Troughmobile - the complete in-paddock feeding solution for supplements! We have responded to New Zealand farmers' needs for more effective and efficient on farm products.In 1996 we developed a three wheel mobile feed trough that could be hitched to a quad bike in a response to a demand for a mobile feed solution after some farmers were reported dragging our stationary meal feed troughs around to different feed-out positions over the farm.When Palm Kernel (PKE) became readily accepted by New Zealand dairy farmers our mobile feed trough became established as the only sensible way of in-the-paddock feeding of such supplements.Palm Kernel (or PKE) has been found to be more productive when available to cattle whilst they are grazing. It is wasted if spread on the ground for livestock to retrieve.In 2004 we introduced the "troughmobile" range of livestock feeders that feature many improvements particularly suited to Palm Kernel and now with a hot-dipped galvanised frame for long life. A variety of trough capacities with lengths ranging from 2 metres to 6 metres are available.Our unique "jockey wheel" mounted tow arm means that there is little downward weight bearing on the towing vehicle's drawbar even when fully laden. In this respect Troughmobiles are safely within all leading quad-bike(4 wheeled ATVs) manufacturer's restrictions, but just how much weight can be pulled or braked, is dependent on many factors, such as terrain, gradient, adhesion, and the power of the towing vehicle. Operators need to use care and common sense.Herd sizes will determine the number of and sizes of Troughmobiles required. They can be towed in multiple as each is provided with a rear towbar. No extra outlay for towing equipment, because farms will already own quad bikes, or tractors. No need for very expensive feed pads with in-situ feed troughs and costly feed conveyors, or for large feed-out wagons.Capital investment is therefore minimal. Troughmobiles will last for years.Troughmobiles can be readily incorporated into existing in-shed or feedlot situations saving on meal conveyor systems and facilitating wash-downs.