Description of the IMETEC silage harvester functions
The IMETEC self-propelled silage unloader is the main specialized equipment for silage removal on large, medium, and small cattle and sheep farms. It is designed to eliminate the drawbacks of manual labor and loader operation: large feed losses, loose silage cuts with mold risk, high labor costs, and low productivity. The machine combines cutting, conveying, automatic unloading, and agile movement functions. It is suitable for any silage trench, works in conjunction with TMR mixers, provides full mechanization of feeding, and significantly improves the economic efficiency of livestock farming.
The main cutting and excavation unit is equipped with high-speed, wear-resistant alloy roller knives with enhanced hardness and durability. During operation, the equipment tightly cuts the feed along the walls of the silage trench, forming dense cuts that prevent air from entering the silage mass. Silage losses are reduced to 3%, completely eliminating secondary fermentation and feed spoilage that occur during deep excavation with loaders. The nutrients in the silage are preserved, reducing feed losses. The cut feed is evenly transported by the built-in hot-dip galvanized scraper conveyor system. The absence of rubber parts eliminates feed contamination, and the conveyor operates without clogging even when handling wet, clumpy corn silage, alfalfa hay, and distillers' grains.
The machine is equipped with an integrated full-hydraulic control system, allowing a single lever to adjust movement, turning, cutting, lifting, and unloading. A simple control handle enables new operators to quickly master the operation. Standard models are suitable for ordinary silage trenches, cross-travel modifications are designed for long multi-chamber trenches, and customized high models handle silage piles up to 9 meters high for large farms with thousands of tons of silage storage. Two drive options are available: self-propelled diesel units for open trenches without power supply, offering full freedom of movement, and electric models for enclosed indoor trenches with low noise and lower operating costs. Both versions are equipped with a hydraulic automatic braking system to prevent slipping on slopes and trench edges, enhancing operational safety.
