Hayrite 16 ft. Bale Elevator, No. 55 Chain, 3/4 HP Motor – 146036599 – HEC-16MDK34
Support your farming operation with the Hayrite 16 ft. Bale Elevator. The sturdy construction with angle-iron joints protects the bale elevator from everyday use for long-lasting functionality. The universal motor mount and self-aligning bearings give the hay elevator smooth movement to prevent loss of material.
Support your farming operation with the Hayrite 16 ft. Bale Elevator. The sturdy construction with angle-iron joints protects the bale elevator from everyday use for long-lasting functionality. The universal motor mount and self-aligning bearings give the hay elevator smooth movement to prevent loss of material.
- Bale elevator makes storing bales a smooth, quick and simple, one-person operation
- Sturdy design can be used as inclined conveyor, mow conveyor or both
- High-strength, 1 in. square tubing is 70 percent more rigid than round tubing
- Heavier, 1/8 in. angle-iron connecting joints to prevent stretching
- Heavy-duty, No. 55 detachable conveyor chain with raised links every 24 in. for more positive movement
- Specially-engineered return-chain guides to prevent catching
- Bronze pillow-block bearings on drive unit is self-aligning with grease zerks
- Full 1 in. solid head and jack shafts support the hay elevator
- Grease-able, bronze-bushing idler sprockets
- Stronger, No. 40 roller-chain final drive
- Sturdy, universal motor mount for electric motors is adjustable for leveling, belt take-up and “stop and go” operation
- Mount is quickly detachable for inside storage of the motor (drive-belt included)
- Compatible with other square-tube hay elevators
- Included Hayrite drive kit includes a 3/4 HP motor with pulley, cord and plug
- Frame type is 56
- Voltage of 115/230V (wired for 115V)
- Amperage is 10.6/5.3A
- Single motor phase
- Cord is 14 gauge x 7 in. L
Additional information
| Compatibility | Universal |
|---|---|
| Primary Material | Steel |
| Product Height | 15.5 in. |
| Product Length | 16 ft. |
| Product Width | 36.5 in. |
| Product Weight | 182 lb. |
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by Fabian
Seems to be solidly built. Have used it to store 225 bales (so far) in the hay mow and it has worked great. You do have to be careful to place bales once as when they are adjusted after placement on the track it may make the chain slip off at the top of the elevator. Overall very pleased.
by Sandra
Used this Hayrite elevator to put a couple of hundred bales all the way to the rafters. Stack was about 20 ft high. Used the 16 ft base elevator and the 8 ft extension
by Wilbur
We have used this hay elevator twice now to get 30, then 60 bales into our barn’s hay loft. It worked great both times, once from the ground (about a 45 degree angle) and the second time from the bed of the truck. We didn’t need a bale chute or any accessories. A couple of bales came up crooked and one fell off half way up, but didn’t cause any harm. The assembly video on youtube made the assembly process straightforward. I plan to add a big safety switch for next time, since the elevator doesn’t have its own on/off switch (So far I used a switched power strip plugged into an extension cord). I initially lubed the chain with 90wt gear grease. Probably would use vegetable oil or lard in the future since traces probably get on the hay. Two people and a rope block and tackle were able to move and position the elevator, though the bottom corner with the motor is much heavier than the rest. I store it vertical tied to the front wall of the barn, next to the door opening where the ceiling is just a little more than 16′ high. With the block and tackle clipped to an eye bolt mounted near the top of the barn’s front wall, we could gradually tip and lower the elevator onto the adjacent end of the loft, about 15 feet away from the front wall. The 2×4 loft rail had been temporarily removed. When bales get to the top, one person flips them to the loft plywood floor and and away from the elevator. One or two kids slide the bales to the other end where another adult stacks them. Only took about 30 minutes to get 60 bales unloaded and stored in the loft.
by Alpaca
Worked very nicely – just put 200 bales into the barn. The written directions for assembly are really not very good. Happily though, there is a video for assembly online that helps to clarify, and in conjunction with the text and diagrams, makes assembly smoother. To be clear – the directions are from the manufacturer in Wisconsin, not Tractor Supply itself.
by Steve
bought the Hayrite Bale Elevator to throw square bales up into my hayloft. My floor opening is 11′ so I went with the 16′ package, belt, motor, two 8′ sections. Easy to put together, but I did use the assembly video posted out on You Tube. found that to be extremely beneficial. I used it this week to move 100 bales and it worked like a champ, no issues at all, smooth, and lightweight enough for two folks and a tractor front end loader to position into place. I believe however I need to purchase another 4′ section so I do not have to move my hay wagon around to adjust the angle as much as you work down through the haystack rows.
by Yoked
The elevator works great but came with a dent in the bottom of one of the rails. No time to return as it was a week before haying. I don’t know if it occurred at the factory or warehouse or in transit but it was a good sized dent.
by David
Product seems to be well built, assembled as a 20’ unit with 4’ extension. Come with an easy to remove 3/4 HP motor. Being able to quickly remove Motor with two bolts is a nice feature. Makes easy storage and easy of movement as the unit at 20’ is fairly heavy. So far very happy with unit. Performers as well as my Snowco elevator.
by Michael
Recent purchase, put together, used to load 300 heavy square bales into barn loft. Have previously owned 3 of another brand that also worked well, but not as heavy and we’ll made as this one. The directions certainly could be better illustrated and organized…make sure you read them and keep reviewing as you assemble. I highly recommend buying this product…it’s a time and labor saver.
by Thomas
The hay elevator is awesome. However, the instructions are lacking. If you buy the additional 4’ extension put it in the middle of the elevator assembly not as an extension on the end. Also, the chain in the motor housing needs to be taken apart in order to get it over the gears.
by Griz
I loaded 40 bales into the 2nd floor loft last month and decided it was time to get help. The instruction manual has all the information needed and a parts list to cross-reference parts. The Hayrite is a bit heavy for one man, but you get durability, strength, and length. Plenty of power with the 3/4 HP motor.
by Kathy
So much better than throwing bales over our heads. But there needs to be someone getting them off the elevator so they don’t get stuck and rip the baling twine. But all in all a true lifesaver!!!