A new economy model big bag filler, operated by a fork lift truck is being introduced by Tong Engineering. The bin is loaded by a box filler or directly from any conveying system. A bag with a capacity up to 1.2 tonnes is attached to hook holders and with the bin at ground level the bomb door in the bottom is opened by an operating handle. As the forklift gradually lifts the bin, the bag fills. The technique has been used in Scotland for loading seed potatoes into big bags and is now providing a cheap and efficient way of handling other crops such as ware potatoes and onions.
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