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Frequently Asked Questions
General FAQs
How many days of the year is RS Agri open?
We are open Monday to Friday from 08:00am to 17:00pm. We are closed on British public holidays but available for phone support.
What is your aftersales service like?
We pride ourselves on our aftersales service, we offer a real 365 day a year phone service and support. We are closed on British public holidays but have a call out service if required.
How quickly can I get parts?
We stock most parts for our machines, including augers and gearboxes. All parts have next working day delivery if they are in stock (this is to UK mainland only).
Where is my nearest dealer?
We have a strong dealer network throughout the country. To find your local dealer, please call 01256 850777.
EVO-MIX Diet Feeder FAQs
What oil should I use in the gearboxes?
We recommend that you use EP80-90 gear oil in both the planetary and 2-speed gearboxes. You can also use a fully synthetic oil, please call 01256 850777 for more information.
How much oil does each gearbox hold?
The planetary gearbox holds between 18-20 litres and the 2-speed gearbox holds between 12-15 litres of oil.
How do I change my planetary gearbox oil?
You will need to drain the old oil out of the gearbox and when you are ready to put the new oil in, you must pump it in.
What is the standard warranty on the machine?
All EVO-MIX machines have a standard one-year warranty on parts and labour.
Do I have to spend a lot of time on maintenance?
All EVO-MIX machines just regular the basic weekly maintenance like greasing the grease points and just checking for any damage.
Can I feed over a high barrier or into a ring feeder?
Yes, this can be done by having an elevator fitted to the cross conveyor or door.
I have a height restriction; do I need a special machine?
Depending on the height of the height restriction would determine whether you needed a special low machine. RS Agri would work with you and guide you to help you decide on the correct machine.
I have a width restriction; do I need a special machine?
We offer an EVO-MIX N machine which is specially built for width restrictions. This machine ranges from 10m3 to 24m3.
Can I caustic treat material in the EVO-MIX Diet Feeder?
Yes, the EVO-MIX has a pressurised sealed tub that allows you to add water and liquids to dry ingredients. You can also add high levels of liquid to yours mixes.
Can I chop bales?
Yes, EVO-MIX can handle bales of hay, straw, and silage. For the best results, the contra knives should be pushed in, so the bale does not just get pushed around the tub.
Can I chop fodder beet?
Yes, we have a QuickCut blade system which is designed to help chop forage and beet material faster.
Is it possible to have a feed management system?
Yes, all machines come with a weigh & tare weighing system, but Feedlync by Cowconnect is available for an extra cost. Please call 01256 850777 for more information.
EVO-BED Cubicle Equipment FAQs
Do I have to spend a lot of time on maintenance?
All EVO-BED machines just regular the basic weekly maintenance like greasing the grease points and just checking for any damage.
What is the standard warranty on the machines?
All EVO-BED machines have a standard one-year or 500 hours warranty on parts and labour.
SABRE Bale Processor FAQs
How much horsepower do I need to drive a SABRE Bale Processor?
You will need to have a tractor with a minimum of 80 PTO horsepower. However, the bigger the tractor the better the machine works.
How easy is it to change from chopping material to shredding it with the SABRE 600+?
It is very easy to do this, just a flick of a switch and no need to remove the beater concave.
Do I have to spend a lot of time on maintenance?
All SABRE machines just regular the basic weekly maintenance like greasing the grease points and just checking for any damage.
Can I put different types of material through the SABRE?
Both the SABRE 600 and 600+ can handle straw, hay and clamp or baled forage material. In the SABRE 600+ to feed forage material the beater concave would have to be removed.