Technical Specifications
Technical parameters for 5HG-1.5A-1 Mobile Grain Dryer
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Dryer Type | Mobile Grain Dryer (Trailer-Mounted) |
| Model | 5HG-1.5A-1 Mobile Grain Dryer |
| Drying Capacity | 1.5 tons/hour (Estimated) |
| Daily Capacity (20h operation) | 30 tons/day (Estimated) |
| Moisture Reduction | 4-5% (Estimated, depending on grain type and initial moisture) |
| Drying Method | Batch Circulation Drying (Recirculating) |
| Heat Source Options | Diesel/Gas Options (Configurable) |
| Total System Power | ~7.5 kW (Estimated, including motor, fan, control system) |
| Control System | Enhanced Control Panel with temperature, time, and safety settings |
| Mobility | Trailer-mounted with standard hitch for easy towing, single-axle design |
| Setup Time | 2-3 hours (Estimated, from arrival to operation) |
| Hot Air Temperature Range | Adjustable, typically 50-90°C depending on grain type |
| Grain Types | Corn, wheat, rice, soybeans, and other cereals |
| Operation Mode | Semi-automatic with manual loading/unloading, enhanced controls |
| Trailer Specifications | Robust agricultural trailer with stabilizers and safety features |
| Power Supply | 3-Phase, 380V/220V, 50Hz/60Hz (Typical for agricultural equipment) |
| Construction | Durable galvanized or painted steel construction |
| Best Application | Small to medium-sized farms, diversified operations, beginning drying services |
Product Advantages
Key benefits of 5HG-1.5A-1 Mobile Grain Dryer
Increased Capacity
Offers double the capacity (1.5 T/H) of the 5HG-0.75A model, making it suitable for slightly larger farms or operations with more frequent drying needs, significantly improving throughput.
Balanced Performance
Strikes an optimal balance between cost, physical size, and drying capability. This makes it a popular and practical choice within the 5HG series, offering more power without excessive complexity.
Reliable Workhorse
Features a proven and robust design that delivers consistent, dependable performance for standard farm drying requirements. Built for reliability in varied field conditions.
Maintains Mobility
Retains the essential single-axle, towable design for easy transportation between fields, storage sites, or neighboring farms, preserving the core benefit of mobile drying.
Efficient Drying
Incorporates an improved airflow and heat distribution design compared to the smallest model, leading to more effective and uniform moisture removal, enhancing fuel and time efficiency.
Enhanced Usability
Designed for practical, daily use on farms that have outgrown the smallest dryer. Manages a wider range of daily grain volumes, increasing versatility for post-harvest operations.
Cost-Effective Scaling
Provides a significant step up in capacity without a proportional leap in price or operational complexity, representing excellent value for growing farm operations.
Product Features
Specialized features for versatile mobile grain drying
Robust Trailer Design
Maintains a towable, single-axle trailer mounting for high mobility. The design is strengthened to handle the increased capacity and ensure stability during transport and operation.
1.5 T/H Optimal Medium Capacity
1.5 tons per hour capacity is ideally sized for small to medium-sized farms, offering a substantial increase in throughput to handle larger harvests or reduce total drying time.
Flexible Fuel Options
Can be configured with efficient diesel burners or gas options, providing flexibility to choose the most economical and accessible fuel source based on local availability and cost.
Improved Recirculating System
Enhanced batch recirculating drying method ensures more even drying and moisture consistency. The system is optimized for the 1.5 T/H capacity to maintain grain quality.
Enhanced Control Interface
Upgraded control panel with more precise temperature controls, timer functions, and operational feedback. Designed for easier monitoring and adjustment during the drying cycle.
Moderate Power Requirement
~7.5 kW estimated power requirement remains suitable for standard farm electrical connections, providing more drying power without demanding special electrical upgrades.
Effective Moisture Reduction
Capable of reducing grain moisture by 4-5% efficiently, suitable for bringing harvest moisture down to safe storage levels for a variety of grains in a single or multiple passes.
Practical Footprint
While larger than the 0.75A model, it retains a manageable footprint that allows operation in standard farmyards or at field edges without requiring excessive space.
Precise Temperature Management
Better temperature control and monitoring systems help maintain optimal drying temperatures for different grain types, improving quality and preventing overheating.
Comprehensive Safety Features
Includes enhanced safety features such as over-temperature protection, flame failure detection (for burner models), and emergency stop, designed for safer operation.
Programmable Operation
Features like programmable drying cycles and delayed start allow for more automated operation, enabling farmers to optimize drying schedules around other tasks.
Service-Accessible Design
Built with maintenance in mind. Key components are accessible for routine servicing and inspection, using durable, common parts to facilitate repairs and minimize downtime.
Mobility Benefits
Advantages of the 5HG-1.5A-1's versatile mobile design
Strategic Mobility for Growing Farms
For farms that need more capacity but still value flexibility, the 5HG-1.5A-1 delivers the perfect balance:
Optimized Logistics
Position the 1.5 T/H dryer at the most strategic point—whether adjacent to the combine, at a central grain handling area, or near the main storage facility—to streamline the entire post-harvest workflow.
Weather Risk Mitigation
Provides a reliable, on-demand drying solution that is not fixed in one location. This is crucial for medium-sized farms that have too much grain to rely on sun-drying but want to avoid the capital commitment of a fixed facility.
Multi-Plot Farm Efficiency
Ideal for farms with non-contiguous fields. The dryer can be moved to a central location between plots or sequentially to each plot as harvesting progresses, maximizing equipment utilization.
Cooperative Potential
The enhanced capacity makes shared ownership or a cooperative purchase model more feasible for several small-to-medium farms, spreading costs while maintaining the flexibility to move the dryer between members.
Applications
Ideal for growing medium-scale agricultural operations
Expanding Family Farms
Farms that have grown beyond 50 hectares and find the 0.75 T/H model limiting. The 1.5 T/H capacity efficiently handles the output of a medium-sized combine.
Diversified Crop Producers
Farms growing multiple grain crops (e.g., corn, wheat, soybeans) who need a versatile dryer that can be adjusted for different grains and moved to where it's needed.
Start-up Drying Services
Entrepreneurs or farm cooperatives looking to offer contract drying services. The mobility allows you to bring the service to the client's farm or storage site.
Farms with On-Farm Storage
Operations with several grain bins or a small grain storage complex. The dryer can be moved to prepare grain for specific bins, ensuring proper moisture levels before storage to prevent spoilage.
High-Rainfall Regions
Farms in areas with unpredictable harvest seasons where in-field drying is unreliable. The mobile dryer provides a guaranteed method to secure the harvest quality regardless of weather.
Organic & Identity-Preserved Grains
Producers of high-value, identity-preserved grains who need dedicated, contaminant-free drying between batches. The mobility allows for easy clean-out and dedicated use.
Typical Medium Farm Drying Operation:
Operation & Setup
Efficient operation and straightforward setup for medium-scale drying
5HG-1.5A-1 Setup Process (2-3 Hours)
1-2 Person Operation
Designed to be efficiently run by a small crew. While one person can manage it, having two allows for concurrent loading/unloading and monitoring, optimizing the 1.5 T/H throughput.
Preset Programs
May include basic preset programs for common grains (corn, wheat), simplifying setup. Operators can also manually fine-tune temperature and time for specific conditions.
Efficient Batch Cycling
Operates in batch mode with optimized cycles. The enhanced system allows for quicker turnaround between batches compared to smaller models, maximizing daily output.
Enhanced Monitoring
Better indicators and alarms for cycle completion, low fuel, or system faults. Allows operators to be more productive with other tasks while the dryer runs reliably.
Mobile Dryer Series Comparison
Comparing different models in the Mobile Grain Dryer Series
| Parameter | 5HG-0.75A | 5HG-1.5A-1 | 5HG-2.5A-2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drying Capacity | 0.75 T/H (Estimated) | 1.5 T/H (Estimated) | 2.5 T/H (Estimated) |
| Daily Capacity (20h) | 15 T/D (Estimated) | 30 T/D (Estimated) | 50 T/D (Estimated) |
| Moisture Reduction | 4-5% (Estimated) | 4-5% (Estimated) | 4-5% (Estimated) |
| Heat Source | Diesel (Primary) | Diesel/Gas Options | Diesel/Gas Options |
| Total Power | ~5.5 kW (Estimated) | ~7.5 kW (Estimated) | ~11 kW (Estimated) |
| Control System | Basic Controls | Enhanced Controls | Advanced Controls |
| Setup Time | 1-2 Hours | 2-3 Hours | 3-4 Hours |
| Mobility | Highest (Most Portable) | Good | Moderate |
| Primary Application | Small Farms/Hobby Farms | Medium Farms | Large Farms/Cooperatives |
The Versatile Farm Workhorse
The 5HG-1.5A-1 Mobile Grain Dryer strikes the perfect balance between capacity and mobility. With 1.5 tons per hour of reliable drying power, enhanced controls, and maintained portability, it is the ideal choice for growing farms and diversified operations that need a dependable, flexible drying solution without the fixed infrastructure of larger systems.