RT500 Front Unload Forage Box RT518
The Meyer RT500 Series Front Unload Forage Box features a 7'5" inside width, all steel frame, high speed - variable drive, HD bevel geardrive and removable roof. It offers more capacity, more speed and better performance than the others. RT500 model is the perfect match for a small to mid sized operator looking for... + Read More
Features
- Wagon - Trailer - Truck Mount options
- HD Steel Frame with tubular floor supports on 24" centers. 7'5" inside width for maximum capacity! New integrated top rail system eliminates the need for side supports when roof is removed.
- Removable Roof standard / open top optional
- Variable Speed RT belt drive standard equipment - featuring our new, high-efficiency bevel gear-drive system which offer clean-out speeds up to 17' / minute. New RT Auger Drive feature consistent auger speed based throughout the range.
- Spring-loaded roller chain tensioning w/nylon paddle tightener on primary drive and auger drives
- HD 2" main drive shaft dwarfs the competition. It features machined steel sprockets and 667H pintle aprons - Tuff Stuff!
- Large Diameter Augers
- 18" diameter drum augers in a tapered formation provide a smooth mat of feed to the discharge conveyor below. Much smoother than spiral beater arrangements in haylage!
- 24" wide pintle chain apron provides an even discharge to your blower or bagger without the buildup of roller chain conveyors. Hold-downs and fold-down conveyor extension are standard.
- Feather start controls including cross apron / augers / main apron. No jaw clutch starts like other brands!
- Marine Treated Plywood Floor
Meyer RT500 Forage Boxes come standard with a marine treated plywood floor (runs full length). - LED lighting is standard
- Basic Hydraulic or Cab-Controlled Hydraulic Drive available
- Higher Roof
A 6" taller roof package is available for ease of filling and additional capacity.
Specs
| Front Unload | RT518 |
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Floor Length | 18'6" |
| Overall Length | 21'8" |
| Inside Height (without roof) std height | 6'3" |
| high sides | 7'3" |
| Overall Height (without roof) - top of side std height | 94" |
| high sides | 106" |
| Less 4" truck & trailer mounts (except on XT1600 trailer*) | * |
| Overall Height (with roof) - wagon mount version std height | 114.5" |
| high sides | 126.5" |
| Inside Width | 89.5" |
| Overall Width with conveyor extension up | 109.5" |
| Stringer Width/Height | |
| truck/XT2200 trailer mount | 33.5"/6" |
| wagon mount | 42"/10" |
| Capacity (struck level) cu. ft. (without roof) (6'3") std height | 862 |
| (7'3") high sides | |
| Capacity cu. ft. (with roof) (6'3") std height | 1058 |
| (7'3") high sides | |
| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Front Apron Drive Shaft | 2" |
| Tubular Upright Spacing | 24" |
| All Steel Frame - 24" centers (no wood) | 24" |
| HD Tubular Floor Supports | 2x2 |
| HD Top Rail Formed (no side supports needed) | Std |
| Commercial Grade Geardrive (no worm gears) | Std |
| STANDARD FEATURES | |
| RT Variable Speed System - 0-17'/minute (PTO drive standard) | Std |
| Apron Chains (heavy duty pintle) | 667H |
| Auger Feathering System & Conveyor Clutch/Safety Clutch | Std |
| Cross Conveyor Chain Hold-Downs | Std |
| Fold-Down Conveyor Extension with Lift Assist | Opt |
| Superslide, Solid Poly Floor (no plywood) | N/A |
| OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT | |
| Hydraulic Front Drive System (in lieu of PTO) | Opt |
| Hydraulic In-Cab Controls (in lieu of PTO) - includes hyd lift conveyor | Opt |
| 36" Fold-Down Cross Conveyor Extension (in lieu of 24") | Opt |
| Hydraulic Lift Option for Fold-Down Cross Conveyor Extension | Opt |
| Roof Assembly (removable) | Std |
| 6" Higher Roof Assembly (removable) - not avail. 12" higher sides | Opt |
| Roof Hood Assembly (right hand, open top units only) | Opt |
| Truck Mount/Trailer Mount/Wagon Mount | Opt |
| Tarp Systems (with front enclosures) | |
| Front to Back Scissor Tarp (electric) | Opt |
| Side to Side Roll Tarp (electric) | Opt |
| Clad Tuff Fiberglass Sides & Back | Opt |
| 12" Higher Sides with 4th Beater System | N/A |
