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Grain bag storage strategies are only as good as the equipment you put behind them. WWW.LOFTNESS.COM GL-12 Loader 7-12 GL-12 Truck Unloading Auger 13-14 GL-12 Bag Unloader 15-20 GL-12 Loader Specifications 22 GL-12 Loader Performance Reference 23 GL-12 Truck Unloading Auger Specifications 24 GL-12 Truck Unloading Auger Performance Reference 25 GL-12 Bag Unloader Specifications 26 GL-12 Bag Unloader Performance Reference 27 About Loftness 28 About GrainLogix 29 1
Bringing Grain Bagging Performance to a Whole New Level. Put the Power, Reliability and Confidence of Loftness GrainLogix Equipment Behind Your Large Scale Grain Bag Storage Operations. GrainLogix The Loftness commitment to customer success Grain Bag Storage Success starts with Loftness and GrainLogix. Loftness is committed to giving customers consistency, reliability and confidence by supporting their critical grain bagging strategies with the best designed and built equipment in the industry. Loftness The leader in grain bag storage equipment innovation. For Loftness, designing and building industryleading equipment is a process that starts with a complete understanding of our customers needs and goals. We reach that goal only when each and every function and feature delivers the value that ensures our customers success. The GrainLogix System 12 Grain Bag Loader and Auger The GrainLogix System 12 Grain Bag Unloader 2
WWW.GRAINLOGIX.COM Unmatched Commitment Grain Bag Storage Success starts with our commitment to every customer. 3
TRANSPORTABLE Easy to configure for transport and storage. SPEED Massive industry-leading capacity and transfer speed all day long... CAPACITY A large high-capacity, low-profile hopper. Hopper positioning that is reliable, predictable and field-tested. DIRECTED POWER Highly balanced and advanced selective drivetrain makes efficient use of your available power. Unmatched Capacity High speed and extreme load handling that delivers commercial performance. 4
DESIGN Exceptional design and engineering that becomes apparent during extreme conditions. QUALITY Field-tested. Ag professional approved. STABILITY Designed from the ground up to be stable and maneuverable. VERSATILE Unloads 12 foot and 10 foot grain bags. SERVICEABILITY Industry-standard parts keep your team in the action. Unmatched Performance Size and power that meets critical market demands head on. 5
The Loftness GL System 12. Making the big picture even bigger. Smart solutions to ever-changing challenges. Loftness has the perfect solution to the problems created by increasing yields, increasing storage facility expenses, harvest segregation requests and inconsistent market demands.meet the GrainLogix System 12 by Loftness. The GL System 12 Greater speed and capacity. Bringing a whole new scale to grain bag storage operations, the Loftness GL System 12 Grain Bag Loader can fill 12 foot diameter grain storage bags at a rate of 26,000 bushels per hour. Extreme efficiency. Field-proven reliability. New levels of efficiency and productivity can now be realized through the increased capabilities of the GL System 12. 12 Foot Bag 10 Foot Bag 9 Foot Bag Super sized 12 foot grain storage bags. Per linear foot, 12 foot bags hold approximately 75% more grain than 9 foot bags. This load capacity combined with the high performance of the GrainLogix GL System 12, gives your operation the ability to quickly and confidently react to the heaviest harvest demands. Field-proven strategiesthat help maintain margins. Once on site, your grain storage operations will INSTANTLY have: Increased storage capacity Greater crop type flexibility Controlled market timing Up to 500 6
Loftness gives you the ability to go big with grain bag storage. With the GL System 12, the innovation and engineering experts at Loftness have delivered the ultimate commercial grade line of grain bagging equipment. Equipment with consistent, on-demand performance, like that delivered by the GL System 12 Grain Bag Loader, can only come from the leader in grain bagging equipment innovation Loftness. Features Pages 9-12 Specs Page 22 The New Loftness GL System 12 Series of grain bagging equipment and accessories have been engineered, rigorously tested and refined to meet the most demanding harvest challenges. The GL-12 Grain Bag Loader from Loftness has defined a new standard in grain bag equipment performance. Wireless Remote Control allows complete freedom and inspection of the GL-12 bag loading and positioning process. Performance Data Page 23 7
Loftness surpasses extreme operating demands with these Heavy Duty features. Hour upon hour of continuous use under extreme conditions places demands on every component and every feature of the GL-12. Flawless operation and consistent performance is more than just a baseline with the engineers and innovators at Loftness. Every aspect of the GL-12 has been rigorously field-tested and refined to meet the heavy duty demands of 12 foot bagging operations. Performance features like these can only be found on the Loftness GL-12 Loader. To achieve the performance and capabilities at the scale offered by the GL-12, Loftness engineers knew that simply scaling up the GL-10 was not the answer. The GL System 12 is truly a Heavy Duty piece of equipment from the ground up. Large scale grain bagging operations require feature and component engineering that exceed the demands of the commercial grain environment, every time. 8 WWW.LOFTNESS.COM
FEATURES 1 2 3 4 MAINTENANCE STANDARD PARTS BAG FILL AUGER BAG TUNNEL BAG RETENTION MAINTENANCE Industry standard, easy-to-get 1 parts reduce downtime during your INDUSTRY STANDARD PARTS Industry standard and off-the-shelf parts. critical harvest time. Standard non-proprietary bearings, chains, u-joints and brake system parts are available at most farm, fleet or auto parts suppliers. 2 Constructed of 1/4 inch thick plate abrasion-resistant flighting and BAG FILL AUGER A 20-inch diameter monster. supported by 2 inch bearings, the 20 inch diameter main fill auger delivers grain to the tunnel at rates up to 500 BPH. 3 Engineering is the starting point to maintain optimal grain distribution. Smooth and flawless bag feed BAG TUNNEL Super strong and optimized for high speed bag filling. provides precise control and non-stop operation. The GL-12 one-piece tunnel is designed to distribute grain evenly throughout the profile of the massive 12 foot bag. 4 Maintaining a simple approach to a complex and important feature, the GL-12 Bag Retention System BAG RETENTION SYSTEM Field-proven and worry-free. removes all doubt regarding proper bag loading and rigging. The tensioning cord and ropes are adjustable for precise control in any application. 9
FEATURES 5 6 SET-UP CRANE & TROLLEY SET-UP BAG PAN 7 8 SET-UP AXLE ADJUST SET-UP CRADLE 5 SET-UP All 12 volt electric, the Jib Crane and Powered Trolley make quick JIB CRANE AND TROLLEY SYSTEM Lifts half ton bags with push button ease. work of the bag loading process. Additionally, the control of all bag loading functions can be controlled via a wireless controller. 6 SET-UP The bag pan is lowered to install the bag into position around the tunnel. Once in position, the bag pan is then BAG PAN Designed to achieve perfect bag position. raised up into the proper operating position to support the bottom of the bag during filling. The bag pan can be fine-tuned through the winch system. 7 ADJUSTABLE AXLE HEIGHT SET-UP Quick, simple, and of course Heavy Duty. Positioned by using pins so height setting is always consistent. 8 CRADLE SET-UP Speeds up bag management and handling. 12 foot bags weigh in at around 1000 pounds. Keeping your team loading grain instead of bags was a priority with the design of the GL-12 GBL. 10
FEATURES 9 10 11 12 Grain Flow MAIN HOPPER POWER TRANSFER CASE POWER DRIVE SHAFT MOBILITY TRANSPORT WHEELS 9 The all steel 8'1" by 14'10" hopper is an easy target to hit, helping MAIN HOPPER 112-square feet of rugged steel ensure rapid, easy loading. reduce spillage. It can be loaded from either side or from both sides simultaneously. The top rim is only 129" from the ground giving easy access to grain carts and combines. 10 TRANSFER CASE POWER Splits power between the Swing Hopper and Main Auger. The industry-proven, transfer case gearbox splits the drive power between the swing hopper system and the main auger. When loading directly into the bag loader s main hopper with a combine or cart, the power to the swing auger and main auger can be disconnected by removing a chain coupling. 11 POWER Power to the GL-12 drivetrain is delivered through a Walterscheid W2400 Series PTO shaft that is PTO DRIVE SHAFT Your choice of PTO spline sizes. protected by an easily accessible shear bolt. Power is delivered to the discharge auger shaft directly through the gearbox. 12 TRANSPORT WHEEL SYSTEM MOBILITY Made for the open road. Properly rated tires and axles, with electric brakes, make road transport safe and legal. 11
FEATURES 13 14 15 16 BRAKE DISC BRAKES TRACTION TIRES SET-UP BAG LOAD TARP 13 BRAKE PRESSURE 14 DISC BRAKES 15 TRACTION TIRES Precision control for perfect bag loading. Perfect and positive reaction from the slightest adjustment. Deep tread, high traction SureGrip tires. The need for precise speed control when loading 12 foot bags is a must. Applying brake pressure to both sides simultaneously is achieved through a rotary hand wheel which controls the brake master cylinder. Pressure is displayed via a large liquid-filled pressure gauge mounted next to the control wheel. Complementing the precise brake pressure control system are large 15-inch diameter disc brake rotors and calipers. Used in the automotive racing industry, these brake components were chosen for their performance, high degree of reliability and availability. Maintaining position with the terrain and control is achieved through industrial 15L 19.5 - inch SureGrip chevron-style traction tires. 16 SET-UP When you re in the field, Loftness made sure that your bags load with minimal effort and without BAG LOADING TARP An innovative solution that saves time. 12 misalignment. The Bag Loading Tarp is the answer. Working in tandem with the Powered Trolley system, it makes positioning the bottom of the bag onto the Bag Pan effortless.
Adding additional Heavy Duty performance and versatility is easy. Be ready to handle any harvest from most any trailer. The GL-12 Truck Unloading Auger is the perfect option for grain facilities and operations that require loading bags from grain trailers and semis. Whether you need to accommodate bottom trap, side chutes or dump trailers, the highly controllable and high speed low profile hopper can handle the flow up to 200 bushels per minute. Every component within the GL-12 Truck Unloading Auger has been designed, built and selected to exceed the in-field commercial standards agriculture professionals rely on. A Matched Set The GL-12 Truck Unloading Auger was designed from the ground up to enhance the performance of the GL-12 Loader and increase the productivity of your grain bagging operations. Features Pages 14 Specs Page 24 Performance Data Page 25 The user-friendly design and operation of the GL-12 Truck Unloading Auger allows your crew to get up and running fast. 13 WWW.LOFTNESS.COM
FEATURES 1 2 3 MOBILITY HOPPER TRANSPORT OPERATOR S AUGERS 4 SWING HOPPER 1 MOBILITY The Swing Hopper and Transition Auger are easily winched up HOPPER TRANSPORT A complete lift and storage system for transport. into transport position with this cable and pulley system. Transport chains are deployed once the hopper is in position. Cable tension is then released for transporting. 2 Complete control is provided through the hydraulic control valve console, located midway down on the Swing OPERATOR S Easy to control hydraulic valves. Auger tube. The operator has excellent visibility and control when positioning the swing hopper under a moving or stationary chute. 3 TRANSITION AND SWING AUGERS Moves the grain from the hopper to the main auger. Backbone of the GL-12 Truck Unloading Auger unit, the 14-inch diameter Transition Auger powers grain to the Main Auger. The pivot point is the 14-inch diameter Swing Auger unit providing positive positioning while aligning the Swing Hopper, and also allows the hopper to fold into its travel position. 4 The swing hopper is the key to successful and speedy truck SWING HOPPER Extra large high capacity dual auger design. unloading. Twin 7-inch diameter pan augers move grain quickly from the truck s discharge into the 14-inch diameter swing auger. 14
Meeting your toughest market demands with amazing speed. With the capacity to load a 1000-bushel trailer in about 5 minutes, the Loftness GL-12 Grain Bag Unloader outperforms anything on the market, not only in speed but in simplicity of use, ruggedness and reliability. Stable site-to-site transportation, fast set-up, easy operation and straight forward maintenance makes the GL-12 GBU an indispensable part of your grain bag storage strategy. Features Pages 17-20 Specs Page 26 Performance Data Page 27 Super Fast Conversion Whether you are setting up or packing up, the GL-12 GBU was designed from the ground up to make your operations as efficient as possible. Matched Pair Unequaled in its scale of performance, speed and reliability, the GL-12 GBU was developed to blend seamlessly with the capabilities of the GL-12 Loader. Leading Edge Innovation Every aspect of the GL-12 GBU has been refined to provide consistent, reliable performance. 15
Innovative design and field-tested features that to work together for high performance. As the leaders in grain bag storage innovation, Loftness knows the demands of the large scale grain operational environment. When called on, you expect every aspect of your investment to work together at peak levels of performance. Perfectly orchestrated, every aspect of the GL-12 Unloader has been pushed to the breaking point and then refined. We know we are delivering the best product possible. And if a component does fail, it is domestically available for rapid replacement. Heavy Duty features that respond to large scale demands. Meeting the demands of your customers and the marketplace is an important mission for you. Missing a market opportunity or customer deadline because a feature did not perform as expected is not an option. That s why Loftness was uncompromising when designing, engineering and building the GL System-12 line. HD is in the name because of the enduring rugged reliability standing behind each and every feature. 16 WWW.LOFTNESS.COM
FEATURES 1 2 3 SET-UP DUAL POSITION KNIFE POWER INLINE HYDRAULIC PUMPS MOBILITY AXLE ADJUST 16 4 MOBILITY TRAVEL AXEL AXLE 1 DUAL POSITION KNIFE SET-UP Positionable knife edge matches the bag form. Different grain and seed types differ in weight, changing the shape of the bag. The GL-12 knife can be positioned to match any bag shape. 2 INLINE HYDRAULIC PUMPS POWER High performance hydraulics in a compact package. At the core of the hydraulic system rests the inline hydraulic pump configuration. Each pump is dedicated to an individual task; cross feed augers, the main discharge auger, and system cooling and accessories. 3 ADJUSTABLE AXLE HEIGHT 4 TRAVEL AXLE MOBILITY Controls the height of the cross augers in relation to the ground. MOBILITY Heavy-duty axle with electric brakes for over road reliability. Mechanical adjustment stops for consistent auger height. Quickly raise the machine for transport to the next site. 17
FEATURES 5 6 7 8 FOLDING AUGER AND HINGE POINT BAG ROLLER MAIN AUGER FEED AUGERS 5 FOLDING AUGER & HINGE POINT 6 BAG ROLLER 7 MAIN AUGER 8 HYDRAULIC DRIVEN FEED AUGERS Fast and positive positioning. High torque. Hydraulically driven and controlled. The 17 inch 200 bushel per minute cannon. Feeding power to where it s needed. Foldable for storage, the main auger is controlled through the use of a hydraulic cylinder. The main auger hinge point is precise and robust, precision welded and selfcentering. Self-aligning top bearings ensure that the auger shafts align and that the male-female drive couplers engage every time. A highly successful and proven design from Loftness, the GL-12 roller is 19.5 feet wide and capped at the ends with 23 inch discs to ensure the empty bag stays on track. Welded teeth spaced along the entire roller shaft ensure that the leading edge of the bag is captured securely and squarely. Built around abrasion resistant 1/4 inch steel flighting, the main auger is supported by 2-7/16 inch bearings. Like all GL-12 augers they are computer balanced and factory tuned for the highest possible performance. The main auger and auger tube is hinged for transport and storage. The 12 inch augers feed material to the discharge auger. Two hydraulic motors deliver the power to drive material to the center of the bag. 18
FEATURES 9 10 11 12 POWER STEP-UP GEARBOX POWER HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SPLIT SHAFT OPTIONAL PTO OPTIONS 9 STEP-UP GEARBOX POWER Increases PTO RPM. The transition of PTO power that drives the hydraulics is super smooth and highly balanced, turning 1000 RPM into 2500. 10 POWER HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Robust and more than able to handle the load. The main hydraulic system holds 70 gallons of hydraulic fluid. We ve built in a return filtration system to reduce wear. The system also incorporates a cold weather by-pass. 11 SPLIT SHAFT DRIVE Extreme duty. Perfect balance. The GL-12 GBU drive train system utilizes a center supported dual shaft design that ensures balance and stability under heavy power loads. This set-up uses shear bolt protected Walterscheid W2400 series PTO shafts. 12 PTO OPTIONS OPTIONAL Standard PTO Configurations. To accommodate both big and small tractor configurations, Loftness offers the choice of either 1-3/8 or 1-3/4 PTO spline configurations. 1000 RPM and shear bolt protected. The owner must choose one or both at time of order. 19
FEATURES 13 14 15 16 POWER HYDRAULIC COOLING CHAIN DRIVE ROLLER CLUTCH OPERATOR S 13 HYDRAULIC COOLING POWER Controls oil temperature for operating efficiency. The GL-12 GBU cooling system has proven itself under the most adverse heat conditions. The reason: a hydraulically driven oil fan cooler. The cooling system also features automatic by-pass based on pressure. 14 BAG ROLLER CHAIN DRIVE 15 BAG ROLLER CLUTCH Hydraulic power. Double wide chain reduction. Fast and easy. The entire roller drive assembly was designed to provide the power and torque needed for the 12 foot bag load environment. Hydraulic motor power is increased, and speed is reduced through a dual width chain triple reduction drive system. The massive power of the roller drive system pulls the tractor and unloader into the grain. After transfer of your product is complete, removal of the empty bag held by the roller is a snap. The operator simply disengages the drive on the roller by hand, and the bag can be easily unrolled off of the bag roller tube. No tools required. 16 OPERATOR S Easy to use. Turn the Cross Auger and Discharge Auger on and off. The controls have easy ground level access. The multi-function controls precisely regulate the bag roller speed, adjust the axle height and retract or extend the hinged main auger. 20
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Product Specifications 14'10" 10'9" 2'5" 12'9" 3'4" 9'2" 14' 19'8" 4' 8'1" 7'8" 32'6" 28'6" Grain Bag Loader Model Number Unit Weight torque Weight tractor Requirement With Truck Unloading Auger options GBL12 13,020 lbs 1,820 LBS 1000 RPM PTO 120 HP 1-3/8 1000 PTO N29020 1-3/4 1000 PTO N29021 swing auger N29114 22
www.grainlogix.com Performance & Feature Reference Model Number Operating Weight Operating Dimensions Length Width Height Hopper Dimensions GL-12 Loader PTO RPM Horsepower Shaft Size / Type PTO Driveline Type GBL 12 13,020 LBS 390 in. 236 in. 153 in. 97 in. X 178 in. 1000 120 1-3/8 or 1-3/4 Walterscheid W2400 Auger Sizes Primary Auger Wheels / Tires Wheel Size Tire Size Tire Type Operational Braking System Transport Braking System Transport Tires Performance Transfer Capacity Bag Handling Capacity Diameter Max. Length 20 in. / 540 RPM 40 in. 15L-19.5 SureGrip Traction Hydraulic Disc Electrical Drum 235/75 R17.5 Highway 30,000 Bushels / Hr. 12 Foot Bags 500 Feet Hydraulics GPM (required) PSI (required) Connector Type 6 2,000 Quick Couplers 23
Product Specifications 19'8" 8'8" 12'9" 19" 28'4" 8'11" 32'6" 6" 3'4" Truck Unloading Auger Model Number Unit Weight tractor Requirement With Bag Loader tractor Hydraulic With Bag Loader N29114 Swing Auger 1,670 lbs, 14,690 lbs combined 1000 RPM PTO 120 HP 6 GPM 24
www.grainlogix.com Performance & Feature Reference Model Number Operating Weight N29114 1,670 pounds Auger Sizes Twin Hopper Auger Primary Auger 7 in. / 750 RPM 14 in. / 540 RPM Operating Dimensions Length Width Height 390 in. 340 in. 153 in. Wheels / Tires Wheel Size Tire Type 15 in. Foam Filled Traction Tire Storage/Travel Dimensions Length Width Height Hopper Dimensions GL-12 Loader GL-12 Truck Unloading Auger 390 in. 236 in. 153 in. 40 in. x 72 in x 12 in. 40 in. x 72 in x 19 in. Performance Transfer Capacity Bag Handling Capacity Diameter Max. Length 11,900 Bushels / Hr. 12 Foot Bags 500 Feet Hydraulics GPM (required) PSI (required) Connector Type 6 2,000 Quick Couplers 25
Product Specifications 17'2" 36'6" 5'2" 26'10" 21'4" 14'2" 16'5" 11'4" 11'4" 21'4" 16'5" Grain Bag UNLoader Model Number Unit Weight tractor Requirement options GBU12 11,010 lbs 150 HP - 1000 PTO 10 Foot Bag Cross Auger Kit N29758 1-3/8-1000 RPM PTO - N29801 1-3/4-1000 RPM PTO - N29802 26
www.grainlogix.com Performance & Feature Reference Model Number Operating Weight GBU 12 11,010 lbs Auger Sizes Cross Auger 12 in. Cross Augers/250 RPM 17 in. 480 RPM Operating Dimensions Length Width Height Storage/Travel Dimensions Length Width Height 197 in. 322 in. 206 in. 197 in. 256in. 136 in. Wheels / Tires Wheel Size Tire Size Tire Type Operational Braking System Transport Tires Performance Transfer Capacity 31 in. 245/70 R17.5 Implement Electrical Trailer Brakes 235/75 R17.5 Highway 12,000 Bushels / Hr. PTO RPM Horsepower Shaft Size / Type PTO Driveline Type 100 150 1-3/8 or 1-3/4 Walterscheid W2400 Bag Handling Capacity Diameter Max. Length 12 Foot or 10 Foot Bags 500 Feet 27
Committed to our customers success and the power of innovation. The power of innovation comes from truly understanding a customer s challenges and goals. Whatever the challenge, Loftness is dedicated to ensuring customer success by delivering focused design and engineering excellence with unmatched quality and craftsmanship. Loftness Equipment Delivering value by seeing challenges as opportunities. When searching for equipment that is productive and reliable, built with exceptional quality, and engineered to have longlasting reliability, Land, Vegetation, and Agricultural Management professionals look to Loftness as the innovation leader in the specialized equipment industry. Loftness GrainLogix and the GL System 12 line of grain bagging equipment is the newest example of innovation from Loftness Specialized Products. Because Loftness understands the critical nature of grain bag storage strategies, agriculture professionals will immediately see value in supporting their grain bagging operations with GrainLogix and the Loftness GL System 12 line of products. 28
WWW.GRAINLOGIX.COM LOFTNESS GrainLogix Equipment. Grain Bag Storage success starts here. At Loftness we believe that your successful grain bagging operation is a direct reflection on our commitment to designing, building and delivering the finest and most innovative grain storage bagging systems available. Grain Bag Storage Success starts with Loftness and GrainLogix, because we understand that the most important part of any grain bag storage strategy is the reliability of your equipment and the company that stands behind it. WWW.LOFTNESS.COM 29
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