These supplemental protein/energy tubs for cattle are 200 lbs! Obviously, i can’t pick it up to move as i shift cattle to new paddocks. Here’s my solution using stuff found around the farm.
Even half eaten, it will weigh over 100 lbs. Although i can tip it on the side and roll it onto the sled, I found that i can just leave the sled under the tub; the cattle don’t tear it up. I just hook on and move. The black plastic is old plastic from a destroyed bunk feeder, the white pipe is actually the G2 plastic post from Powerflex Fence which i cut to length. Full, these weigh 200 lbs. Leaving the sled under the tub means just hooking on and going. No more tipping, lifting, rolling, and handling in general. The older i get, the more important this is. In fact, i design my work around my bad back, hips, shoulder.When done, very lightweight for easy pick up and storage.
