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When our company invests in
production technology the aim
is always planned effi ciency
and cost savings. The focus is
always on one thing and one
thing alone: certainty of result.
Reliable machinery that works
well makes long term planning
far easier. Why should it be any
different in the milk and beef industries?
SILOKING are specially
designed to be accurate and
reliable 365 days of the year.
So it is easier to calculate the
results and surprises are kept
to a minimum.It is a proven
fact that rearing calves out of
doors in the fresh air in FLIX-
BOX calf igloos has considerable
fi nancial advantages. Simple
operation and well thought out
design are a sure basis for a
good result and enable accurate
calculations to be made.MAYER
Tittmoning has built a fi rst class
success story on this principle.
But development never stops -
why not join us?
Best regards
Georg Mayer
MD MAYER Tittmoning
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Feeding a cow means fi lling
its stomach!
Maximising genetic potential
Throughout the world it is often the
case that the genetic production potential
of cows is hardly being used.
The main opportunities for improvement
are in feed. “Genetics are way
ahead of our feeding habits”, and calf
rearing and animal comfort come
close behind.
These cows with potential still depend
on a suitable supply of protein and energy
from feed containing appropriate
mix. We have ever higher expectations
of feed mixes and recipes
Feeding a cow means fi lling its
stomach
A cow being a ruminant obtains at
least 70% of its nutrients from its stomach
where bacteria have to break
down fi brous materials, protein and
carbohydrates through fermentation
to make it available to the cow. Special
bacteria cultures in each feed component
develop within 3 to 6 weeks and
these operate effi ciently only in the
specifi c feed. Consequently any chan-
ge in the components in the feed disturbs
the work of the bacteria for several
weeks until fresh cultures have
become established. So Rule No 1 is:
The same components every day, the
same recipe every day. Never change
the recipe except when they are dry.
Every mouthful the same
If you want to ensure the cow eats all
SILOKING Vertical Feed Mixers mechanise feeding and optimise the process.
the ingredients in the feed recipe the
best feed is mixed feed. This is a development
from the USA which can be
matched to local feed requirements
anywhere in the world. The feed is
mixed in a Feed Mixer with a weighing
system. But cows are connoisseurs
too and try to pick out the tastier ingredients
from the feed. You can avoid
this by ensuring the feed is moist
enough and does not suffer from an
excess of long fi bres. So Rule No 2
is: Nothing in the feed should be
longer than the width of the cow’s
mouth.
Don’t lose the structured texture
At the same time the feed needs struc-
Good dairy cows ruminate for six or seven hours a day and produce about 250
litres of saliva.

tured roughage, coarse ingredients,
which will stimulate the walls of the
cow’s stomach. This causes the cow
to ruminate and produce saliva. So a
well fed cow produces about 250 litres
of saliva a day during 6 – 7 hours of
rumination, just to keep the pH balance
in its stomach stable. So Rule No 3
is: Mixing a feed is complete between
three and fi ve minutes after adding
the last ingredient. Longer mixing
times will spoil the structure of the
feed. Limiting mixing time also saves
fuel and wear and tear.
Mechanisation a bonus
The use of feed mixers to create the
ideal feed has other advantages: it
serves to mechanise the whole feed
operation including transport and also
produces a more even and open textured
feed so the cow eats more. (The
same applies to the feeding of all ruminants,
of course.)
Technically perfect
So what do we expect of a feed mixer?
> exact mixing and chopping of various
ingredients but without any pulping
> exact weighing of the ingredients
however uneven the ground or farmyard
> exact and even distribution of the
feed whatever the constraints of
the building, such as the length and
height of the feed table or limited fi lling
heights.
> energy saving mixing of the feed –
but it must be quick and energy-effi -
cient> robust and reliable technology,
simple enough to operate 365 days a
year
Vertical feed mixers are gaining
ground
Every system has advantages, but the
vertical feed mixer has to be seen as
the best solution when all the factors
are taken into account.Horizontal mixing
systems are quick but damage
the structure of the feed and are energy
hungry.Free fall mixers without
a cutter conserve the structure but
have shortcomings in longitudinal mixing
and are more diffi cult to operate.
Vertical feed mixers mix very exactly
and preserve the structure of the feed,
they do not suffer from heavy wear,
use little fuel, can open up round bales
and are simple to operate.
It’s the customer’s choice
Offi cial statistics, in Germany for example,
confi rm the success of the vertical
feed mixing system.
Overall best
But not all vertical mixing systems are
the same.SILOKING Vertical Feed Mixers
are always designed for optimum
results. All vertical feed mixers can be
judged by the following factors.
1) SILOKING Vertical Feed Mixers
feature an ideal combination of
auger and hopper – and have an
edged hopper.. The result is rapid
and gentle mixing at low rpm
– and that is a proven fact.
2) SILOKING Vertical Feed Mixers
have a torsion resistant hollow
supporting frame . The load cells
are attached to additional cross
bars. Excellent reliability is achieved
through robust design and exact
weighing however uneven the
ground or farmyard.
3) All SILOKING Vertical Feed Mi-
xers have helical epicyclic gears .
The load capacity is designed to
support the diameter of the auger.
The gears are the most robust on
the market.
4) All versions of the feed discharge
are designed to ensure that the
feed spread is laid even and open
textured. So the cows eat more.
Convenient feed discharge comes
as standard with SILOKING.
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SILOKING Smart – the best entry level opportunity
for TMR feeding
For farmers with 10 to 35 cows
the SILOKING Smart is the ideal
low cost entry into TMR feeding
for correct and healthy portions.
It is the smallest SILOKING Feed
Mixer with hopper sizes from 3 m 3
to 5 m 3 .
In designing the Smart we concentrated
on two vital design considerations
from working practice: low cost
and maximum reliability. The Smart
meets these requirements perfectly
and provides the usual SILOKING
technology with proven reliability.
Its compact dimensions make it extremely
manoeuvrable and fl exible in
operation. In the MAYER Tittmoning
range for smaller farms and TMR starters
it is the ideal alternative to its larger
stable mates.
Its special features include:
> weighing system as standard for
exact feed portions,
> low height for easier fi lling and
ideal for low headroom access to cow
sheds,
> drive shaft through drive guarantees
smooth running and long service
life,
> the edged hopper and two mechanical
counter blades for exact and
rapid mixing.
The weighing system is included as
standard in all the SILOKING Feed
Mixers.
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The Smart is available in hopper sizes from 3 m3 to 5 m 3 . The standard version
discharges front right; there is also an option with discharge at the left or
at the back.
Technical specifi cations (LxWxH, mm):
3m 3 2950 x 1650* x 2020
5m 3 3400 x 2080* x 2280
Die Misch-Schnecke im gekanteten
Behälter ist mit
beschichteten Messern und
zwei mechanischen Gegenschneiden
für ein exaktes
und schnelles Mischergebnis
ausgestattet. Der Srohring
ist ab 5m3 serienmäßig
The stable torsion resistant
hollow supporting
frame connects to the
tractor drawbar. It is
easy to climb up to look
into the hopper.
* in the standard version with front
discharge; other dimensions, including
narrower, are also available.

SILOKING Kompakt –
robust, precise and reliable
Kompakt 8 m 3 Standard version with discharge door front right
The SILOKING Kompakt is remarkable
for its short chassis and extreme
manoeuvrability.
The Kompakt is also suitable for
use in buildings with restricted space
and is extremely easy to operate and
user friendly. Additional benefi ts include
its low investment cost and effective
performance. The ladder on
the chassis gives access to the independent
weighing system which guarantees
exact weighing, even when
Large auger, low speed is the recipe
for gentle processing of the feed and
saving diesel: the unique SILOKING
turbo auger and edged hopper provide
rapid mixing and even discharge.
adding mineral feed at a later stage.
Drive shaft through drive guarantees
smooth running and long service life,
The discharge door and conveyor options
make the Kompakt an automatic
choice.
Technical specifi cations
(LxWxH, mm):
7m 3 4.300 x 2.060* x 2.520
8m 3 4.500 x 2.250* x 2.440
9m 3 4.550 x 2.250* x 2.640
10m 3 4.650 x 2.400* x 2.740
10m 3 T 4.700 x 2.550* x 2.500
12m 3 4.750 x 2.550* x 2.750
* in the standard version with front
discharge; other dimensions, including
narrower, are also available.
The Kompakt is available with
hoppers from 7 m3 to 12 m3
and is available in many different
versions
Kompakt 8 m3 with conveyor
belt for discharge at both sides
at the back.
Kompakt 9 m3 with conveyor belt for
discharge at both sides at the front.
The weighing system on the Kompakt
is fi tted with an alarm system as
standard. A programmable weighing
system is available as an option.
Kompakt 10 m3 with discharge
door rear left.
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SILOKING Premium – the heavy duty range
Maximum functionality under toughest conditions
With its comprehensive wealth of
high quality features the SILO-
KING Premium leaves nothing to
be desired.
It is simple and convenient to operate,
it is user friendly and makes
work easier. The Premium sets standards
in its class for both technology
and equipment. The chassis and gears
are designed for maximum service
life. Customers fi nd the aluminium
platform and ladders on both sides extremely
practical which facilitates access
and fi lling from both sides. Mayer
stands for safety and reliability.
Technical specifi cations
(LxWxH, mm):
9m 3 5.200 x 2.360 x 2.620
10m 3 5.250 x 2.360 x 2.820
11m 3 5.300 x 2.520 x 2.700
12m 3 5.350 x 2.520 x 2.800
13m 3 5.400 x 2.520 x 2.950
14m 3 5.450 x 2.520 x 3.140
16m 3 5.600 x 2.720 x 3.150
Straw ring and turbo auger
on hoppers from 11 m3
and upwards are fi tted as
standard with a gearbox for
powerful and energy saving
mixing.
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The 13 m3 capacity Premium above has a cross conveyor belt with two drive
motors which keep the belt moving in either direction and guarantee long life.
The platform ladders provide safe and easy access from both sides.
The SILOKING Premium
is especially suitable
for breaking and mixing
large round bales.
The SILOKING Premium has an extremely stable
chassis with four load cells on the cross bars for
exact weighing even on uneven ground.
Options include: the MAYER Programmable
Weighing System and data transfer for perfect
control of recipe mixing. A total of 99 recipes and
up to 22 components can be programmed.

SILOKING Duo – the jumbo range
The SILOKING Duo with 16 m3 hopper has a single axle and is extremely compact .
The SILOKING Duo with its two
or three turbo augers is designed
to handle work on large farms and
on farms with width limitations.
Thanks to its two or three turbo mixing
augers the SILOKING Duo can
cope with enormous quantities, even
at greater distances and with large
herds. The smaller 12 m3 and 14 m3
versions are an excellent width for restricted
access and low fi lling heights.
Technical specifi cations
(LxWxH, mm):
2 Auger Feed Mixer
12m 3 6.600 x 1.950 x 2.620
13m 3 6.800 x 2.050 x 2.640
14m 3 6.850 x 2.050 x 2.760
14m 3 T 7.150 x 2.200 x 2.500
16m 3 7.150 x 2.200 x 2.700
18m 3 7.200 x 2.200 x 2.900
20m 3 7.500 x 2.360 x 2.900
22m 3 7.550 x 2.360 x 3.050
24m 3 7.850 x 2.520 x 3.000
28m 3 7.900 x 2.520 x 3.200
3 Auger Feed Mixer
36m 3 10.600 x 2.520 x 3.050
40m 3 10.700 x 2.520 x 3.250
Special features:
The straight drive
train with two auger
drives reduces wear,
especially in the
drive shafts.
The twin axles cushion
vibration even at higher
speeds and ensure
smooth running. The
Profi version is fully
loaded with options
and is simple to operate.
The proven tandem
axle is used for the
large volume Duo with
its 24 m3 hopper.
DUO with
three turbo
augersThe Tridem
unit with
two steering
axles provides
best manoeuvrability
and
ideal weight
distribution.
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Stationary Mixers -
The electric Stationary Mixer range extends to a massive hopper volume
of 70 m3.
Stationary Mixers and Dischargers
are a popular choice. Applications
include installed feed
technology in the cowshed, feed
biogas installations or for homogenising
industrial waste. They all
have one requirement in common
– they have to be: Robust – Precise
- Reliable
Ideal Mixer Unit
The large slow speed auger mixes
thoroughly with a low power input.
The turbo auger and edged hopper do
a good job – just like the Feed Mixers.
You can reduce and homogenise the
ingredients. Acid resistant auger bearings
and special drive seals ensure a
long and trouble-free service life.
Stationary mixer units have to be
even tougher. Usually the throughput
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is considerably greater than for mobile
Feed Mixers, and with hoppers up
to 70 m3 they are usually considerably
larger.
Perfect drive, automatic control
Large hoppers have 2 or 3 mixing
augers. Each is driven by an electric
motor, so during mixing each auger
rotates and during the emptying process
they can be switched off one after
the other.
When the hopper is full and the augers
start the load on the drive units
is enormous. Fluid couplings and simple
electric switchgear would simply
not cope with the high load requirements.
The SILOKING electric motors use
special technology to start slowly on
full torque and gradually accelerate
Stationary Mixer with
electric drive and 50
m3 hopper capacity.
This one has a lid to
trap smells.
The complete solution
from a single source:
stationary mixer with
biogas installation
charging action.
the rpm automatically. This saves energy
and provides absolute reliability
– 24/7.
More SILOKING advantages
> extremely robust epicyclic gearbox
on the augers for maximum reliability
and safety
> large discharge door for quick and
easy emptying
> hydraulic control of discharge door
for emptying (auger or conveyor) for
free fl ow, even in freezing conditions.
> complete one-stop-shop solution
for feeding biogas installations – with
a contact for know-how
Stationary Mixers
Stationary mixers are designed for
continuous use at a single location.
They cannot just be swapped over if
they malfunction. So reliability is vital
and in the long run the best technology
is the most cost-effective.

The “Feel Good” factor
Today’s high performance dairy
herds are the result of years of development.
But getting the best out of
the dairy herd includes looking after
the comfort of the cows. Today’s high
performance cows are increasingly
demanding: they need light, air, water,
somewhere to sleep and even
personal hygiene.
More than just stroking...
Cow cleaning machines have become
a normal part of modern cowsheds.A
number of research projects
and tests have shown that on average
cows like to take advantage of this extra
service six or seven times a day.
Research at the Universität Braunschweig
for example has discovered
where cows like to brush themselves:
55% around the head area
37% from the back to the tail
8% around the neck
The cow can easily clean other parts
of its body such as its sides or legs
with its own tool, its tongue. Perfectly
natural, no brush necessary.
Quick to learn
Cows very soon learn how to pamper
themselves with HAPPYCOW. Every
cow learns how to do it in under a day.
Cows start the HAPPYCOW cleaning
machine by gently raising the rotary
brush to switch it on automatically.
The conical brush, which is designed
to suit the shape of the cow, runs for
about 60 seconds. The cows can start
it again as often as they want.
Saving time and energy
As the rotary brush unit is fi xed to
the wall the cow can decide for itself
how fi rmly it wants to be brushed.
This saves time compared with free
hanging arrangements. Saving time
means saving electricity – every day
of the year. A further advantage is
that less brushes are needed for the
same number of cows.
Maintenance and reliability
The drive system uses a special
easy fl owing light oil for easy running,
summer and winter, indoors and
out. Reliability 24/7 – all year round.
The brush consists of 54 bristle disks.
Each can be removed and cleaned, or
exchanged if worn. Practical und costeffective.
Technical Specifi cations:
Dimensions (L/W/H)
1.200x500x1.100mm
Weight: 110 kg
Voltage: 230 V/50 Hz
Drive: maintenance-free
auger drive motor.
Speed: 47 rpm
Consumption: 0,37 kW
Maintenance friendly: 54 separate
bristle disks; patented conical brush
shape, hot-galvanised steel housing,
automatic overload protection.
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Igloo shelter for the fi rst few
weeks
The immune system of calves takes
three to four months to develop completely.
Only then can a calf protect
itself independently from invasive
germs. The fi rst few weeks are crucial.
So how best can we protect calves
from these germs?
Fresh air and a clean
environment
Dangerous germs are airborne and
also arise through direct contact with
other calves. It is important to break
this cycle of infestation. The rule is:
The less contact with other calves
and the fresher the air the better.
So the best way of rearing a calf
in the early weeks is to keep it in an
Igloo. The calves can be reared separately
and preferably outside the
cowshed, out of doors. There are two
main considerations: the calves must
not get wet and must not suffer from
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Comfortable cows ar
The fi rst few weeks are crucial
The longer the calves are housed in
igloos, the better their resistance to
infection
Comparison: heated stall and igloo, days 1-42
(Davis, C.L. a. Drackley, L.K., 2000)
Heated stall Igloo
Dairy exchanger 20,3 kg 20,8 kg
Calf rearing feed 28,3 kg 40,0 kg
Daily weight increase 340 g 509 g
Digestion of feed 0,36 0,45
Diarrhoea
(1=normal consistency, 2=liquid) 1,23 1,07
Treatments 19,2 2,9
draughts when lying down. So cold
air is an advantage (less germs) and
does not trouble the calves; high temperatures
in the Igloo are to be avoided.
This has all been confi rmed by
research.
In the research results it was clear
that in the groups investigated out of
24 calves, those needing treatment
dropped from 19 to just 3. Needles to
say, better health means a better appetite
and better digestion and higher
daily weight gain.
Air, light and water
Separate dry conditions with fresh
air provide the best environment for
healthy calves. The shape and characteristics
of the igloo are very important.
White igloos refl ect the sun and
prevent additional heat build-up inside.
The inside should be designed to
allow the free circulation of air without
the need for additional openings and
so that condensation cannot drip on
the animals. Calves need milk but it is
important to provide them with water
too from the start. From week 2 calf
rearing feed and hay should be added.
With its bucket holder and hay rack
the FLIXBOX is well equipped.
An open air run allows the calf to
enjoy the outdoors (e.g. fresh morning
air) and benefi t from the positive
effects of direct sunlight (UV).
The preferred igloo material is GRP
(glass reinforced plastic). It is more
stable than the cheaper polyethylene
and is UV resistant with a long service
life (polyethylene becomes brittle and
cracks in sunlight).
Interesting benefi ts in effi ciency
It is true that calves kept individually
take up more of your time than those
kept together as a group, but don’t
forget that sick calves kept together
are more work than healthy calves in
The FLIXBOX multi-occupancy igloo is designed for seven calves. A convenient
door allows easy access and regular checking of the calves All the calves can
be dealt with at the same time with the metal fencing.

high achievers
individual igloos. Any time benefi ts
in group husbandry are lost after the
third case of infection. A decisive effi
ciency factor is the ease of setting
up the calves and later moving them
on. An igloo with a top-hinged metal
grille gate that doesn’t get stuck in
the cowshed manure is far easier for
one person to deal with. The igloo can
easily be moved manually or with the
front loader.
Hygiene matters
After the calves have left the igloos
it is vital that they are thoroughly
cleaned. Smooth internal surfaces
and good accessibility (raised) are
essential for effective cleaning with a
pressure washer. The feedback from
farmers is that it will only happen if
it is really easy to do. If possible the
igloo should remain empty and dry for
a few days to get rid of any remaining
germs.
Healthy calves are basically good
business – and more satisfying.
You can do it too, if you keep each
calf in its own igloo.
Die perfekte Form des FLIXBOX-Kälberiglus garantiert optimale Luftzirkulation
und sichert das Ablaufen von möglichem Kondenswasser nach hinten.
The preferred material for
igloos, GRP (glass reinforced plastic),
makes a stable, rigid igloo
and is also light weight. This also
means it can be lifted single handed,
using a grip at the back of the box.
Smooth internal surfaces are hygienic
and the white GRP reduces
heat build-up and prevents heat
stress in the calf.
The rearward sloping shape has
proved ideal in practice as any condensation
runs off towards the back
rather than dripping on the calf. The
shape also provides the best circulation
of air. The reinforced edges
ensure a long service life, even when
subjected to large and muscular calves.
Free access without any roof support
eliminates any risk of tripping or
injury for the calves. It also means
it can be raised easily and it is an
easy single-handed operation.
The fence hinges upwards
easily when introducing the calf to
the igloo – easy to use and locks safely.
It is a simple matter to add the
dummy and bucket holder and it
is fi rm and rigid. The same applies
to the optional hay rack with feed
trough which can easily be added to
the metal fence.
An individual igloo measures (L/
W/H) 1.65 x 1.28 x 1.30 m; including
fencing the dimensions are 3.10
x 1.28 x 1.30 m.
Feeding Securing Tipping Cleaning
This system has been designed so that one person can do all the jobs simply and easily without any tools.
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Know-how, design and quality
MAYER is based in Tittmoning in Germany.
From the very start MAYER has
focused on producing consistent quality
to meet rigorous requirements. So
MAYER really does produce the goods.
With MAYER, “Made in Germany” really
does mean the highest quality.
Needless to say this means the
company is constantly developing and
expanding and is a world leader in the
manufacture and sale of feed mixers.
The high point in the history of the
company was the launch of the SILO-
KING Self-propelled Feed Mixer which
was awarded the DLG Gold Medal for
Innovation at the Eurotier 2004 trade
show in Hanover. Not just the jury
Agents:
2006-06
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of experts, but numerous
satisfi ed customers are
convinced of the benefi ts
of the original design of
the Self-propelled Feed
Mixer: unbeatable manoeuvrability
thanks to the
three wheel design, well
thought out compact design, outstanding
mixing action – a perfect combination
which guarantees effi ciency
and economy.
With MAYER there is also a guarantee
of outstanding service. The company
regards it as extremely important
that their sales agents receive
regular training to keep them absolutely
up to date and that if spares are
ever needed they are available quickly.
And the competent MAYER maintenance
engineers are on call virtually
around the clock.
Made in Germany
Mayer Maschinenbaugesellschaft mbH
Kehlsteinstraße 4
D-84529 Tittmoning
Telefon +49 (0) 8683-8984-0
Telefax +49 (0) 8683-8984-55
E-Mail: mayer@siloking.com
Internet: www.siloking.com
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