Old wisconsin engine ---- will it work on 10" auger?

[poorboy]

Thanks les,

I have seen lots of Brandts on dealer lots, but have never heard of anyone who has one. It is good to get a first hand report.

[frustrated1]

If you want a testimonial on the brandt vac, you've got mine. No dust. I think it's one of the best investments i've made in my own health. I'm on my second one now as the very first one had some structural problems but we've never had a problem with this one in 5 years. The new ones now have some nicer features and should be more productive. From a full bin you will move more grain than an 8 inch auger, probably closer to 10. As you add the hoses you definetly slow down, cleaning up piles with all the hoses on is just slow but cleaning 14 or 19 foot bins is about the same speed as a sweep but no dust. And the bin is completely clean. We've never had to worry about the grain beetles or whatever they're called but the neighbours had some on thier other farm that they ran through one of these vacs. The bugs were not only killed but mostly were undetectable in the sample. They couldn't handle the pressure of the fan.

The drawback that I see is the maintenance. As we rent ours out we see more wear than most. The drive chain and sprockets need to be replaced every year or so which isn't a big deal. We've had to start replacing hoses now as well which are costly. If you buy one in conjunction with one or two neighbours that you get along with you'll go a long time without any replacements. Doesn't solve the problem of filling the bin but if two of you buy the vac, you've got money for an auger.

[dhewlitt]

way late but we run a wisconsin in the winter
0-40 oil and a good battery and it seems to go as cold as i do.