Wessex Dung Beetle

DETAILS

A versatile paddock cleaner for private horse owners, zoos, equestrian centres, riding school, alpaca farms & much more. The Wessex Dung Beetle is an easy to use yet effective machine. The Wessex Dung Beetle MTX120-E is powered by a 5½ hp Loncin petrol engine, and drive is transmitted to the rotor via twin drive belts. A centrifugal clutch allows the operator to engage/disengage the rotor brush from the seat Paddock maintenance

Regular sweeping with the Dung Beetle will keep the paddocks free of horse droppings, dead grass and twigs - ensuring a clean, healthy environment for the horses. The grooming action of the bristles will also encourage fresh new growth of healthy grass - a benefit not gained with a vacuum-type machine.

Superb ground contour following.

The Dung Beetle runs on its own four wheels so there is no weight on the drawbar of the towing vehicle, which ensures maximum stability at all times. The front wheels are directly in line with the brush rotor to allow the ground contours to be followed accurately. They are adjustable for altering the height of the brush, by means of a simple screw handle on each side. Markers ensure an even brush setting across the full width of the machine.

Muck tines

The adjustable spring tines rake through the grass & loosen any stubborn muck to aid the brushes with the collection.

Health & safety

As with all Wessex ATV equipment, to satisfy the British HSE & the European CE legislation's, the Dung Beetle is fitted with a swivelling ball hitch. This is to protect the operator in the unlikely event of the trailed implement turning over.

Easy hopper emptying

When full, the hopper is rolled over with the aid of the winch, to give a clean discharge into a neat heap on the ground. The hopper is finely balanced on the pivot points to ensure an easy roll-over, and a spring-loaded pin secures the hopper in position when in operation.

Powerful sweeping

The rotor comprises four banks of hard-wearing polypropylene bristles fastened into a hardwood strip. The generous length of the bristles give a good 'flick' action, ensuring that any debris is propelled effortlessly into the hopper. The brush strips are simply bolted in pairs through the steel box section rotor, and are quick & easy to change when worn.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

5.5HP ENGINE - Easy to start and reliable
THROTTLE LEVER - Clips on to ATV rack for user convenience
CENTRIFUGAL CLUTCH - Allows the brush rotor to be engaged/disengaged from the seat
WHEELS IN-LINE WITH BRUSH ROTOR - Follows ground contours accurately giving a consistent clean sweep
SIMPLE SCREW HANDLE - Easy adjustment of brush height
FULLY CASTORING REAR WHEELS - Increased manoeuvrability
FLOATING DRAWBAR - Allows the machine to float over uneven ground with no weight on the ball hitch
ADJUSTABLE SPRING TINES - Rake through the grass to loosen stubborn horse muck
HAND OPERATED WINCH - For ease of emptying
STIFF, COURSE BRISTLE - For increased sweeping efficiency in paddock environment
SWIVELLING BALL HITCH - Satisfies Health and Safety recommendations