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TOMAHAWK Bale Processor

TOMAHAWK Bale Processor
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TOMAHAWK Bale Processor

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Introduction
Teagle Machinery, a family-owned business with over 75 years of experience, is known for its Tomahawk bale processors. The company is dedicated to producing durable and user-friendly machinery, tested worldwide for reliability in challenging conditions. Based in Cornwall, England, Teagle employs approximately 140 people and exports to 35 countries.
Benefits of Tomahawk Bale Processors
The Tomahawk range offers numerous advantages for livestock bedding and feeding. It reduces labor and time, decreases straw usage by up to 30%, and enhances livestock health by providing cleaner bedding. Additionally, the machines improve feed palatability and minimize wastage.
Product Range and Features
  • Tomahawk 7100: Compact with a 3m3 capacity, suitable for spreading straw up to 22m and feeding baled silage/hay.
  • Tomahawk 8100: Features a 3.5m3 capacity with a swivel chute for flexible delivery and a dual chop option.
  • Tomahawk 8500: Offers a wider body for increased capacity, spreading straw up to 25m, and feeding clamp/baled silage with a 4.5m3 capacity.
  • Tomahawk 8555: Includes an automatic lubrication system and a removable screen for processing straw and silage.
Dual Chop System
The Dual Chop system allows for easy switching between short chop and no chop modes, providing versatility for various applications such as TMR pre-processing and livestock bedding.
Case Study
A case study at Rosemorran Farm demonstrates the benefits of using pre-chopped straw in dairy cow diets, leading to improved milk constituents and cow health. The farm utilizes the Tomahawk 8555 Dual Chop for both feeding and bedding, achieving better feed conversion and reduced waste.
Specifications and Options
The document details specifications and options for each model, including electronic controls, swivel chutes, and various discharge options to meet different operational needs.
Overview
The document outlines detailed specifications and features of various agricultural machinery models, emphasizing their capacity, functionality, and optional equipment. It highlights the adaptability and efficiency of these machines for diverse farming requirements.
Key Models and Features
  • 9500 Model: Designed for high capacity and maneuverability, featuring a wear-resistant fan housing, adjustable feed slide, remote tailgate switch, and LED road lighting. It has an 8m3 capacity and can spread straw up to 25m.
  • 1010 Model: The largest model, capable of holding up to 4 rectangular bales, includes a braked axle for multiple site use and a twin crossbeater system. It has a 10m3 capacity and can spread straw up to 25m.
  • Telehawk: A versatile machine that does not require a tractor, featuring a hydraulic loading gate for self-loading and improved bale processing. It can handle both round and rectangular bales, spreading straw up to 13.5m.
Specifications
  • Models offer capacities ranging from 3.0m3 to 10.0m3.
  • Blow distances vary from 20m to 25m depending on the model.
  • Minimum tractor PTO HP requirements range from 60 HP to 80 HP.
  • Dimensions and weights vary across models, with specific measurements provided for each.
Additional Features
  • Swivel chutes with 280° rotation for flexible spreading.
  • Electronic in-cab controls and bed speed indicators for enhanced operation.
  • High-pressure hydraulic filters and slip and overrun clutches on PTO for durability and safety.
Contact Information
The document provides contact details for regional managers across the UK and Ireland, along with the company's main contact information.
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TOMAHAWK Bale Processor

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Contents Benefits Features & Options Dual Chop Case Study Established engineering excellence Teagle machinery was established over 75 years ago, manufacturing the first Tomahawk bale shredder in 1983. We remain a family business focussed on meeting the needs of our customers whether just around the corner, or in one of the 35 countries worldwide to which we regularly ship machinery. From the outset, our machinery has been designed to be simple, robust and easy to use. We still stand by these values, with all our products being tested extensively on farms throughout the world to ensure that they...

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TOMAHAWK Range A model to suit your needs Attention to detail - through our focus on feeding and bedding machinery over the last 30 years, we are able to offer a machine to fulfil your needs. Experience - thousands of farmers benefit daily from our experience in designing and manufacturing machinery that delivers on performance and reliability.

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Why own a Feeder Bedder? Saving you time and money! Labour saving - one person can quickly and easily bed livestock. Safer bedding - no need to enter the pen. For Processing Pre-process straw for mixer wagons using our unique ‘Dual Chop’ system. Versatility - If you can bale a crop, we can shred it! Feed clamp or baled silage*, hay and root crops.* Improve efficiency - reduces mixer wagon processing time. Improve palatability - users report improved feed conversion of shredded bale silage. Cleaner and healthier livestock straw is lightly shredded for improved moisture absorbance and livestock...

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The 7100 offers the ultimate in manoeuvrability, without compromising its output. Baled Silage/Hay SPREADS 3m3 DUAL CHOP OPTION Standard Equipment: • Electronic in-cab controls • Swivel chute with 280° rotation • Single crossbeater • Adjustable feed slide on swivel chute model • Slip and overrun clutch on PTO • Bed speed indicator • Quick hitch mounting system • Remote tailgate switch • Side discharge chute • LED road lighting kit • Tailgate extension recommended for full size rectangular bales • Wide Angle PTO (trailed models) • Trailed kit or castor wheels • High pressure hydraulic filter •...

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Wireless control Slimline control panel uses Bluetooth® wireless technology for straightforward communication between the operator and the machine. Heavy duty bed chain Heavy duty bed chain with slats attached by ‘U’ bolts for easy maintenance. Grippers welded onto slats ensure positive bale feed. Robust transmission Chain drive to crossbeater ensures reliable transmission of maximum power. Improved delivery Large diameter fan with eight wide paddles deliver enormous air flow. Remote control tailgate & bed switch Load bales without having to return to the tractor cab, ideal when removing netting...

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Clamp/Baled Silage The most popular feeder bedder on the market. Our progressive engineering delivers outstanding reliability and performance. 3.5m3 DUAL CHOP OPTION Standard Equipment: • Electronic in-cab controls • Swivel chute with 280° rotation • Single crossbeater • Adjustable feed slide on swivel chute model • Slip and overrun clutch on PTO • Bed speed indicator • 10.5/15 wheels • Remote tailgate switch • Side discharge chute • LED road lighting kit • Tailgate extension • Wide angle PTO • 11.5/15 Wheels • High pressure hydraulic filter • Cable controls • Greedy boards Swivel chute with...

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Automatic Chain Oiler Recommended for extended hours of processing. (Standard on 8555). Essential for highway use, the front and rear markers ensure that you operate safely when travelling on the road. (standard on 8500, 8555, 9500 and 1010). Greedy Boards Tailgate Extension Increase capacity and ease of loading, attaches easily to a standard tailgate (not required on the 1010). Increase capacity for loose materials (standard on 8500 and 8555 models). Wheels & Mudguards Hose Adaptor Flexibility with accuracy when using the Hose adaptor and extended spout to bed calf hutches / pig arcs (Hose not...

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Clamp/Baled Silage A wider body for greater capacity and easier loading of 5ft wide bales. Industrial grade durability is provided by wear resistant material in the fan housing. 4.5m3 DUAL CHOP OPTION Standard Equipment: • Electronic in-cab controls • Swivel chute with 280° deg. rotation • Single crossbeater • Adjustable feed slide on swivel chute model • Remote tailgate switch • Slip and overrun clutch on PTO • Bed speed indicator • 12.5/15 wheels with mudguards • LED road lighting kit • Side discharge chute • Tailgate extension • Wide angle PTO • High pressure hydraulic filter Single crossbeater...

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Dual Chop Chop short/spread long at the touch of a button The ‘Dual Chop’ system incorporates a set of retractable blades that can be repositioned at the touch of a button, changing straw output from short chop (around 50mm) to no chop, and back again when desired in a matter of seconds. Blanking plate ‘Dual Chop’ mechanism in short chop position Straw is teased from the bale by hooks positioned on the crossbeater. When the blades are lowered, straw is chopped using a scissor action. The straw then passes over a screen located behind the knife cassette. If the straw is too long it is recirculated...

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Case Study For these ladies size does matter! Chopped straw is required for a variety of applications, which includes additional feed for a TMR and livestock bedding. “We need to achieve butterfats of over 4%.” Gavin Rodda runs a 330-cow dairy herd at Rosemorran Farm, Cornwall, producing an average of 9500 litres. Milk produced under contract for Cathedral City branded cheese, which demands the constituents and quality of the milk are consistently high. Gavin says “At first we used a contractor to chop our straw but this became a costly and time consuming process. We contacted Teagle and they...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.