C490 Trailed

C490 Trailed Silage Feeder and Straw Blower

The McHale C490 Trailed Silage Feeder and Straw Blower has a higher capacity to carry and blow or feed out three 5ft round bales of hay, straw, silage or haylage

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Overview


The extra capacity of the McHale C490 allows farmers to increase their output when bedding or feeding, especially if they may be using the machine on another farm which is some distance away from the main farm. The McHale C490 is available with an optional linkage drawbar which allows the machine greater access to tight sheds with narrow entrances.

6.85³
Loading Volume
3m
Conveyor length
3 x 1.5m /5ft
Round Bales

 

Twin Speed Gearbox


A key feature on the C4 range is its twin speed independent gearbox, which allows the operator to easily adjust from 280 rpm for feeding silage or hay up to 540 rpm for using the machine to distribute straw for bedding.

 

Feeding


The McHale C4 range of machines are ideal machines for feeding silage and hay, the twin speed gearbox allows silage and hay to be distributed exactly where it is desired. The speed of the conveyor is proportionally controlled allowing the operator to adjust feeding speed depending on the material density and composition.

 

Bedding


The McHale C4 range of machines can be used to distribute bedding material quickly and efficiently leaving a thick aerated bed of straw. In difficult to access bedding areas, the chute on the McHale C4 range can pass through 300 degrees for ease of bedding. Straw can be blown up to 18m.

Standard Features

Twin Speed Gearbox for Different Crops 300° 3 Stage Feed Chute Joystick Chute Control
External Loading Controls Independent Rotor Drive with Hydraulic Activation Clever Machine Body Design

All machines in the McHale C4 range also have the ability to handle various size square bales as well as clamp silage

Features

Twin Speed Gearbox

Features

Twin Speed Gearbox

All machines in the McHale C4 Silage Feeder & Straw Blower range are fitted with a twin speed gearbox which controls the speed at which the flywheel distributes the material.

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Floor Conveyor

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Floor Conveyor

The floor conveyor on the McHale C4 Silage Feeder & Straw Blower Range, consists of a hydraulically driven chain and slat conveyor. The speed can be adjusted and the conveyor can be reversed from the tractor cab.

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Rotor with Hydraulically Activated High Torque Belt Drive

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Rotor with Hydraulically Activated High Torque Belt Drive

The feed rotor is equipped with 56 blades mounted on seven discs.

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Flywheel (Straw Blowing Turbine)

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Flywheel (Straw Blowing Turbine)

The 1.57m diameter flywheel on the McHale C4 Silage Feeder & Straw Blower range is fitted with 6 blowing paddles, which provides a powerful blow for the efficient distribution of material.

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Control Console

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Control Console

The McHale C4 Silage Feeding and Straw Blowing Range is controlled via an Expert control console allowing the operator to control machine operation from the tractor cab.

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Blowing & Feeding Chute

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Blowing & Feeding Chute

The McHale C4 Silage Feeder & Straw Blower Range is fitted with a three-stage chute. This design minimises resistance and allows for maximum blow distances to be achieved, especially when blowing straw in confined spaces.

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Power & Flexibility

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Power & Flexibility

The McHale C4 Silage Feeder & Straw Blower range of machines have the ability to distribute different crop types at different speeds and blow rates keeping horsepower requirements to a minimum.

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Independent Floor Conveyor

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Independent Floor Conveyor

As the floor conveyor works independently from the rotor, this ensures that fodder can be reversed away from the rotor without disengaging the rotor.

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Bale Loading

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Bale Loading

The tailgate on the machine can be used to load a bale without the need for a second tractor.

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Maximum Output

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Maximum Output

The McHale C4 Silage Feeder & Straw Blower range of machines are designed to allow the rotor work independently from the flywheel. This allows the flywheel to be at full RPM before any fodder material is fed into the rotor.

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External Loading Control

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External Loading Control

An external loading control comes fitted as standard which will allow for the conveyor floor and the tailgate to be operated when removing the netting or wrap whilst loading a bale.

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Safety First

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Safety First

To prevent accidental operation of the controls, a safety button on the side of the External Loading Control must be pressed while operating loading functions at the rear of the machine.

    McHale C490

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      C490 Technical Specification

      Unladen Weight 2,899 Kg (6391 lbs)
      Length

      (Door Open)

      7.29m (287″)
      Length

      (Door Closed)

      5.96m (235″)
      Width 2.24m (88″)
      Body Height 2.6m (102″)
      Bale Chamber (W x H x L) 1.8m x 1.22m x 3.226m

      71” x 48” x 127”

      Bale Capacity 3 x 1.5m (59”) diameter bales
      Conveyor Drive Hydraulic
      No. of Conveyor Slats 17
      No. of Disks on Rotor 7
      No. of Knifes 56
      Rotor Drive Type High Torque Belt Drive
      Gearbox Twin Speed
      PTO 540 with slip & overrun protection
      Minimum Horsepower 51 kW

      (68 hp)

      Tractor Hydraulics 1 x feed

      1 x return

      Minimum Oil Flow Requirement 35 l/min

      @ 160 bar (2,320 psi)

      Tractor Mounting Drawbar or 2 Point Linkage
      Tyres 340/55-16
      Tyres Optional N/A

       

      Control Expert control console with joystick chute control
      Chute Rotation 300 degrees
      Chute Composition 3 stage
      Max. Discharge Distance 18 meters