The Shifttronic powershift enables a small tractor and a large mixer feeder to be combined.

Although dairy farmer Eigil Miang has the relatively light tractor Case IH Maxxum with 140 HP, he chose a bulky 46-cubic-meter mixer wagon so he can use it to make one ration and feed all 310 milk cows in one go. Eigil:

“A large mixer feeder is practical; I can use it to feed all the cows at once, which saves a considerable amount of time.”

The same amount of diesel with a bigger mixer

The Shifttronic 3-speed powershift makes the unusual tractor and mixer wagon combination possible. The automatic gearbox ensures that the driveline starts up effortlessly and automatically shifts from first to second to third gear.

As soon as the programmed weight is reached, the Shifttronic shifts back down automatically. This enables the tractor to operate at the optimum torque at all times, which you can see primarily from the low fuel consumption and the minimal wear and tear on both the tractor and the mixer feeder. Eigil:

“I use the same amount of diesel with this 46-cubic-meter mixer wagon as I did with the old 30-cubic-meter one. At the time I also had a hundred fewer cows, so fuel consumption has stayed the same with more cows and a larger mixer feeder.”

Saving on maintenance costs

“I’m very happy with this powershift: I save on maintenance costs as well as time. Incidentally, another big advantage is that this mixer feeder also mixes small quantities of feed really well, such as the 3-tonne ration for the heifers.”

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Grant Grindstead:

“We looked at ways to improve the accuracy, be more precise, and to improve the efficiency in our feeding. It’s amazing to see the accuracy and precision that we are able to accomplish today. Our feeding plan is set and the Trioliet stationary mixers take over from there every morning. We got a 3-year payback because we are able to be accurate and precise every single day.”

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The unique loading system ensures that the feed is processed cleanly and without losing any during the loading process. The Triotrac M can extract silage at heights of up to 4.5 meters. The compact self-propelled feed mixer is extremely agile, making it suitable for low buildings in cramped yards.

The Triotrac M can be fitted with a cross conveyor belt at the rear (AL) or discharge doors on both sides (ZK). The spacious cabin’s height can be adjusted to ensure it is always optimal. The joystick in the armrest is used to control the machine. All settings for loading, mixing, and discharging the feed can be adjusted with the joystick. For the Triotrac M, the diesel engine is located at the rear of the machine, ensuring it is easily accessible (e.g. for maintenance).

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Robert Liet has released a new press about Covid-19. Here is the full-text.

We, too, are closely following the Coronavirus developments and have a huge amount of respect for everyone working in health care, education, security and other crucial professions. They are making life possible for us all during these strange times.

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