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.
Pre-harvest chaser bin maintenance checklist
An hour in September saves a day in November. The 12-point pre-season checklist, in the order the work should be done.
How to operate a chaser bin at harvest: A Driver's Guide
The job most often handed to the newest person in the crew, explained properly: setup, positioning, filling, the auger sequence and the safety non-negotiables.
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.
How to Cut Your PTO Shaft to Fit Your Tractor
When connecting the PTO from the tractor to the chaser bin, the PTO shaft may need to be cut to ensure it is the correct length. If the shaft is too long, it can bottom out causing damage telescopic sections and connecting components. If it is too short, it may disengage when the tractor moves through peaks and troughs.
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
Learn how to update your scales from factory default settings.
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 check your chaser bin tyre pressure (updated 2026)
Prevent tyre damage and soil compaction by keeping your tyres at optimal pressure.
How to replace chaser bin bearings
This article explains how to do a full bearing replacement on a Davimac chaser bin.
