I have researched this a lot. The poly rings will last a whole lot longer than the traditional metal rings. Some of them come in a cone design and are just like the metal ones.Vetrock":3fu5kll0 said:Do you use a hay ring? If so, which do you prefer? Are the heavy duty plastic rings that cost a hundred bucks more than the metal ones worth it?
Sometimes it happens. They hold up fine with a loader, we generally use the front bale spear on the tractor - or I just roll 'em.pricefarm":23popc2j said:The plastic ones are so light I have always been afraid that the cows would just take there head and raise them up over the roll of hay. Also how do they hold up if you use a loader to pick them up and move them
TCRanch":18za2u5n said:Love the Century poly rings! Bull & weather proof. Just make sure to check & tighten (if necessary) the bolts a couple times per season.
Good idea. You know my better half was cussin' up a storm when we assembled the first 2! Fortunately the last 4 were already assembled at the CoOp.cfpinz":1qo5r3n1 said:TCRanch":1qo5r3n1 said:Love the Century poly rings! Bull & weather proof. Just make sure to check & tighten (if necessary) the bolts a couple times per season.
I put Loctite on the bolts when I assembled them at the house, those things are a royal pain the butt to put together.
TCRanch":24su7tot said:Good idea. You know my better half was cussin' up a storm when we assembled the first 2! Fortunately the last 4 were already assembled at the CoOp.cfpinz":24su7tot said:TCRanch":24su7tot said:Love the Century poly rings! Bull & weather proof. Just make sure to check & tighten (if necessary) the bolts a couple times per season.
I put Loctite on the bolts when I assembled them at the house, those things are a royal pain the butt to put together.