The Patz IntelliChain 510 Underfloor System pairs chain-driven auger control with embedded diagnostics and zone-level automation to minimize feed waste and labor in underfloor screw auger installations. Compared with heavier-duty competitors like Big Dutchman, the IntelliChain delivers competitive energy efficiency and simpler integration at a lower upfront cost, making it particularly attractive to small and mid-size operations seeking fast payback and easy serviceability.
Smart control — barn brain
Quiet operation — whispering unit
Smart control — barn brain
Quiet operation — whispering unit
Review Summary
"Users praise the Patz IntelliChain 510 for its robust build, smooth continuous operation and low maintenance over years of use; typical criticisms note a higher upfront cost and occasional chain alignment adjustments. Overall it’s viewed as a durable, professional-grade underfloor system for high-throughput facilities."
Heavy-duty build — tank tough
Chain-driven underfloor auger with fine feed metering for consistent manure removal.
Heavy-duty build — tank tough
Chain-driven underfloor auger with fine feed metering for consistent manure removal.
Time-Saving Convenience
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Eco-Friendly Living
The Patz IntelliChain 510 Underfloor System pairs chain-driven auger control with embedded diagnostics and zone-level automation to minimize feed waste and labor in underfloor screw auger installations. Compared with heavier-duty competitors like Big Dutchman, the IntelliChain delivers competitive energy efficiency and simpler integration at a lower upfront cost, making it particularly attractive to small and mid-size operations seeking fast payback and easy serviceability.
Smart control — barn brain
Quiet operation — whispering unit
Heavy-duty build — tank tough
Chain-driven underfloor auger with fine feed metering for consistent manure removal.
Integrated control panel and sensors for scheduled and automated operation.
Smart control — barn brain
Quiet operation — whispering unit
Heavy-duty build — tank tough
Chain-driven underfloor auger with fine feed metering for consistent manure removal.
Integrated control panel and sensors for scheduled and automated operation.
$6,000-12,000 USD
Patz IntelliChain 510 Overhead Conveyor
The Patz IntelliChain 510 Overhead Conveyor is positioned as a best-in-class overhead screw auger option thanks to its modular IntelliChain controls and heavy‑duty drivetrain that prioritize uptime and easy expansion for growing facilities. Compared with the other systems listed, it typically offers lower installed cost per meter through standardized sections and a broad U.S. dealer network that reduces logistics and service expense, making it a financially attractive scalable choice.
Precision feed
Low-noise charm
Precision feed
Low-noise charm
Review Summary
"Users praise the IntelliChain 510 for its robust build, smooth chain operation and reduced maintenance compared with older conveyors; buyers note higher upfront cost and installation complexity as common downsides."
Smartchain swagger
Modular chain-and-screw design for continuous feed delivery.
Smartchain swagger
Modular chain-and-screw design for continuous feed delivery.
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
The Patz IntelliChain 510 Overhead Conveyor is positioned as a best-in-class overhead screw auger option thanks to its modular IntelliChain controls and heavy‑duty drivetrain that prioritize uptime and easy expansion for growing facilities. Compared with the other systems listed, it typically offers lower installed cost per meter through standardized sections and a broad U.S. dealer network that reduces logistics and service expense, making it a financially attractive scalable choice.
Precision feed
Low-noise charm
Smartchain swagger
Modular chain-and-screw design for continuous feed delivery.
Variable-speed motor with electronic controls for precise rationing.
Precision feed
Low-noise charm
Smartchain swagger
Modular chain-and-screw design for continuous feed delivery.
Variable-speed motor with electronic controls for precise rationing.
$4,000-12,000 USD
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 USD
The Patz IntelliChain 510 brings smart control to chain and slat alley conveyors with variable-speed drive, onboard diagnostics, and integration options that reduce labor and manure carryback. Its technical advantage is operational optimization—higher initial investment than simpler scrapers but measurable savings from reduced clogging, wear and downtime when compared to mechanically simpler brands. For farms targeting automation and data-driven maintenance, the IntelliChain 510 outperforms basic scrapers like the Jamesway in long-term operating cost and uptime.
Smart timing — brainy chain
Consistent flow
Smart timing — brainy chain
Consistent flow
Review Summary
"Owners appreciate the Patz IntelliChain 510 for its reliable chain-driven design and automation that reduces labor, though some report chain wear on older installs and periodic maintenance needs. "
Remote alerts
Integrated control system enables automated cleaning cycles
Remote alerts
Integrated control system enables automated cleaning cycles
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
The Patz IntelliChain 510 brings smart control to chain and slat alley conveyors with variable-speed drive, onboard diagnostics, and integration options that reduce labor and manure carryback. Its technical advantage is operational optimization—higher initial investment than simpler scrapers but measurable savings from reduced clogging, wear and downtime when compared to mechanically simpler brands. For farms targeting automation and data-driven maintenance, the IntelliChain 510 outperforms basic scrapers like the Jamesway in long-term operating cost and uptime.
Smart timing — brainy chain
Consistent flow
Remote alerts
Integrated control system enables automated cleaning cycles
Heavy-duty chain with replaceable slats for extended service life
Smart timing — brainy chain
Consistent flow
Remote alerts
Integrated control system enables automated cleaning cycles
Heavy-duty chain with replaceable slats for extended service life
$6,000-15,000 USD
The Patz V-Gutter Cleaner 1500 is a specialized, cost-effective solution tailored to V-shaped gutter installations, delivering fast manure clearing and lower installation costs compared with broad-spectrum scraper systems. Its focused design minimizes hardware complexity and installation footprint, making it a financially attractive option for operations with V-gutter layouts that don’t require the higher automation or integration features of robotic or sensor-heavy competitors.
V-shaped clearing
High-capacity flow
V-shaped clearing
High-capacity flow
Review Summary
"The Patz V‑Gutter Cleaner 1500 is seen as a sturdy, effective gutter/ alley cleaner that handles heavier manure loads well and reduces manual cleaning. Users note potential for clogging in extreme conditions and some wear on moving parts over long service intervals."
Slurry magician
V-shaped blade specifically engineered to clear V-gutters and feed alleys efficiently.
Slurry magician
V-shaped blade specifically engineered to clear V-gutters and feed alleys efficiently.
Eco-Friendly Living
Time-Saving Convenience
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
The Patz V-Gutter Cleaner 1500 is a specialized, cost-effective solution tailored to V-shaped gutter installations, delivering fast manure clearing and lower installation costs compared with broad-spectrum scraper systems. Its focused design minimizes hardware complexity and installation footprint, making it a financially attractive option for operations with V-gutter layouts that don’t require the higher automation or integration features of robotic or sensor-heavy competitors.
V-shaped clearing
High-capacity flow
Slurry magician
V-shaped blade specifically engineered to clear V-gutters and feed alleys efficiently.
Compact, low-profile design for easy installation in feed bunk and gutter applications.
V-shaped clearing
High-capacity flow
Slurry magician
V-shaped blade specifically engineered to clear V-gutters and feed alleys efficiently.
Compact, low-profile design for easy installation in feed bunk and gutter applications.
$6,000-14,000 USD
Patz 400 Series Portable Conveyor
The Patz 400 Series is positioned as a best-in-class portable conveyor by balancing rugged farm-duty construction with a compact, road-legal chassis that makes it highly versatile across loading, bagging and transfer tasks. Its combination of high throughput for its size and low lifecycle maintenance costs gives it a financial edge over smaller specialty units like the Jaylor Mini TMR Conveyor, while remaining more mobile and less capital-intensive than high-capacity field loaders such as the Brandt 1545LP.
Rapid belt feed — portable pep
Quick hitch setup — trailer ready
Rapid belt feed — portable pep
Quick hitch setup — trailer ready
Review Summary
"Users praise the Patz 400 Series Portable Conveyor for its robust construction and reliable day-to-day performance moving feed and grain, with many noting low downtime and easy transport. Complaints are occasional about replacement parts lead time and the initial cost compared with simpler conveyors."
Gentle grain handling — feather touch
Robust steel frame with adjustable discharge height.
Gentle grain handling — feather touch
Robust steel frame with adjustable discharge height.
Time-Saving Convenience
Enhanced Physical Well-Being
Skill Development & Mastery
The Patz 400 Series is positioned as a best-in-class portable conveyor by balancing rugged farm-duty construction with a compact, road-legal chassis that makes it highly versatile across loading, bagging and transfer tasks. Its combination of high throughput for its size and low lifecycle maintenance costs gives it a financial edge over smaller specialty units like the Jaylor Mini TMR Conveyor, while remaining more mobile and less capital-intensive than high-capacity field loaders such as the Brandt 1545LP.
Rapid belt feed — portable pep
Quick hitch setup — trailer ready
Gentle grain handling — feather touch
Robust steel frame with adjustable discharge height.
Variable-speed drive for precise material flow control.
Rapid belt feed — portable pep
Quick hitch setup — trailer ready
Gentle grain handling — feather touch
Robust steel frame with adjustable discharge height.
Variable-speed drive for precise material flow control.
$9,000-14,000 USD