Meyer Farm RT518
RT500 Front Unload Forage Box RT518
Overview:
RT500 model is the perfect match for a small to mid sized operator looking for a high quality convention forage box. This unit comes standard with PTO drive but is available with no roof, hydraulic drive and more. For longer models or more options check out the Meyer RT600 Series.
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Features
- Wagon - Trailer - Truck Mount options
- HD Steel Frame with tubular floor supports on 24" centers. 7'5" inside width for maximum capacity! New integrated top rail system eliminates the need for side supports when roof is removed.
- Removable Roof standard / open top optional
- Variable Speed RT belt drive standard equipment - featuring our new, high-efficiency bevel gear-drive system which offer clean-out speeds up to 17' / minute. New RT Auger Drive feature consistent auger speed based throughout the range.
- Spring-loaded roller chain tensioning w/nylon paddle tightener on primary drive and auger drives
- HD 2" main drive shaft dwarfs the competition. It features machined steel sprockets and 667H pintle aprons - Tuff Stuff!
- Large Diameter Augers
- 18" diameter drum augers in a tapered formation provide a smooth mat of feed to the discharge conveyor below. Much smoother than spiral beater arrangements in haylage!
- 24" wide pintle chain apron provides an even discharge to your blower or bagger without the buildup of roller chain conveyors. Hold-downs and fold-down conveyor extension are standard.
- Feather start controls including cross apron / augers / main apron. No jaw clutch starts like other brands!
- Marine Treated Plywood Floor
Meyer RT500 Forage Boxes come standard with a marine treated plywood floor (runs full length). - LED lighting is standard
- Basic Hydraulic or Cab-Controlled Hydraulic Drive available
- Higher Roof
A 6" taller roof package is available for ease of filling and additional capacity.
Specifications
| Front Unload | RT518 |
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Floor Length | 18'6" |
| Overall Length | 21'8" |
| Inside Height (without roof) std height | 6'3" |
| high sides | 7'3" |
| Overall Height (without roof) - top of side std height | 94" |
| high sides | 106" |
| Less 4" truck & trailer mounts (except on XT1600 trailer*) | * |
| Overall Height (with roof) - wagon mount version std height | 114.5" |
| high sides | 126.5" |
| Inside Width | 89.5" |
| Overall Width with conveyor extension up | 109.5" |
| Stringer Width/Height | |
| truck/XT2200 trailer mount | 33.5"/6" |
| wagon mount | 42"/10" |
| Capacity (struck level) cu. ft. (without roof) (6'3") std height | 862 |
| (7'3") high sides | |
| Capacity cu. ft. (with roof) (6'3") std height | 1058 |
| (7'3") high sides | |
| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Front Apron Drive Shaft | 2" |
| Tubular Upright Spacing | 24" |
| All Steel Frame - 24" centers (no wood) | 24" |
| HD Tubular Floor Supports | 2x2 |
| HD Top Rail Formed (no side supports needed) | Std |
| Commercial Grade Geardrive (no worm gears) | Std |
| STANDARD FEATURES | |
| RT Variable Speed System - 0-17'/minute (PTO drive standard) | Std |
| Apron Chains (heavy duty pintle) | 667H |
| Auger Feathering System & Conveyor Clutch/Safety Clutch | Std |
| Cross Conveyor Chain Hold-Downs | Std |
| Fold-Down Conveyor Extension with Lift Assist | Opt |
| Superslide, Solid Poly Floor (no plywood) | N/A |
| OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT | |
| Hydraulic Front Drive System (in lieu of PTO) | Opt |
| Hydraulic In-Cab Controls (in lieu of PTO) - includes hyd lift conveyor | Opt |
| 36" Fold-Down Cross Conveyor Extension (in lieu of 24") | Opt |
| Hydraulic Lift Option for Fold-Down Cross Conveyor Extension | Opt |
| Roof Assembly (removable) | Std |
| 6" Higher Roof Assembly (removable) - not avail. 12" higher sides | Opt |
| Roof Hood Assembly (right hand, open top units only) | Opt |
| Truck Mount/Trailer Mount/Wagon Mount | Opt |
| Tarp Systems (with front enclosures) | |
| Front to Back Scissor Tarp (electric) | Opt |
| Side to Side Roll Tarp (electric) | Opt |
| Clad Tuff Fiberglass Sides & Back | Opt |
| 12" Higher Sides with 4th Beater System | N/A |