Mobile grain cleaner to take centre stage

A new mobile grain cleaner will be launched at LAMMA – to meet increased demand from growers for flexible on-farm grain cleaning solutions.

Developed by McArthur Agriculture, the mobile cleaner enables farmers to add value to combinable crops post-harvest. It enables the production of farm-saved clean-only seed, grain cleaning to meet contract specifications and the separation of intercrops. 

“Our mobile grain cleaner is completely self-sufficient,” says McArthur Agriculture managing director John McArthur. “It can be quickly and easily setup and operated by one person and comes complete with an onboard generator so it can operate anywhere.”

With JK Machinery’s popular JCC VibroCompact 08 vibrating sieve cleaner at its core, the machine is mounted on a 14ft Nugent trailer with a curtain side body and can be towed behind most pickups.

“The mobile grain cleaning system we will be unveiling at LAMMA, is the first production model resulting from many customer requests for portable cleaning systems and the design and build of several ‘one-off’ solutions,” said Mr McArthur.

Cost-effective

“Farmers now have the opportunity to make a cost-effective investment in their own system that will allow them to add value to their own crops and provide an additional revenue stream from contracting.”

As well as the mobile cleaner, McArthur Agriculture will be showcasing a Mecmar SSI 28 T grain drier on its stand. A working demonstration showing how a Sukup grain drying silo operates is also likely to be a highlight for visitors.

Mecmar driers offer energy saving and performance enhancing features including a full-length stainless-steel furnace, plenum air distribution system and high open space perforated screens, all designed to deliver more airflow with less energy.

“The next year will see the use of electronics to enhance the Mecmar’s grain drying process to minimise energy usage,” says Mr McArthur.

“Accurate collection of fuel and power data delivers a clear picture of running costs and farmers will soon be able to optimise the drier to deliver greater economy or performance.

“The demonstration shows how Sukup grain drying silos provide both functionality and value, which in many cases, offer an alternative to new grain storage sheds equipped with integrated drying floors,” says Mr McArthur.

McArthur Agriculture is on Stand 8.644 in Hall 8.