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Which Haygain Hay Steamer do I need?
Choosing which Haygain model you need depends on how many horses you wish to feed. We understand all horses’ needs are individual, but as a guide, daily hay requirements can be calculated with 1.75 kg of hay per 100 kg of body weight for a horse. As an example, a 500 kg horse requires 8.75 kg of hay.
How many horses?
Hay capacity
Cycle duration
Electricity usage per cycle
Power connection required
HG ONE
1 horse or pony
5 - 7 kg*
60 minutes
1.5 kW
1.5 kW socket
HG 600
1-3 horses
9 - 14 kg*
60 minutes
1.5 kW
1.5 kW socket
HG 2000
4+ horses
20 - 30 kg*
60 minutes
3 kW
Two 1.5 kW sockets
How many horses?
Hay capacity
Cycle duration
Electricity usage
per cycle
Power connection required
HG ONE
1 horse or pony
5 - 7 kg*
60 minutes
1.5 kW
1.5 kW socket
HG 600
1 - 3 horses
9 - 14 kg*
60 minutes
1.5 kW
1.5 kW socket
HG 2000
4+ horses
20 - 30 kg*
60 minutes
3 kW
Two 1.5 kW sockets
*Capacity may vary according to the type & density of forage used.
Cycle refers to 60-minute steaming durations based on optimal conditions.
How many times will I need to use my Haygain Hay Steamer per day?
We understand not every horse owner will have the budget for our bigger models and it is of course possible to cycle any Haygain model several times a day. Some of our clients steam twice in a row in the morning and others once in morning and once in the evening. This will depend on your individual routine and what works best for you.
The below table is based on feeding 500 kg horse(s) an individual daily requirement of 8.75 kg of hay.
Number of horses
One
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
HG ONE
2 cycles per day *
3 cycles per day *
4 cycles per day *
Not recommended
Not recommended
Not recommended
HG 600
1 cycle per day
2 cycles per day
2 cycles per day
3 cycles per day
4 cycles per day
Not recommended
HG 2000
1 cycle per day
1 cycle per day
1 cycle per day
2 cycles per day
2 cycles per day
3 cycles per day
Number of horses
One
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
HG ONE
2 cycles per day*
3 cycles per day*
3 cycles per day*
Not recommended
Not recommended
Not recommended
HG 600
1 cycle per day
2 cycles per day
2 cycles per day
3 cycles per day
4 cycles per day
Not recommended
HG 2000
1 cycle per day
1 cycle per day
1 cycle per day
1 cycle per day
2 cycles per day
3 cycles per day
*Note for the HG One: Please allow the steam generator to cool down for at least 20 minutes after each steam operation before turning it on again.