BrandFarm King
CategoryGrain Handling
ModelRemote Swing Auger
ModelHydraulic | Electric
Transmitter Range300 ft | 300 ft
Remote Temperature Range-40°C to +85°C | -40°C to +85°C
Remote Weather RatingIP66
Remote Battery Lifeup to 40 hours continuous use
Drive Motor Torque334 inch-lb
Swing Hoist Certified Lift Capacity800 lb
Remote Control FeaturesFARM KING - Electric Kit | FARM KING - Hydraulic Kit | Competitor Electric Kit | Farm King Kit Feature Explanation
Range of over 300 ftFarm King boasts one of the best remote control range in the industry - up to 400 feet in clear sight lines!
Waterproof/dust proofThe remote is IP66 dust and weather proof.
Extreme temperature operating rangeThe remote is capable of working between -40°C and +85°C.
Rechargeable Li-ion batteryOne charge gives you up to 40 hours of continuous remote use - that's 40 hours of holding down a button. Since the average user will only hold down the buttons for about a minute per truck, that effectively gives you enough power to last the harvest season. If needed, the remote charges via a micro-B USB port, and a vehicle plug charger is included.
"Smart Remote" 2-way communication alertThe Farm King remote "talks" to the base unit on the auger, and if there is a fault or if there is no power, the remote LED will flash to warn you. Example: if power is gone, the remote's green LED will start to flash slowly - when power is restored, the LED starts to flash rapidly.
Power On/OffDepends on brand | When the remote is powered off, the mover can only be moved with the manual switches on the swing tube - this serves as a safety feature to discourage accidental movement of the hopper - "pocket dialing" the auger can't happen if you power down the remote.
Fits in shirt pocketDepends on brand | Some competitor remotes are small, similar to key fobs used on car keys. However, those styles of remotes are not always dust and weather proof, and are sometimes so small and smooth that they are difficult to grasp. Other styles use a large industrial sized remote which will never fit in a pocket, and would likely require two hands to operate. The Farm King remote is thin enough to fit in your shirt pocket and to operate with one hand. It also has a contoured rubber grip along the outside edge to help the user grasp and hold the remote still. If desired, it can have a lanyard attached to it. It is industrial-quality electronics, yet in a convenient size.
Drive tires on hopper bodyDepends on brand | Having the drive tires mounted to the hopper ensures the weight of the hopper and grain is lending traction to the drive tires all the time. The tires will always carry the weight, even over rough terrain or as the hopper flexes and "self-levels" without the need to manually adjust down pressure with a jack.
Auto-positioning systemFarm King electric movers are equipped with an auto positioning system, where the user can press the "Ops" button and deploy the hopper to a preset location for unloading. The "Home" button returns it to a home/transport location. The exact position stops are fully adjustable. The Farm King system uses an electronic proximity sensor (touch-less), and is designed for easy integration to all 2014 augers - only 4 carriage bolts are needed to install the sensor rail.
Auto time-out on motor drivesThe Farm King electric mover systems have a degree of intelligence designed into them. If for some reason , the hopper is prevented from reaching it's Home or Ops positions in a certain time, the electronics will "time out" and shut down the motors so they don't burn out or drain the tractor battery. The system is also protected by a fuse and resettable breaker.
Automatic or remote work lightWith the Farm King electric mover, when the remote is powered on, the halogen work light on the swing tube will activate , giving the user the ability to position the hopper from the truck even at night, without the need to get out of the cab. When the "Home" function is used to send the hopper away from the truck, the driver can simply drive away - the halogen light will turn itself off after a set time. Other units may have a light, but the function is not always tied into the remote control.
Available remote winch controlFarm King offers a mover/winch combination kit for many of our augers, where both the mover and winch are electrically powered and controlled by the remote control. This allows the user to lower or raise the hopper into transport position from the seat of the tractor, or near the hopper to help guide it into position.
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