Portable rock soil recycler for tractors
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I purchased one of these screeners a month or two ago. I replaced a homemade built screener. The OMH screeners work incredibly well... It s so much faster to remove the rock and end up with good useable soil for the landscaping and garden. In hindsight, I wish I had purchased this first rather than spending money and a lot of time with the homemade screener.... And no I don't work for OMH... But they have a great product that really works!
OP
DeSite ASM
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Hello Lanet
Thanks for taking the time to talk about the SLG-78. I am glad that the machine is doing the job that you purchased it for. I always like to hear from our customers that purchase our products, as this gives us the feedback needed in helping us to improve on our designs. The SLG-78 is a new model that I designed for 2013. I designed this portable screener with skid steer and tractor owners in mind so I am happy to see that you are happy with your purchase. Next month I will be offering a 3 point hitch system that small tractors can use to pick up and move the screener around onsite.
I also have designed a new concept backhoe attachment for for skid steers that will dig and remove twice as much material than previous designs, but at a much lower price. We are committed to making products that are "user friendly at reasonable prices". This new backhoe attachment is now in the design protection phase, but will be available in the spring of 2014.
Thanks again for taking the time to talk about our products.
Thanks for taking the time to talk about the SLG-78. I am glad that the machine is doing the job that you purchased it for. I always like to hear from our customers that purchase our products, as this gives us the feedback needed in helping us to improve on our designs. The SLG-78 is a new model that I designed for 2013. I designed this portable screener with skid steer and tractor owners in mind so I am happy to see that you are happy with your purchase. Next month I will be offering a 3 point hitch system that small tractors can use to pick up and move the screener around onsite.
I also have designed a new concept backhoe attachment for for skid steers that will dig and remove twice as much material than previous designs, but at a much lower price. We are committed to making products that are "user friendly at reasonable prices". This new backhoe attachment is now in the design protection phase, but will be available in the spring of 2014.
Thanks again for taking the time to talk about our products.
BGigHarbor
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I came across the slg-78 and it looks interesting. I have a 72 inch bucket, does the 78 mean its 78 inches wide?
That would be a bit narrower inside than I'd really like. Next size looks lots more expensive and much bigger....
limited pricing info on site, esp on different screens.
If I could rent one locally (Gig Harbor, WA) I would definitely give it a try. We have a ton of use for such a device on the new property which has not garden, for example.
I need to look around at who makes other models and what sizes....
That would be a bit narrower inside than I'd really like. Next size looks lots more expensive and much bigger....
limited pricing info on site, esp on different screens.
If I could rent one locally (Gig Harbor, WA) I would definitely give it a try. We have a ton of use for such a device on the new property which has not garden, for example.
I need to look around at who makes other models and what sizes....
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OP
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The overall width of the screener is 96 inches so that it can be loaded crossways on the trailer. The inside box measurement is 90 inches so your will have 9 inches of clearance on each side. The 78 means that you can use up to a 78 inch bucket to feed the screener. The screeners are sold in Spokane so that is quite close to you. This machine is exceeding all expectations, so I think that you will be impressed. Call 877 254 7903 to find out where you can see the screener in action.
BGigHarbor
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Thanks for the reply.
BGigHarbor
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Time has come for me to think about screeners more seriously for the new property. Anyone buy one since I last post that could share thoughts?
Cant find any real reviews and even their youtube vid has been pulled. Can only find a couple "testimonials" of folks local to them that they loaned the until to.
Sure wish there was one I could rent locally to check out in person. Would to use with my l5460 with 72 inch bucket. Would need at least a couple sizes mesh. Not sure if I'd get the V model or not or deflector or not.
Cant find any real reviews and even their youtube vid has been pulled. Can only find a couple "testimonials" of folks local to them that they loaned the until to.
Sure wish there was one I could rent locally to check out in person. Would to use with my l5460 with 72 inch bucket. Would need at least a couple sizes mesh. Not sure if I'd get the V model or not or deflector or not.
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I'm not sure what you are looking for in a review. I've purchased the unit and am not affiliated with OMH other than their offices are about 15 miles away from where I live. I purchased the unit as I got reach tired of picking up rocks by hand. I tried a landscape rake but that didn't work. I then purchased a rock bucket thinking that would speed up the process... But it was a complete waste. I say that because the spacing is a fixed width and any rock less that 3"'would fall back into the soil... So it really only helps with the large rocks... The other issue is weeds and junk get mixed in requiring a look of work with the hydraulics to try and shack the dirt out... Just found that to be slow and tough on the tractor.
Since my original post, I have added to my SLG-78 with the purchase of the vibratory pack and then the feed deflector. I've also purchased the 2" square mesh to allow me to screen for other material,types. Each added option increased the output and has made the machine more usefulness. One modification that helped was adding plywood over the feed deflector screen... which forces the material to drop over the full screen deck. I hear that OMH is coming out with something that will do the same thing...
Within a very short amount of time, I can screen dirt for the garden, lawns, landscaping... Or if I change out the mesh, I can screen material that makes a great base for roads, concrete pads, etc.,
I'm very happy with the purchase and vent my wife that was skeptical about the purchase is a believer. Let me know if you have any questions that I can help with.
Since my original post, I have added to my SLG-78 with the purchase of the vibratory pack and then the feed deflector. I've also purchased the 2" square mesh to allow me to screen for other material,types. Each added option increased the output and has made the machine more usefulness. One modification that helped was adding plywood over the feed deflector screen... which forces the material to drop over the full screen deck. I hear that OMH is coming out with something that will do the same thing...
Within a very short amount of time, I can screen dirt for the garden, lawns, landscaping... Or if I change out the mesh, I can screen material that makes a great base for roads, concrete pads, etc.,
I'm very happy with the purchase and vent my wife that was skeptical about the purchase is a believer. Let me know if you have any questions that I can help with.
BGigHarbor
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this is exactly what I am looking for, someone that bought one and still liking it. Can you post a pic of the additional plywood piece to go with the deflector?
I was torn on the deflector and vibrator, but if you find it useful I would lean that way myself.
What is the width of your tractor bucket and how easy is it to scoop the inside? Mine is 72 inches.
Does your tc-40 lift the unit okay?
Also, did you have them assembly it there or do it yourself? I have a trailer that is 5 x 10 on the inside with 24 inch tall sides and am thinking about transport as they are only about 275 miles from here.
What screens do you find useful? I was thinking something like 3/8 for the fine stuff and maybe 2 inches for bigger.
Thanks for posting again, Bill
I see you are a fellow BCS owner.....
I was torn on the deflector and vibrator, but if you find it useful I would lean that way myself.
What is the width of your tractor bucket and how easy is it to scoop the inside? Mine is 72 inches.
Does your tc-40 lift the unit okay?
Also, did you have them assembly it there or do it yourself? I have a trailer that is 5 x 10 on the inside with 24 inch tall sides and am thinking about transport as they are only about 275 miles from here.
What screens do you find useful? I was thinking something like 3/8 for the fine stuff and maybe 2 inches for bigger.
Thanks for posting again, Bill
I see you are a fellow BCS owner.....
Hopefully if I did this correctly, you'll see two attached photos. The deflector has a 1" mesh screen on it and it allows dirt, small rocks, etc to fall through. But when it does, it hits the end of the screen. I want all my material to flow from the top to the bottom of the screen. That leaves me with more good material and less material I need to "re-run" because it ended up in my trash pile or rock side.
My TC-40 can lift the machine as it has a total lifting capacity of 2,000 lbs. however, when I originally bought the machine, I used the bucket with some of those clamp on forks which reduced my lifting ability by maybe 500 lbs. I have since purchased some pallet forks and that made a big difference. But this is a big machine and I take it real slow moving it. I have a 72" bucket on machine too and that works really well. Scoping the dirt after it's been screened is very easy... Plenty of room and the sides are reinforced in case you bump them. This unit is very stout... It will take a lot of abuse.
I asked OMH to out it together. Brad was fair in what he charged me. It's pretty easy to put together, but the parts are very heavy and it's best if you have two or three people helping to put it together. I put the vibratory pack and the deflector on, though.
I also have two foot sides on my trailer, although it's a 16' car hauler with at least 7' of width. I didn't have a problem getting on/off over the sides. However, with a smaller trailer you may need to take one side off...but it will be very close as the holes for your forks is about two feet up.
The mesh that comes with the unit works great to screen for dirt. I'm using it to screen sandy loam that has tons of river rock. I also purchased the 2" square mesh to re-screen my trash pile... This gives my good material for a foundation or road base as it has mostly rocks that are half and inch to 2" in size.
A couple other things to consider. There are attachments that OMH has that allows you to slip into the holes to pickup the unit with a bucket. These are ok if you don't have forks. However, I found it easier to use forks and it keep the unit closer to my tractor...meaning better control when moving. There are also extension legs that allow you to change the angle of the deck. I like these because you can decrease the deck angle and slow the material down... Very useful with the vibratory pack and you end up with less good material in your trash pile. The one thing about the leg extensions I don't like is it limits how you can scoop up the trash pile... You mainly have to come straight on... It would be great if you could also come perpendicular to the unit without hitting the leg extensions.
After 5 years of looking at the BCS tractors, I finally bought one to replace my dead riding lawn mower... It's still in transit, but I'm anxious to get the unit as it looks like a great tractor. How do you like your BCS?
Hope this is helpful. Let me know if you have any other questions.
My TC-40 can lift the machine as it has a total lifting capacity of 2,000 lbs. however, when I originally bought the machine, I used the bucket with some of those clamp on forks which reduced my lifting ability by maybe 500 lbs. I have since purchased some pallet forks and that made a big difference. But this is a big machine and I take it real slow moving it. I have a 72" bucket on machine too and that works really well. Scoping the dirt after it's been screened is very easy... Plenty of room and the sides are reinforced in case you bump them. This unit is very stout... It will take a lot of abuse.
I asked OMH to out it together. Brad was fair in what he charged me. It's pretty easy to put together, but the parts are very heavy and it's best if you have two or three people helping to put it together. I put the vibratory pack and the deflector on, though.
I also have two foot sides on my trailer, although it's a 16' car hauler with at least 7' of width. I didn't have a problem getting on/off over the sides. However, with a smaller trailer you may need to take one side off...but it will be very close as the holes for your forks is about two feet up.
The mesh that comes with the unit works great to screen for dirt. I'm using it to screen sandy loam that has tons of river rock. I also purchased the 2" square mesh to re-screen my trash pile... This gives my good material for a foundation or road base as it has mostly rocks that are half and inch to 2" in size.
A couple other things to consider. There are attachments that OMH has that allows you to slip into the holes to pickup the unit with a bucket. These are ok if you don't have forks. However, I found it easier to use forks and it keep the unit closer to my tractor...meaning better control when moving. There are also extension legs that allow you to change the angle of the deck. I like these because you can decrease the deck angle and slow the material down... Very useful with the vibratory pack and you end up with less good material in your trash pile. The one thing about the leg extensions I don't like is it limits how you can scoop up the trash pile... You mainly have to come straight on... It would be great if you could also come perpendicular to the unit without hitting the leg extensions.
After 5 years of looking at the BCS tractors, I finally bought one to replace my dead riding lawn mower... It's still in transit, but I'm anxious to get the unit as it looks like a great tractor. How do you like your BCS?
Hope this is helpful. Let me know if you have any other questions.
