KEENAN MechFiber345SP+ features

• Consistently delivering the patented KEENAN MechFiber mix, with a capacity of 16 cubic metres 
• Heavy duty sealed oil-bath drive system 
• Exclusive Storti mechanical transmission, reducing fuel consumption by up to 25 percent 
• Cutter head designed and tested to ensure protection of forage structure for optimum mix quality 
• Ultimate in operator comfort and control with twin video cameras and in-cab monitor for visibility, climate control (optional) and pneumatic seat 
• Reduced noise and running costs 
• Left and right front discharge via adjustable conveyor for homogeneous distribution of total mixed ration (TMR) 
• Available with the KEENAN controller, providing the optimum in TMR management and feed efficiency

Class-leading cutter head technology

The cutter head on the KEENAN MechFiber345SP+ has been engineered to deliver rapid loading of a vast number of products (grass silage, hay, waxy maize, pulp, pellets, flour, square or round bales of straw or hay, etc.) leaving a clean, uniform face for optimum clamp management.

The tungsten-coated blades feature a unique crossed arrangement, performing clean cuts without damaging the structure of the fibre, even with very compact silages.

Speed. Precision. Versatility.

The unique placement of the blades and configuration of the loading channel allows the cutter head to load in both directions, and easily run in reverse if needed. The high speed loading belt delivers a significantly reduced mix preparation time.

Design & ease of maintenance

Features mechanical drive to the six-paddle reel. This exclusive engineering system, by means of a specially designed gearbox and PTO shaft, transfers all the power from the engine to the mixing system, thus reducing fuel consumption (by up to 25 percent) as well as reducing maintenance costs.

Since there is no hydraulic pump and motor, the risk of expensive replacements and/or downtime is reduced. The drive to the mixer paddle is performed by means of a specially designed hydraulic clutch activated by an electric button situated in the cabin. The operator is free to start and stop the mixing system at any time. 

A diet feeder manufactured by Irish machinery brand KEENAN, owned by Alltech, has been validated as the first environmentally sustainable diet feeder in the world. The validation was issued by the Carbon Trust, a global organisation headquartered in the UK, that works with private and public organisations to become more resource efficient and to reduce their carbon footprint. 

“In light of the government’s announcement regarding The Climate Action Plan, which aims to push Ireland to reach its 2030 targets, and to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, Keenan are delighted to offer farmers a tangible means of reducing their carbon footprint on-farm, while enhancing production and profitability,” said Matt Higgins, General Manager, Keenan. The Irish company estimates the feeder can lead to as much as 25% less methane when a below average herd receives rations from the Keenan diet feeder and the company’s controller.

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Nestled in the scenic landscape of rural Northern Ireland, neighbouring the bank of the River Foyle, third-generation dairy farmer Alistair Thompson farms 600 pedigree Holstein cows across two sites at Beaverlodge Farms in Strabane, Co. Tyrone.Calving all year round, Alistair’s cows are currently averaging 8,500L. A thorough approach to animal husbandry and cow health is the number one priority for Alistair. The milking cows are housed on water beds, which is said to reduce the effects of heat stress on the herd and aid milk production.

Changing from a non–KEENAN tub feeder to a KEENAN MechFiber400, fitted with a KEENAN controller and the InTouch feed management platform, Alistair has improved milk production by approximately 2L/cow/day since 2018.

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Taking steps to improve dry cow nutrition can significantly reduce incidences of metabolic disease within the herd, improving overall efficiency and profitability if the results of a trial comparing metabolic disease incidence rates in cows fed a conventional dry cow diet, against cows fed a high-fibre KEENAN MechFiber mix are anything to go by.

Based on a reduction in health issues around calving, findings from the trial indicate that an average 148-head milking herd could expect to achieve a financial benefit in excess of £11,000/year.

According to Chris Lord, UK InTouch manager for Alltech, dry cow management is often led to chance and can prove costly. Instead, he said producers should focus on delivering a consistent ration with optimum structure during the dry period.

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A diet feeder manufactured by Irish machinery brand Keenan, owned by Alltech, has been certified as the first environmentally sustainable diet feeder in the world. The certification was issued by Carbon Trust, a global organization headquartered in the UK that works with private and public organizations to become more resource efficient and reduce carbon impact.

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Irish-based machinery brand, KEENAN, has been validated by the Carbon Trust as a more sustainable diet feeder, proven to reduce methane emissions on-farm. 

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