Hydraulic Squeeze

[Intrepid1]

I appreciate the input. A squeeze is a tool that when needed it must be safe and efficient. What is the best way to include a scale? The hydraulic system sounds intersting and maybe easier to keep the scale working that one under the unit.

[KeephillsCowMan]

Intrepid-I have used squeezes with load bars underneath and always had a problem with the manure freezing between the squeeze and the sub frame. On mine I just built a set of stoppers to allow the squeeze 3" of travel ahead and back and side to side. Mostly for it being placed on uneven ground. I mounted a load cell at the front and back of the squeeze and attached to a 3"x24" cylinder (cheap tie rod ones from princess auto) with a 6" length of chain to allow for movement. When I'm weighing I just hang it a few inches above the ground and I can set it down if I'm not since some balk at walking onto something thats not ridgidly fixed. I could probably e-mail you a pic if your interested and if I can figure out our camera.

[Intrepid1]

That would be great. How do I supply you with the email address?

[KeephillsCowMan]

Intrepid- you can email me at danandberni2009@hotmail.com Tomorrow I'll try and take a picture and see if I can get it to you.

[Intrepid1]

Were you able to get the pictures KeephillsCowMan? Sent you my address but maybe got screened out. Try me at who023@hotmail.com