Silo Crab
Hydraulic Silage Scraper
The Silo Crab is a hydraulically operated, loader-mounted scraper designed to sweep up leftover silage at feed fences cleanly and efficiently. Tailored for dairy and livestock farms, it reduces waste, supports feed measurement accuracy, and streamlines cleanup at the clamp.
Efficient Waste Reduction at the Feed Fence
Wasted silage not only erodes margins—it also creates hygiene issues. The Silo Crab mounts between loader arms or telehandler forks, deploying robust hydraulic scraper panels to clear residues along feed barriers. Once the panels close, the forage is captured and can be returned to the clamp, saved for weighing, or directed into a mixer.
Designed with simplicity and durability in mind, it delivers fast clean-up, fewer passes required in the yard, and immediate operational savings.
Technical Specifications
- Mounting: Loader or telehandler (standard quick-fit frame)
- Operation: Hydraulic open/close controlled from the cab
- Weight: Approx. 450 kg—compact enough for safe handling
- Width: Adjustable scraper plates – typically 2.2m to match clamp height
- Material: Hardened steel plating for heavy-duty operation
- Maintenance: Low upkeep; occasional lubrication of pivot points
- Key Features
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- Hydraulically controlled scraper plates with robust mounting
- Compatible with loaders, telehandlers, and telescopic handlers
- Sweeps clean food residues for return into clamp, mixer or trailer
- Reduces feed wastage while streamlining labour
- Compact fold-in frame fits standard machine buckets
Benefits for Your Business
- Cuts silage waste with every yard pass
- Improves feed fence cleanliness and animal welfare
- Enables silage measuring via weigh-back systems
- Removes staff time spent on manual clean-up
- Easy attachment and storage within standard loader buckets
Built for Farm Durability
From its debut at the 2021 LAMMA show, the Silo Crab has proven its worth on UK farms. Engineered to handle daily use, it can tackle rough clamp edges, frozen silage, and repeated fold/retract cycles. Farmers using the tool report recovering full ROI in just weeks by reclaiming lost feed and reducing manual clean-up costs.
