HAY BALE-ELEVATOR SYSTEMS

Horsepower Requirements

Bales should be "pulled toward" electric-motor drive end. However, if elevator is mounted on a transport, drive end must remain on the ground and "push bales".

Horizontal Conveyor

1/2 HP

3/4 HP

1 HP

1 1/2 HP

2 HP

16' - 28'

30' - 44'

48' - 60'

64' - 90'

96' - 120'

Incline Elevator

1/2 HP

3/4 HP

1 HP

1 1/2 HP

16' - 24'

28' - 40'

42' - 44'

48' - 60'

Use 2.8" O.D. Type A motor pulley on horizontal conveyor and incline elevator. Use a farm-rated, totally enclosed, fan-cooled motor (with a manual-reset overload protector), rated between 1725 to 1800 RPM.

NOTE: The above chart is only a guide - the size, shape and weight of your bales; angle of elevator; and desired speed may affect your installation. Remember, bales are more effectively pulled than pushed. Less horsepower is required when pulled!