Chainless X2500 Bale Processor

What others are saying

Brian O’Connor from Ohio is the happy owner of one of the very first Chainless X2500's delivered in the United States and very kindly sent in this video... Brian is currently feeding 100 sheep and aims to double that in the short term, his new feeder being crucial to allowing him to grow, and what would previously have been a 2 person chore, can now be done very simply by yourself! Before he purchased the Hustler, he would use round bales in a ring feeder and would have to fight sheep to get them out of his way in order to fill the feeder. Having the Hustler has allowed them to put in a feed alley, up beside the headbails which has substantially cut the time it takes to feed out, and can now have this done in 10 minutes. "Another very helpful part of our operation is using the Hustler to unroll a round bale inside the lambing barn so we can pile it up and feed to individual lambing jugs as needed. No more conventional square bales or trying to tear a round bale by hand for the individual jugs". “Now, feeding can happen in 10 minutes. Our waste is not even measurable at this point! One person can now do the job that used to take at least two people".

- Brian O'Connor, Ohio - Chainless X2500

"We buy and produce both round and square bales, so the Hustler X2500 Chainless balefeeder really suited our needs. It allows us to feed both types of hay quickly and without wastage."

- Luke Carr, Comobella, Australia - Chainless X2500 Bale Feeder

5 Key Benefits

CHAINLESS No troublesome feed chains is a key advantage for – Reliability, lower maintenance and quieter operation, the teasing action of the rotors uses feed more economically, because it is easier for the cattle as they can eat it because it is fluffed up. The Chainless X2500 can effectively feed out any bale type in both round or square. Chainless is a virtually silent feeding operation which means stock are more comfortable.

SNAPLOX The patented, auto connect/disconnect self-loading system eliminates the twisting and strain on your back because there’s no need to tug on a rope to disconnect, and eliminates the chance of a smashed rear window, should an inexperienced operator forget to remove the rope when disconnecting. And it allows the feeder to be operated on a front loader, telescopic loader or skidsteer loader with ease.

FEED ANY BALE The new rotor shape and bale chamber design has better penetration on tight bales, frozen bales and square bales and the shape cleans sticky bales better. A patented new Axial rotor has more grip on sloppy, rotor cut bales which makes feeding them out easier and more efficient and centralizes the bale in the feeding chamber, reducing wastage. The larger bale chamber makes it possible to feed out a wider range of bales, and makes using the X2500 very simple for operators of all skill levels and reduces the need for platform adjustment.

EASY CLEANING The new Easy-Clean Hypaflo wiper panel – The newly developed wiper panel that clears the hay from the rotors better. It has a new quick release latching system for releasing the panel to clean out any hay.

NO BUSHES Bushes in the drive system are one of the highest causes of frustration in maintaining a bale feeder. We are pleased to announce that the entire drive system on the new Chainless X2500 runs on bearings, for lowest possible maintenance, less downtime and longer service life.

Features

Axial Rotor

The addition of a new Axial Rotor with centralizing paddles keeps the bale positioned in the centre of the feeding chamber to minimize wastage and provide better grip on soft bales.

Feed out any bale

The Chainless X2500 is the most versatile bale feeder, it will feed out any bale, round & square.

Feed control

Infinite variation in feed control, allows you to feed thick for cattle, thin for sheep to increase the palatability for your stock.

Polyethylene floor

Hustler’s proven polyethylene platforms with ribbed design keeps bales tracking straight and with 30% less friction than steel it reduces drag on the bale which makes feeding out sticky bales easier and it will never corrode. The X2500’s platform is wider to reduce waste with sloppy bales.

Hypaflow Wiper

The Easy Clean Hypaflo Wiper Panel minimizes blockages and ensures that hay drops outside the wheel tracks to avoid being flattened into the mud. A quick release latch releases the wiper panel for easy cleaning.

Sandblasted, wet coat finish

New sandblasted finish and improved paint system means your new Chainless X2500 will look smarter for longer.

Quick release wiper

A quick release latch releases the wiper panel for easy cleaning.

QRC grips

Another industry first from Hustler! Quick coupling grips make connecting hoses easier and the color coded for easy coordination.

Rotor teeth

Many hours of research and development have gone into the shape of the teeth to make them easier to clean, and have more aggression on tight bales. The X2500 has 5 teeth per rotor to provide extra grip on soft bales.

Loader mounts

The headstock design allows for optional loader mounts to be bolted direct to the frame, allowing the feeder to be operated on a loader or telehandler. This provides hay and fuel savings when using the Chainless X2500 for feeding into bunks, TMR mixers, and hay rings.

Tynes that pierce the bale

We’ve used specifically designed forged bale spears which pierce the bale rather than pushing it and are longer which reduces bale sag even with the wettest of bales, another innovation from Hustler.

Dual latches

High mounted connection latches on both sides of the feeder take the load off the cradle, which removes any load from the bale spears. This provides a more reliable, positive connection to handle the heavier bales it has been tested to handle.

Unequal length tynes

We’ve made one tyne longer than the other for quick and easy alignment when reconnecting the cradle. You’ll only need to line up one tyne, then back straight in.

Protected motor

We’ve protected the motor from coming into contact with the tractor tyre, which can save you costly downtime and repairs when your tractor has short linkage arms.

Tie point for strings

We’ve included two grab bars, so you can tie the square bale strings to the platform. This saves the operator having to remove the strings before feeding out.

Adjustable platform

The position of the new platform design is adjustable to suit any bale type you may need to feed out, from the worst of miss-shapen bales to the tightest packed square bales, the X2500 handles them with ease.

Bushless drive

We’ve eliminated troublesome bushes from the drive system of the new X2500, this reduces maintenance, increases service life, reduces the need for frequent greasing and saves you a whole lot of frustration.

Heavy duty latches

Built to take the heaviest of bales, and last longer with less wear.

Larger drives

Increases bearing, sprocket and chain drives all designed to handle heavier bales, with less to maintain.

Monocoque chassis design

The new X2500 with its huge new monocoque chassis is the toughest on the market and is now rated to handle 2750lb bales.

Specifications

Bale sizes round: 4’ X 4’ – 6’ X 5’
Bale sizes square: requires optional side bars
Bale weight: up to 2750lb
Unit weight: 1760lb
Capacity: 1 bale
Tractor size: 120hp +
Hydraulics required: 2 X double-acting, 8-16 gal/min, 2250-3000 psi
Loading: Self-loading
Size (LxWxH):

Optional Extras

Optional Extension

Platform extension for operators feeding large 8’ long square bales.

Loader/Telehandler Mounts

Optional mounting brackets to suit most telehandlers, makes your X2500 more versatile.

Hydraulic Divertor

Hydraulic divertor to suit tractors with just a single hydraulic valve and operations that want to use the X2500 on their front loader, telescopic loader or...

Hydraulic Toplink

Make it easy with on-the-fly toplink adjustment from the comfort of the tractor seat.

Why Hustler

Hustler has been designing and building farm equipment since 1961. We combine a love for machines with creativity, an understanding of farming, and a passion for discovering better ways to do everyday tasks.

Our head office location in one of New Zealand’s key agricultural regions keeps us in touch with the requirements of some of the world’s best farmers. We listen, we observe, and we challenge the status quo to develop products that meet the evolving needs of agriculture. Industry-leading technology ensures meticulous manufacturing standards.

All new Hustler products undergo a grueling test programme, When they survive we stand behind them with our two-year warranty and our global dealer network.

Founded in 1961
Exporting for over 45 years
Created more than 15 industry first
More farmers choose Hustler bale feeders than any other brand*

Chainless X2500

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