range, your machine will suit all the above. The mounted Unrolla can also be connected from either end, which makes it manoeuvrable in tight spaces. No other mounted unroller allows this level of versatility in such compact and lightweight machine, which gives you peace of mind, should you want to change the way you operate.
The integrated tines and the unique patented Hustler’s Snaplox™ auto connect/disconnect hands-free loading system saves you time, saves you having to tug on a rope to disconnect, and saves you from twisting your back. It’s fail-safe, fast and operates naturally. It’s also the perfect feature when you choose to fit your unroller at the front of your tractor or telehandler.
The toughest chains and floor bars on the market are bullet-proof and lasts the entire lifespan of the Unrolla. Super strong roller chains with a combined strength of 24,000lbs and rugged 40mm x 40mm (1.5 in x 1.5 in) galvanized bars which are the strongest on the market with thicker wall section and stronger teeth. The 15 floor bars are bolted to the chain which results in a resilient, solid and easily replaceable system.
The Unrolla feeding cradle is made from a tough thermoform fully enclosed polyethylene floor with covered drive shafts which eliminate wrapping. It’s non-corrosive, impervious to UV, slippery, and extremely shock resistant. And it’s fully enclosed, meaning no more wastage of expensive high-quality feed and added versatility as you can feed out loose materials. The mounted Unrolla takes 4’ long bales (Unrolla LX104) and a longer bed can take up to 5’ long bales (Unrolla LX105*).
*This model is available in North America only
Just greasing 4 nipples is all it takes to maintain the Unrolla round bale feeder. That’s because instead of bushes we use long-lasting, fully sealed self-aligning block bearings, mounted outboard to keep them clean and free of damage from acidic silage juices. We’ve also added bearing covers that prevent debris from causing damage.
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Includes as standard:
This model is available in North America only
Includes as standard equipment:
Snaplox hands-free auto latching system
Front-end loader capable
Removable rear fence
Fixed front fence on headstock
Removable lower 3pts linkage mounts
Bearing covers
Our new side chute attachment extends the feed drop point of your Unrolla chain bale feeder and will assist with feeding into troughs, bunks, along hot-wires, or up against head-bails for indoor feeding.
Prevents your bale from falling out of the cradle when operating in hilly country, and allows you to occasionally feed out square bales.
Allows the machine to be connected to the front loader or 3-point linkage in minutes without any tools.
Our new side chute attachment extends the feed drop point of your Unrolla chain bale feeder and will assist with feeding into troughs, bunks, along hot-wires, or up against head-bails for indoor feeding.
Prevents your bale from falling out of the cradle when operating in hilly country, and allows you to occasionally feed out square bales.
Allows the machine to be connected to the front loader or 3-point linkage in minutes without any tools.
Bale Size Round: | 4’ x 4’ – 5’ x 4’ |
Bale Weight: | Up to 1,250 kg | Up to 2,756 lb |
Unit Weight | 565 kg | 1246 lb |
Loading: | Self-loading with integrated tines and Snaplox™ auto-latching system |
Capacity: | 1 bale |
Hydraulics required: | 1 x double-acting, 30-60 litres/min (7.9-15.9 gal/min), 2250-3000 psi |
Loading: | Self-loading |
Chains: | Twin 12,000 lb roller chains |
Size (L x W x H): | 1865 x 2055 x 1050 mm | 73.4 x 80.9 x 41.3 in |
Bale Size Round: | 4’ x 4’ – 6’ x 5’ |
Bale Weight: | Up to 1250 kg | Up to 2,756 lb |
Unit Weight: | 605 kg | 1334 lb |
Loading: | Self-loading with integrated tines and Snaplox™ auto-latching system |
Capacity: | 1 bale |
Hydraulics Required: | 1 x double-acting, 30-60 litres/min (7.9-15.9 gal/min), 2250-3000 psi |
Chains: | Twin 12,000 lb roller chains |
Size (L x W x H): | 2090 x 2055 x 1051 mm | 82.2 x 80.9 x 41.3 in |
The mounted round bale unroller has 15 floor bars made from 40 x 40 x 4 mm (1.5 x 1.5 x 0.157 in) RHS (square hollow section) fitted. They are 4 to 5 times more resistant to torsion than angle-boxed type bars of the same size. For increased rigidity, the bars are bolted to the chain and can be replaced in a matter of minutes without breaking the chain.
Four 50-mm (2-in) long teeth are placed on each feed bars. We made them stronger and are now 8-mm (0.3-in) thick for more ultimate efficiency.
The Unrolla zinc-plated chains are the toughest chains on the market today with a combined total rating of 24,000 lbs. We also chose to use larger 40mm (1.57 in) diameter rollers and pins to make our chain drive system almost twice as strong as our competitors. A greater surface on each roller pin drastically increases the chain life because the wear and tear is so insignificant that they can’t stretch or snake as a result.
Our new 6-tooth HardLine™ sprockets are made from high-tensile wear-plate Bisalloy® 80 steel (the same material used in a bulldozer blades) so they last forever. With smaller diameter yet longer teeth, our 165-mm (6.5-in) sprockets require less torque to drive the chains, giving more drive power for tough bales. With a fully enclosed design, it is virtually impossible for the chain to jump off the sprockets, saving you downtime during your feeding routine.
Our extra-deep bale cradle design is the lowest loading height in its class on the market so it is made for easy loading should you not have much lift height on your tractor hitch. And our unique cradle shape has been cleverly developed to pull apart a wider variety of bale types.
The mounted Unrolla round bale unroller is equipped with a screwed, tool-free removable front and rear fence. The back fence is used to pull the bale against at loading and to hold it securely in the chamber/cradle during transport on even the steepest of terrain. As the chamber is fully enclosed, you can also use your bale unroller to feed out loose feed such as pit silage, grains, maize, cattle cakes, fodder beet and more.
Our single-piece fully enclosed floor made from durable and lightweight polyethylene reduces feed waste and has excellent slippery properties with 30% less frictional resistance than steel, making it easier to feed out sticky bales, putting less strain on the hydraulic motor, which requires less power and flow! Polyethylene is also super strong as it is used in bullet-proof waistcoats, has very good flexural strength, even at low temperatures and does not absorb moisture. Polyethylene guarantees maximum reliability against corrosion and oxidation problems, unlike steel which you may have to replace after a few years. In addition, polyethylene can be treated with anti-UV agents. And while steel is made from non-renewable natural resources, polyethylene is obtained from non-fossil resources such as sugar cane and linear high-density polyethylene is a 100% recyclable raw material.
The thermoformed polyethylene floor covers the driveshafts, which eliminates any possibility for the feed to wrap around or jamming.
New and improved high-mounted connection latches on both sides of the feeder take the load off the cradle, which removes any load from the bale spears. The auto-latch spring is now fully encapsulated providing a more reliable, positive connection to handle the heaviest bales. The mounted Unrolla bale unrollers also benefits from the unique patented Hustler’s Snaplox™ auto connect/disconnect hands-free loading system saves you time, saves you having to tug on a rope to disconnect, and saves you from twisting your back.
The unique design of the hooks carries the entire load of the feeder, rather than the tines carrying the weight. This provides a stronger connection between feeding cradle and headstock which allows for a higher load rating and eliminates twisting and bent tines. It also means that once properly hooked, the cradle is 100% secured for the operators and the animals, with no chance to come down whatever the angle is.
The Unrolla drive coupling system and motor are both protected by a steel cover to eliminate hay building up around them and to avoid accidental damage caused by mistake, including contact with the tractor tyre, which can save you costly downtime and repairs when your tractor has short linkage arms.
We’ve used specifically designed forged bale tines that spear the bale rather than pushing it. They are also longer than traditional tines, which reduces bale sag even with the wettest of bales. One tine is longer than the other for quick and easy alignment when reconnecting the cradle. You’ll only need to line up one tine, then back straight in.
The chain tensioners are built into the machine frame, should you ever need to adjust the pre-set chain tension. The design has been improved to make the chain tensioners even more tough with less risk of damaging the system and a longer life for the chain. It is now also even easier to adjust than before.
A single lever control can operate the whole machine and allows you to feed out bales to the left or right and gives precise control of the feed rate.
With a compact design, the mounted Unrolla round bale unrollers have a centre of gravity closer to the tractor (centre of mass 30 mm closer to the tractor). The cradle still offers a generous space on both Unrolla LX104 (allowing more spare room for a 4” bale) and Unrolla LX105* (allowing more spare room for a 5” bale) with no chance for the bale to be jammed. This design has been developed with the operator’s ease of use and safety in mind, with unrivalled stability even mounted on the smallest compact loader.
*This model is available in North America only
A new headstock frame has been recently developed to make it stronger with thicker steel and to improve the bale loading sequence with a new contour shape. The bottom of the headstock frame is now narrower to allow the operator to spear the bale lower, which ultimately offers an easier loading sequence.
The mounted Unrolla bale unrollers are equipped with bolted (not welded) and removable 3pt-linkage lower mounts, meaning that you can easily swap with another set of brackets to adapt the machine on a different tractor, loader or telehandler, future-proofing your operation.
“The Hustler bale feeder is the best investment I have made since constructing a slatted shed for my cattle and purchasing a tractor. We currently feed over 300 bales a year and since the arrival of the Hustler it has saved me from the back breaking work of fo
PJ Hynes, Co. Roscommon (Ireland) - Unrolla SL350“We feed out two bales daily and three shovels full of maize mornings and nights with the Hustler SL360X” “We chose the Hustler Bale feeder because the floor of the bale cradle is closed it allows us to feed maize a lot easier and with no wastage. We loved t
Marike Ostebuhr, Strackholt (Germany) - Unrolla SL360X/LX105Most of the savings are achieved by a reduction in the amount of bale which is wasted.
Feed wastage can be caused by various factors:
1) The bale is not teased apart enough making it harder for stock to eat.
2) Animals laying or trampling on fodder.
3) Unfinished bales inside ring feeders due to poor ground conditions, not allowing animals to reach the leftover bale.
4) Stock rejecting feed because of dirt, mud or other contaminants.
Savings can be made by feeding the right amount of the bale and retaining the rest for the next feed. By feeding over a larger area compare to a ring feeder, there is less competition between the animals.
Typical savings achieved by using a Hustler Chainless bale feeder are between 15-40%, depending on your existing feeding system (chain feeders typically save 10-35%).
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