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Suspended Bale Feeder
Feed large round hay bales with less mess and easier handling using this heavy-duty suspended bale feeder. Designed for cattle and other livestock, it features a strong steel frame, a secure hay net with heavy-duty chains, and an elevated design that helps keep the feeder above mud and wet ground.
It comes standard with mud legs and has an optional bolt-on kit for lifting and moving with a forklift.
The 8-foot diameter feeder provides 15 feeding openings, giving livestock convenient access to the bale while helping keep the hay contained. The rolled bottom ring and vertical supports are constructed from 12-gauge 1-1/2-inch square tubing for added strength in demanding pasture and livestock feeding environments.
A hay net with heavy-duty steel chains holds the bale securely inside the feeder as livestock pull hay through the openings. Keeping the bale contained can help reduce hay scattered around the feeding area and make better use of each bale.
Heavy-Duty Construction for Pasture Feeding
The feeder is built from high-tensile 50,000 PSI steel tubing and finished with a durable powder-coated surface. Upper and lower steel skirt plates add protection and structural support, while the overall construction is designed to withstand regular use around cattle and other livestock.
The standard mud legs elevate the feeder above soft or wet ground, helping keep mud and debris away from the feeding area. The mud legs are bolted in place, making them easier to replace if necessary.
Easy Bale Handling
An optional insert attachment kit is available for lifting the feeder with a skid steer or forklift. This can make moving the feeder easier when changing feeding locations, cleaning an area, or repositioning equipment in a pasture.
The elevated design is particularly useful where feeding areas become muddy or soft. Raising the feeder off the ground helps provide better access around the bale and makes the feeder easier to move when pasture conditions change.
Features and Benefits
- 8-foot diameter provides ample room around a large round hay bale
- 15 feeding openings allow multiple animals to feed at the same time
- Heavy-duty hay net securely holds the bale in position
- Steel chains provide additional strength and durability
- 12-gauge 1-1/2-inch square tubing forms the rolled bottom ring and vertical supports
- High-tensile 50,000 PSI steel tubing is designed for demanding livestock environments
- Powder-coated finish protects the feeder for outdoor use
- Standard mud legs elevate the feeder above soft or wet ground
- Bolted mud legs can be replaced when needed
- Optional insert attachment kit allows handling with a skid steer or forklift
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | Suspended Bale Feeder |
| Product Number | S231044PG |
| Diameter | 8 feet |
| Feeding Openings | 15 |
| Frame Tubing | 1-1/2-inch square tubing, 12 gauge |
| Steel Strength | 50,000 PSI high-tensile steel tubing |
| Weight | 552 lbs. |
| Finish | Powder coated |
| Color | Prairie Gold |
| Mud Legs | Standard, bolted for replacement |
| Optional Attachment | Insert attachment kit for skid steer or forklift handling |
Suspended Hay Feeder for Cattle and Livestock
This suspended bale feeder is well suited for cattle operations, ranches, farms, and pasture feeding applications where durable equipment and efficient hay feeding are important. The combination of a reinforced steel frame, 15 feeding openings, secure hay net, and elevated mud legs provides a practical setup for feeding large round bales in a variety of outdoor conditions.
Its 8-foot diameter gives livestock access around the bale while the suspended hay net helps keep the bale contained as it is consumed. The optional lifting attachment also provides a convenient way to relocate the feeder with commonly used farm equipment.
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Suspended Hay Feeder Options
For a different approach to feeding large round bales, consider the Suspended Bale Feeder. Unlike the Cattle Hay and Grain Feeder, which holds the bale in a rigid steel rack above an integrated grain or mineral pan, the Suspended Bale Feeder uses a heavy-duty hay net and steel chains to suspend the bale within an elevated frame.
The Suspended Bale Feeder is especially useful in pastures where mud and wet ground are a concern. Its elevated design keeps the bale off the ground and provides 15 feeding openings around an 8-foot-diameter frame. The Cattle Hay and Grain Feeder offers greater versatility for operations that want to feed both hay and grain or minerals from the same unit. It accepts both round and square bales and uses its lower pan to catch loose hay and help reduce waste.
Compare the Two Hay Feeders
| Feature | Cattle Hay & Grain Feeder | Suspended Bale Feeder |
|---|---|---|
| Hay feeding method | Rigid steel hay rack | Suspended hay net |
| Bale compatibility | Round & square bales | Large round bales |
| Grain/mineral pan | Yes | No |
| Feeding openings | Multiple openings around rack | 15 |
| Bale elevation | Bale rests within steel rack | Bale is suspended above ground |
| Mud/wet-ground design | Stationary Skid design | Elevated mud legs |
| Hay waste control | Lower pan catches loose hay | Hay net helps contain the bale |
| Frame construction | 2" × 2" 16-gauge square tubing | 1-1/2" square 12-gauge tubing |
| Approx. weight | 600 lbs. | 552 lbs. |
| Best for | Hay and grain feeding | Elevated round-bale feeding |
Choose the Cattle Hay and Grain Feeder if you want the versatility of feeding hay, grain, and minerals from one heavy-duty feeder.
Choose the Suspended Bale Feeder if your priority is feeding large round bales from an elevated position, particularly where mud, wet ground, or hay containment are concerns.