HAY BALE-ELEVATOR SYSTEMS
Horsepower Requirements
Bales should be "pulled toward" electric-motor drive end. However, if elevator is mounted on a transport, drive end must remain on the ground and "push bales".
Horizontal Conveyor
1/2 HP
3/4 HP
1 HP
1 1/2 HP
2 HP
16' - 28'
30' - 44'
48' - 60'
64' - 90'
96' - 120'
Incline Elevator
1/2 HP
3/4 HP
1 HP
1 1/2 HP
16' - 24'
28' - 40'
42' - 44'
48' - 60'
Use 2.8" O.D. Type A motor pulley on horizontal conveyor and incline elevator. Use a farm-rated, totally enclosed, fan-cooled motor (with a manual-reset overload protector), rated between 1725 to 1800 RPM.
NOTE: The above chart is only a guide - the size, shape and weight of your bales; angle of elevator; and desired speed may affect your installation. Remember, bales are more effectively pulled than pushed. Less horsepower is required when pulled!