Forage Mixer
Mixes TMR for cattle.
What it is used for
Mixes TMR for cattle.
How to operate it
Load the required forage ingredients while watching the mixture ranges; once the recipe is valid, drive to the feed area and unload.
Selection and setup
Check the in-game shop for power requirement, working width, capacity, supported fill types, hitch/header compatibility and optional configurations before purchase or leasing.
Operating procedure
Before starting, confirm the machine is compatible with the crop/material and that the power unit meets the shop requirement. Attach or enter the machine, unfold/prepare it, position at the start of the work area, lower/activate the working components where applicable, then work consistent passes at the machine’s rated working speed. Monitor fill level, material type and missed strips. Stop/lift the working parts before tight headland turns, reposition, then resume.
Before you buy or lease
Check working width, working speed, power requirement, capacity, supported fill/crop types, hitch/header compatibility, wheel/tyre options and whether the tool combines another field operation. Lease highly specialised equipment when it will only be used for a small acreage.
Compatibility & attachments
This shows what the equipment connects to, which attachment families work with it, and what each combination is used for. For a specific model, the in-game shop Combinations panel is the final compatibility check.
| Compatible connection / attachment | Used for | Important notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tractor drawbar/PTO for trailed mixers | Tow and power the mixer. | Self-propelled mixers do not need a tractor. |
| Loader + bucket/bale tool | Load hay, silage, straw and mineral feed accurately. | Loose material gives finer ratio control than whole bales. |
| Bale handling tool | Load hay/straw bales. | Watch the mixer percentages after each bale. |
Procedure
- Choose a batch size that fits the mixer capacity and decide the ingredient percentages before loading.
- Load hay and silage first because each must finish between 20% and 75% of the final mixture.
- Add straw only if desired, keeping it at 30% or less of the final load.
- Add mineral feed only if desired, keeping it at 7% or less of the final load.
- Watch the mixer ingredient bars after every addition; do not add a full bale if it would push a component outside its valid range.
- When the display identifies a valid TMR mixture, run/mix the load and discharge it at the cow feeding point.
Detailed procedure guides
Alternative options
Trailed mixer.
Self-propelled mixer.
Practical tips
- Do not overfill one ingredient beyond the valid TMR range.
- Operate at the tool’s rated working speed and allow space at headlands for clean turns.