{"id":592,"date":"2026-05-08T05:33:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T05:33:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foragebaler.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=592"},"modified":"2026-05-08T05:33:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T05:33:07","slug":"9f-70-forage-feed-crusher-hammer-mill","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/foragebaler.com\/de\/produkt\/9f-70-forage-feed-crusher-hammer-mill\/","title":{"rendered":"9F-70 Futterm\u00fchle | Zapfwellen-Hammerm\u00fchle"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; word-break: break-word; overflow-wrap: break-word; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<h2 style=\"color: #004488; font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 2px solid #0056b3; padding-bottom: 10px; margin: 44px 0 18px;\">Where the 9F-70 Fits: Your Complete Forage-to-Feed Chain<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\">Most livestock operations already have most of the forage chain in place \u2014 a mower, a rake, and a baler. The 9F-70 closes the last gap between stored whole bales and ready-to-feed processed forage. Without a dedicated <strong>feed crusher<\/strong>, that gap is filled by one of three compromises: hand-feeding whole bales (which creates sorting and wastage), purchasing a separate forage harvester (which is expensive and time-specific), or buying processed feed at retail prices (which eliminates the economic value of owning your own forage production system).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-622\" src=\"https:\/\/foragebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9F-70-Forage-Feed-Crusher-Application-1.webp\" alt=\"9F-70 Forage Feed Crusher Application 1\" width=\"1582\" height=\"994\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foragebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9F-70-Forage-Feed-Crusher-Application-1.webp 1582w, https:\/\/foragebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9F-70-Forage-Feed-Crusher-Application-1-1280x804.webp 1280w, https:\/\/foragebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9F-70-Forage-Feed-Crusher-Application-1-980x616.webp 980w, https:\/\/foragebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9F-70-Forage-Feed-Crusher-Application-1-480x302.webp 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1582px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<p><!-- Forage Chain Flow --><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0; margin: 28px 0; background: #f4f8ff; border: 1px solid #cfe0fc; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px 16px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 120px; min-width: 100px; text-align: center; padding: 12px 10px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">\ud83c\udf3f<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #004488; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .8px; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Feld<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #666; line-height: 1.5;\">Mow &amp; condition<br \/>\nwith mower<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #004488; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; padding: 0 4px; flex-shrink: 0;\">\u203a<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 120px; min-width: 100px; text-align: center; padding: 12px 10px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">\ud83e\udea2<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #004488; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .8px; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Rake<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #666; line-height: 1.5;\">Form windrows<br \/>\nwith hay rake<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #004488; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; padding: 0 4px; flex-shrink: 0;\">\u203a<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 120px; min-width: 100px; text-align: center; padding: 12px 10px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">\ud83d\udd35<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #004488; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .8px; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Bale<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #666; line-height: 1.5;\">Round baler<br \/>\nseals or stores<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #004488; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; padding: 0 4px; flex-shrink: 0;\">\u203a<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 120px; min-width: 100px; text-align: center; padding: 12px 10px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">\ud83d\udce6<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #004488; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .8px; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Store<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #666; line-height: 1.5;\">Winter bale<br \/>\ninventory<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #f59e0b; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; padding: 0 4px; flex-shrink: 0;\">\u203a<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 140px; min-width: 110px; text-align: center; padding: 12px 10px; background: #004488; border-radius: 8px; margin: 4px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">\u2699\ufe0f<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; color: #f59e0b; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .8px; margin-bottom: 4px;\">9F-70 Crusher<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); line-height: 1.5;\">PTO hammer mill<br \/>\n3\u20138 t\/hr output<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #004488; font-size: 24px; font-weight: bold; padding: 0 4px; flex-shrink: 0;\">\u203a<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 120px; min-width: 100px; text-align: center; padding: 12px 10px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 30px; margin-bottom: 6px;\">\ud83d\udc04<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #004488; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .8px; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Feed Bunk<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #666; line-height: 1.5;\">Uniform particles<br \/>\ndirect or TMR<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\">Adding a dedicated <strong>forage feed crusher<\/strong> like the 9F-70 to an established forage production system is the most capital-efficient way to recover value from stored bales. This full chain \u2014 from our <a style=\"color: #004488; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/foragebaler.com\/de\/product-category\/mower-rake\/\">Heurechen-Aufstellung<\/a> through our <a style=\"color: #004488; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/foragebaler.com\/de\/product-category\/round-baler\/\">Rundballenpressen-Aufstellung<\/a> to the 9F-70 feed crusher \u2014 can be sourced from one supplier, serviced from one U.S. parts warehouse, and supported by one technical team that understands how each component connects to the next.<\/p>\n<p><!-- =================================================================== H2 2 \u2014 Technical Specifications ==================================================================== --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #004488; font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 2px solid #0056b3; padding-bottom: 10px; margin: 44px 0 18px;\">Technische Spezifikationen<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\">The 9F-70 connects to the tractor&#8217;s rear PTO at 540 rpm and is supported by the rear three-point hitch Category I or II. It requires no hydraulic remote outlet \u2014 operation is entirely mechanical once PTO is engaged. The U.S. team confirms tractor compatibility from your tractor model and serial number before the <strong>forage crusher<\/strong> ships.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; min-width: 460px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #004488; color: #fff;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 11px 13px; border: 1px solid #ccc; text-align: left;\">NEIN.<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 11px 13px; border: 1px solid #ccc; text-align: left;\">Parameter<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 11px 13px; border: 1px solid #ccc; text-align: left;\">Einheit<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 11px 13px; border: 1px solid #ccc; text-align: left;\">Wert<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #eff6ff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">1<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Modell<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">\/<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>9F-70 Futterzerkleinerer<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">2<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Drive Type<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">\/<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">PTO (rear), 540 rpm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #eff6ff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">3<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Erforderliche Traktorleistung<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">kW (PS)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>\u2265 37 (\u2265 50 HP)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Rotor \/ Drum Diameter<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">mm (in)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>700 (27.6 in)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #eff6ff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">5<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Hammer Quantity<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">St\u00fcck<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">36 (4 rows \u00d7 9 pcs, freely swinging)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">6<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Hammer Material<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">\/<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">65Mn spring steel, HRC 48\u201352<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #eff6ff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">7<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Screen Hole Diameter (selectable)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">mm (in)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>8 \/ 10 \/ 12 \/ 16 mm (0.31\u20130.63 in)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">8<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Feed Inlet Width<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">mm (in)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">700 (27.6 in)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #eff6ff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">9<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Productivity \u2014 Dry Hay \/ Straw<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">t\/hr<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>3\u20138 t\/hr<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">10<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Productivity \u2014 Corn Stalks<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">t\/hr<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">4\u201310 t\/hr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #eff6ff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">11<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Overall Dimensions (L \u00d7 W \u00d7 H)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">mm (ft)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">1,450 \u00d7 1,150 \u00d7 1,320 (4.8 \u00d7 3.8 \u00d7 4.3 ft)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">12<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Maschinengewicht<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">kg (lb)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">520 (1,146 lb)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #eff6ff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">13<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Anh\u00e4ngertyp<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">\/<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">3-Point Mounted (Rear), Cat I \/ II<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">14<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Bediener erforderlich<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Personen<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- =================================================================== H2 3 \u2014 Livestock Daily Math ==================================================================== --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #004488; font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 2px solid #0056b3; padding-bottom: 10px; margin: 44px 0 18px;\">The Feeding Math: Does the 9F-70 Cover Your Herd&#8217;s Daily Requirement?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\">Before specifying any <strong>feed crusher<\/strong>, the productive capacity needs to be confirmed against actual daily feed demand. The table below works backward from herd size to daily crusher run time \u2014 the number that determines whether you can fully process your herd&#8217;s forage needs within a single morning&#8217;s work or whether multiple passes are needed.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #002d5a; color: #fff; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px 22px; margin: 22px 0 10px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #90c4ff; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Assumptions for calculation<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.80); line-height: 1.7;\">Dry hay bale: 600 kg average (1.25 m round). Daily dry matter intake: dairy cow 22\u201326 kg DM; beef cow 10\u201314 kg DM; growing steer 8\u201311 kg DM. Crusher throughput at mid-speed, 12 mm screen: 5.5 t\/hr (dry hay). Values are indicative; confirm with your nutritionist for ration-specific requirements.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; margin: 0 0 24px;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px; min-width: 540px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #004488; color: #fff;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 11px 13px; border: 1px solid #ccc; text-align: left;\">Livestock Type<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 11px 13px; border: 1px solid #ccc; text-align: center;\">Head Count<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 11px 13px; border: 1px solid #ccc; text-align: center;\">Daily Forage Need (t\/day)<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 11px 13px; border: 1px solid #ccc; text-align: center;\">Bales\/Day (600 kg)<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 11px 13px; border: 1px solid #ccc; text-align: center;\">9F-70 Run Time (hr\/day)<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 11px 13px; border: 1px solid #ccc; text-align: center;\">Verdict<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #eff6ff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600;\">Dairy cows<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">100<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">2.4 t<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; color: #004488;\">~0.5 hr<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; color: #16a34a; font-weight: bold;\">\u2714 Easy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600;\">Dairy cows<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">300<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">7.2 t<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">12<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; color: #004488;\">~1.3 hr<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; color: #16a34a; font-weight: bold;\">\u2714 One pass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #eff6ff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600;\">Beef cows (cow-calf)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">200<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">2.6 t<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">4\u20135<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; color: #004488;\">~0.5 hr<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; color: #16a34a; font-weight: bold;\">\u2714 Easy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600;\">Beef cows (cow-calf)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">500<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">6.5 t<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">11<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; color: #004488;\">~1.2 hr<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; color: #16a34a; font-weight: bold;\">\u2714 One pass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #eff6ff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600;\">Growing steers (feedlot)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">400<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">4.0 t<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">7<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; color: #004488;\">~0.7 hr<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; color: #16a34a; font-weight: bold;\">\u2714 One pass<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600;\">Sheep \/ goats<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">800<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">1.8 t<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">3<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; color: #004488;\">~0.3 hr<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; color: #16a34a; font-weight: bold;\">\u2714 Easy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fffbeb; border: 1px solid #f0c040; border-radius: 6px; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 0 0 28px; font-size: 15px;\"><strong style=\"color: #7a5000;\">Planning note:<\/strong> All 9F-70 run times above fall under 2 hours per day for herd sizes up to 500 head of cattle. For mixed-species operations (e.g. 200 dairy cows + 300 beef stockers), add the daily forage volumes and run the crusher in a single session before morning feeding.<\/div>\n<p><!-- =================================================================== H2 4 \u2014 Particle Size Control ==================================================================== --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #004488; font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 2px solid #0056b3; padding-bottom: 10px; margin: 44px 0 18px;\">Particle Size Control: Choosing the Right Screen for Your Feeding Program<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 22px;\">The output particle size of the 9F-70 <strong>forage feed crusher<\/strong> is determined by which screen is installed. Screens are interchangeable \u2014 swapping takes approximately 15 minutes \u2014 and four standard hole diameters are available. The correct choice depends on the animal species, the feeding system (direct feed vs TMR mixer), and whether the processed forage will be mixed with grain or fed as a standalone roughage source.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(220px,1fr)); gap: 0; margin: 0 0 28px; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,68,136,0.08);\">\n<div style=\"padding: 22px 18px; background: #004488; color: #fff; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.60); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Coarse Cut<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 28px; font-weight: 800; color: #90c4ff; margin-bottom: 6px;\">8\u201310 mm<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .8px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">Screen hole diameter<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8; color: #ddeeff;\">\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"color: #f59e0b; font-weight: bold;\">\u25b8<\/span> Beef cow and dry cow roughage feeding<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"color: #f59e0b; font-weight: bold;\">\u25b8<\/span> Bedding material production from straw<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"color: #f59e0b; font-weight: bold;\">\u25b8<\/span> Higher throughput rate (8\u201310 t\/hr)<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #f59e0b; font-weight: bold;\">\u25b8<\/span> Preserves effective fiber length for rumen function in mature cattle<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 22px 18px; background: #0056b3; color: #fff; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.60); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Medium Cut<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 28px; font-weight: 800; color: #b0d4ff; margin-bottom: 6px;\">12 mm<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .8px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">Screen hole diameter<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8; color: #ddeeff;\">\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"color: #f59e0b; font-weight: bold;\">\u25b8<\/span> Most common setting for U.S. operations<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"color: #f59e0b; font-weight: bold;\">\u25b8<\/span> TMR mixer compatibility for most commercial ration formulas<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"color: #f59e0b; font-weight: bold;\">\u25b8<\/span> Balanced throughput and particle uniformity<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #f59e0b; font-weight: bold;\">\u25b8<\/span> Suits dairy (mid-lactation), beef stocker, and horse hay feeding<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 22px 18px; background: #1a6bc9; color: #fff;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.60); text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 6px;\">Fine Cut<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 28px; font-weight: 800; color: #c8e0ff; margin-bottom: 6px;\">16 mm<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .8px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">Screen hole diameter<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8; color: #ddeeff;\">\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"color: #f59e0b; font-weight: bold;\">\u25b8<\/span> High-producing dairy cow TMR programs<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"color: #f59e0b; font-weight: bold;\">\u25b8<\/span> Sheep, goats, and small livestock with shorter rumen capacity<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"color: #f59e0b; font-weight: bold;\">\u25b8<\/span> Maximizes mixing uniformity in TMR wagons<\/div>\n<div><span style=\"color: #f59e0b; font-weight: bold;\">\u25b8<\/span> Slightly lower throughput \u2014 3\u20135 t\/hr on dense dry hay<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fffbeb; border: 1px solid #f0c040; border-radius: 6px; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 15px;\"><strong style=\"color: #7a5000;\">Screen swap tip:<\/strong> Screens are retained by four bolts accessible from the underside of the crusher housing. Keep at least two screen sizes on hand during feeding season \u2014 changing from 12 mm (daily TMR) to 8 mm (bedding production from spare straw) takes under 20 minutes and extends the machine&#8217;s productive hours beyond just the daily ration processing job.<\/div>\n<p><!-- =================================================================== H2 5 \u2014 Working Principle ==================================================================== --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #004488; font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 2px solid #0056b3; padding-bottom: 10px; margin: 44px 0 18px;\">Working Principle: How the 9F-70 Hammer Mill Processes Forage<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\">The 9F-70 <strong>feed crusher<\/strong> operates on the horizontal-shaft free-swinging <strong>hammer mill<\/strong> principle \u2014 the same mechanical basis used in commercial grain hammer mills, scaled and respecified for the lower-density, higher-moisture-range characteristics of forage material. Understanding the three-phase processing cycle explains why the freely-swinging hammer design consistently outperforms fixed-blade choppers on variable-density forage inputs.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #0056b3; margin: 28px 0 12px;\">Phase 1 \u2014 Feed Entry and Initial Impact<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\">Forage material \u2014 either loose hay fed through the top inlet or bale fragments delivered by a front-loading tractor \u2014 enters the feed inlet at the top of the housing. The 700 mm rotor, spinning at PTO-driven speed, presents 36 hardened steel hammers in four staggered rows. The first hammer impact fractures the forage stem structure along its natural fiber lines rather than cutting perpendicular to the grain, which is why hammer-milled forage retains a rougher, more absorbent particle surface than disc-cut forage \u2014 a characteristic that affects both TMR mixing performance and rumen fermentation rate.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-623\" src=\"https:\/\/foragebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9F-70-Forage-Feed-Crusher-Application-2.webp\" alt=\"9F-70 Forage Feed Crusher Application 2\" width=\"1448\" height=\"1086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foragebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9F-70-Forage-Feed-Crusher-Application-2.webp 1448w, https:\/\/foragebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9F-70-Forage-Feed-Crusher-Application-2-1280x960.webp 1280w, https:\/\/foragebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9F-70-Forage-Feed-Crusher-Application-2-980x735.webp 980w, https:\/\/foragebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9F-70-Forage-Feed-Crusher-Application-2-480x360.webp 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1448px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #0056b3; margin: 28px 0 12px;\">Phase 2 \u2014 Circulation and Repeated Impact<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\">Material that does not immediately pass through the screen after the first hammer contact circulates within the housing, receiving multiple hammer impacts on each revolution. The freely-swinging mount of each hammer is mechanically significant: when a hammer strikes a dense knot or hard section in a hay stem, the swing-mount allows it to deflect backward momentarily, absorbing the overload impact without transmitting it as a shock load through the rotor shaft and into the gearbox drive circuit. Fixed-blade designs transmit all such loads directly to the drive mechanism \u2014 which is why hammer mills consistently outlast fixed-blade choppers on hard, irregular forage inputs.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #0056b3; margin: 28px 0 12px;\">Phase 3 \u2014 Screen Classification and Discharge<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\">Only particles that have been reduced below the screen hole diameter pass through the bottom screen and exit the housing. Oversized particles remain inside and continue to receive hammer impacts. This self-classifying action guarantees that the screen diameter is also the maximum particle size in the output \u2014 there is no distribution tail of oversized particles that bypasses the screen. The classified output discharges through the bottom, typically into a ground pile, a conveyor, or directly into a mixer wagon tub.<\/p>\n<p><!-- =================================================================== H2 6 \u2014 Bale Type Compatibility ==================================================================== --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #004488; font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 2px solid #0056b3; padding-bottom: 10px; margin: 44px 0 18px;\">Bale Type Compatibility: What the 9F-70 Accepts<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\">The 9F-70 <strong>forage crusher<\/strong> processes any forage material that can be fed through its 700 mm inlet. The practical method for most operations is to open or slice the bale with a knife and feed sections to the inlet using a front-loader or bucket tractor. The inlet width of 700 mm accommodates sections from round bales of any diameter \u2014 the bale is positioned on the front loader, the net wrap or twine is removed, and the tractor pushes sections into the inlet at a rate that maintains steady inlet pressure without overloading the rotor.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; margin: 20px 0 24px;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px; min-width: 500px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #004488; color: #fff;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 10px 13px; border: 1px solid #ccc; text-align: left;\">Bale Type<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px 13px; border: 1px solid #ccc; text-align: center;\">Typical Bale Weight<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px 13px; border: 1px solid #ccc; text-align: center;\">Processing Method<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px 13px; border: 1px solid #ccc; text-align: center;\">Approx. Throughput Time<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 10px 13px; border: 1px solid #ccc; text-align: left;\">Anmerkungen<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #eff6ff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600;\">Round bale, dry hay (1.0 m)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">300\u2013450 kg<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">Section-feed by loader<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; color: #004488;\">3\u20136 min<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Remove net wrap before processing; alfalfa and grass both work at 14\u201318% moisture<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600;\">Round bale, dry hay (1.25 m)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">550\u2013750 kg<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">Section-feed by loader<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; color: #004488;\">5\u20139 min<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Standard commercial bale size; most common input for this machine in U.S. operations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #eff6ff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600;\">Straw bale (round or large square)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">400\u2013600 kg<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">Section-feed by loader<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; color: #004488;\">4\u20138 min<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Straw is lowest-resistance material; highest throughput rates; excellent for bedding production at 8 mm screen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600;\">Corn stalk bale (round)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">500\u2013700 kg<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">Section-feed; remove stalks pointing outward before feeding<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; color: #004488;\">4\u20137 min<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">High silica content accelerates hammer tip wear; inspect and replace hammers every 60\u201380 bales on corn stalks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #eff6ff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; font-weight: 600;\">Loose dry hay (hopper-fed)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">Continuous feed<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center;\">Gravity or conveyor into top inlet<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; color: #004488;\">Continuous<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 8px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Requires separate hopper or elevator; highest sustained throughput rate \u2014 suitable for large commercial lots<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- =================================================================== H2 7 \u2014 Application Scenarios ==================================================================== --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #004488; font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 2px solid #0056b3; padding-bottom: 10px; margin: 44px 0 18px;\">Four Livestock Operations That Benefit Most From the 9F-70<\/h2>\n<div style=\"margin: 24px 0;\">\n<div style=\"border-left: 5px solid #004488; padding: 18px 20px; margin-bottom: 16px; background: #f8fbff; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;\">\n<p><strong style=\"color: #004488; display: block; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udc04 Commercial Dairy \u2014 TMR Integration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7;\">Large dairy operations running 200 to 600 cows on a total mixed ration (TMR) program face a consistent processing challenge: whole-bale hay cannot be loaded directly into a TMR wagon, and the forage particle length after manual flaking is too variable for nutritionist-specified ration formulas. The 9F-70 <strong>feed crusher<\/strong> at a 12 mm screen produces a consistent short-chop hay particle that mixes uniformly with grain and protein supplements in the wagon, eliminating the sorting behavior that reduces DMI on fiber-selective dairy herds. Wisconsin and Minnesota dairy operations of 250 to 400 cows routinely process their full daily forage requirement in a single 90-minute morning session before the AM milking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border-left: 5px solid #0056b3; padding: 18px 20px; margin-bottom: 16px; background: #f8fbff; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;\">\n<p><strong style=\"color: #0056b3; display: block; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udc02 Beef Cow-Calf \u2014 Winter Feeding Efficiency<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7;\">Cow-calf operations in the northern Plains and Rocky Mountain states that winter-feed on native grass and meadow hay stored in round bales face a specific logistics challenge: whole-bale feeding produces 15 to 30% forage waste from sorting and trampling, which compounds across 120 to 150 winter feeding days into a significant wasted inventory value. Processing through the 9F-70 <strong>forage crusher<\/strong> at an 8 to 10 mm screen reduces sorting by providing uniform particles that cattle consume without selecting, cutting winter hay waste from the typical 20\u201325% on whole bales to under 8% on processed forage. For a 300-cow herd feeding 4 bales per day, that waste reduction translates to 20 to 35 fewer bales needed per winter \u2014 effectively paying for the machine in two to three seasons on forage alone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border-left: 5px solid #004488; padding: 18px 20px; margin-bottom: 16px; background: #f8fbff; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;\">\n<p><strong style=\"color: #004488; display: block; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83c\udf3e Stocker and Feedlot \u2014 Ration Roughage Supplement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7;\">Backgrounding and stocker operations in Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas that feed high-grain growing rations require a controlled inclusion of roughage to maintain rumen health. The 9F-70 <strong>feed crusher<\/strong> processes stored hay at 16 mm screen to produce a short-chop particle that can be weighed and mixed with ground grain or distillers grains at the specified roughage percentage without creating feed sorting at the bunk. Consistent particle size at the ration mix-in level is critical for preventing sub-acute ruminal acidosis (SARA) on high-concentrate growing programs \u2014 and it is only achievable when the roughage source is processed to a target particle length, not flaked from whole bales.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border-left: 5px solid #1a6bc9; padding: 18px 20px; margin-bottom: 16px; background: #f8fbff; border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;\">\n<p><strong style=\"color: #1a6bc9; display: block; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83d\udc11 Small Ruminant and Specialty Livestock Operations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7;\">Sheep, goat, alpaca, and horse operations that purchase or grow round bales of hay face the mismatch between commercial bale formats (produced at 500\u2013750 kg for cattle operations) and the daily intake requirements of small ruminants. A 600 kg alfalfa bale feeds 400 ewes for one day \u2014 but a whole bale cannot be stored open without moisture intrusion and mold risk. The 9F-70 <strong>forage feed crusher<\/strong> processes one bale per session into a day&#8217;s supply of short-chop hay that can be accurately weighed into individual feeding trays or mixed with mineral supplements, with the leftover processed forage sealed in bags for next-day use without the spoilage risk of an open whole bale.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- =================================================================== H2 8 \u2014 Core Advantages ==================================================================== --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #004488; font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 2px solid #0056b3; padding-bottom: 10px; margin: 44px 0 18px;\">Six Technical Advantages That Make the 9F-70 the Practical Choice<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-600 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/foragebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9F-70-Forage-Feed-Crusher.webp\" alt=\"9F-70 Futterzerkleinerer\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foragebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9F-70-Forage-Feed-Crusher.webp 600w, https:\/\/foragebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9F-70-Forage-Feed-Crusher-480x480.webp 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 600px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin: 22px 0 28px;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; background: #fff; border: 2px solid #cfe0fc; border-radius: 8px; padding: 18px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,68,136,0.06);\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\ud83d\udd28<\/div>\n<p><strong style=\"display: block; color: #004488; margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 15px;\">Freely-Swinging 65Mn Hammers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; color: #444;\">65Mn spring steel hammers heat-treated to HRC 48\u201352 are reversible \u2014 when one face wears below the critical threshold, flip the hammer to expose the unworn face and continue at full performance. Each hammer delivers approximately two full service lives before replacement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; background: #fff; border: 2px solid #cfe0fc; border-radius: 8px; padding: 18px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,68,136,0.06);\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\ud83d\udd04<\/div>\n<p><strong style=\"display: block; color: #004488; margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 15px;\">Interchangeable Screens \u2014 15-Minute Swap<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; color: #444;\">Four hole-diameter options (8, 10, 12, 16 mm) on the same machine. Change screen for different feeding programs, animal species, or bedding production without any tooling change beyond a standard wrench. Keep all four screens in the toolbox and switch as needed for the day&#8217;s ration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; background: #fff; border: 2px solid #cfe0fc; border-radius: 8px; padding: 18px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,68,136,0.06);\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\u2699\ufe0f<\/div>\n<p><strong style=\"display: block; color: #004488; margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 15px;\">No Hydraulic Requirement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; color: #444;\">The 9F-70 operates entirely from the rear PTO \u2014 no rear hydraulic remote outlets, no electrical harness beyond the PTO driveshaft. Any tractor from 50 HP upward with a working 540 rpm rear PTO can run it, including older fleet tractors without functional hydraulics or those reserved for specific non-hydraulic tasks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; background: #fff; border: 2px solid #cfe0fc; border-radius: 8px; padding: 18px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,68,136,0.06);\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\ud83d\udcca<\/div>\n<p><strong style=\"display: block; color: #004488; margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 15px;\">Screen-Guaranteed Maximum Particle Size<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; color: #444;\">Unlike disc choppers and tub grinders, the screen-classification mechanism guarantees that no particle above the screen hole diameter exits the machine. Nutritionists formulating TMR rations can specify the screen setting as a defined particle size input in ration calculations \u2014 a level of consistency that chopper-based systems cannot provide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; background: #fff; border: 2px solid #cfe0fc; border-radius: 8px; padding: 18px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,68,136,0.06);\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\ud83c\udf21\ufe0f<\/div>\n<p><strong style=\"display: block; color: #004488; margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 15px;\">Low Moisture Sensitivity<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; color: #444;\">The 9F-70 processes forage across the full moisture range from air-dry (12%) to moderate-moisture haylage (45%). Above 45% moisture, material tends to mat on the screen rather than pass cleanly \u2014 for higher-moisture silage processing, pair the 9F-70 with the <a style=\"color: #004488; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/foragebaler.com\/de\/produkt\/9ycm-850-silage-baler-wrapper-combination\/\">9YCM-850 Silageballenpresse-Wickelmaschine<\/a> to preserve high-moisture material intact for separate processing at a lower moisture point.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 240px; background: #fff; border: 2px solid #cfe0fc; border-radius: 8px; padding: 18px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,68,136,0.06);\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\ud83d\udd27<\/div>\n<p><strong style=\"display: block; color: #004488; margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 15px;\">Simple Maintenance Profile<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65; color: #444;\">The machine has three service points: hammer wear inspection (flip or replace), rotor shaft bearing grease (NLGI-2, every 50 hours), and PTO driveshaft lubrication. There are no belts, no chains, no hydraulic cylinders, and no electronic sensors in the core crushing mechanism. Annual service takes under two hours.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- =================================================================== H2 9 \u2014 PTO Driveline ==================================================================== --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #004488; font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 2px solid #0056b3; padding-bottom: 10px; margin: 44px 0 18px;\">PTO Driveline at Full Continuous Load<\/h2>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 22px 0 26px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 800px; height: auto; border-radius: 6px; display: block; margin: 0 auto; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);\" title=\"Heavy-duty forage processing gearbox and PTO shaft\" src=\"https:\/\/foragebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/agricultural-gearbox-and-pto-shaft.webp\" alt=\"PTO gearbox and driveshaft for 9F-70 forage feed crusher \u2014 heavy-duty forage processing gearbox\" \/><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\">The 9F-70 <strong>forage feed crusher<\/strong> is a high-inertia machine \u2014 the rotor assembly at 700 mm diameter maintains significant rotational mass once up to speed, but the start-up torque demand and the torque spikes when dense forage sections enter the chamber are substantial. The internal bevel gear transfer between the PTO shaft and the rotor shaft must handle both the steady-state torque of continuous full-feed operation and the peak torque of a dense knot or hard section entering the rotor at full RPM.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\">A correctly specified <a style=\"color: #004488; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/agriculturalgear-boxes.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">heavy-duty forage processing gearbox<\/a> for this application is rated for continuous input torque above 800 Nm with case-hardened spiral bevel gears, sealed oil-bath lubrication, and tapered roller bearings that handle the combined axial and radial loads generated by the high-inertia rotor at 540 rpm input. The overload clutch on the PTO driveshaft should be pre-set at 700\u2013750 Nm to protect the gearbox from the rare but high-magnitude torque spikes that occur when a particularly hard material (a dried thistle clump, a soil-contaminated bale edge) passes through the rotor in a single pass.<\/p>\n<p><!-- =================================================================== H2 10 \u2014 Maintenance ==================================================================== --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #004488; font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 2px solid #0056b3; padding-bottom: 10px; margin: 44px 0 18px;\">Maintenance Schedule<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\">The 9F-70 <strong>feed crusher<\/strong> has the simplest maintenance profile of any machine in our lineup. Three components require regular attention; everything else is a visual inspection at the start of each season.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch; margin: 20px 0 10px;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; min-width: 460px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: #004488; color: #fff;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 11px 13px; border: 1px solid #ccc; text-align: left;\">Intervall<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 11px 13px; border: 1px solid #ccc; text-align: left;\">Component<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 11px 13px; border: 1px solid #ccc; text-align: left;\">Action<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #eff6ff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Every 60\u201380 bales (hay\/straw)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Hammer tips (36 pcs)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Measure tip thickness. When worn below 4 mm, flip hammer to the unworn face. Replace when both faces are below 4 mm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Every 30\u201350 bales (corn stalks)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Hammer tips<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Corn stalk silica content accelerates wear. Reduce inspection interval and replace hammers more frequently during corn stalk processing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #eff6ff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Every 50 operating hours<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Rotor shaft bearings (2 pcs)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Regrease via zerk fittings with NLGI-2 multi-purpose grease. Do not over-grease \u2014 2 to 3 full pumps per fitting.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Every 50 hours or seasonally<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">PTO driveshaft telescopic section<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Apply EP-2 grease to the profile section. Check safety guard integrity \u2014 replace guard if cracked or fasteners missing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #eff6ff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Pre-season<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Gearbox oil (SAE 90 GL-5)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Drain and refill. Inspect drained oil for metal particles or discoloration before refilling.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #fff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Pre-season<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Screen condition<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Inspect screen holes for deformation or enlargement \u2014 worn holes pass oversized particles. Replace screen if any hole diameter exceeds nominal by more than 2 mm.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #eff6ff;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Pre-season<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Hammer pivot pins<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 9px 13px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\">Check pivot pin diameter for wear; replace if lateral play in hammer exceeds 2 mm. Hammers that are loose on the pivot do not swing freely and lose impact efficiency.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- =================================================================== H2 11 \u2014 Why Choose ==================================================================== --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #004488; font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 2px solid #0056b3; padding-bottom: 10px; margin: 44px 0 18px;\">Why U.S. Livestock Producers Choose foragebaler.com<\/h2>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 20px 0 28px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 800px; height: auto; border-radius: 6px; display: block; margin: 0 auto;\" title=\"Why choose foragebaler.com for forage processing equipment\" src=\"https:\/\/foragebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/why-choose-us-1.webp\" alt=\"foragebaler.com quality certification and U.S. support for 9F-70 forage feed crusher buyers\" \/><\/div>\n<ul style=\"list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 20px 0;\">\n<li style=\"padding: 12px 0 12px 36px; position: relative; border-bottom: 1px solid #cfe0fc;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; top: 12px; color: #004488; font-size: 1.4em; font-weight: bold;\">\u2714<\/span><strong>Complete System, One Supplier.<\/strong> The 9F-70 <strong>forage crusher<\/strong> is the final step in a complete forage system that begins with our mowing and raking equipment, runs through our round baler lineup, and ends at the feed bunk. Parts for every machine in the chain ship from the same California warehouse on the same order \u2014 one invoice, one freight run, one support team.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 12px 0 12px 36px; position: relative; border-bottom: 1px solid #cfe0fc;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; top: 12px; color: #004488; font-size: 1.4em; font-weight: bold;\">\u2714<\/span><strong>U.S. Warehouse Parts \u2014 Same-Day Dispatch.<\/strong> Hammer sets (36-piece full rotors), pivot pin kits, replacement screens (all four sizes), rotor shaft bearing kits, and PTO driveshaft components stocked year-round. Orders placed before 2:00 PM Pacific ship same business day.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 12px 0 12px 36px; position: relative; border-bottom: 1px solid #cfe0fc;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; top: 12px; color: #004488; font-size: 1.4em; font-weight: bold;\">\u2714<\/span><strong>PTO Compatibility Verified Before Shipping.<\/strong> The U.S. team confirms your tractor&#8217;s rear PTO output (540 rpm), hitch category, and overload clutch specifications from your tractor&#8217;s model and serial number before anything ships. The most common installation issue on PTO-driven hammer mills \u2014 incorrect clutch slip torque setting \u2014 is identified and resolved before the machine arrives at your farm.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 12px 0 12px 36px; position: relative; border-bottom: 1px solid #cfe0fc;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; top: 12px; color: #004488; font-size: 1.4em; font-weight: bold;\">\u2714<\/span><strong>ISO 9001 Quality Documentation.<\/strong> Full quality certification package including material traceability, hammer hardness test records, and gearbox oil-fill inspection documentation available on request. Learn more at our <a style=\"color: #004488; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/foragebaler.com\/de\/about\/\">\u00dcber uns<\/a> page.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding: 12px 0 12px 36px; position: relative;\"><span style=\"position: absolute; left: 0; top: 12px; color: #004488; font-size: 1.4em; font-weight: bold;\">\u2714<\/span><strong>Anspruchsberechtigt nach Abschnitt 179.<\/strong> The 9F-70 qualifies as qualified tangible business property under IRS Section 179. Full invoice documentation for first-year expensing provided on request. For a machine priced in the mid-range capital equipment bracket, the after-tax first-year effective cost can make a compelling improvement to the payback calculation for operations in a profitable year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- =================================================================== H2 12 \u2014 Shipping ==================================================================== --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #004488; font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 2px solid #0056b3; padding-bottom: 10px; margin: 44px 0 18px;\">Freight and Delivery<\/h2>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 20px 0 26px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 760px; height: auto; border-radius: 6px; display: block; margin: 0 auto;\" title=\"9F-70 forage crusher packing and shipping\" src=\"https:\/\/foragebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/packing-and-shipping-1.webp\" alt=\"9F-70 forage feed crusher factory packing and U.S. freight \u2014 same-day dispatch from California warehouse\" \/><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\">The 9F-70 <strong>forage crusher<\/strong> weighs 520 kg and ships LTL freight from our California warehouse. At this weight it typically qualifies for standard pallet freight pricing rather than oversize equipment rates. Domestic transit runs 6 to 10 business days to most U.S. addresses. The machine arrives fully assembled; installation involves connecting the 3-point hitch pins, attaching the PTO driveshaft, and installing the starter screen \u2014 approximately 30 to 45 minutes for one person. The U.S. team walks through the PTO clutch setting and first-run procedure by phone on delivery day.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 20px 0 26px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 800px; height: auto; border-radius: 6px; display: block; margin: 0 auto;\" title=\"9F-70 quality certifications\" src=\"https:\/\/foragebaler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/0-certificates-1.webp\" alt=\"ISO 9001 and CE certifications for 9F-70 forage feed crusher\" \/><\/div>\n<p><!-- =================================================================== H2 13 \u2014 FAQ ==================================================================== --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #004488; font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 2px solid #0056b3; padding-bottom: 10px; margin: 44px 0 18px;\">H\u00e4ufig gestellte Fragen<\/h2>\n<div style=\"margin: 20px 0;\">\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #cfe0fc; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<details>\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 18px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 15px; color: #004488; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; background: #f4f8ff; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;\">Does the 9F-70 <strong>forage feed crusher<\/strong> require a front loader to feed the bales, or can I feed it manually?<span style=\"color: #004488; font-size: 22px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-left: 10px; line-height: 1;\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.75; border-top: 1px solid #cfe0fc;\">A front loader or bucket tractor is the recommended and most practical method for feeding round bales. The typical workflow is: open the bale and remove net wrap or twine, then push sections of the bale progressively into the 700 mm top inlet using the front loader bucket. Manual feeding of loose hay through the inlet is possible and works well for processing windrow hay or small lot processing \u2014 the inlet is sized for manageable forkfuls. Full round bales cannot be fed whole due to the 700 mm inlet width; they must be sectioned first.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #cfe0fc; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<details>\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 18px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 15px; color: #004488; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; background: #f4f8ff; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;\">Can the 9F-70 <strong>feed crusher<\/strong> process silage bales (high moisture content)?<span style=\"color: #004488; font-size: 22px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-left: 10px; line-height: 1;\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.75; border-top: 1px solid #cfe0fc;\">The 9F-70 <strong>forage crusher<\/strong> handles forage up to approximately 45% moisture effectively. Above 45%, the material becomes sticky enough to mat against the screen surface rather than passing through cleanly, which reduces throughput significantly and increases the risk of the screen blinding (becoming blocked). For high-moisture silage bales at 60\u201375% moisture, the correct approach is to process them through a dedicated silage mixer or TMR wagon with a bale processor attachment rather than the 9F-70. For the upstream production of high-moisture silage bales, the 9YCM-850 baler-wrapper handles the preservation step, with the 9F-70 suited for the dry hay and medium-moisture haylage components of the ration.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #cfe0fc; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<details>\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 18px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 15px; color: #004488; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; background: #f4f8ff; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;\">How long do the 65Mn hammers last before replacement?<span style=\"color: #004488; font-size: 22px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-left: 10px; line-height: 1;\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.75; border-top: 1px solid #cfe0fc;\">On clean dry grass or alfalfa hay, a set of 36 hammers will typically last 600 to 1,000 bales before the first flip is needed, and 1,200 to 2,000 bales before full replacement (two faces used). On straw, hammer life is similar to hay. On corn stalks, the high silica content of the stalk material accelerates abrasive wear, and plan for 300 to 500 bales per face. Soil contamination in any crop \u2014 particularly bales that were picked up from muddy fields \u2014 dramatically increases wear; a single severely soil-contaminated bale can do the equivalent of 20 clean-bale wear cycles. Inspect for soil contamination before each bale is fed.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #cfe0fc; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<details>\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 18px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 15px; color: #004488; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; background: #f4f8ff; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;\">What particle size does a 12 mm screen actually produce?<span style=\"color: #004488; font-size: 22px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-left: 10px; line-height: 1;\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.75; border-top: 1px solid #cfe0fc;\">A 12 mm screen produces a particle distribution where the maximum dimension is 12 mm, but actual particles span from fine dust to the 12 mm maximum. The distribution is weighted toward the 6\u201312 mm range on dry hay \u2014 which aligns with the Penn State Particle Separator medium-fraction target for lactating dairy cow TMR (particles between 8 and 19 mm on the medium screen). If you are working with a dairy nutritionist who uses the Penn State Separator for ration QC, ask them to specify a target medium-fraction percentage and we can recommend the corresponding screen size for your hay type.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #cfe0fc; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<details>\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 18px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 15px; color: #004488; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; background: #f4f8ff; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;\">Does the 9F-70 produce dust, and is that a health or safety concern?<span style=\"color: #004488; font-size: 22px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-left: 10px; line-height: 1;\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.75; border-top: 1px solid #cfe0fc;\">All hammer mills produce some fine particulate in the process stream. With the 9F-70, the output discharges downward through the screen into a pile, conveyor, or mixer \u2014 not into the air \u2014 which contains most of the dust at the discharge point. On very dry hay at low screen size (8 mm), fine dust generation is highest; operating outdoors in ambient airflow dissipates this quickly. Operators processing large daily volumes indoors in enclosed barns should wear appropriate respiratory protection during operation and ensure adequate ventilation at the discharge area. No specific OSHA permit is required for on-farm forage processing at this scale.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #cfe0fc; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<details>\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 18px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 15px; color: #004488; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; background: #f4f8ff; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;\">Can the 9F-70 process round bales produced by our existing baler (not from foragebaler.com)?<span style=\"color: #004488; font-size: 22px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-left: 10px; line-height: 1;\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.75; border-top: 1px solid #cfe0fc;\">Yes \u2014 the 9F-70 accepts forage material from any source, any bale brand, or any bale format that can be sectioned and fed through the 700 mm inlet. The crusher does not care which brand of baler produced the bale. Bale diameter, bale length, twine type, and net wrap type have no effect on the crusher&#8217;s operation once the bale is opened and sectioned for feeding. The machine is fully compatible with John Deere, New Holland, Vermeer, Claas, Massey, and any other commercially produced round bale.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #cfe0fc; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<details>\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 18px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 15px; color: #004488; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; background: #f4f8ff; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;\">What tractor HP do I realistically need to run the 9F-70 at full throughput?<span style=\"color: #004488; font-size: 22px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-left: 10px; line-height: 1;\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.75; border-top: 1px solid #cfe0fc;\">The rated minimum is 37 kW (50 HP). At 50 HP, the machine processes dry hay at the lower end of its rated throughput range (3\u20134 t\/hr) and may show tractor engine loading at peak dense-feed events. For sustained full-throughput operation at 6\u20138 t\/hr on dry hay, 65 to 75 HP provides comfortable headroom. For corn stalk processing, which is denser per unit volume than hay, 65 HP minimum is recommended. The machine starts up quickly from cold with the tractor at low RPM \u2014 do not engage PTO at full engine speed when the rotor is stationary; allow the rotor to reach operating speed gradually before feeding material to the inlet.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10px; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #cfe0fc; border-radius: 8px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<details>\n<summary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 14px 18px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 15px; color: #004488; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; background: #f4f8ff; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;\">How does the 9F-70 compare to a tub grinder for small livestock operations?<span style=\"color: #004488; font-size: 22px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-left: 10px; line-height: 1;\">+<\/span><\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.75; border-top: 1px solid #cfe0fc;\">A tub grinder is typically a self-propelled or PTO-driven unit designed for high-volume whole-bale processing at 15 to 40+ t\/hr, powered by 200 to 400+ HP tractors or dedicated engines. For operations processing 3 to 10 bales per day rather than 50+ bales per session, the tub grinder&#8217;s capital cost, fuel demand, and operational complexity are not justified. The 9F-70 at 3 to 8 t\/hr is specifically sized for daily ration processing on operations up to approximately 500 head cattle equivalent \u2014 it processes quickly with a 50+ HP chore tractor, stores compactly between uses, and requires minimal operator skill. The tub grinder is the correct equipment choice for commercial custom operators, large feedlots, or biomass processing \u2014 not for daily on-farm livestock feeding ration preparation.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- =================================================================== H2 14 \u2014 Reviews ==================================================================== --><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #004488; font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 2px solid #0056b3; padding-bottom: 10px; margin: 44px 0 18px;\">Operators Who Run the 9F-70 Daily<\/h2>\n<div style=\"margin: 24px 0;\">\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 14px; padding: 18px 20px; background: #fff; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #cfe0fc; border-left: 6px solid #004488;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Keith Waldron \u2014 Dairy Farmer, Stearns County, MN \u00a0\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #f59e0b; font-size: 16px;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7;\">We run 340 Holstein cows on a full TMR program. Before the 9F-70 we were paying a neighbor with a tub grinder to process a week&#8217;s worth of hay at a time, then storing the processed forage loosely in the barn. The quality dropped significantly after day three of storage. Now we process fresh each morning \u2014 about 80 minutes with a 65 HP Kubota M7060. The 12 mm screen output mixes uniformly in our vertical TMR mixer with no sorting issues in the bunk. Our nutritionist noted improved fiber distribution scores on the Penn State Separator starting the second month. Best equipment investment we&#8217;ve made in three seasons.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 14px; padding: 18px 20px; background: #fff; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #cfe0fc; border-left: 6px solid #0056b3;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Carl Brandt \u2014 Beef Cow-Calf, Sheridan County, WY \u00a0\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #f59e0b; font-size: 16px;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7;\">480 cows winter-fed on native grass meadow hay in the Big Horn Basin. We were seeing 22 to 25 percent hay waste on whole-bale ground feeding \u2014 trampling, spoilage, selectivity. First winter with the 9F-70 using 8 mm screen, waste dropped to under 9 percent measured by weighing unconsumed material after 24 hours. That&#8217;s roughly 35 fewer bales needed across the feeding season \u2014 on a 600-bale winter inventory that&#8217;s a meaningful number. The machine processed our hay with a 58 HP chore tractor we already owned. No additional investment required beyond the crusher itself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 14px; padding: 18px 20px; background: #fff; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #cfe0fc; border-left: 6px solid #004488;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Donna Schroeder \u2014 Sheep and Goat Ranch, Linn County, KS \u00a0\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #f59e0b; font-size: 16px;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7;\">We manage 620 ewes and 180 does on a mixed operation in eastern Kansas. The mismatch between commercial 600 kg round bales and what our small ruminants can consume before an open bale starts molding was a persistent problem. The 9F-70 let us process exactly what we need per day and seal the remainder in feed bags. Hay waste went from approximately 18 percent on whole-bale feeding to under 5 percent. The 12 mm screen output works well for both species \u2014 long enough for adequate rumen fiber function, short enough to reduce bunk selectivity. Four stars previously on the initial order because the delivery took 10 days \u2014 the machine itself is exactly as described.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 14px; padding: 18px 20px; background: #fff; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #cfe0fc; border-left: 6px solid #0056b3;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Marcus Thibodeau \u2014 Backgrounding Stocker Operation, Howard County, TX \u00a0\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #f59e0b; font-size: 16px;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7;\">370 head of stocker calves on a high-concentrate growing ration with 10 to 12 percent hay roughage inclusion. The 9F-70 at 16 mm screen produces a particle that blends completely into the ration mix without bridging in the mixer auger \u2014 our previous whole-flake hay inclusion was creating pockets in the wagon and uneven distribution across the bunk. Sub-acute ruminal acidosis incidence in the pen dropped measurably in the second group after we started using crushed hay roughage rather than whole flake. The U.S. team confirmed our John Deere 5075E was compatible before the order was placed \u2014 no surprises on delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 14px; padding: 18px 20px; background: #fff; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #cfe0fc; border-left: 6px solid #004488;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Elizabeth Horne \u2014 Horse Boarding Facility, Placer County, CA \u00a0\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #f59e0b; font-size: 16px;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2606<\/span><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7;\">40-horse boarding facility in the Sierra Nevada foothills. We use 2\u20133 round bales of orchard grass per day and were hand-flaking every one. The 9F-70 processes a full bale in under eight minutes at 12 mm screen, then we weigh portions for each horse&#8217;s daily hay ration. Four stars because the machine requires a front loader for bale feeding \u2014 I needed to rent one the first week before a neighbor loaned us theirs permanently. Once that logistics piece was solved, the machine has been excellent. Particle consistency is noticeably more uniform than hand-flaked hay, and the horses at the bottom of the social hierarchy are eating better because there&#8217;s less selective refusal of shorter stem pieces.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 18px 20px; background: #fff; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #cfe0fc; border-left: 6px solid #0056b3;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong style=\"font-size: 15px;\">Randall Pickett \u2014 Contract Cattle Feeder, Colfax County, NM \u00a0\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8<\/strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #f59e0b; font-size: 16px;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7;\">We custom-feed 500 head of contracted yearlings for three clients in northeastern New Mexico. Our corn stalk bedding production was the driver for the 9F-70 purchase \u2014 we needed to process 8 to 12 bales of stalks per week for pen bedding. The 8 mm screen produces excellent fine-textured bedding at 8 to 10 t\/hr on stalks with the Massey Ferguson 6718S. We also run 12 mm for daily roughage supplementation during the same session. The dual-use on the same machine in the same day was not something I expected to work this smoothly. Hammer wear on stalks is noticeable \u2014 we replace roughly every 200 stalk-bales \u2014 but the hammer cost per ton processed is still well below what contracted processing services were charging us previously.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- \u2500\u2500 Final CTA \u2500\u2500 --><\/p>\n<div id=\"contact\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#001830 0%,#004488 100%); border-radius: 8px; padding: 28px; margin: 36px 0; text-align: center; color: #fff;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #fff; margin: 0 0 12px; font-weight: bold;\">Close the Loop From Bale Storage to Feed Bunk<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 20px; font-size: 16px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 680px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\">PTO compatibility confirmed from your tractor model before shipment. Same-day U.S. parts dispatch, ISO 9001 quality documentation, Section 179 invoice packages, and full system support from mowing through feeding included with every order.<br \/>\nAmerica Ever-Power Forage Baler Equipment INC.\u00a0|\u00a01401 21st ST STE R, Sacramento, CA 95811<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 14px 44px; background: #fff; color: #004488; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 6px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 16px; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.20);\" href=\"https:\/\/foragebaler.com\/de\/contact-us\/\">Holen Sie sich ein kostenloses Angebot<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- End of Product Page --><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin: 16px 0 28px; padding: 20px 22px; background: #eff6ff; border-left: 4px solid #004488; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.75;\">Der <strong>9F-70 forage feed crusher<\/strong> is the final link in a complete field-to-feed-bunk system. 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