Harvest’s Next Stop

Grain Bins

By October, grain is moving from the field into storage, making bin capacity and condition important parts of the harvest equation. Proper storage gives producers more control over where grain is held and how it is managed after harvest. Bin design, size, and supporting equipment can vary depending on the operation and its storage needs.

Redstone Industries Steel Hopper Bottom Cones

Redstone Industries builds heavy-duty, quality steel hopper bottom cones for any size new or existing bin, converting flat storage into fast, gravity-unloading systems.

Features:

• Eliminates the need to enter bin
• Complete cleanout between varieties
• Combine with new bin packages or upgrade existing bins
• Add-on Aeration, skid bases, ground lids, and manways
• Any size up to 36 feet

Redstone Industries | www.hoppercone.com

Brock EVEREST Grain Bins

Brock’s EVEREST Grain Bins are designed for high-capacity grain storage, with a range of sizes and structural features to accommodate larger storage requirements.

Features:

• 15- to 156-foot bin diameters
• 2,978- to 1,939,574-bushel capacities
• 19- to 107-foot eave heights
• 4,800- to 130,000-pound roof loads
• High-strength roofs and EVERLOC mounts

Brock Grain Systems | www.brockgrain.com

GSI EVO 50 Grain Bins

The EVO 50 Grain Bin combines high-tensile steel construction with structural features designed to distribute loads across the bin wall.

Features:

• 4-inch corrugated sidewalls
• Staggered bolt pattern reduces sidewall holes
• Symmetrical stiffeners distribute loads evenly
• Powder-coated stiffener boots resist corrosion
• High-tensile steel rated up to 70,000 pounds per square inch

GSI, a brand of Grain & Protein Technologies  | www.grainsystems.com

Sioux Steel Farm Bins

Sioux Steel Company is a fifth-generation, family-owned company that manufactures farm bins and commercial grain storage systems.

Features:

• Designed for grains weighing up to 64 pounds per bushel, compared with the industry standard of 60 pounds per bushel
• Features an ovate manway designed to provide a larger access opening for users
• A 10-year warranty comes standard on every farm bin
• Roofs feature peak load ratings up to 10,000 pounds
• 4-inch corrugated galvanized sheets reduce friction load on the sidewalls.

Sioux Steel Company | www.siouxsteel.com

Chief Agri Farm Bins

Chief Agri farm bins are available in a range of sizes for grain storage operations with different capacity and space requirements.

Features:

• 15-foot 6-inch to 49-foot 6-inch diameters
• 18-foot 4-inch to 50-foot heights
• 70 KSI tensile-strength steel sidewalls
• “W” stiffeners add structural strength
• V-Rib roof systems provide added storage capacity

Chief Agri/Industrial Group | agri.chiefind.com

Grain Vacs

Fall harvest brings more than getting grain out of the field. Once grain reaches storage, equipment may be needed for transfers, bin cleanup, and moving grain between locations. Grain vacs use pneumatic systems to handle these tasks while offering different capacities and configurations for farm operations.

Thor Manufacturing Conveyair Ultima62

The Conveyair Ultima62 provides a pneumatic option for gently moving grain during bin cleanup and transfer operations.

Features:

• 6-inch suction and discharge
• 5.3 positive-displacement blower for longer suction distances
• Reversible, pressure-protected hydraulic airlock motor
• Quick-connect camlock couplers
• Blower protection system removes dust and debris from the air supply

Thor Manufacturing Ltd | www.thormanufacturing.com

Wallinga Agri-Vac 7816

Designed for portable grain handling, the Agri-Vac 7816 transfers grain at rates up to 6,000 bushels per hour, depending on the crop.

Features:

• 5,300- to 6,000-bushel-per-hour capacity
• 7-inch grain transfer line
• 816 SRT positive-displacement blower
• Self-contained hydraulic system
• Rhino-lined receiver with dual inlets

Walinga  | walinga.com 

CB Pneumatics CB68MTO PTO Grain Vac

The CB68MTO PTO Vac provides a compact option for grain transfer, with dual inlets and unloading from three sides.

Features:

• 1,000/1,800-revolutions per minute Twin Disc pump drive
• Gardner Denver Legend Series 8MVP pump
• Adjustable and reversible airlock
• Self-contained hydraulic loading boom and airlock
• 1/4-inch urethane-lined cyclones and 1/2-inch lined intakes

Custom Built Pneumatics | cbpneumatics.com

Brandt 5200EX

The Brandt 5200EX combines a low-profile design with features for grain transfer, bin cleanup, and routine maintenance.

Features:

• 5,200-bushel-per-hour capacity
• 10-inch auger diameter
• Low-profile design improves visibility from inside the bin
• Adjustable Air Throttle helps regulate airflow
• Hydraulic folding unload auger operates from the tractor cab

Brandt Group of Companies | www.brandt.ca