How low can the feeder unit go on a stand-n-fill?

[TXBRASS]

Thinking about building a 1,000 pound capacity stand-n-fill feeder out of a propane tank. To keep the height down, how low can the feeder motor/spinner go (I plan to use a Foreverlast unit) and still spin out corn at a decent distance around feeder? Would 2' from ground be too low? Plan to put a ramp under unit so no corn ends up directly under feeder and of course cadge the unit in so coons cant reach in.

Any and all feedback or pics would be appreciated...

Thanks

[b.a.saha]

Shouldn't matter to much if you are putting the ramp on there. Or you could use a directional unit

[TXBRASS]

Can you post a link to a dependable/durable directional unit please.

[TXBRASS]

Anyone ever ran the feeder motor 12-18" off the ground?

[j.trevor123]

The motor on the one I have is low. To the corn on the feeder above the unit is only probably 2 feet at the most. Does fine

[Patton]

How low can the feeder unit go on a stand-n-fill?

No issues here, not sure of the exact height but probably around 16"-18". That's a 600 or 800 lb feeder, I forget which and we have both.



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[dallred]

All Seasons stand and fill feeders are about that low. I've had two and had no problems.

[DarrellS]

Can you post a link to a dependable/durable directional unit please.

PM Krivoman. I bought one of his directionals, not cheap but a very well built and heavy duty unit.

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[TXBRASS]

How low can the feeder unit go on a stand-n-fill?

I'm thinking about a build similar to this... low to the ground and either feed directional or have the plate in the back that only allows the spinner to spray corn to sides and front and slanted plate underneath to keep feed from under the feeder.
Keeping the top of the feeder about 5' tall or so.



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[stxslayer]

JDL posted what you drew up, but he built them about a year ago. It is in your TOP 3 DIY favorites. Those things are awesome.

[TXBRASS]

JDL posted what you drew up, but he built them about a year ago. It is in your TOP 3 DIY favorites. Those things are awesome.

Yes...something real similar to those...utilizing a propane tank for the body.

[stxslayer]

He also had a video on the original post that showed it working. Super slick.

[janak]

The I built a 500 lb out of a 30" diameter pressure tank doesn't empty all the corn out. I will have to go back and put a funnel in it after deer season. Just a heads up

The only down side is having the timer that low to the ground is having to lay on your belly to set the timer!