About Our People
We are a family-owned business, dedicated to creating high-quality feeders that stand the test of time. At WMI Feeders, we design and manufacture a wide range of products, all of which are made in Australia, using quality materials. We prioritise value and durability above all else, and aim to produce innovative solutions that have ease-of-use in mind. Our products are safe and reliable, and can be depended upon for your farming needs.
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We are proud of our business, and aim to provide exceptional customer service to those we work with. Below, we explain a little bit about our people, about our products, and about us. Read on to find out more about our people!
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Our People
WMI began in April of 2009, when Jason Willie and his father Wayne took over Carroll’s Manufacturing Industries. Jason had previously completed his apprenticeship in engineering and fabrication with Carroll’s, and was heavily involved in the design and production of their popular Pa-Mick and Albybone bale feeders, along with other farm machinery. We currently employ four staff members, including three apprentices.
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Our bale feeders can either be purchased directly from us, or through one of our trusted dealers. We have dealers in a range of areas across Australia, including Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales, Western Australia, and Tasmania.
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Our Products
Since taking over Carroll’s in 2009, WMI has released two bale feeder machines into the market. These are the Elite round bale feeder, which was released in May 2010, and the Champion multi bale feeder, which was released in 2012.
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By providing quality products, we are able to ensure customer satisfaction. One testament to the quality of machines we build is that the first machine we ever made is still going strong, 17 years later! We understand that farming machinery needs to be built to handle the tough Aussie conditions, and have created our products accordingly. We engage with customers for feedback in order to improve our existing products where possible, and in the process of designing our new machines.
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Our four bale feeder products are:
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Albybone
- 2.5 metres wide, 8.1 metres long, 2.25 metres high, and weighs 2.1 tonnes.
- A multi-bale feeder, capable of handling both round and square bales of hay.
- Features high ground clearance, a strong robust design, and a curved chamber for pad feeding.
- Has an independent tandem rock system, an extendable chamber to accommodate all bales, and can be used for carting in.
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Pa-Mick
- 2.5 metres wide, 4.9 metres long, 1.95 metres high, and weighs 1.2 tonnes.
- A hay and silage feeder, which can carry up to two bales at a time, one of each type (round or square), and in any order.
- features high ground clearance, a strong robust design, and a curved chamber for pad feeding.
- Has an independent tandem rock system, an extendable chamber to accommodate all bales, and can be used for carting in.
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Elite
- 2.3 metres wide, 4.6 metres long, 1.2 metres high, and weighs 960 kilograms.
- A round bale feeder capable of carrying up to two bales at a time. It feeds out hay and silage, and can handle large round bales.
- Has a strong, robust design, user-friendly maintenance, and a high ground clearance.
- Has a versatile loading system with collapsible forks for safety, and rippers that travel over the top of the chassis to reduce component damage.
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Champion
- The 6-bale model is 2.3 metres wide, 9.7 metres long, 1.5 metres high, and weighs 2.12 tonnes.
- The 4-bale model is 2.3 metres wide, 6.9 metres long, 1.5 metres high, and weighs between 1.8 and 1.9 tonnes.
- A round bale feeder that can can carry up to six bales (for the 6-bale model), and feeds out hay and silage.
- Smaller machines can also be custom built if needed.
- Has an independent tandem rocker system, plus a versatile loading system with collapsible forks for safety.
- Has a strong, robust design, plus user-friendly maintenance.
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Other Services We Can Provide
As a business, we can also help you with an additional range of fabrication services. Some such projects we have taken on for clients in the past include:
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Trailers
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Structural steel
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Stock crates
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Hay forks
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Tractor tow hitches.
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Contact owner Jason on 0355605713 or sales@wmifeeders.com.au to find out more, or visit our Services page to see the full range available.
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To find out more about our people, about our company, or about any of the other product we manufacture and supply at WMI, please feel free to get in contact with us!
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