Grain Handling
Grain Handling
Grain Handling
Grain handling equipment moves grain from the combine or truck into storage and back out again: portable and swing-away augers, belt conveyors, grain vacs, bucket elevators, drag conveyors, spouting and bin-full alarms. FarmPages lists more than 70 grain handling suppliers, dealers and manufacturers, so you can compare who builds, sells and services this equipment near your yard and contact them directly.Compare capacity in bushels per hour at your working angle, auger length against your tallest bin, PTO, hydraulic or electric drive, belt conveyors for gentle handling of pulses and seed, and guarding and safety features. Suppliers are concentrated in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, with Alberta next. Listings include E-KAY Enterprises Ltd., Walinga, which builds PTO grain vacs, and Never Spill Spout Inc.Related categories: Grain Systems · Grain Storage · Grain Drying · Grain Testing & Treating · Grain Carts
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Grain handling equipment moves grain from the combine or truck into storage and back out again: portable and swing-away augers, belt conveyors, grain vacs, bucket elevators, drag conveyors, spouting and bin-full alarms. FarmPages lists more than 70 grain handling suppliers, dealers and manufacturers, so you can compare who builds, sells and services this equipment near your yard and contact them directly.Compare capacity in bushels per hour at your working angle, auger length against your tallest bin, PTO, hydraulic or electric drive, belt conveyors for gentle handling of pulses and seed, and guarding and safety features. Suppliers are concentrated in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, with Alberta next. Listings include E-KAY Enterprises Ltd., Walinga, which builds PTO grain vacs, and Never Spill Spout Inc.Related categories: Grain Systems · Grain Storage · Grain Drying · Grain Testing & Treating · Grain Carts
Grain Handling: Frequently Asked Questions
Answers for farmers comparing grain handling suppliers and dealers on FarmPages.
What size grain auger do I need for my bins?
Start with the peak height of your tallest bin, the clearance needed over the truck or hopper, and the angle you can work at. Capacity drops as the incline gets steeper, so length and tube diameter have to be sized together; 10-, 13- and 16-inch augers are common on Prairie farms. Give a listed dealer your bin heights and target bushels per hour and ask for a recommendation.
Is a belt conveyor better than an auger for pulses and seed?
Belt conveyors carry grain on a belt instead of flighting, so they crack fewer peas, lentils, beans and seed than an auger running at the same rate. They cost more and are often heavier to move. Augers remain the cheaper, compact choice for cereals and canola. Many grain handling dealers carry both, so ask for prices on each for your crop mix.
How do I find a grain handling equipment dealer near me in Manitoba?
Browse the Grain Handling listings on FarmPages, note the suppliers based in or serving Manitoba, and contact two or three for quotes. Manitoba has the second-largest group of listed grain handling companies after Saskatchewan. Ask each dealer about stock on hand, delivery to your yard, parts availability for the brands they carry and how they handle breakdowns during harvest.
Can a grain handling supplier design a complete bin yard system?
Some listed suppliers design and install complete systems with bucket elevators, drag conveyors, spouting, catwalks and controls, while others focus on portable augers and conveyors. For a full yard, ask for a layout drawing, rated capacity at each transfer point, electrical requirements and room for future bins. Getting two designs from different suppliers is the easiest way to spot gaps.










































































