Decagonal Mixer Tub Design: What the 10 Sides Actually Do
A decagonal mixer tub isn't just a design quirk. Here's the fluid-dynamics reasoning behind the 10-sided shape and why it matters for TMR quality.
PTO Power for the 7008 VT: What Real Rations Actually Demand
Understanding PTO power 7008 VT requirements across haylage, round bales, and concentrates. A field-ready breakdown for South African and US operators.
How to Match a Bolt-On Kicker Size to Your Ration Type
Running the wrong bolt-on kicker size costs you time and fuel. Here's how to match kicker aggressiveness to your ration and why it matters.
How El Niño Affects Producers and Why TMR Mixing Is the Right Response
El Niño affects producers across South Africa with drought and feed shortages. Here is how adding a TMR mixer protects your dairy herd through the uncertainty.
Five Auger Engineering Features That Cut Mixing Time
Auger design is the variable most operators never audit. These five engineering features cut mixing time, lower fuel draw, and improve TMR uniformity.
What a Decagonal Tub TMR Mixer Actually Does to Your Feed
A decagonal tub TMR design forces feed back toward the auger on every pass. Here's why that geometry matters more than most operators realize.
Stainless Steel vs Painted Hoppers: The Corrosion Math Nobody Shows You at Purchase
Choosing between stainless steel and painted hoppers is a ten-year cost decision. Here's the corrosion chemistry that makes the difference visible within seasons.
How ISOBUS Changes the Way You Manage TMR Ration Accuracy
ISOBUS does more than connect machines. Here's what it actually changes when you manage TMR ration accuracy at the mixer on a working morning.
Sizing a Vertical TMR Mixer Before You Buy One Is Non-Negotiable
Get vertical TMR mixer sizing wrong and you pay for it every feed cycle. Here's how to match capacity to herd size, ration density, and real-world loads.
Stainless Steel Hoppers vs. Painted Steel in Manure Equipment: How to Evaluate the Real Cost
Stainless steel hoppers cost more upfront. Over ten years, that gap nearly disappears. Here's how to run the numbers for your own operation.