Need solutions for feeding cattle? Vermeer bale processors, feed wagons and mixers can help
August 2025
For most cattle producers, tight profit margins are nothing new.
That’s why maximizing your herds nutrition and minimizing wasted feed is essential. Not only can evaluating your feeding strategy save money, but it can also improve the quality and consistency of your rations. Here are three reasons why you should consider adding a bale processorbale processor, feed wagon or vertical mixer to your farm or ranch:
- Help prevent wasted feed. Feeding data shows up to 9 lb (4.1 kg) of feed is wasted per animal each day when free-choice feeding.
- Help improve ration quality by implementing a variety of feedstuffs. Transitioning from free-choice hay feeding to a complete ration can enable you to feed with lower-cost feedstuffs and optimize rations based on feed availability and nutritional needs.
- Deliver a consistent ration each day. One component of delivering an optimal total mixed ration is using equipment that processes, prepares and delivers the right mixture of roughage, protein and energy without increasing labor requirements. Think of this as preparing the perfect bite each time for your herd.
If any of those are a priority when feeding cattle, now you just need to determine if a bale processor, feed wagon or vertical mixer can be the ideal solution to feeding your herd.
Bale processor
Vermeer bale processors can be a game changer for your feeding and bedding process. These workhorses can be used for bunk feeding, processing hay for use in a total mixed ration, distributing bedding into barns or storage bunks, and even laying straw to aid land erosion projects.
When running a Vermeer bale processor, hay is quickly ground up with the machine’s powerful flails. When distributing hay, it’s aerated and blows the dust and mold away to provide a more palatable bite for your herd.
BPX9010 bale processor
The BPX9010 bale processer is ready to deliver a consistent, uniform windrow of feed along the bunk line or out in the pasture for your cattle. If you want a machine to efficiently spread bedding, this workhorse can accurately provide even coverage up to 50 ft (15.2 m).
CPX9000 bale processor
The CPX9000 bale processor enables farmers and ranchers to distribute materials 60 ft – 100 ft (18.3 m – 30.5 m). This powerful machine is often used to spread bedding over feed bunks but can also be used for land reclamation and erosion control.
Feed wagon
Vermeer feed wagons are built to be simple and efficient to maintain and use. They are an economical option for those who want to provide a consistently blended ration, but don’t need the larger size or extra features found in vertical mixers. When looking at the Vermeer feed wagon models, the number included in the model name will indicate the wagon capacity. For example, the BF230 features 230 ft3 (6.5 m3) of room for your forages.
BF-series feed wagons
The BF-series feed wagons are best suited for smaller farms and ranches — featuring a smaller wagon size and low loading height. BF-series wagons are equipped to tackle up to 20% roughages in the ration. BF-series feed wagons include:
Both models are designed with two discharge options — a conveyor and auger. A conveyor is usually best for rations up to 20% roughage, and an auger is best used for silage, grains and supplements. Another benefit to the BF-series is that both maintain a low loading height of just 70 in (177.8 cm).
HF-series feed wagons
HF-series feed wagons are ideal for larger farms and ranches thanks to a larger wagon size. The key difference between the BF-series and HF-series feed wagons is that HF-series can handle more than 20% roughages in the ration. These models are ideal for someone who wants to get a good blend of feedstuffs but may not want to purchase a vertical mixer.
HF-series feed wagons include:
- HF480
To help you navigate around and between barns or buildings on your operation, the HF-series wagons are designed with a folding conveyor extension. With this feature, you can easily adjust and feed in different settings.
Vertical mixer
For cattle producers, Vermeer vertical mixers can be the ideal solution to optimize ration costs while also helping reduce feed waste. If you aim to supply your herd with a consistent and thorough ration, a vertical mixer can help you feed a variety of feedstuffs with ease. With a wide range of sizes, capacities and features throughout the lineup, you’re sure to find a model that best fits the needs of your farm or ranch.
Single-screw vertical mixer
The screw is one of the most important components of a vertical mixer. That’s why Vermeer screws are built to last. All VS-series single-screw vertical mixers come with standard 5/8-in (15.9-mm) abrasion-resistant AR200 screw flighting and a full set of hard-surfaced knives. Vermeer mixers are designed with three points of contact with the tub floor, including two bi-pulse legs and the leading edge of the screw. These points of contact help optimize cleanout of material from the tub during discharge.
Single-screw vertical mixers include:
High-roughage mixers
The machines that make up the high-roughage mixer lineup are built with an optimized tub and screw design, along with a bale containment kit to help minimize spillage during mixing. Two points of contact in the tub and an optional high-screw rpm help clean the mixer efficiently.
The Vermeer high-roughage vertical mixers are ideal for cow-calf producers or for rations made up of a large number of forages. These mixers can fully process bales or preprocessed material quickly and consistently.
High-roughage vertical mixers include:
Twin-screw vertical mixer
Each twin-screw vertical mixer from Vermeer was carefully designed with two overlapping screws. These heavy-duty screws work alongside offset baffles along the tub wall to produce a consistent mix of forage. The tub and screw help move material from the front to the back with a clockwise motion.
Twin-screw vertical mixers include:
High-screw rpm
These models feature a high-screw rpm to help clean the mixer out at the end of a load, especially when mixing a heavy, dense ration.
High-screw rpm mixers include:
- VS420 single-screw vertical mixer (optional high-screw rpm)
Premium vertical mixer
These models are made for farmers and ranchers who run their mixer all day, every day. Premium models feature thicker tub walls, tub floor and screw flighting for added durability. They also include a standard remote scale display to help operators have more visibility to the scale.
Premium mixers include:
- VT1310 premium
As you can see, there are many options available to maximize your herds nutrition and minimize wasted feed. With the wide variety of sizes, capacities and options available in the Vermeer feeding solutions lineup, you are bound to find a machine that will excel in your operation.
How to buy feeding solutions equipment from Vermeer
If you want to see if a bale processor, feed wagon or vertical mixer can benefit your operation — contact your nearest hay equipment dealer. They can evaluate your farm or ranch’s needs, limitations and machine requirements before you begin the buying process. Many Vermeer ag dealers are farmers or ranchers themselves, so they can be a helpful resource when debating which piece of yellow iron is best suited for you.
If you have decided it’s time for you to purchase a bale processor, vertical mixer or feed wagon but want to learn more about financing a piece of equipment — no worries. That’s what the Vermeer Credit Corporation is here for. If you’re curious about what your next Vermeer equipment purchase will cost, the in-house finance team can assist you. And don’t worry — when you call, you get to chat with a real person, not a recorded answering machine. Another benefit to working with Vermeer Credit Corporation is that a payment plan can be tailored to your financial needs. For example, if you want to purchase forage equipment in the spring but will not be selling calves until fall, Vermeer Credit Corporation may be able to adjust to better align a payment schedule with yearly income.
If you know what machine you want, another option could be utilizing a special financing offer. These offers change throughout the year and depend on seasonality. It’s important to know that these offers are available for a limited amount of time, so when they begin, you want to be ready with any major purchasing decisions. Some of the special financing programs that have been offered regularly are 0% financing or cash back.
With multiple models, sizes and optional features available, the Vermeer lineup of feed wagons, bale processors and vertical mixers gives you the versatility to find the best machine for your farm or ranch’s needs. If you’re interested in learning more about Vermeer feeding solutions, get in contact with your local ag equipment dealer.
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