PRONAR Futtermischwagen 5 m³, Vertikalschnecke, 7 Messer, ab 55 PS

Standard equipment

• Vertical mixing auger
• 7 replaceable cutting blades
• 2 mechanically operated counter-knives
• 1 hydraulically operated discharge opening, on the front right-hand side
• Metal discharge chute beneath the discharge opening
• 3-point weighing system with LCD display for the load weight
• Platform with access steps on both sides
• Upper movable safety ring
• Underslung hitch, rigid drawbar with swivelling towing eye Ø 50
• Mechanical telescopic support leg
• Unbraked axle
• 2 wheel chocks with holder
• Paint finish: platform and discharge opening red RAL 3000, container and chassis green RAL 6010

Technical data

Product description

The smallest vertical mixer in the range

A vertical mixing auger with seven blades prepares the ration, which is discharged through a hydraulically operated opening. A 3-point weighing system with LCD display records the load weight.

2.190 mm wide – the key advantage

This is the narrowest machine in the range. For comparison: The VMP-10 measures 2.550 mm, while the DVMP models measure 2.460 mm.

What 36 cm less width means:

• Fits through narrow barn doorways in older buildings.
• Fits in narrow feed passages, where larger machines cannot manoeuvre.
• At 3.880 mm overall length the wagon is also highly manoeuvrable.

For farms in older buildings this is often the difference between being able to use it and not.

55 PS – suitable for almost any tractor

This is the lowest power requirement among the PRONAR feed mixer wagons. The wagon is suitable for compact tractors and small farm tractors.

The 800 kg drawbar load is also moderate, placing less strain on smaller towing vehicles.

12 mm floor – robust for this size class

The container floor is 12 mm thick and the side wall is 6 mm thick.

Why the floor is the critical component: The auger rotates directly above it, while sand, stones and soil in the silage act like sandpaper. A worn-through floor is the most common reason a mixer wagon reaches the end of its life – repairs are costly because the auger has to be removed.

33 rpm – the high operating speed

The auger runs at 33 rpm with a PTO speed of 540 rpm.

What this means: The higher speed breaks up bales and long material more quickly. This is useful for small rations, as mixing time is short anyway.

7 replaceable blades

Worn blades are replaced individually, rather than replacing the whole auger.

Why this matters: Blades are wear parts. Blunt blades tear rather than cut and significantly increase power requirements and mixing time – replaceable blades keep running costs low.

Two counter-knives

They extend from the container wall into the flow of material and hold the feed in place while the auger blades cut it. Without counter-knives, long material simply rotates with the auger, instead of being cut.

Optional: two levers are available to assist with manual operation.

3-point weighing system included as standard

The weighing system is included as standard even on the smallest model in the range.

What this makes possible: Each ingredient in the ration is weighed separately. Silage, concentrates, minerals and straw are added to the wagon in specified quantities – the basis for a calculated ration and consistent performance across the herd.

The difference compared with the 4-point system on the larger models: three weighing points are sufficient for smaller containers, as the load is less unevenly distributed.

Discharge opening at the front right

A hydraulically operated opening with a metal discharge chute, positioned on the front right-hand side.

Why the front position is useful: The driver can see the opening from the cab and monitor the discharge without turning round.

Underslung hitch with swivelling towing eye Ø 50

The swivelling towing eye allows twisting between tractor and wagon without forces building up in the drawbar. This is gentler when driving over yard edges and door thresholds.

Unbraked axle – what this means

The wagon has no brakes and is limited to 15 km/h.

Intended use: It stays on the farm premises. If you intend to move it on public roads between farm sites, check whether the approval requirements are met – braking systems are included as standard or available as an option on the larger models in the range.

Platform on both sides

With access steps on the left and right. This is not just a comfort feature: blockages in the container are cleared by hand, and safe access from both sides is essential.

An upper movable safety ring is also included as standard.

1.950 kg payload – suitable for which herds

Payload is the limiting factor, not the 5 m³ capacity.

The calculation: 5 m³ of silage at 0,6 t/m³ weighs 3 tonnes – considerably more than the permissible payload. In practice, the wagon is rarely filled to capacity by volume.

Typical users: Small herds, sheep and goat farms, equestrian businesses and part-time farms.

Optional equipment

• Two levers for the counter-knives
• PTO shaft
• Spare wheel
• Slow-moving vehicle warning triangle

Applications

Small dairy farms, sheep and goat farms, equestrian businesses, part-time farms, farms with narrow barn passages, breeding farms and animal parks.

Operating notes

• Maintain a PTO speed of 540 rpm.
• A minimum of 55 PS or 40,5 kW is required.
• Check the towing vehicle's drawbar load: up to 800 kg.
• Observe the maximum speed of 15 km/h – the wagon is unbraked.
• Observe the payload limit of 1.950 kg: the container cannot be filled to capacity by volume.
• Follow the correct order when adding ingredients – this affects mixing quality and mixing time.
• Do not overmix: mixing for too long destroys the structure of the ration.
• Never climb into or reach into the container while the PTO is running.
• Before working in the container, disengage the PTO, stop the engine, remove the key and wait for the auger to come to a complete stop.
• Check the blades regularly and replace them in good time.
• Check the weighing system regularly and calibrate it if necessary.
• Clean the container and discharge chute after use; feed residues ferment and spoil the next ration.

Frequently asked questions

What is the capacity of the mixer wagon?

5 m³. However, the payload is 1.950 kg, so the container cannot be filled to capacity by volume.

What tractor do I need?

55 PS or 40,5 kW – the lowest requirement among the PRONAR feed mixer wagons. The drawbar load is 800 kg.

Will the wagon fit through narrow barn doorways?

At 2.190 mm wide and 3.880 mm long, it is the narrowest and shortest machine in the range – it fits where larger mixer wagons cannot.

Is the wagon braked?

No, it has an unbraked axle and is limited to 15 km/h. It is intended for use on the farm premises.

How many blades does the auger have?

Seven replaceable cutting blades. Worn blades are replaced individually.

What does the weighing system do?

Each ingredient in the ration is weighed separately – the basis for a calculated ration and consistent performance across the herd. Three weighing points are sufficient for a container of this size.

Why is the floor 12 mm thick?

The auger rotates directly above it, while sand and stones in the silage act like sandpaper. A worn-through floor is the most common reason a mixer wagon reaches the end of its life.

Which farms is the wagon suitable for?

For small herds – sheep and goat farms, equestrian businesses, small dairy farms and part-time farms, particularly those with narrow barn passages.