B230 Straw Blower
The FINN B230 Straw Blower is designed for maximum performance and operator convenience. It is widely considered the standard by which all straw and hay mulching equipment should be measured. With the highest material capacity in the industry (up to 20 tons/hour), the B230 handles the toughest material while performing at high levels of production and dependability. The B230 is the Straw Blower of choice for mine reclamation, highway construction, and large commercial sites.
Specification Sheet
Specifications
Specifications
Power
Power
72hp (53.7 kW) Yanmar 4TNV98CT-NVT turbo charged diesel with over-center clutch.
Capacity
Capacity
Up to 20 tons of straw per hour
Blower
Blower
Dynamically balanced, 30" (76 cm) diameter fan with 6 blades developing a velocity greater than 185 mph (298 kph)
Range
Range
Up to 90 ft (27.4 m) in still air
Tray
Feed Tray
Hydraulic powered conveyor chain with variable speed control. Tray includes an adjustable elevation and length to meet the bed of supply vehicle
Beater Chamber
Beater Chamber
13 cu. ft. (368 L) with 8 removable beater chains for separating straw. Accepts both 2-string and 3-string rectangular bales
Discharge Tube
Discharge Tube/Spout
Ball bearing mounted. 359 degree horizontal rotation, 40 degree vertical travel with gas spring counter balance
Frame and Trailer
Frame and Trailer
Heavy- duty 6" (15.2 cm) channel with tandem 6,000 lb. (2,730 kg) rubber torsion axles ST22/90D16 load range E tires, swing away parking jack, heavy-duty tow eye, fenders, flashing warning light, and DOT highway lights
Operator Station
Operator Station
Adjustable padded seat with fold-up arm rests mounted on the discharge head. Control panel includes digital engine information display, throttle, engine start/stop, horn and full discharge tube control. Centrally located power feed control and clutch lever within arms reach of operators station
Drives
Drives
Blower fan driven by power band belt. Feed chute roll and chain hydraulically driven with variable speed control
Weight
Weight
4,760 lbs (3,584 kg)
Brakes
Brakes
Electric with breakaway switch
Operators Safety
Operator Safety
Emergency shutdown buttons on feed tray and safety interlock switches on all access doors
