Alternative Feed Systems
We believe we have the right system just for you! Just click one of the "AFS" buttons below to see the specifications of each machine. However, if what you see here does not meet your needs, give us a call! We have the ability to make you a machine completely custom to your specific needs!
Our machines are very versatile! Please look at the following charts to see how each machine can produce different quantities of feed with the simple turn of a valve! You will see the higher and lower limits of each system.
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AFS 16 AFS 24 AFS 33
maximum number 6 9 12
of grass mats / day
maximum lbs. of 99# 148.5# 198
feed produced / day
required seed 12 lbs. / day 18 lbs. / day 24 lbs. / day
approx. seed cost $3.36 $5.04 $6.72
avg. daily operating $5.36 $7.04 $8.72
cost
minimum number 3 3 6
of grass mats / day
minimum lbs. of 49.5# 49.5# 99#
feed produced / day
required seed 6 lbs. / day 6 lbs. / day 12 lbs. / day
approx. seed cost $1.68 $1.68 $3.36
avg. daily operating $3.68 $3.68 $5.36
cost
These figures are based on an average 16.5 lb. grass mat. Our mats average between 15-18 lbs.
Recommended seeding is 6 lbs. of grain per tray.
Barley prices are figured using a current national market average of $0.28 per pound.
AFS 50 AFS 99 AFS 172
maximum number 18 36 63
of grass mats / day
maximum lbs. of 297# 594# 1039.5#
feed produced / day
required seed 36 lbs. / day 72 lbs. / day 126 lbs. / day
approx. seed cost $10.08 $20.16 $35.28
avg. daily operating $12.08 $22.16 $37.28
cost
minimum number 6 6 9
of grass mats / day
minimum lbs. of 99# 99# 148.5#
feed produced / day
required seed 12 lbs. / day 12 lbs. / day 18 lbs. / day
approx. seed cost $3.36 $3.36 $5.04
avg. daily operating $5.36 $5.36 $7.04
cost
These figures are based on an average 16.5 lb. grass mat. Our mats average between 15-18 lbs.
Recommended seeding is 6 lbs. of grain per tray.
Barley prices are figured using a current national market average of $0.28 per pound.