HydraFLKR™

The HydraFLKR™ was developed to safely and efficiently accomplish single-operator large square bale feeding, greatly reducing costs and risk of injury. After bales are loaded, utilizing the proven hydraulics of the HydraBed^®, the HydraFLKR™ separates flakes from each bale, then drops them onto the ground or feed aprons as well as into bunks, hay rings or tire feeders. The operator controls the rate at which each bale is processed. To minimize leaf loss, flake separation is accomplished by utilizing an innovative retracting finger mechanism. The hydraulic bale ramping function helps control premature flake drop. The bale advance design provides operator determined incremental feeding rates.

The machine is powered by the HydraBed^® hydraulic system and is controlled from the driver’s seat. The HydraFLKR™ is easily and quickly installed on most HydraBed^® models and can be removed in minutes when the feeding season is completed. The HydraBed^® arms can be equipped with bale engagement attachments to securely grip and load bales onto the HydraFLKR™. A second bale may be carried in the arms during transport and feeding. The unit may also be loaded by a tractor loader or other suitable equipment.

Note: HydraBed^® bale engagement attachments require approximately 10" of clearance between bale tier ends for successful retrieval from stacks.

FEATURES

• Hand-held pendant controls FLAKE, PUSH & RAMP functions
• Driver’s side discharge
• Dispenses individual or groups of flakes (dependent on bale conditions) in bunks, along feed aprons or on the ground
• Separates flakes with innovative lifting action designed to minimize leaf loss
  
• Hydraulic platform ramping assists with flake drop rate
• Self-loading when installed on HydraBed® equipped trucks
• Handles square bale sizes 3×3, 3×4 or 4×4, weighing up to 2,500 lbs
• Easy mounting and removal
• Capable of use with other power sources (contact factory)