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Meyer Farm Equipment RT218
Features
- Wagon - Trailer - Truck Mount options
- HD steel frame on 24" centers. 7'5" inside width for maximum capacity! New integrated top rail system eliminates the need for side supports on open top models.
- Removable roof system standard / open top optional
- Variable speed RT Belt Drive standard equipment - featuring our new, high-efficiency bevel gear-drive system which offers clean-out speeds up to 17' / minute!
- Spring loaded chain tension with nylon paddle tighteners on all roller chains
- HD 2" main drive shaft with machined drive sprockets - tough stuff!
- 18" diameter drum augers in a tapered formation provide a smooth mat of feed to discharge conveyor.
- 24" wide pintle chain cross conveyor provides an even discharge to your blower or bagger without the buildup associated with roller chain conveyors. Fold-down extension and conveyor hold-down system standard!
- Solid poly floor / high molecular - virgin material standard
- Spring loaded, Torsion style apron tensioning system is centrally located under the floor giving you complete chain wrap on drive sprockets. Less strain on your aprons means a longer life.
- Patented Direction Control System (DCS) offers front to rear unload switching with no coupler/pin change. NO HASSLE HERE!
- RT200 Models utilize hydraulic power & a HD bevel gearbox to tow the load(not roller chain reductions). Rear door opens and closes without assistance.
- Rear Gate Delay option cuts unloading time and aggravation!
- Basic hydraulic or cab controlled hydraulic front drive available / PTO standard
- High capacity 12" taller side package available with or without a roof.
- 4th beater available in conjunction with 12" taller side package (open top or roof models)
- LED turn signal lighting standard
| Dimensions | RT218 |
| Floor Length | 18'6" |
| Overall Length | 22'7" |
| Inside Height (w/o roof) - std height - high sides |
6'3" |
| - high sides | 7'3" |
| Overall Height (w/o roof) | |
| top of side - std height | 94" |
| - high sides | 106" |
| top of door pivot - std height | 103" |
| - high sides | 115" |
| Less 4" truck & trailer mounts (except on XT1600 trailer*) | * |
| Overall Height (w/roof) - std height | 114.5" |
| - high sides | 126.5" |
| Inside Width | 89.5" |
| Overall Width w/conveyor extension up | 109.5" |
| Stringer Width/Height | |
| Truck/XT2200 Trailer Mount | 33.5"/6" |
| Wagon Mount | 42"/10" |
| Capacity (struck level) cu. ft. w/o roof - (6'3) std height |
862 |
| - (7'3) high sides | 1000 |
| Capacity cu. ft (with roof) - (6'3) std height |
1058 |
| - (7'3) high sides | 1196 |
| Specifications | |
| Front Apron Drive Shaft | 2" |
| Rear 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) | Standard |
| Commercial Grade Geardrive (no worm gears) | Standard |
| Standard Features | |
| RT Variable Speed System - 0-17'/minute (PTO drive standard) | Standard |
| Apron Chains (heavy duty pintle) | 667X |
| Spring Loaded/Torsion Style Apron Tightener | Standard |
| Direction Control System (patented) | |
| Front to Rear Selection w/ No Coupler Change | Standard |
| Auger Feathering System & Conveyor Clutch/Safety Clutch | Standard |
| Cross Conveyor Chain Hold-Downs | Standard |
| Fold-Down Conveyor Extension w/ Lift Assist | Standard |
| Superslide, Solid Poly Floor (no plywood) | Standard |
| 12" Higher Sides w/4th Beater System | Optional |
| Rear Gate Delay System | Optional |
| Optional Features | |
| Hydraulic Front Drive System (in lieu of PTO) | Optional |
| Hydrarulic In-Cab Controls (in lieu of PTO) - includes hyd lift conveyor | Optional |
| 36" Fold-Down Cross Conveyor Extension (in lieu of standard 24") | Optional |
| Hydraulic Lift Option for Fold Down Cross Conveyor Extension | Optional |
| Roof Assembly (removable) | Standard |
| Roof Hood Assembly (right hand, open top units only) | Optional |
| Rear Grain Kit | Optional |
| False Front Gate for Grain Kit | Optional |
| Truck Mnt./Trailer Mnt./Wagon Mnt. | Optional |
| Tarp Systems (w/front enclosures) Front to Back Scissor Tarp (electric) Side to Side Roll Tarp (electric) |
Optional |
| Clad Tuff Fiberglass Sides & Back | Optional |