PRODUCTION SIZING
FIND THE RIGHT SYSTEM SIZE FOR YOUR OPERATION
Two steps: determine your target daily production volume, then match it to the right Agritom system. Our engineering team can verify your calculation at no cost.
STEP 1
CALCULATE YOUR TARGET DAILY VOLUME
Use the inclusion rates below to estimate your target daily fodder volume. These are operational reference ranges based on typical feeding practices. Your actual target will depend on your ration program and feeding objectives.
Our engineering team can help you calculate the appropriate fodder production volume for your operation.
| SPECIES | TYPICAL INCLUSION RANGE | PER HEAD/PER DAY |
|---|---|---|
|
Dairy Cow |
22–44 lbs/head/day |
Supplement to TMR. Higher end for premium and organic herds. |
|
Horse |
18–26 lbs/head/day |
Daily fresh supplement. Adjust to ration program. |
|
Beef Cattle |
18–26 lbs/head/day |
Green supplement alongside primary ration. |
|
Goat / Sheep |
4–12 lbs/head/day |
Specialty and premium operations. |
|
Poultry |
0.44–2.2 lbs/bird/day |
Live supplement for layer and specialty flocks. |
STEP 2
MATCH YOUR VOLUME TO A SYSTEM
Once you have a target daily volume, use this reference to identify the appropriate system segment. If your target falls between two models, the engineering team will recommend the right configuration.
| TARGET DAILY PRODUCTION | MODEL | DAILY TRAYS | SEGMENT |
|---|---|---|---|
|
210 lbs/day |
FM-70 |
10 trays/day |
Fodder Machines |
|
315 lbs/day |
FM-105 |
15 trays/day |
Fodder Machines |
|
420 lbs/day |
FM-140 |
20 trays/day |
Fodder Machines |
|
630 lbs/day |
FM-210 |
30 trays/day |
Fodder Machines |
|
672 lbs/day |
RM-224 |
32 trays/day |
Rack Modules (Infrastructure) |
|
1,008 lbs/day |
FM-336 |
48 trays/day |
Fodder Machines |
|
1,008 lbs/day |
RM-336 |
48 trays/day |
Rack Modules (Infrastructure) |
|
1,344 lbs/day |
IFS-448 |
64 trays/day |
Integrated Fodder Systems |
|
1,344 lbs/day |
RM-448 |
64 trays/day |
Rack Modules (Infrastructure) |
|
1,512 lbs/day |
CFS-504 |
72 trays/day |
Containerized Fodder Systems |
|
2,688 lbs/day |
IFS-896 |
128 trays/day |
Integrated Fodder Systems |
|
4,032 lbs/day |
IFS-1344 |
192 trays/day |
Integrated Fodder Systems |
|
5,376 lbs/day |
IFS-1792 |
256 trays/day |
Integrated Fodder Systems |
|
6,720 lbs/day |
IFS-2240 |
320 trays/day |
Integrated Fodder Systems |
|
8,064 lbs/day |
IFS-2688 |
384 trays/day |
Integrated Fodder Systems |
|
Above 8,064 lbs/day |
EFF |
Custom |
Engineered Fodder Facilities |
SAMPLE CALCULATIONS
SEE HOW THE MATH WORKS
Two example operations to illustrate how daily fodder volume is estimated. Use the same method to calculate your own target, then match it to the system table above.
EXAMPLE 1
Equine Operation
20 performance horses — boarding and training facility
| SPECIES | HEAD | LOW END | HIGH END | RANGE LBS/DAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Horse |
20 |
18 lbs × 20 = 360 |
26 lbs × 20 = 520 |
360–520 |
LOW END - 360 LBS/DAYS
FM-140
420 lbs/day capacity
HIGH END - 520 LBS/DAYS
FM-210
630 lbs/day capacityEXAMPLE 2
Mixed Specialty Farm
30 goats, 15 sheep and 80 free-range laying hens
| SPECIES | HEAD | LOW END | HIGH END | RANGE LBS/DAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Goat |
30 |
4 × 30 = 120 |
12 × 30 = 360 |
120–360 |
|
Sheep |
15 |
4 × 15 = 60 |
12 × 15 = 180 |
60–180 |
|
Laying Hens |
80 |
0.44 × 80 = 35 |
2.2 × 80 = 176 |
35–176 |
|
TOTAL |
|
|
|
215–716 |
LOW END - 215 LBS/DAYS
FM-105
315 lbs/day capacity
HIGH END - 716 LBS/DAYS
FM-336
1,008 lbs/day — or RM-224 (672 lbs/day)
At minimum inclusion the FM-105 covers the full operation. At maximum inclusion the FM-336 is the recommended turnkey system, or RM-224 for operations integrating into an existing facility. Actual system depends on confirmed inclusion rates.
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WE’LL CALCULATE IT FOR YOU
Tell us your species, herd size, and what you’re trying to solve. We’ll recommend the right system and confirm the production reference that fits your operation.
- Free sizing evaluation for every inquiry
- Response within one business day
- No commitment required at any stage