Legged Silos
Why Use this Silo
The V-Mac Legged silo is ideal for storing your animal feed. The galvanized strip body is joined together using an interlocking process which gives a smooth wall finish on the inside while the interlocked seam on the outside gives the body added strength. The traditional style of Legged Silo allows easy access to the cone area and potential connections to augers etc.
Features
- Large inspection window on cone.
- Access hatch on the cone (18 inch diagonal).
- Sight glasses – one on the cone and one on the silo body above the cone. Extra sight glasses can be fitted upon request
| Approx | Capacity | Height | Diameter | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tonnage | (cu ft) | (cu m) | (feet) | (m) | (feet) | (m) |
| 10 | 600 | 17 | 22′ | 6.7 | 7′ 5″ | 2.3m |
| 12 | 700 | 19.8 | 24′ 6″ | 7.4 | 7′ 5″ | 2.3m |
| 14 | 800 | 22.6 | 26′ | 7.9 | 7′ 5″ | 2.3m |
| 16 | 900 | 25.4 | 28′ 6″ | 8.7 | 7′ 5″ | 2.3m |
| 18 | 1000 | 28.3 | 25′ 5″ | 7.8 | 10′ | 3m |
| 20 | 1100 | 31.1 | 26′ | 7.9 | 10′ | 3m |
| 21.5 | 1200 | 33.9 | 27′ 2″ | 8.3 | 10′ | 3m |
| 25 | 1400 | 39.6 | 29′ 6″ | 9 | 10′ | 3m |
| 28 | 1600 | 45.3 | 32′ 9″ | 10 | 10′ | 3m |
| 30 | 1700 | 48.1 | 35′ 1″ | 10.7 | 10′ | 3m |
| 35 | 2000 | 56.6 | 37′ 4″ | 11.4 | 10′ | 3m |
All our silos are custom built so that we can ensure that all your requirements are fully met. Some common extras that customers require include:
- Painting the silo to match sheds or to meet planning regulations – in either brown, grey or green.
- For filling loader buckets or half ton bins – extra height under the cone (providing up to 5 foot 6 inches).
- Auger connections – we can fit augur connections to suit any auger box. We can also supply auger boxes to your specification in mild, galvanized or stainless steel. When we fit an auger connection we can also fit a 6 inch bagging chute on the cone.
- Filler and Breather pipes – can be fitted anywhere around the silo to suit your yard layout.
- Ladder with safety cage can be fitted as required.
- Extra sight glasses can be fitted as required.
- Heavy duty lid with Safety Rail can be supplied – this is particularly useful if you are going to fill the silo with a conveyor.
- Conveyor hatches – can be fitted to larger silos.
- Hoppers – can also be used to connect to augers
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Bogue Dairy Farm has been using McAree feed bins for over 30 years and is currently using ten V-Mac silos on his pig farms. So, it is no surprise that they opted to purchase a McAree bin for their new Greenfield site.
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Since we installed the McAree silo, we never had to look at it. We clean it out every so often, and the 6” side spout at the bottom of the cone is very handy for filing a meal barrow if we want to feed other stock.
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We have dealing with McAree Since we build our new unit in 2018. We were very happy with the quality and structure of their bins, also their customer service and delivery were excellent.
Silo Customization
The outlets on your V-Mac silo are at standard height, however we can raise or lower these to suit your particular requirements. (E.g. some customers prefer the auger connection to be at a certain height to suit their parlour set up.
Double doors (enclosed silos only)
We can install double doors on your V-Mac silo given you 70-inch-wide access under the cone. This can allow you to fill a loader bucket or with extra height give you somewhere to store a Quad!
Again, these are usually on the front right leg of a legged V-Mac silo or on the right of the door on an enclosed silo. However, we can position them wherever suits your particular needs. It is always worth checking to see how the meal truck will access the silo and where is the best position to site the pipes.
We can fit 10-inch pipe installations to your V-Mac silo which can allow you to fill bags, buckets or loader buckets. The obviously work better with some product, like pellets as against wet mixes like blends or rations. They are connected higher up on the side of the cone so they will always have to be emptied out of the bottom of the cone.
Accessories
Body Trapdoor
Heavy Lid and Handrail with a Ladder
Heavy Duty Lid and Trapdoor
Standard Roof Inspection Hatch
Enclosed Silo Loadcell option
12 inch Auger ring and 6 inch spout
Merchant Tote Bin
Merchant Tote Bin
16 inch to 12 inch reducer and 12 inch spout
Loadcells
Trouser leg Openings
Auger Hopper
Feed Barrow
Galvanised auger box
Extended internal
Inspection Hatch
Sale Process
1.
Sale Consultation
We discuss with you your requirements and spec out the best solution – this is usually done over the phone with our experienced team and we will supply a quote giving you delivered price.
2.
Order Placed
If you want to progress, the order is placed.
3.
Order Confirmation
We send you out an order confirmation which provides details on the V-Mac Silo ordered and specifications for the type of base required, a method statement for the Installation of the V-Mac Silo and our Safety Requirements for the Silo Installation. At this stage we will highlight any additional information that is required.
4.
Production
When you slot comes up – your V-Mac silo will be made and painted (if required)
5.
Delivery Planning
Our team will call you to schedule a delivery date
6.
Delivery and Installation
Our expert team of Installers will deliver and erect your V-Mac Silo – Its important that you have the installation site clear and ready for the silo delivery and that access to the base and the site is clear and free from obstructions and animals. Installation usually only takes 1 hour for a straightforward installation.