Feed cart FC-V The trendsetting feed cart with V-trough for even and reliable feed supply

FC-V – even and cost-efficient feed distribution Big Dutchman’s new feeding system FC-V is ideally suited for all cage systems consisting of up to six tiers without catwalk, and of up to ten tiers with catwalk. The system comprises a pulled feed cart in combination with a V-shaped trough. The laying hens receive feed reliably, evenly and based on their needs. Feed wastage is not an issue with this feeding system! It is also a very cost-efficient and energy-saving system because it only requires one motor for up to six tiers. Let our experts advise you to find the best options for successful egg...

Supporting frame and filling The two feed cart halves are connected by a stable frame to which the traction rope is attached. Due to the greater wheel distance and the supporting frame’s large, rubberised rollers with ball bearings, the cart runs along the row smoothly and easily. An additional lower frame ensures secure guiding along the system row. Front end set with drive and feed filling The feed cart is filled by a FlexVey spiral in the front end set. Through a drop shaft in the top hopper, the feed flows from tier to tier into the lower hoppers. This means that the feed cart is filled from...

Planning details and technical specifications System dimensions H = standard system height • UV 500/550/600 5 tiers / 6 tiers: • UV 788 5 tiers / 6 tiers: B = standard system width • UV 500/500a: • UV 500A/550/550a • UV 550A/600/600a • UV 788 Key figures of FC-V • Use: up to 6 tiers without catwalk up to 10 tiers with catwalk • Drive: 1 motor 0.18 kW without catwalk 3 motors 0.18 kW each with catwalk • Speed of feed cart: 6.2 m/min • Feed cart pulled by a stainless steel wire rope dia 5 mm • Hopper volume UV 500/550/600: 37 kg per hopper UV 788: 40 kg per hopper Feed cart drive in the front end...