Hay Elevator Bale Counter

/ Hay Elevator Bale Counter #1  

pengs68

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Any one have a counter on their hay elevator. I was looking for some ideas on best way to mount one in a spot it wont get knocked off and still count bales accurately. I have a skeleton and a paddle grain type. Thanks in advance.
 
/ Hay Elevator Bale Counter #2  
it wouldn't take to much to mount one but keeping it in place might be an issue as many bales are not riding in the center.
 
/ Hay Elevator Bale Counter #3  
What's the loading configuration? Paddle type on the ground and skeleton in the mow for a traverse type delivery (like I use) or something else?

Mechanical type counters such as those used on a baler could be made to work.

Its a great idea, though. I need one for out-bound hay so I know how many a customer is getting.

In the mow, I stack in piles with a fixed count in each pile so I know how many are on-hand.
 
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The paddle one is on wheels and the skeleton is flat. I only use the the skeleton to sell hay, throwing it in the back of a trailer. Whenever I sell now it seems the dealers come up with less bales then I count.
 

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