Grain Cart Auger Testing: PTO Torque & Power Monitoring - Case Study

The Client: Coolamon Chaser Bins

Since 1972 Coolamon Chaser Bins, has been a leading Australian manufacturer of agricultural equipment based in New South Wales.Proudly family-owned and with a strong reputation for building durable and high-capacity chaser bins, mother bins, and spreaders, Coolamon serves farmers across Australia with machinery designed to perform under the toughest harvest conditions.

The Challenge

Coolamon needed a way to capture accurate torque and power data from the PTO-driven discharge auger during grain handling operations, where auger performance can be affected by grain type, moisture content, and flow rate.

While the mechanical setup was well understood, accurate metrics were required to validate performance, support design decisions, and monitor load under field conditions, without interrupting normal operations.

The Solution

We supplied our PTO Torque & Power Monitoring System, engineered to deliver precision torque, speed, and power data on PTO-driven equipment.

With its compact, rugged build and wireless telemetry, it enables real-time performance validation and efficiency analysis across a range of demanding agricultural and industrial applications.

The Outcome

With torque and power data now being captured in the field, Coolamon is well-positioned to assess auger performance across different grain types and conditions.

The insights gained will support the future development of agricultural technology and smart farming strategies.