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Thursday, 22 September 2022 12:55

New Silocut shear grabs

Written by  Mark Daniel
The new Silocut grabs are available there are three sizes. The new Silocut grabs are available there are three sizes.

The Swedish manufacturer Quicke says its new range of Silocut shear grabs deliver a cleanly cut clamp face to reduce secondary fermentation, using less power, but can also split and cut wrapped silage bales, while retaining the film and net.

Suitable for tractor front-end loaders, compact wheeled loaders and telehandlers, the new Silocut grabs are available there are three sizes: M+, L+ and XL+ sizes. Details include replaceable bolt on tines or as a cast tined implement, while the latter version of the M+ has profile cut tuff tines welded into the carriage.

The Silocut L+ offers the versatility to tackle different silage types and bales, alongside the bucket that can also handle loose material. The XL+ is a high-capacity attachment for cutting clamp silage and splitting bales.

L+ and XL+ versions are available with a bale wrap handler, that allows a bale to be unwrapped, split and placed directly into a feed trailer or mixer wagon, without needing to remove the wrap or net beforehand. Profile cut tuff tine versions can also be equipped with a push-out mechanism to ease unloading into mixer wagons or other areas where there is limited space.

For ease of operation, a new sequencer valve option allows two independent hydraulic functions on the implement to be combined using only a third service, with no need for a fourth hydraulic service. The valve divert oil to the bale wrap handler after cutting is completed, which the company says ensures bales are completely split.

SiloCut Shear FBTW

The Silocut shear grabs deliver a cleanly cut clamp face to reduce secondary fermentation.

Henrik Jonsson, product manager implements in Sweden, said, “We pride ourselves on the strength, quality, and durability of our products, and the Silocut range is no different. It has been thoroughly tested in the field at locations around Europe. Customers who have tested the new Silocut were so satisfied, they were reluctant to return the prototypes on completion of the field tests.”

Alo, owners of the Quicke and Trima brands, claims to hold 30% of the world market for frontend loaders in the 50hp+ segment, with sales for loaders and implements in 2021 totalling SEK 2.6 billion ($400,000,000).

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