Application: Manure removal from dairy barn floors
Customer: Birchwood Farm and Dairy
Location: Newtown, PA
Winch Model: Columbia WD1300-1A34-F-11 (2 units)
Performance:
- Line Pull: 1,300 pounds on the first layer
- Line Speed: 15 feet per minute on first layer
- Wire Rope Capacity: 99 feet x 3/16″ diameter wire rope
- Power Source: 115 VAC / Single phase / 60 Hz
Special Features:
- Cable tensioning plates
- Brakes removed
Why APPI:
It’s not glamorous, but removing large volumes of cow manure from their barn is a daily requirement at the Birchwood Farm and Dairy. Mike Tierney, their operations manager, recognized the need for a solution that would streamline this essential task and conducted an extensive web search to find the right equipment.
APPI’s expertise in providing specialized winch solutions caught Tierney’s attention. After thorough discussions about various options, Birchwood Farm and Dairy chose two Columbia WD1300 AC electric winches for their manure scraper system.
Key features of this solution include:
- Dual Columbia WD1300 winches, providing reliable pull for the manure scraper.
- Compact yet powerful units suitable for the confined space of a barn environment.
- Customized design to meet specific operational needs, including the removal of brakes.
- Cable tensioning plates to ensure proper spooling under varying load conditions.
By implementing APPI’s Columbia winch solution, Birchwood Farm and Dairy has significantly improved their manure removal process. The new system offers:
- Enhanced efficiency in daily barn cleaning
- Reduced labor requirements
- Improved barn hygiene, contributing to better animal health
- Consistent performance even with varying loads
Tierney expressed excitement about the time savings the new system will provide, highlighting the positive impact on their daily operations. The Columbia WD1300 winches ensure that the system will continue to operate smoothly and efficiently, even under the challenging conditions of a dairy barn environment.
For more information about these manure scraper winches or any of APPI’s other specialized products and services, please contact Allied Power Products, Inc. With over 30 years of experience in providing winches, hoists, capstans, and cranes tailored to specific application requirements, APPI continues to be a trusted partner in the agricultural industry.