Bale Buggy – Operator’s Manual & Parts Book
Page 5
Description of Machine
The Giltrap Bale Buggy is a rear feeding, single bale ATV feeder. It is designed to handle all types of
round bales. The buggy is ground driven and is designed to feed without making mud in the pasture
because the unit does not need to be towed by a tractor.
Working Principle
The machine is self loading by means of a boat winch and bale hooks (no hydraulics). It can be towed by
an ATV, four-wheel-drive farm ute or any other form of farm vehicle to suit the terrain or conditions.
Features
· Feeds out the rear, giving the advantage of preventing material blockage in the chains.
· Handles all types of round bales.
· 8 mm high-tensile link feed chains.
· Geared three times slower than ground speed, which gives the advantage of not leaving a continuous
mat of feed. This also prevents the ground drive wheel from slipping in the mud.
· The bale’s weight is always forced forward in the machine when feeding, for two reasons:
1. To keep weight on the drawbar for traction on an ATV.
2. When going up a hill it eliminates the risk of the bale falling off the back.
Specification
Dimensions & Capacities
Bale Size (Max):
1800 mm dia. x 1350 mm
Weight (unladen):
310 kg
Weight (Maximum Laden):
1300 kg
Height:
1520 mm
Length:
3400 mm
Width:
2150 mm
