2017 BROCHURE

2017 BROCHURE

2017 BROCHURE

Product catalog summary
Company Overview
Staheli West Inc., founded by Dave Staheli in 1995, revolutionized the hay industry with the DewPoint steamer, inspired by a tortilla steamer oven. The company has sold over 300 machines globally, continuously enhancing their technology.
Key Milestones
From the initial concept in 1994 to the DewPoint 6210 release in 2015, notable achievements include selling the 200th machine in 2015 and the 300th in 2017.
Machine Features
The DewPoint machine is equipped with a custom boiler, diesel generator, burner, fuel and water tanks, and a unique feed water system. It operates on diesel with propane ignition, emphasizing efficiency and safety.
Operational Process
The machine uses steam to rehydrate hay during baling, increasing moisture by up to 5%, enhancing leaf retention, bale weight, and hay quality, ensuring consistent production regardless of conditions.
Advantages
The DewPoint system reduces leaf loss, increases bale density, and improves hay quality, allowing flexible baling schedules to meet buyer demands.
Operational Benefits
It offers increased profitability with less overhead, enabling baling at higher speeds and covering 250-350 acres daily.
Owner Testimonials
Owners report significant improvements in hay quality, efficiency, and profitability, overcoming adverse weather and enhancing market competitiveness.
Addressing Concerns
Concerns about moisture addition, machine complexity, and market acceptance are addressed, with the system adaptable to various conditions and financially beneficial for smaller operations.
Specifications
The DewPoint 6210 includes enhancements like a dual simplex nozzle system and touch-tune air adjustment, designed for efficiency and ease of use in diverse agricultural settings.
Tractor Requirements for Large Square Balers
Horsepower Requirements:
  • 0-2% slopes: Minimum 180 PTO, Recommended 200 PTO
  • 0-5% slopes: Minimum 200 PTO, Recommended 240 PTO
  • 0-10% slopes: Minimum 250 PTO, Recommended 275 PTO
  • Slopes >10%: Contact Staheli West for assessment
PTO Specifications:
  • 1 3/4 Inch, 1,000 RPM
Hydraulic Requirements:
  • Steering Axle Lock Cylinders: 1 SCV
  • Trailer Brake Capability: Required Hydraulic Trailer Brake Valve
Lighting System:
  • Standard 7 Pin Trailer Light Receptacle
Other Tractor Recommendations:
  • Rear Duals, MFWD, Extended Rear View Side Mirrors Recommended
Baler Requirements:
  • Baler Pickup: 1 SCV
  • Other Hydraulic Requirements: As Needed
Additional Notes:
  • Not recommended for field operation of the DewPoint
For more information, contact Staheli West Inc. at 600 N. Airport Road, Cedar City, Utah, or visit www.staheliwest.com.
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Staheli West Inc. • 600 N. Airport Road • Cedar City, Utah • 435.586.8002 • www.staheliwest.com

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About Us Timeline Machine Features How Does It Work Benefits Your Operation Owner’s Talk Common Concerns Spec. Sheet About Us In 1995 Dave Staheli was managing a hay farm in the desert of Southern Utah. Finding moisture to make quality alfalfa was always a struggle, and during that summer is was nearly impossible. While seeking inspiration on how to resolve the problem, Dave recalled an experience he had at a taco restaurant earlier in his life. While eating lunch one day, Dave saw the workers put a cold tortilla into a steamer oven. The tortilla came out warm, soft and pliable. After remembering...

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On a leap of faith, Staheli West purchases an 8,000 sq. ft. facility to produce DewPoint machines. More employees are hired, and vendors contacted to participate in commercialized production of DewPoint machines. June 1994 Dave Staheli wife’s pressure cooker is used to produce steam, and the idea is born. After two successful seasons with the 6110 prototype, Staheli West hires its first two employees, and in a hay barn and farm shop builds five DewPoint 6110 machines for commercial sale. The first prototypes were created and tested with a 3-string baler. After some testing and tweaking, they...

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1. Boiler A custom boiler design allows for maximum efficiency at a low pressure. As exhaust gases from the burner pass through tubes, water surrounding the tubes is heated and turned to steam. 2. Ladders and Handrails With safety in mind, we made accessing the top of the machine easier while reducing fall risk. 3. Generator A diesel driven generator powers the lights, and all electrical components on the DewPoint machine. 7. Water Tanks The DewPoint machine can hold 1,000 gallons of water. Depending on crop yield and the amount of steam being produced, an operator can bale 80-120 acres of hay...

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Marketing hay is much easier when your bales are consistent from the first to the last. Your customers will know what to expect every time. Bale Weight When using steam, bale density can be increased by 20-25% if desired, while baling at higher speeds. Increased bale density allows more tons of hay to be stored under valuable barn space. Fewer bales are needed on trucks to reach legal weight limits. Steam is an extremely effective moisture medium for controlled re-hydration of hay during the baling process. Depending on conditions, the DewPoint steamer can raise your hay moisture level up to...

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The DewPoint and Your Operation Baling on your farm with the DewPoint opens a whole new world of profitability with less capital, labor and maintenance overhead. Not to mention, you’ll get much better hay. When Can I Bale? You can bale anytime the hay is dry enough. If your stem moisture is gone, and steam application does not raise your bale temperature above 135°F, you’re good to keep baling. How Much Moisture Will I Be Adding? You are in total control of the amount of steam injected into your hay. You will normally add 1-4% moisture depending on how much it takes to bring your hay up to an ideal...

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The DewPoint is currently being operated in 15 states and 3 countries. Moisture levels, temperatures and growing seasons vary widely, but the DewPoint can still get the job done - and done well. "I don't need to add moisture. I already have too much.” When the dew burns off, go bale hay. Situations that would normally create dry, shattery hay, are perfect times to start up your DewPoint. This might mean baling in the middle of the day, but why not? Any time your hay is dry, the DewPoint shines. Some customers have even paired the DewPoint with hay preservative systems and significantly expanded...

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SPec ifications Sheet SPec ifications Sheet Tractor requirements (when operated with large square 3x3, 3x4 or 4x4 baler) Dual Simplex Nozzle System Allows for a much simpler fuel system and significantly reduces the need for fuel pressure adjustments. “Touch Tune” Air Adjustment Air flow adjustments can all be made directly from the touch screen controller. Several different parameters can be fine tuned with the touch of a button in order to optimize combustion. Innovative fan design prevents dust build up and provides consistent air flow without the need for daily cleaning. Horsepower Horsepower...

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Staheli West Inc. • 600 N. Airport Road • Cedar City, Utah • 435.586.8002 • www.staheliwest.com

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