Giltrap G2 Round Bale Feeder

HEAVY DUTY HEADSTOCK AND TINES
3-point linkage headstock with cradle drive and bolted-on high-tensile hay tines, have one longer tine for reconnecting easily. Heavy profile plates carry the weight of the cradle/bale without overloading the tines.

HEAVY-DUTY FEED BARS
6mm steel feed bars have aggressive tapered teeth to tear and release the tightest most difficult-to-feed bales. Each bar is bolted on for simple replacement if needed.

HI-TENSILE CAST SPROCKET
6-tooth cast sprockets with heavy duty motor dogs drive 3’’ high-tensile roller chains.

STAINLESS STEEL ADJUSTERS
External stainless steel adjusters make feed chain tensioning easy.

QUICK-RELEASE LATCH SYSTEM
Spring-loaded locking pin securely latches the headstock to the feeding cradle. Standard release latch is by rope or optional hydraulic latch.

HYDRAULIC MOTOR DRIVE
Hydraulic motor drive is mounted in the confines of the headstock out of harm’s way.

DUAL DRIVE CONNECTION
There’s a dog drive connection on both ends of the feeding cradle to speed up the loading process.

DUAL END LOAD AND FEED
The G2 can be loaded from both ends and can feed out in either direction. The feeding rate is operator controlled from the tractor for the desired feed row size. Full width stainless steel bed - retains valuable fodder and enhances durability and service life.

FULLY ENCLOSED DRIVE SHAFTS
Fully enclosed shafts - reduces wrapping and increases reliability and safety.

NO BALL BEARINGS
Both drive shafts run in greasable cast iron bushes which are impervious to dirt and moisture - ideal for a very long service life and low maintenance with just 4 grease points.