2017 Patz 98C Surface Drive Silo Unloader 

2017 Patz 98C Surface Drive Silo Unloader

Features may include:

• Fits silos from 12 to 30 ft (3.7 m to 9.1 m) in diameter

• Gathering chain aggressively removes hard-packed and frozen feeds

• High-volume delivery for fast feeding and reduced labor costs

• Easily adjustable to compensate for various feed and silo conditions

• Self-sharpening power cutter follows exact curvature of the silo wall

• The reliable Patz electrical joint is unmatched in design and service

• The Patz Blue Gathering Chain includes closed-die forged hardened cutters and claws to deliver maximum performance you can count on every time!

• Drive wheel cast-iron gearbox provides strength and rigidity to withstand high torque forces. Quality construction throughout provides years of service.

• The high-capacity blowers high-strength, corrosion-resistant steel impeller blades with welded studs are adjustable to allow close tolerance for maximum blower efficiency and longer service life. Choose flat blades or cupped blades. The Patz design loads the blower from the side to provide superior blowing performance. Full circle blower band provides improved blower efficiency.

• The power cutter's unique design with its spinning action follows the exact curvature of the silo wall. Spring tension keeps the spinning, self-sharpening knives in position resulting in a "clean shaven" silo wall.

• The Unit 98C's depth-of-cut control and counterweight for the gathering chain eliminate daily adjustments while providing a full-flow of silage every feeding - right to the bottom of the silo.

• For operator safety and convenience, a control panel with ammeter and remote pushbutton station are required equipment.