Working Principle and Operating Instructions for Bulk Feed Transport Vehicles

Typically, our feed is packaged in bags and transported either manually or via mobile belt conveyors—either way, it requires a significant number of workers. While this might be manageable for small feed mills, owners of large-scale operations must carefully calculate labor costs. At a feed mill in Wuming County, Nanning City, Guangxi Province, feed is being loaded into tank trucks through discharge ports. The entire process takes just 10 minutes and requires only one worker to operate. The loaded tankers are immediately dispatched to livestock farms. Currently, the Wuming County feed mill, with an annual production capacity of 240,000 tons, operates six bulk discharge towers (60 tons each) and three discharge ports. Bulk feed now accounts for 40% of its total output—a significant proportion. In short, it saves both time and money.

Given the advantages of bulk feed transporters, let's explore their operational mechanism:

1. Before unloading, press the “Output Start” button to activate the auger at the discharge pipe's front end.

2. During unloading, press the “Feed Lift Start” button to elevate the feed to the height of the auger's discharge outlet.

3. Press the “Feed Start” button to discharge feed from the hopper into the auger.

Workflow: Before unloading, adjust the discharge auger pipe to the correct position. The upper auger pipe is adjusted to the required height using the “Lift Start” and “Lower Start” buttons. Then use the “Left/Right Rotation” button to adjust the direction. Before making adjustments, press the “Hydraulic Start” button to enable **lifting/lowering and left/right rotation. Strictly prohibit activating the “Rotate Left/Right” button when the discharge auger of the bulk feed transport vehicle is not raised, as this will damage the rotation system.

Next, regarding electric augers and hydraulic augers, many users ask: Which is better, electric or hydraulic? What are their differences? **First, the electric auger features three 5.5KW motors mounted on top. These motors require 380V voltage to operate. We offer two solutions for vehicle integration: one involves installing an onboard generator to power all three motors, while the other uses an external power source—but it must be 380V voltage, otherwise the motors won't run.

The hydraulic winch setup is much simpler, requiring no electricity. It operates entirely on hydraulic oil pressure for loading and unloading. As the name implies, hydraulics necessitates a pump to pressurize and circulate the oil. Hydraulic systems are significantly more expensive than electric ones. Crucially, hydraulic systems cannot tolerate even the slightest oil leak—a leak renders the entire vehicle inoperable. Electric systems are different. At worst, electrical components may age or short circuit. Replacing parts costs just a few to several dozen dollars, and you can often do it yourself. That's the fundamental difference between hydraulic and electric systems.