"We can put our hired help to better use...(the Patz) takes one man off the job to do something else."

- Dennis and Steve Schopf of Door County, Wisconsin

The Patz Barn Cleaner - Features

Patz Features That Provide Greater Value

  • Two Reducer Sizes
    Each has a welded steel frame, grease fittings at all critical bearings, and rugged roller chain drive.
    • Standard reducer for up to 280 feet (85 m) of barn cleaner chain.
    • Heavy-duty reducer for longer pulls of barn cleaner chain.

  • Reducer Brakes
    The reducer brake prevents chain backup when motor is turned off. This is standard equipment.

  • Final Drive Shaft Sizes
    • 1-15/16 inches (49 mm).
    • 2-1/2 inches (64 mm).

  • Roller Chain Sizes
    • Standard Reducer...
      #60 and #40 Chain
    • Heavy-Duty Reducer...
      #80 and #50 Chain

  • Flite Cleaner
    The flite cleaner is under spring tension and scrapes every flite on the top and front. A clean flite assures efficient manure removal.

  • Flite Catcher
    The flite catcher is a metal plate with a beveled lip that receives the flite after it has been cleaned.

  • Hold-In Angle
    The hold-in angle guides the chain back to its proper position along the center beam and supplies required tension to the chain.

  • High-Strength, Corrosion-Resistant Steel or Stainless Steel Slide
    The slide is constructed of 11-gauge HSLA steel for long life and welded to the center beam for greatest structural strength. Stainless steel slide is 12-gauge Type 304. 10-5/8 inch (270 mm) high, loaded side keeps manure in barn cleaner and surrounding area clean. Each slide is custom built and includes return slide lips. 10-year prorated warranty. Ask for details.

  • V-Belt Drive
    No need for bothersome shear pins. Chain speed is varied by simple changing motor pulley.

  • Electric Motor
    A 2, 3, or 5 hp. capacitor motor can be used, depending on the length of chain and the use of a standard or heavy-duty reducer. Your Patz dealer will advise you in selecting a motor.

  • Return Slide Lip
    (Standard Equipment)
    Keeps return area cleaner and helps keep chain positioned against beam.

  • Hood Guard
    The hood easily lifts up and out of the way for easy servicing. Fiberglass hood doesn’t rust - it remains attractive.

  • Center Beam:
    is a big 4-inch by 6-inch box welded of high-strength, corrosion-resistant steel.

  • Lubricant Applicator
    Five-gallon capacity - place anywhere above chain during application. Can store in warm location so lubricant flows easily during cold weather.

  • Chain Tightener:
    is a spring-loaded bar that pushes outward against the chain and maintains proper chain tension automatically. Chain links can be removed without tools to take up excessive slack.


Customize Your Patz Barn Cleaner to suit your needs!

You can install new barn cleaner chain and flites, drive sprocket, hold-down shoes, corner wheels with bushings, and axles on your present Patz barn cleaner. You can also update many other barn cleaner brands with Patz chain and other components.


Reducer mounts on concrete with steel beam concrete kit or on steel slide.

Optional precleaner directs material away from the chain, allowing the flite cleaner or flite wiper to clean the flites more effectively. (Guard removed for viewing.)

More About The Patz Barn Cleaner...

Barn Cleaner Overview | Patz Chain Link | Patz Flites
Genuine Patz Parts | Layout Flexibility