The Jamesway Alley Scraper Auger System emphasizes rugged simplicity and low-maintenance operation, combining proven mechanical design with components rated for harsh conditions common in livestock facilities. Versus more electronic-heavy options, Jamesway’s approach yields lower ongoing service complexity and excellent longevity, making it a sensible choice where minimal downtime and ease of repair are the top financial and operational priorities.
Robust scraper — mudbuster
Easy retrofit — plug-in grin
Robust scraper — mudbuster
Easy retrofit — plug-in grin
Review Summary
"Jamesway’s alley scraper/auger systems receive strong marks for rugged construction, dependable daily performance and responsive customer service; a minority report mechanical wear after very heavy use and higher service costs in remote areas. Overall reviewers call it a dependable choice for commercial barns."
Consistent clearing — steady sweep
Heavy-duty gearbox and drive engineered for continuous barn operation.
Consistent clearing — steady sweep
Heavy-duty gearbox and drive engineered for continuous barn operation.
Time-Saving Convenience
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
The Jamesway Alley Scraper Auger System emphasizes rugged simplicity and low-maintenance operation, combining proven mechanical design with components rated for harsh conditions common in livestock facilities. Versus more electronic-heavy options, Jamesway’s approach yields lower ongoing service complexity and excellent longevity, making it a sensible choice where minimal downtime and ease of repair are the top financial and operational priorities.
Robust scraper — mudbuster
Easy retrofit — plug-in grin
Consistent clearing — steady sweep
Heavy-duty gearbox and drive engineered for continuous barn operation.
Low-noise, vibration-damped design to improve barn environment.
Robust scraper — mudbuster
Easy retrofit — plug-in grin
Consistent clearing — steady sweep
Heavy-duty gearbox and drive engineered for continuous barn operation.
Low-noise, vibration-damped design to improve barn environment.
$6,000-14,000 CAD
Valmetal V-Drive Overhead Screw Conveyor
The Valmetal V-Drive Overhead Screw Conveyor stands out for its compact V‑drive gearbox and efficient power transmission that cut energy use and allow lower profile installations, reducing building modification costs. Technically it reduces mechanical wear and spillage compared with chain systems, delivering lower lifecycle operating costs that appeal to operations prioritizing long‑term energy and maintenance savings.
Variable flow
Energy nimble
Variable flow
Energy nimble
Review Summary
"Customers appreciate the Valmetal V-Drive for its powerful, compact drive, ease of maintenance and long service life, with most downtime reports being rare and often related to installation issues; price is frequently described as premium."
V-drive groove
V-drive system provides higher torque for long transfer distances.
V-drive groove
V-drive system provides higher torque for long transfer distances.
Time-Saving Convenience
Eco-Friendly Living
The Valmetal V-Drive Overhead Screw Conveyor stands out for its compact V‑drive gearbox and efficient power transmission that cut energy use and allow lower profile installations, reducing building modification costs. Technically it reduces mechanical wear and spillage compared with chain systems, delivering lower lifecycle operating costs that appeal to operations prioritizing long‑term energy and maintenance savings.
Variable flow
Energy nimble
V-drive groove
V-drive system provides higher torque for long transfer distances.
Industrial-grade steel construction with optional stainless components.
Variable flow
Energy nimble
V-drive groove
V-drive system provides higher torque for long transfer distances.
Industrial-grade steel construction with optional stainless components.
$6,000-18,000 CAD
Valmetal V-Belt Alley Conveyor System
The Valmetal V-Belt Alley Conveyor System occupies the premium end of belt alley conveyor systems with a heavy-duty V-belt drive and reinforced construction that excels at handling abrasive, high-solid loads with minimal vibration. While it typically commands a higher upfront cost than the Patz or Farmer Automatic units, it offers long service life and superior durability for farms that need rugged performance and lower total cost of ownership in demanding manure-handling applications.
Quick install
Low noise
Quick install
Low noise
Review Summary
"Customers consistently praise Valmetal's V‑Belt system for robust construction, low maintenance and long service life, while noting a higher purchase price and need for professional installation."
Beefy-friendly wink
V-belt drive system optimized for heavy loads and extended service intervals in demanding barn environments.
Beefy-friendly wink
V-belt drive system optimized for heavy loads and extended service intervals in demanding barn environments.
Time-Saving Convenience
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Eco-Friendly Living
The Valmetal V-Belt Alley Conveyor System occupies the premium end of belt alley conveyor systems with a heavy-duty V-belt drive and reinforced construction that excels at handling abrasive, high-solid loads with minimal vibration. While it typically commands a higher upfront cost than the Patz or Farmer Automatic units, it offers long service life and superior durability for farms that need rugged performance and lower total cost of ownership in demanding manure-handling applications.
Quick install
Low noise
Beefy-friendly wink
V-belt drive system optimized for heavy loads and extended service intervals in demanding barn environments.
Galvanized or stainless components available to resist corrosion and simplify washdown procedures.
Quick install
Low noise
Beefy-friendly wink
V-belt drive system optimized for heavy loads and extended service intervals in demanding barn environments.
Galvanized or stainless components available to resist corrosion and simplify washdown procedures.
$10,000-25,000 CAD
The Valmetal V-Scraper 18 is a heavy-duty alley scraper engineered for high-throughput chain and slat conveyor alleys, offering aggressive cleaning geometry and long-life wear components that minimize service intervals. Its technical strength is efficiency under heavy loads—delivering lower lifecycle costs for large herds compared with lighter-duty alternatives—while trading off the advanced telemetry found on models like the Patz. For operations where maximum manure removal per pass matters most, the V-Scraper 18 provides superior material-handling performance and reduced labor frequency.
V-shaped sweep — squeaky clean
Rust-resistant
V-shaped sweep — squeaky clean
Rust-resistant
Review Summary
"Long-term users highlight the Valmetal V-Scraper 18 for excellent scraping performance, heavy-duty construction and low maintenance, though it is often noted as a premium-priced option. "
Low friction
V-shaped scraper blade clears slatted alleys with high efficiency
Low friction
V-shaped scraper blade clears slatted alleys with high efficiency
Time-Saving Convenience
Eco-Friendly Living
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
The Valmetal V-Scraper 18 is a heavy-duty alley scraper engineered for high-throughput chain and slat conveyor alleys, offering aggressive cleaning geometry and long-life wear components that minimize service intervals. Its technical strength is efficiency under heavy loads—delivering lower lifecycle costs for large herds compared with lighter-duty alternatives—while trading off the advanced telemetry found on models like the Patz. For operations where maximum manure removal per pass matters most, the V-Scraper 18 provides superior material-handling performance and reduced labor frequency.
V-shaped sweep — squeaky clean
Rust-resistant
Low friction
V-shaped scraper blade clears slatted alleys with high efficiency
Heavy-gauge construction and reinforced chain for large operations
V-shaped sweep — squeaky clean
Rust-resistant
Low friction
V-shaped scraper blade clears slatted alleys with high efficiency
Heavy-gauge construction and reinforced chain for large operations
$12,000-28,000 CAD
Jamesway MaxTrac Alley Scraper
The Jamesway MaxTrac is best-in-class for heavy-duty floor scraper alley systems thanks to its rugged undercarriage and long-life scraper chain that reduce downtime and replacement costs compared with lighter designs on the market. For farms prioritizing low total cost of ownership it delivers strong upfront value and simplified maintenance relative to more technology-heavy options like robotic scrapers, while still offering reliable mechanical performance in high-traffic alleys.
Heavy-duty traction
Low-noise operation
Heavy-duty traction
Low-noise operation
Review Summary
"Users report the Jamesway MaxTrac is a very robust, heavy‑duty alley scraper that delivers consistent cleaning with low day‑to‑day maintenance. Common negatives are higher upfront cost and occasional complexity during installation or retrofit projects."
Tracks like a tank
Robust chain-and-scraper design built for continuous alley cleaning and high manure loads.
Tracks like a tank
Robust chain-and-scraper design built for continuous alley cleaning and high manure loads.
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Time-Saving Convenience
Eco-Friendly Living
The Jamesway MaxTrac is best-in-class for heavy-duty floor scraper alley systems thanks to its rugged undercarriage and long-life scraper chain that reduce downtime and replacement costs compared with lighter designs on the market. For farms prioritizing low total cost of ownership it delivers strong upfront value and simplified maintenance relative to more technology-heavy options like robotic scrapers, while still offering reliable mechanical performance in high-traffic alleys.
Heavy-duty traction
Low-noise operation
Tracks like a tank
Robust chain-and-scraper design built for continuous alley cleaning and high manure loads.
Replaceable stainless-steel blades and reinforced frame for long service life in harsh barn environments.
Heavy-duty traction
Low-noise operation
Tracks like a tank
Robust chain-and-scraper design built for continuous alley cleaning and high manure loads.
Replaceable stainless-steel blades and reinforced frame for long service life in harsh barn environments.
$18,000-30,000 CAD
Brandt 1545LP Field Loader
The Brandt 1545LP Field Loader is the market-leading high-capacity conveyor solution in this set, engineered for fast in-field loading with a low-profile design and efficient belt system that maximizes throughput while minimizing grain damage and PTO draw. Though it demands a higher upfront investment than portable augers and smaller conveyors like the Patz 400 or Jaylor Mini TMR, its superior hourly handling rates and reduced operating cost per tonne make it the best economic choice for large farms, co-ops and commercial haulers.
Extended reach loader — long arms
High throughput — hungry beast
Extended reach loader — long arms
High throughput — hungry beast
Review Summary
"The Brandt 1545LP Field Loader is regarded as a market-leading, high-capacity loader with fast, efficient unloading and rugged components suited for intensive field use. Owners praise durability and feature set, though the unit is a premium purchase and requires regular maintenance to match the performance expectations."
Low ground compaction — gentle footprint
High-capacity low-profile belt for minimal crop damage.
Low ground compaction — gentle footprint
High-capacity low-profile belt for minimal crop damage.
Time-Saving Convenience
Eco-Friendly Living
The Brandt 1545LP Field Loader is the market-leading high-capacity conveyor solution in this set, engineered for fast in-field loading with a low-profile design and efficient belt system that maximizes throughput while minimizing grain damage and PTO draw. Though it demands a higher upfront investment than portable augers and smaller conveyors like the Patz 400 or Jaylor Mini TMR, its superior hourly handling rates and reduced operating cost per tonne make it the best economic choice for large farms, co-ops and commercial haulers.
Extended reach loader — long arms
High throughput — hungry beast
Low ground compaction — gentle footprint
High-capacity low-profile belt for minimal crop damage.
Foldable design for transport and quick field setup.
Extended reach loader — long arms
High throughput — hungry beast
Low ground compaction — gentle footprint
High-capacity low-profile belt for minimal crop damage.
Foldable design for transport and quick field setup.
$65,000-90,000 CAD