
Product Description
Lewis Brothers Chicken Litter Blade | Model LB1 | Width 116 Inches | Horsepower 40 To 60 HP | For Tractor
DESCRIPTION
The Lewis Brothers LB1 Chicken Litter Blade is a purpose-built cleanout solution engineered specifically for modern poultry operations. Designed to remove caked litter, packed material, and stubborn buildup along sidewalls and tight corners, this attachment delivers the deep, precise clean that poultry houses demand.
Whether you’re working in older houses with internal support posts or newer solid-wall construction, the LB1 ensures a complete wall-to-wall cleanout with unmatched efficiency. Its 116-inch working width and minimum 10 GPM hydraulic flow allow operators to cover large areas quickly while still maintaining exceptional accuracy in hard-to-reach spots.
Built for growers who need reliable performance day after day, the Lewis Brothers LB1 reduces manual labor, improves cleanout speed, and elevates the overall hygiene of your poultry environment helping promote healthier flocks and better production outcomes.
If you’re looking for a heavy-duty, low-maintenance, and operator-friendly poultry litter blade, the LB1 stands as one of the most trusted tools in the industry.
Key Features
- 116-inch extra-wide working width covers large areas quickly, making this poultry litter blade ideal for fast, efficient cleanouts in broiler houses and commercial poultry facilities.
- Specialized angled blade design reaches tight corners, wall edges, and compacted litter zones that traditional tractor blades or skid steer attachments often can’t access.
- Engineered for houses with internal posts, allowing growers to navigate older poultry structures without sacrificing cleanout quality or maneuverability.
- Performs seamlessly in modern solid-wall poultry houses, delivering uniform scraping and consistent litter removal from end to end.
- Heavy-duty construction withstands daily use in demanding poultry environments, ensuring long-lasting performance and reduced maintenance downtime.
- Hydraulic-powered operation (10 GPM minimum) provides smooth, responsive blade control, enhancing precision while reducing operator effort.
- Low-profile blade geometry allows operators to get close to walls, side posts, and equipment lines without causing damage or leaving behind packed litter.
- Improves overall poultry house hygiene by eliminating moisture-retaining litter that contributes to ammonia buildup and harmful bacterial growth.
- Promotes healthier flock conditions by enabling thorough cleanouts that support better air quality, drier bedding, and more consistent floor conditions.
- Designed for tractors commonly used in poultry houses, making it an easy-add attachment that boosts productivity with minimal training required.
- Ideal for removing deep-packed and caked litter that develops after extended grow-outs, saving significant labor time compared to manual scraping.
- Enhances efficiency during complete cleanouts, helping growers finish faster and return houses to production more quickly.
- Built by Lewis Brothers, the industry leader in poultry house cleanout equipment trusted by commercial growers nationwide.
- Optional hydraulic pump and tank kit available for added versatility, allowing optimal performance even with tractors lacking auxiliary hydraulics.
- Simple, rugged design ensures dependable operation in dusty, corrosive poultry environments where inferior blades often fail or wear prematurely.
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lewis Brothers Manufacturing Inc. |
| Model | LB1 |
| Product Type | Chicken Litter Blade |
| Category | Tractor Attachments |
| Industry | Agricultural / Poultry |
| Working Width | 116 Inches |
| Hydraulic Requirement | Minimum 10 GPM |
| Compatibility | Tractor (Hydraulic-Powered Attachment) |
| Blade Style | Angled, Low-Profile Litter Blade |
| Primary Use | Poultry House Cleanout & Litter Removal |
| Material Handling | Caked Litter, Deep-Packed Litter, Sidewall Buildup |
| House Compatibility | Older Houses with Posts & Modern Solid-Wall Houses |
| Construction | Heavy-Duty Steel Build |
| Optional Equipment | Hydraulic Pump & Tank Kit |
| Machine Size | Compatible with tractors supporting auxiliary hydraulics (10 GPM+) |
| Overall Purpose | Complete, Efficient, Wall-to-Wall Cleanout |
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