Patz 400 Series Portable Conveyor
The Patz 400 Series is positioned as a best-in-class portable conveyor by balancing rugged farm-duty construction with a compact, road-legal chassis that makes it highly versatile across loading, bagging and transfer tasks. Its combination of high throughput for its size and low lifecycle maintenance costs gives it a financial edge over smaller specialty units like the Jaylor Mini TMR Conveyor, while remaining more mobile and less capital-intensive than high-capacity field loaders such as the Brandt 1545LP.
Rapid belt feed — portable pep
Quick hitch setup — trailer ready
Rapid belt feed — portable pep
Quick hitch setup — trailer ready
Review Summary
"Users praise the Patz 400 Series Portable Conveyor for its robust construction and reliable day-to-day performance moving feed and grain, with many noting low downtime and easy transport. Complaints are occasional about replacement parts lead time and the initial cost compared with simpler conveyors."
Gentle grain handling — feather touch
Robust steel frame with adjustable discharge height.
Gentle grain handling — feather touch
Robust steel frame with adjustable discharge height.
Time-Saving Convenience
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Skill Development & Mastery
The Patz 400 Series is positioned as a best-in-class portable conveyor by balancing rugged farm-duty construction with a compact, road-legal chassis that makes it highly versatile across loading, bagging and transfer tasks. Its combination of high throughput for its size and low lifecycle maintenance costs gives it a financial edge over smaller specialty units like the Jaylor Mini TMR Conveyor, while remaining more mobile and less capital-intensive than high-capacity field loaders such as the Brandt 1545LP.
Rapid belt feed — portable pep
Quick hitch setup — trailer ready
Gentle grain handling — feather touch
Robust steel frame with adjustable discharge height.
Variable-speed drive for precise material flow control.
Rapid belt feed — portable pep
Quick hitch setup — trailer ready
Gentle grain handling — feather touch
Robust steel frame with adjustable discharge height.
Variable-speed drive for precise material flow control.
$9,000-14,000 USD
Jaylor Mini TMR Conveyor
The Jaylor Mini TMR Conveyor is a specialized, lightweight feed conveyor optimized for Total Mixed Ration operations and small-scale transfer tasks; its compact footprint and low power draw make it the most cost-effective choice for producers focused on feed delivery rather than bulk grain handling. Compared with the Patz 400 Series and larger augers/loaders on this list, the Jaylor offers lower upfront cost and easier maneuverability at the expense of overall throughput and multi-purpose capability.
Compact mixer-friendly — kitchen chef
Low power draw — sips energy
Compact mixer-friendly — kitchen chef
Low power draw — sips energy
Review Summary
"Owners of the Jaylor Mini TMR Conveyor report strong, consistent feed delivery and good build quality for small- to mid-size operations, appreciating its compact footprint. Some users mention occasional belt wear and the need for routine adjustment to maintain peak performance."
Precise discharge — surgeon smooth
Specifically built for feeding Total Mixed Rations on small farms.
Precise discharge — surgeon smooth
Specifically built for feeding Total Mixed Rations on small farms.
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
The Jaylor Mini TMR Conveyor is a specialized, lightweight feed conveyor optimized for Total Mixed Ration operations and small-scale transfer tasks; its compact footprint and low power draw make it the most cost-effective choice for producers focused on feed delivery rather than bulk grain handling. Compared with the Patz 400 Series and larger augers/loaders on this list, the Jaylor offers lower upfront cost and easier maneuverability at the expense of overall throughput and multi-purpose capability.
Compact mixer-friendly — kitchen chef
Low power draw — sips energy
Precise discharge — surgeon smooth
Specifically built for feeding Total Mixed Rations on small farms.
Low-profile design for safe loading in tight spaces.
Compact mixer-friendly — kitchen chef
Low power draw — sips energy
Precise discharge — surgeon smooth
Specifically built for feeding Total Mixed Rations on small farms.
Low-profile design for safe loading in tight spaces.
$4,000-9,000 USD
Westfield MKX130-84 Swing Away Auger
The Westfield MKX130-84 Swing Away Auger stands out for its long reach and swing-away transport design, delivering fast, flexible loading without the transport length penalties of fixed augers; its heavy-duty tube and hinge hardware make it a durable choice for contractors and mixed farms. Technically it outperforms simple hopper-augurs like the Farm King 1385 in reach and rigidity, while offering more portability than large belt field loaders such as the Brandt 1545LP, making it a strong mid-to-high capacity option for mobile auger work.
Swing-away reach — pivot party
High-capacity flighting — gulp grain
Swing-away reach — pivot party
High-capacity flighting — gulp grain
Review Summary
"The Westfield MKX130-84 Swing Away Auger is frequently praised for solid engineering, fast unloading rates and smooth swing-away operation, making it a favorite among contractors and farms moving a lot of grain. A few reviews call out gearbox or bearing replacements over long-term heavy use, but overall reliability rates high."
Sturdy gearbox — workhorse grit
High-capacity 13-inch tube for fast grain handling.
Sturdy gearbox — workhorse grit
High-capacity 13-inch tube for fast grain handling.
Time-Saving Convenience
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
The Westfield MKX130-84 Swing Away Auger stands out for its long reach and swing-away transport design, delivering fast, flexible loading without the transport length penalties of fixed augers; its heavy-duty tube and hinge hardware make it a durable choice for contractors and mixed farms. Technically it outperforms simple hopper-augurs like the Farm King 1385 in reach and rigidity, while offering more portability than large belt field loaders such as the Brandt 1545LP, making it a strong mid-to-high capacity option for mobile auger work.
Swing-away reach — pivot party
High-capacity flighting — gulp grain
Sturdy gearbox — workhorse grit
High-capacity 13-inch tube for fast grain handling.
Swing-away design improves loader access and safety.
Swing-away reach — pivot party
High-capacity flighting — gulp grain
Sturdy gearbox — workhorse grit
High-capacity 13-inch tube for fast grain handling.
Swing-away design improves loader access and safety.
$28,000-42,000 USD
Farm King 1385 Swing Hopper Auger
The Farm King 1385 Swing Hopper Auger combines an integrated feed hopper with a swing-away auger for straightforward bagging and small-bin filling tasks, delivering excellent value for smaller operations with moderate throughput needs. It undercuts more rugged swing augers like the Westfield on price and simplicity, offering lower capital expenditure and easier maintenance, although it trades off maximum reach and heavy-duty construction compared with higher-end models on this list.
Wide hopper feed — roomy welcome
Smooth auger flow — butter glide
Wide hopper feed — roomy welcome
Smooth auger flow — butter glide
Review Summary
"Farm King 1385 Swing Hopper Auger users like the value proposition—good hopper design and straightforward mechanics—making it dependable for seasonal use. Some buyers reported issues with wear parts (chains/bearings) and slower service response in remote areas."
Trailer-ready design — hitched hero
Large hopper and feed shoe for efficient bin unloading.
Trailer-ready design — hitched hero
Large hopper and feed shoe for efficient bin unloading.
Time-Saving Convenience
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
The Farm King 1385 Swing Hopper Auger combines an integrated feed hopper with a swing-away auger for straightforward bagging and small-bin filling tasks, delivering excellent value for smaller operations with moderate throughput needs. It undercuts more rugged swing augers like the Westfield on price and simplicity, offering lower capital expenditure and easier maintenance, although it trades off maximum reach and heavy-duty construction compared with higher-end models on this list.
Wide hopper feed — roomy welcome
Smooth auger flow — butter glide
Trailer-ready design — hitched hero
Large hopper and feed shoe for efficient bin unloading.
Swing hopper allows smooth truck and wagon filling.
Wide hopper feed — roomy welcome
Smooth auger flow — butter glide
Trailer-ready design — hitched hero
Large hopper and feed shoe for efficient bin unloading.
Swing hopper allows smooth truck and wagon filling.
$22,000-36,000 USD
Brandt 1545LP Field Loader
The Brandt 1545LP Field Loader is the market-leading high-capacity conveyor solution in this set, engineered for fast in-field loading with a low-profile design and efficient belt system that maximizes throughput while minimizing grain damage and PTO draw. Though it demands a higher upfront investment than portable augers and smaller conveyors like the Patz 400 or Jaylor Mini TMR, its superior hourly handling rates and reduced operating cost per tonne make it the best economic choice for large farms, co-ops and commercial haulers.
Extended reach loader — long arms
High throughput — hungry beast
Extended reach loader — long arms
High throughput — hungry beast
Review Summary
"The Brandt 1545LP Field Loader is regarded as a market-leading, high-capacity loader with fast, efficient unloading and rugged components suited for intensive field use. Owners praise durability and feature set, though the unit is a premium purchase and requires regular maintenance to match the performance expectations."
Low ground compaction — gentle footprint
High-capacity low-profile belt for minimal crop damage.
Low ground compaction — gentle footprint
High-capacity low-profile belt for minimal crop damage.
Time-Saving Convenience
Eco-Friendly Living
The Brandt 1545LP Field Loader is the market-leading high-capacity conveyor solution in this set, engineered for fast in-field loading with a low-profile design and efficient belt system that maximizes throughput while minimizing grain damage and PTO draw. Though it demands a higher upfront investment than portable augers and smaller conveyors like the Patz 400 or Jaylor Mini TMR, its superior hourly handling rates and reduced operating cost per tonne make it the best economic choice for large farms, co-ops and commercial haulers.
Extended reach loader — long arms
High throughput — hungry beast
Low ground compaction — gentle footprint
High-capacity low-profile belt for minimal crop damage.
Foldable design for transport and quick field setup.
Extended reach loader — long arms
High throughput — hungry beast
Low ground compaction — gentle footprint
High-capacity low-profile belt for minimal crop damage.
Foldable design for transport and quick field setup.
$65,000-90,000 USD