Remote Control Add-On For Auger Hoppers

Remote Control Add-On For Auger Hoppers In 2008, a young North Dakota farmer and inventor devised what he called the Auger Jogger, an electrically powered, remote-controlled swing auger, to move heavy grain hoppers safely and easily. Twelve years later, Mary Paulson and her brother Dale purchased the patent for the unique innovation and have since brought the Auger Jogger to commercial use. The remote-controlled invention consists of a pair of air-filled tractor lug tires mounted on the auger side of a grain hopper. Electric motors provide the moving power. “The heavy-duty grip tires can drive in either direction, so one tire always has traction,” Paulson says. “The electric motors and worm-drive system easily move the hopper in and out to line up properly with the grain truck or wagon unloading spout.” Twelve-volt DC powers the Auger Jogger, so it doesn’t require a running tractor or truck. It comes standard with mounting plates that fit most auger models. Simply remove the factory hopper tires and bolt the included mounting plates to the existing holes. Each plate has nine holes to ensure the hopper and tires sit at the optimal height for unloading. A remote control allows the operator to move the hopper from the truck cab or from up to 100 ft. away. Each unit includes four remote controllers programmed to the same frequency, plus a small control box that mounts to the auger’s swing arm. Paulson says the Auger Jogger can be easily installed by the farmer or a dealer, if desired. It retails for around $3,200, either directly from the company or through a dealer network listed on the website. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Auger Jogger, 286 6th Ave. S., Carrington, N.D. 58421 (ph 701-653-5831; augerjoggermfg@gmail.com; www.augerjogger.com).

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