FEEDING TROLLEY

Description

Feed trolley - ideal for storing oats This feed trolley has been developed to make feeding your animals as easy as possible. It is ideal for storing oats and transporting animal feed. Thanks to the practical pneumatic tyres, you can move the feed effortlessly from A to B.

Main features

• Generous capacity: Capacity of 0.7 m³ (700 litres).
• Pneumatic wheels: Equipped with 4 pneumatic wheels for easy transport.
• Accessibility: Accessible from two sides with convenient locking system.
• Robust material: Usually made of sheet metal, steel or plastic to ensure durability.
• Versatility: Suitable for the storage and transport of various feedstuffs.

Advantages

• Facilitated feeding: Enables easy transport of animal feed.
• Large storage space: Provides sufficient space for storing oats or other feedstuffs.
• Convenient handling: Easy to manoeuvre thanks to the pneumatic wheels.
• Flexibility: Suitable for different types of food and animal species.
• Robust and durable: Designed to withstand the daily demands of the barn.

Technical details

• Capacity: 0.7 m³ (700 litres)
• Wheels: 4 pneumatic wheels
• Accessibility: From two sides
• Material: Typically sheet metal, steel or plastic
• Dimensions: Height 65 cm, width 97 cm, length 120 cm
• Own weight: 90 kg

Optional equipment

• Lid: Protects the lining from dirt and bacteria.
• Partition wall: Enables the storage of different types of feed.
• Mineral container: For separate storage of mineral feed.
• Lockability: Protects the food from unauthorised access.

Investment in satisfaction

With the Alfako feed trolley, you can make feeding your animals as easy as possible. The trolley is ideal for storing and transporting animal feed and has a spacious capacity of 700 litres. Feed trolleys cost on average between €400 and €1300, depending on the material and equipment. Important notes on purchasing:

• Please note when purchasing via various internet portals: Contact customer service in advance.

The Alfako feed trolley is characterised by its excellent manoeuvrability and high agility. Our pneumatic-tyred feed trolley, fitted with robust tyres, has two compartments, is very sturdy and has a large capacity. The metal feed trolley is durable, as it is made from galvanised sheet steel.

A feed trolley makes it easier to feed animals such as horses and cattle. It is possible to store feed in the feed cart for extended periods if it has a lid. Feed carts are used in stables and other agricultural settings to transport and store concentrated feed and supplementary feed. The Alfako feed cart can be easily ordered from our online shop.

What are the advantages of feed trolleys?

The main advantages of feed trolleys are that they save time, make feeding easier and ensure hygienic storage of feed. Feed trolleys are versatile in day-to-day barn operations, are easy to push, and feature robust tyres and high-quality materials.

We set out all the benefits of feed trolleys in detail in the list below.

• Saves working time: A feed trolley saves time, as it allows larger quantities of feed to be transported in a single trip. Using a feed trolley eliminates the need for numerous individual trips with buckets, feed sacks or wheelbarrows, saving a considerable amount of time in the day-to-day running of the barn.
• Facilitated feeding: Feed trolleys make feeding easier, as distributing the feed to the individual horse stalls becomes more organised and less physically demanding. The feed trolley simply needs to be filled appropriately and then wheeled to the individual stalls.
• Hygienic storage: A feed trolley ensures that animal feed is stored hygienically, as the feed remains clean inside the trolley and is protected from dust, moisture and contamination. Storing feed hygienically is particularly important for the health of the horses.
• Versatile in use: Feed trolleys are extremely versatile, as they can be used to transport both concentrated feed and hay or straw. Depending on the model, it is possible to both transport the feed in the trolley and store it there for a certain period of time, thereby avoiding the need for constant refilling.
• High level of comfort: A feed trolley is extremely convenient, as it is easy to push and highly manoeuvrable. Feed trolleys offer good ergonomics, which reduces physical strain. Manoeuvrable feed trolleys are a particular advantage in narrow barn aisles or pen areas.
• Heavy-duty tyres: Feed trolleys are fitted with sturdy tyres, ensuring that the trolley rolls smoothly even on uneven ground and outdoors. The sturdy tyres make the feed trolley easy to push and prevent rapid wear or getting stuck.
• High quality material: Feed trolleys are made from high-quality materials, making them resistant to moisture, dirt and daily wear and tear. In most cases, feed trolleys are made from durable materials such as galvanised steel or sturdy plastic, helping to save costs in the long term.

What accessories are available for feed trolleys?

Feed trolleys come with accessories such as a lid, a partition, a mineral container and a drive unit. These accessories are designed to make feeding more efficient, flexible and tailored to the animals’ needs. The accessories for the feed trolley should be chosen depending on how and where it is used.

The list below provides a detailed overview of the accessories available for feed trolleys.

• Lid: A feed trolley with a lid protects the feed from rain, dust and contamination from the stable air, and reduces feed wastage caused by wind or birds. If the feed is to be stored in the feed trolley for several hours or days, you should opt for a trolley with a lid.
• Partition wall: A feed trolley with a partition allows two different types of feed to be transported at the same time, saving extra trips and proving useful when dealing with different groups of horses that have individual feeding plans. Feed trolleys with partitions are particularly practical in larger stables.
• Mineral container: A feed trolley with a mineral container provides a separate compartment for mineral feed or natural supplements. In most cases, the mineral container is attached to the feed trolley, allowing for the clean dispensing of individual feedstuffs without them mixing.
• Drive: A motorised feed trolley makes a significant difference when handling heavy loads of feed. Motorised feed trolleys are ideal for transporting large quantities of feed over long or uneven distances, such as on large horse farms or at boarding stables. 

How big are feed carts?

Feed trolleys are typically between 1000 and 2100 mm in length, 500 and 1000 mm in width, and 650 and 900 mm in height. Most feed trolleys have a capacity of between 180 and 600 litres. Our Alfako feed trolley has a capacity of 700 litres and is 650 mm high, 970 mm wide and 1200 mm long.

Feed trolleys are available in various sizes to meet the different needs of horse owners, the animals themselves and the size of the stable. The right size of feed trolley should be chosen based on the different types of feed, the number of horses and the daily amount of feed to be given.

What types of feed trolleys are there?

There are towed, stationary and self-propelled feed wagons. The different types of feed wagon differ primarily in their design, their area of application and their level of automation, and they make feeding the animals easier to varying degrees, depending on the farm.

Below, we provide a detailed overview of the three types of feed trolleys.

• Drawn feed wagon: A towed feed wagon, for example, is attached to a tractor and used on various types of terrain and on different farms. Towed feed wagons are particularly suitable for flat terrain or shorter distances between the storage area and the feeding point.
• Stationary feed trolley: A stationary feed trolley is kept in a fixed location and is often part of an automatic feeding system. Stationary feed bins usually have a very large capacity and are therefore particularly suitable for large-scale operations.
• Self-propelled feed wagon: Self-propelled feed trolleys are self-contained and therefore save time thanks to their autonomous movement. A self-propelled feed trolley can be used in narrow barn aisles and is also suitable for covering longer distances.

What should you look out for when buying a feed trolley?

When buying a feed trolley, you should ensure that its size and the accessories it contains are suited to the number of horses, the storage location and the intended use. The capacity of the feed trolley should be chosen based on how many animals need to be fed and how much feed is to be transported.

Depending on the distance from the storage area to the feeding point and the gradient of the route, you should decide whether to opt for a manoeuvrable or self-propelled feed trolley when purchasing one. If you wish to transport large quantities of feed in the feed trolley over a long, steep route, a trolley with a large capacity, robust tyres and a motorised drive is advisable. If you only use the feed trolley for short, flat journeys on a daily basis, a model with standard tyres and no motorised drive will suffice.

Alfako feed trolley

The Alfako feed trolley has a capacity of 700 litres and four pneumatic wheels. Thanks to its split lid, our feed trolley is accessible from both sides, and the partition allows for the loading of two different types of feed. The Alfako feed trolley is made of sturdy, galvanised steel.

The feed trolley is versatile and ideal for storing and transporting animal feed. Our high-quality Alfako feed trolley is 65 cm high, 97 cm wide and 120 cm long. Due to its large capacity of 0.7 m³, the feed trolley weighs 90 kg and is fitted with a locking system.

If you have any questions about our feed trolley or any of our other products in the online shop, please feel free to contact us using the contact form on our website. Alternatively, you can simply send us an email at info@alfako.de or call us on 01522 287 33 46.