Which tub mixer

[dgjeynes]

Looking at upgrading from our current Keenan 140 to a twin tub and want to beable to feed all the milkers in one batch approx 170 cows. So think we’re looking around the 21 cube mark. Will have to be a second hand machine ideally that’s been refurbed. Any makes in particular to look at or to avoid I’ve only ever used a RS AGRI tub before and quite liked it. Our Keenan does the job currently but needs end plates and a few other small things doing to it and is now just too small

 

[Horn&corn]

Our 18 cube gets 7t of mix and spills a bit for 135 highs. Think you’ll need to go bigger than 21 cube to make it one mix.
We’ve had various brands and all been ok. Some command a premium but gearboxes are usually all the same. RS cheaper end but good backup in our experience

 

[Blue.]

I’d be looking for 24cube,RS would be top of my list,mainly because we’ve a good local lad looks after them and if you ever have a problem you can speak direct to the boss at RS.

 

[Beef farmer]

Get a grant on a new one. Just saying

 

[Milkcow365]

Looking at upgrading from our current Keenan 140 to a twin tub and want to beable to feed all the milkers in one batch approx 170 cows. So think we’re looking around the 21 cube mark. Will have to be a second hand machine ideally that’s been refurbed. Any makes in particular to look at or to avoid I’ve only ever used a RS AGRI tub before and quite liked it. Our Keenan does the job currently but needs end plates and a few other small things doing to it and is now just too small

Gone from a Keenan to a tub in last month. Have a 24 cube Trioliet it can feed 225 in one load 12 ton.

 

[dgjeynes]

Get a grant on a new one. Just saying

Didn’t know that was available? Might be an option

 

[Timbo]

The RS is about as good as you'll get.

 

[Fergieman]

Get a grant on a new one. Just saying

Where from?

 

[Wesley]

Where from?

Nice robotic one Its fun spending other peoples money

 

[Jamer]

I’m not sure an RS is better than anything else but the service and backup is exceptional. - Not that we’ve needed it much.

 

[AlfM]

Get a grant on a new one. Just saying

The one on the new FETF grant is max 3000 litres which doesn't sound much

 

[Beef farmer]

 

[tr250]

I think buying a new one will be easy it’s selling your old one for anything more than scrap. For that reason I’d give Keenan a ring to see if they have a twin auger machine about new or refurbished. We bought a shelbourne Reynolds which has been great but at that time Keenan didn’t to the tub mixer so had to pretty much give our old Keenan away

 

[Timbo]

Could you copy the url of this please

 

[Blue.]

Could you copy the url of this please

Productivity items and specifications – Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2024

www.gov.uk

3cuM is a waste of time

 

[Fergieman]

Had this on demo and liked it, after only running Keenan's the Yorkshire keenan rep doesn't seem interested in a deal which is most unlike him.

 

[pappuller]

Gone from a Keenan to a tub in last month. Have a 24 cube Trioliet it can feed 225 in one load 12 ton.

Feed on the floor or conveyor? What sort of dollar ?

 

[frederick]

Looking at upgrading from our current Keenan 140 to a twin tub and want to beable to feed all the milkers in one batch approx 170 cows. So think we’re looking around the 21 cube mark. Will have to be a second hand machine ideally that’s been refurbed. Any makes in particular to look at or to avoid I’ve only ever used a RS AGRI tub before and quite liked it. Our Keenan does the job currently but needs end plates and a few other small things doing to it and is now just too small

21 cube is going to be tight for one mix. Our 21 cube rs we are nearly max fill twice for 267 cows

 

[Milkcow365]

Feed on the floor or conveyor? What sort of dollar ?

Conveyor only because x demo.
50k. X demo as I say

 

[frederick]

Your not going to get much of a twin tub for 16000. Though you will just run a 21 cube in 100hp.