Ergonomic and economic unit for (semi-)professional use
Heavy-duty box, suitable for all varieties of cattle, cows and bulls. Extra stability due to the standard wide slatted floor at the back of the frame. Extra strength because all corners are reinforced with struts. Fully hot-dip galvanised, therefore highly resistant to corrosion.
Lines, hoses and components are integrated into the floor, so that the cattle can move freely through the box, without any obstacles.
Equipped with solid “Texas” style gates. The cattle get restrained in the gates when entering the unit.
Equipped with a high-quality hydraulic unit and hydraulic components and equipped with an accumulator, so that there is always enough oil available to work quickly.
Reliable, proven technology, making it avery reliable box. Minimal maintenance required for this box.
The Farmer Pro is the basic version of our range of hydraulic hoof trimming boxes. Animal welfare and user-friendliness for the farmer are paramount in the development of this box.
Our Farmer Pro hoof care crushes are always made as standard, so we can deliver them quickly and at a low price. If the “Farmer” version offers too few possibilities for you, please take a look at the Pro Trim Basic or the Pro Trim versions.
- Frame made of high-quality construction steel (1.0038/S235JR), fully welded, all corners reinforced with struts and fully hot-dip galvanised.
- Steel tread plate floor.
- Crush gates hydraulically operated and self-locking. The cattle get restrained in the gates when entering the unit, the gates can only be opened hydraulically.
- Front leg system with different leg guidance variations:
- Wooden front leg block.
- Nylon front leg block.
- Metal front leg block.
- Belly strap made of sustainable, animal-friendly rubber strap of 18 cm wide.
- Rear bracket hydraulically operated:
- The lower section of the rear bracket is spring-mounted, for optimal fixation of the rear legs.
- Can be provided with “W” bracket for better stabilisation of the rear leg
- Rear leg systems with heel strap, guidance of the chain through plastic rollers. Everything is fully adjustable.
- The unit can be provided with hydraulic lift system (30 cm) for comfortable working at height. Lift remains standing at any desired height. Lifting capacity: 3,800 kg.
- All axles and pivots are mounted in bronze bearings with easy and simple accessible lubrication points.
- Hydraulic parts are placed in stainless-steel cabinets (AISI316L = seawater resistant stainless-steel)
- Hydraulic unit with 10 litre oil tank. Heavy-duty hydraulic pump. Equipped with hydraulic accumulator, for smoother and more silent use and longer lifespan of the hydraulic pump.Equipped with easy to replace return filter.
- Can be provided in both 230Vavc and 400Vac motor pump combination.
- Hydraulically adjustable speed for each function (excluding lift).
- Equipped with manual-hydraulic (handle) control.
- Standard provided with 2 panels (1 panel on the left, 1 panel on the right).
The KBB Farmer Pro is only available as cost-effective, basic model. For broader options please refer to the Pro Trim Basic or the Pro Trim hoof trimming box versions.
Technical specifications
Dimensions
- Length: 180 cm
- Width internal: 73 cm
- Height internal: 170 cm
- Weight: depending on the chosen options, at least 500 kg.
400V power connection (230V optional)
- 24Vdc control system
- 24Vdc work light
- For 400V: electronically protected against phase failure
- For 230V (optional): 16A motor protection.
Hydraulic working pressure set at 165 bar.
Equipment and functions
- Crush gate:
- Hydraulically operated from rear.
- Gates open 100% inwards.
- Gates close hydraulically to “crush position”
- Front leg system:
- Hydraulically operated from the front left and front right
- Standard with hydraulic motors
- Front leg hooks
- Front leg block of choice: 1. Wooden front leg block. 2. Nylon front leg block. 3. Steel front leg block.
- Belly strap:
- Hydraulically operated from rear.
- Works with 2 hydraulic cylinders, adjustable speed
- Rear bracket:
- Hydraulically operated from rear.
- Works with 2 hydraulic cylinders, adjustable speed
- Rear leg system:
- Hydraulically operated from rear.
- Equipped with extra strong hydraulic cylinder, adjustable speed
- Lift system (optional):
- Hydraulically operated from rear
- Lift system stays at any desired height
- Equipped with hydraulic flow dividers and balance valves so that the unit always rises vertically
- Standard panels, 900 mm high, equipped with fixation chain.
- 400Vac instead of 230Vac.
- 3 x LED work light (3x GP15W 900lm).
- Extra fixation bracket (“W” bracket) for the rear leg.
- Lift system 30cm, only rear operation:
- Panels remain at fixed height when lifting and lowering the box.
- Height to be determined by the user.
- 1 leg winch is equipped with an adjustable support for levelling the unit (LV).
- Additional adjustable leg winch.
- Wireless remote control for crush gates and rear bracket.
- Additional panels per set (1 x on the left and 1 x on the right).
- Cable holder can be swivelled at the front of the box.
- Aluminium rear leg hook.
- Grinder holders on both sides of the box (placed in panels).
- Spray can holders on both sides of the box (placed in panels).
- 2 x 3-way CE wall socket boxes (IP55).
- Cable reel 400Vac (35 m)
- Cable reel 230Vac (50 m)
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3 jaar garantie op (staal-) constructie, 1 jaar op alle bewegende delen. Onder voorwaarde dat de onderhoudsinstructies in het instructieboek opgevolgd worden. Exclusief slijtdelen zoals touwen, lijnen, hydrauliek olie en -filters, banden etcetera.