SL450X

A self-loading 3-point-linkage mounted trough feeder suitable for feeding out into troughs, feed bunkers, over fences or onto feedpads a wide variety of mainly round bales and silage along with some square bales when using the optional side bars. The SL450X is suited for farms feeding out 50-800 bales each year.

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5 Key Benefits

1

Easy to use. Single level feed control make it very easy to use and ideal for share milkers.

2

Toughest chain on the market. Super strong 12,000 lb roller chain, with tough 40mm x 40mm zinc-plated bars. Bars are bolted to the chain, a stronger and more easily replaceable system.

3

Tough polyethylene floor. Non corrosive, impervious to UV, slippery, easily repairable and very shock resistant. Fully enclosed – no wastage of expensive feed. Long bed can take 5’ long bales.

4

Low maintenance. Instead of bushes we use longer lasting block bearings, mounted outboard to keep them clean and free of damage.

5

Best bale security on the market. The high rear bar means the bale cannot screw off the back on hills. Optional side rails are available.

Features

Strongest Bars

Bars are 4-5 times stronger torsionally than angle type bars of same size. We’ve bolted them to the chain which is stronger and for different bale types blank bars or bars with more aggressive teeth are available and can simply be bolted on in a matter of minutes.

Toughest Chain

Zinc plated chains rated to 12 000lb each and with the heavy duty rollers and pins make our chain drive system almost twice as strong as our competitors. And the greater surface on each roller pin increases chain life because they can’t stretch of snake.

Low Maintenance Bearings

Protected double sealed heavy-duty 4-bolt bearings with trash shields are mounted outboard of the feeding chamber, which makes them last longer than internally mounted bushes.

Enclosed Sprockets

Our 6 tooth sprockets are made from Bisalloy (the same material a bulldozer blade is made from) so they last forever. With smaller diameter sprockets less torque is required to drive the chains, giving more drive power for tough bales. Designed so it is impossible for chain to jump off the sprocket saves you downtime in the field. The chain runs on a roller at the main elevator pivot, eliminating any further chain wear.

Superior Dual Lock

Dual latch system for superior rigidity and safety with locking device.

Raised Sides

The raised side stops feed falling off the elevator and being wasted. This is especially important when feeding out fine chopped silage or maize bales.

Maximum Reach

Large extension for maximum reach allows feeding out into hay baskets/cradles as well as troughs and feedpads.

Bale Chamber

Fully enclosed front and rear bale chamber reduces feed falling out. This also enables you to feed out maize bales or fine chopped silage.

Rope Guide

The unique rope guide makes disconnection easy because of a direct pull of the rope on the latch. It also keeps the rope out of the way of the tractor tyre.

Polyethylene Floor

Fully enclosed extruded polyethylene floor reduces feed waste and it will never corrode. Being polyethylene it is slippery with 30% less drag compared to steel which makes feeding sticky silage or wet bales easy.

Unequal Length Tynes

Unequal length tynes make connecting the feeder easy. You’ll only need to line up one tyne, then back straight in.

Full Width Feet

Wide feet provide extra stability when not in use and stops the feeder sinking into wet or muddy ground.

Ultra Low Cradle

Ultra low cradle, makes loading bales easier.

Specifications

  • Bale round sizes: 4’ X 4’ – 6’ X 5’
  • Bale sizes square: requires optional side bars
  • Bale weight: up to 2200lb
  • Unit weight: 1520lb
  • Capacity: 1x bale (round or square)
  • Hydraulics required: 1 X double-acting, 8-16 gal/min, 2250-3000 psi
  • Loading: Self loading

Optional Extras

Hydraulic Toplink

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

 

Stringbox

The stringbox is ideal to keep smelly baleage, wrap, strings, netting out of the cab and has plenty of room to store your knife.

 

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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*

What our customers are saying

“After having feeding out more than 23,000 bales, with minimal maintenance carried out over the last 13 years and with no major breakdowns, the decision was easy. We purchased our second... Read more
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