Guides and News.

Straight answers on choosing, sizing and running a chaser bin, plus news from the factory floor in Molong. Written by the people who build them, for the farmers who run them.

Close up shot of Davimac 45T chaser bin being loaded with grain by green combine harvester auger arm

The Davimac 45T chaser bin has arrived: who it suits and how to spec one

The 45T is here. 45 tonnes, standard rear steering, optional brakes. Learn what's new, how it fits alongside the rest of the range, and the practical details worth knowing before you spec one.

Flotation tyres installed on dual axle chaser bin

Chaser Bin Tyres Explained

Tyre ratings on chaser bins aren't a single number: load index, speed symbol and cyclic loading all interact. Understand how to read the codes, why width and tread matter for your soil as much as your load capacity, and what to check before fitting third-party tracks.

Half full chaser bin being filled by combine harvester

What size chaser bin do I need?

Correctly sizing a chaser bin means matching header class, truck loads, crop density and carting distance. A '30T' from one brand doesn't hold the same grain as another. This guide works through the maths so you buy the size your harvest system actually uses, not the biggest number on the brochure.

Harvest Fire Safety: Chaser Bin Firefighting Options

Harvest Fire Safety: Chaser Bin Firefighting Options

Did you know that on average, 7% of harvesters start a fire each year, and one in ten of these fires cause significant damage to the machine or surrounding crop,...
Bin Capacity: Grain Weight and Density Chart

Bin Capacity: Grain Weight and Density Chart

Compare our bin capacities - Grains and legumes vary in size and density according to moisture content and variety. Use our handy chart to see exactly how much you can fit inside your bin.
How to Calibrate Digistar Chaser Bin Scales

How to Calibrate Digistar Chaser Bin Scales

Learn how to update your scales from factory default settings.
How to check chaser bin drive chain tension

How to check chaser bin drive chain tension

A firmly adjusted drive chain improves chaser bin performance and reduces wear on the bearings.
How to replace chaser bin bearings

How to replace chaser bin bearings

This article explains how to do a full bearing replacement on a Davimac chaser bin.

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