Coop 5 ton bins

[shaz]

I'm about to put a feed bin in for limit feeding. Looking at the 5 square bins from the Coop and I know a few of you have them. Are they adequate? Should I be looking at an upright bin with an auger instead?

Any idea what a 5 ton bin with auger would cost?

Thanks

 

[TennesseeTuxedo]

I think Kenny Thomas has a bin like that and he's been happy with it.

 

[kenny thomas]

Yes I do, it is the square 5 ton but does not have an auger. I really like it. Last winter they were 1900 delivered.

 

[shaz]

You haven't had to beat on it to get feed out?

 

[kenny thomas]

You haven't had to beat on it to get feed out?

The last 500 lb or so does kinda stick. But never done anything but hit it with my hand. It will empty clean.

 

[Brentp]

I have one on a leased farm. Sometimes I have to climb up on it and push some feed down if it gets stuck. It's good for if you might need to move it to a different farm at some point. If I were setting up something permanent at my own place to feed a lot of head I'd go with larger upright bins. Overall I'm pretty happy with it.

 

[shaz]

Thanks guys

 

[tnwalkingred]

I have a 5 ton bin from CO-OP and like it. As other have said the last little bit sticks but nothing too bad. I would buy another if I needed one.

KW

 

[cazzhrdwd]

I have a 4 and 3 ton bin with flex augers, very good investment. They're on timers so I never have to carry feed. 30 ft of auger, pipe, motor and gear I think was just over 1000.00. Farmer Boy Inc. in PA is where I got mine.

Got both my bins for 800.00
You can find them on craigslist, Lancaster farmer and even ebay has them.

 

[shaz]

Great idea!