Diesel Grain Dryers

Why get caught out by another wet harvest when OPICO's Grain Dryers have the solution.

Easy to install and relocate when necessary, OPICO Diesel Grain Dryers do not require vast expenditure on handling equipment and our Diesel Grain Dryers can dry up to 480 tons per day automatically, with minimal supervision. Using diesel with 3 phase or PTO drive OPICO dryers recirculate the grain constantly to dry thoroughly and evenly whilst improving hectolitre weights and augmenting quality.

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10 Good Reasons to use an OPICO Grain Dryer

• Recirculating - Constant mixing for even drying.
• Augers - Polishes the grain, improving sample.
• Grain Cleaner - Removes weed seeds and broken grains improving hectolitre weight.
• Grain is Constantly Moving - Airflow through crop is better decreasing drying time.
• Wet or Dry - Can handle and dry the very wettest of grain.
• Forced Drying and Cooling - YOU'RE in control, grain is ready to sell when YOU want.
• Self Contained - Minimal additional handling equipment required.
• Quiet - To reduce noise in sensitive areas.
• Resale Value - Being mobile OPICO Dryers retain a high resale value.
• Flexibility - Can be adapted to fit into most drying systems.

Minimise non drying time
Loading time and unloading time is dead time when using a dryer, OPICO dryers have high capacity loading augers, recirculating augers and unloading augers, reducing non drying time and increasing throughput.

Air flow through the grain
The more air you can blow through grain the more quickly grain will dry and cool, OPICO dryers have high capacity fans in relation to the size of the dryer which speeds up drying and cooling decreasing batch time and increasing throughput.

Heating the grain
Larger burners attain the drying temperatures more quickly and maintain more consistant drying temperature, decreasing drying time and increasing throughput.

Size of the drying zone
The size of the plenum chamber in a grain dryer dictates the amount of grain that is being dryed at any one time. The holding capacity of a grain dryer is irrelevant to the drying capacity, the larger the plenum area, the higher drying capacity. (See image)

All OPICO Magna Grain Dryers are fueled by diesel which is, of course, readily available on most farms, however with a simple change to the fuel/air mix and the nozzles Kerosene can also be used. The on board tank provides for a considerable amount of drying if required but, as is often the case, this can be bypassed and the dryer supplied from a larger tank if necessary. The unique Duax Heat Core builds up and retains heat to moderate the burner temperature as the burner switches from high to low flame. This clever system ensures an accurate and constant heat and makes the Magna one of the cleanest and most efficient diesel dryers on the market.

Simple to set up, operate and monitor.
Magna Dryers use robust 3 phase electrics to control the drying operation, these are powered by the three phase supply or an on board generator in the case of PTO models. The operator has simple digital temperature sensors to set and a push button system to start the drying process. The control system incorporates a high heat cut out as a safety measure in case of a failure.

The Touch Screen user interface gives the operator an array of new features and simple step by step visual on-screen setup guidance, fault warnings and status reports enabling complete dryer control.

Manual Batch Cycle Mode – Allowing the operator to manually control each part of the drying cycle, i.e. filling, starting fans, drying and emptying with a simple touch of the screen.

Automatic Batch Cycle Mode – This gives the operator the option to run either single, continuous or preset number of batches, the preset batch mode allows the operator to enter the number of completed batches before the dryer will stop.

QuickStart – The QuickStart system allows the dryer to start the actual drying process before it is fully loaded, this increases efficiency by decreasing drying time.

Top-Up – Wet crops will have considerable shrinkage in the first half hour of drying. The dryer can now be programmed to top up with more grain every 10 minutes for the first 30 minutes of the cycle.

Adjustable Settings – Loading and unloading times can be tailored to suit individual installations to suit farm requirements.

SMS Settings – Mobile contact numbers can be changed on the control panel, allowing flexibility with staffing requirements.

Reduced diesel usage and clean, reliable drying
All Magna Dryers are fitted with a Duax Heat core, this uses heat retaining bricks similar to those in a storage heater to retain heat and heat the air as well as the heat directly from the burner. Inside the burner chamber is a steel barrel which is lined with heat bricks, as the bricks build up temperature they heat the air that is being drawn past them so that when the burner switches to low flame the temperature does not drop as quickly. This ensures an even consistent drying temperature.

Quiet, fast drying
We have over specified the fan size on all the Magna range as airflow is important in dense crops like rape and the higher the airflow in any crop the faster a batch will dry. All fans fitted to Magna Dryers are centrifugal minimising noise output and meaning that they can be used in sensitive areas.

Clean, efficient drying and ease of servicing
Magna Dryers have been designed to keep the burner within easy reach of the operator so that it is accessible for servicing and easy to setup. The burner is a modern efficient Diesel burner that can also run on Kerosene and it incorporates a flame sensor to ensure that the diesel is cut off if the burner goes out.

Evenly dried grain
The Heavy Duty Agitator ensures that even the wettest of crops continually recalculates and mixes so that a homogenous dry sample is produced at the end of the cycle.

Faster drying process
All Magna Dryers are specified with high capacity loading, recirculating and unloading augers in order to load, dry and unload the grain more quickly.

Longevity
The Magna range uses stainless steel inner and outer screens to prevent corrosion and increase the life of the machine.

OPICO’s range of diesel-fired Magna grain dryers now have even better longevity thanks to modifications, made for the 2017 season, to components in corrosion-susceptible areas.

Areas such as the plenum and main bin frame are exposed to a lot of moisture and steam during the drying process. So now the whole upper bin and plenum are made of stainless steel or galvanised steel, to protect them against corrosion. The bottom well, loading hopper and intake auger tube have also been galvanised completely.

12 ton approximate holding capacity
5 ton per hour throughput
Quiet Fan (74 Db)
Drive: PTO
Optional: Power Pack

The New Magna 120 Eco is a base spec Dryer designed to give an affordable 12 ton holding capacity Dryer whilst still offering the clean burn, fuel saving technology like the rest of the magna range. Its Duax heat core retains and builds up heat ensuring a more even temperature and a clean burn. The 120's fixed screens allow even quicker setup and make it a easily mobile Dryer.

Stainless steel perforated screens, 1.5mm on the outside and 2.5mm on the inner plenum providing maximum airflow without compromise (particularly important when drying rape).

Fixed screens and discharge head for fast simple set up from transport to working position. The pressure at which the centrifugal fans work ensures that the air produced is driven through even the densest and wettest crops. A grain sampler comes as standard. Heavy duty bevel gearbox drives the 368mm (14½") main auger. The auger and gearbox assembly is mounted on a 15mm base plate which gives strength and durability to the bottom bin.

12 ton approximate holding capacity
6 ton per hour throughput
Quiet Fan (74Db)
Drive: PTO / Electric
Optional: Power Pack

The OPICO range of Magna dryers are specifically designed with UK farmers' crops and needs in mind. The 1200 provides efficient, clean, diesel fired drying and ease of transport.

Both models use a large cross-flow centrifugal fan which is quiet and powerful. The Magna range has all the benefits of true re-circulation, better sample, improved hectolitre weight and ease of management The Eco-Flo diesel burner gives a semi-indirect burn to ensure it is the most environmentally friendly batch dryer yet. At the same time the Magna's multi-tiled "heat-exchanger" retains and builds up heat to give super efficient drying.

Stainless steel perforated screens, 1.5mm on the outside and 2.5mm on the inner plenum providing maximum airflow without compromise (particularly important when drying rape). Wind up screens and a winch-over discharge head for fast and simple set up from transport to working position. The pressure at which the centrifugal fans work ensures that the air produced is driven through even the densest and wettest crops. A grain sampler comes as standard. Heavy duty bevel gearbox drives the 368mm (14½") main auger. The auger and gearbox assembly is mounted on a 15mm base plate which gives strength and durability to the bottom bin.

12 ton approximate holding capacity
6 ton per hour throughput
Quiet Fan (74Db)
Drive: Electric
This 1200 Auto Electric dryer is able to load, dry, cool and unload completely automatically allowing unattended drying hour after hour.

The OPICO range of Magna dryers are specifically designed with UK farmers' crops and needs in mind. Providing efficient, clean, diesel fired drying these fully automated models can be set up in conjunction with a wet holding bin and will load, dry, cool and unload automatically giving unattended drying hour after hour, 7 days a week.

In today's climate automated drying with minimal labor requirement allows far better usage of any farms resources.

Stainless steel perforated screens, 1.5mm on the outside and 2.5mm on the inner plenum providing maximum airflow without compromise (particularly important when drying rape). Fully automated computer controlls with 65m comparability.

The pressure at which the centrifugal fans work ensures that the air produced is driven through even the densest and wettest crops. A grain sampler comes as standard. Some bespoke alterations can be made to the dryer if required. Ask for details.

20 ton approximate holding capacity
10 ton per hour throughput
Quiet Fan (74Db)
Drive: PTO / Electric
Optional: Power Pack

The OPICO range of Magna dryers are specifically designed with UK farmers' crops and needs in mind. The 2000 gives higher throughput than previously achievable with a mobile batch dryer.

Both models use a large cross-flow centrifugal fan which is quiet and powerful. The Magna range has all the benefits of true re-circulation, better sample, improved hectolitre weight and ease of management. The Eco-Flo diesel burner gives a semi-indirect burn to ensure it is the most environmentally friendly batch dryer yet. At the same time the Magna's multi-tiled "heat-exchanger" retains and builds up heat to give super efficient drying.

Stainless steel perforated screens, 1.5mm on the outside and 2.5mm on the inner plenum providing maximum airflow without compromise (particularly important when drying rape). Wind up screens and a winch-over discharge head for fast and simple set up from transport to working position. The pressure at which the centrifugal fans work ensures that the air produced is driven through even the densest and wettest crops. A grain sampler comes as standard. Heavy duty bevel gearbox drives the 368mm (14½") main auger. The auger and gearbox assembly is mounted on a 15mm base plate which gives strength and durability to the bottom bin.

20 ton approximate holding capacity
10 ton per hour throughput
Quiet Fan (74Db)
Drive: Electric
This 2000 Auto Electric dryer is able to load, dry, cool and unload completely automatically allowing unattended drying hour after hour.

The OPICO range of Magna dryers are specifically designed with UK farmers' crops and needs in mind. Providing efficient, clean, diesel fired drying these fully automated models can be set up in conjunction with a wet holding bin and will load, dry, cool and unload automatically giving unattended drying hour after hour, 7 days a week.

In today's climate automated drying with minimal labour requirement allows far better usage of any farms resources.

Stainless steel perforated screens, 1.5mm on the outside and 2.5mm on the inner plenum providing maximum airflow without compromise (particularly important when drying rape). Fully automated computer controlls with 65m compatability.

The pressure at which the centrifugal fans work ensures that the air produced is driven through even the densest and wettest crops. A grain sampler comes as standard. Some bespoke alterations can be made to the dryer if required. Ask for details.

29 ton approximate holding capacity
14/15 ton per hour throughput
Quiet Fan (74Db)
Drive: PTO / Electric
Optional: Power Pack

The OPICO range of Magna dryers are specifically designed with UK farmers' crops and needs in mind. The Magna dryers provides efficient, clean, diesel fired drying and ease of transport and the 2910 gives higher throughput than previously achievable with a mobile batch dryer. All Magna models use a large cross-flow centrifugal fan which is quiet and powerful. The Magna range has all the benefits of true re-circulation, better sample, improved hectolitre weight and ease of management.

The Eco-Flo diesel burner gives a semi-indirect burn to ensure it is the most environmentally friendly batch dryer yet. At the same time the Magna's multi-tiled "heat-exchanger" retains and builds up heat to give super efficient drying.

Stainless steel perforated screens, 1.5mm on the outside and 2.5mm on the inner plenum providing maximum airflow without compromise (particularly important when drying rape). Wind up screens and a winch-over discharge head for fast and simple set up from transport to working position. The pressure at which the centrifugal fans work ensures that the air produced is driven through even the densest and wettest crops. A grain sampler comes as standard. Heavy duty bevel gearbox drives the 450mm (17¾") main auger. The auger and gearbox assembly is mounted on a 15mm base plate which gives strength and durability to the bottom bin.

29 ton approximate holding capacity
14/15 ton per hour throughput
Quiet Fan (74Db)
Drive Electric

This 2910 Auto Electric dryer is able to load, dry, cool and unload completely automatically allowing unattended drying hour after hour.

The OPICO range of Magna dryers are specifically designed with UK farmers' crops and needs in mind. The Magna dryers provides efficient, clean, diesel fired drying and ease of transport and the 2910 gives higher throughput than previously achievable with a mobile batch dryer. All Magna models use a large cross-flow centrifugal fan which is quiet and powerful. The Magna range has all the benefits of true re-circulation, better sample, improved hectolitre weight and ease of management.

The Eco-Flo diesel burner gives a semi-indirect burn to ensure it is the most environmentally friendly batch dryer yet. At the same time the Magna's multi-tiled "heat-exchanger" retains and builds up heat to give super efficient drying.

Stainless steel perforated screens, 1.5mm on the outside and 2.5mm on the inner plenum providing maximum airflow without compromise (particularly important when drying rape). Wind up screens and a winch-over discharge head for fast and simple set up from transport to working position. The pressure at which the centrifugal fans work ensures that the air produced is driven through even the densest and wettest crops. A grain sampler comes as standard. Heavy duty bevel gearbox drives the 450mm (17¾") main auger. The auger and gearbox assembly is mounted on a 15mm base plate which gives strength and durability to the bottom bin.

38 ton approximate holding capacity
16 ton per hour throughput
Quiet Fan (74Db)
Drive: PTO / Electric
Proportional plenum chamber mean higher throughput.

The 3810 uses the base frame and drive system from the 2910 launched in 2009 but incorporates fixed screens and a bolt on Plenum extension which are built on farm. Whilst this effectively makes the Dryer fixed it allows a significant increase in the size of the Drying Zone which means the Drying capacity increases in proportion with its holding capacity unlike large winch up machines.

The fan, burner and auger capacities have all been increased in line with the holding capacity to achieve the highest throughput possible whilst still retaining all the other features common to the Magna range. When set up in conjunction with a Wet Holding facility the automated versions are amongst the most efficient and highest throughput batch dryers on the market.

Duax Heat Core – clean, efficient drying. Low Level Burner – easy access for servicing and setting. Bolt on Plenum top – large drying zone. 45cm, 160tph main Auger – fast recirculation and unloading for quicker drying. Fixed stainless steel screens – longevity.

38 ton approximate holding capacity
16 ton per hour throughput
Quiet Fan (74Db)
Drive: PTO / Electric
Proportional plenum chamber mean higher throughput.

This 3810 Auto Electric dryer is able to load, dry, cool and unload completely automatically allowing unattended drying hour after hour.

The 3810 uses the base frame and drives from the 2910 launched in 2009 but incorporates fixed screens and a bolt on Plenum extension which are built on farm. Whilst this effectively makes the Dryer fixed it allows a significant increase in the size of the Drying Zone which means the Drying capacity increases in proportion with its holding capacity unlike large winch up machines.

The fan, burner and auger capacities have all been increased in line with the holding capacity to achieve the highest throughput possible whilst still retaining all the other features common to the Magna range. When set up in conjunction with a Wet Holding facility the Automated versions are amongst the most efficient and highest throughput batch dryers on the market.

Duax Heat Core – clean, efficient drying. Low Level Burner – easy access for servicing and setting. Bolt on Plenum top – large Drying Zone. 45cm, 160tph main Auger – fast recirculation and unloading for quicker drying. Fixed stainless steel screens – longevity.

48 ton approximate holding capacity
20 ton per hour throughput
Quiet Fan (74Db)
Drive: PTO / Electric
The Biggest!

The New 4810 is the 3810's larger brother, it uses the same base but with an even larger holding capacity and Plenum extension. Like the 3810 this means that the 4810 is effectively a fixed Dryer but allows a significant increase in the size of the Drying Zone which means the Drying capacity increases in proportion with its holding capacity unlike large winch up machines.

The fan, burner and auger capacities have all been increased in line with the holding capacity to achieve the highest throughput possible whilst still retaining all the other features common to the Magna range. When set up in conjunction with a Wet Holding facility the Automated versions are amongst the most efficient and highest throughput batch dryers on the market.

Stainless steel perforated screens. Duax Heat Core – clean, efficient drying. Low Level Burner – easy access for servicing and setting. Bolt on Plenum top – large Drying Zone. 45cm, 160tph main Auger – fast recirculation and unloading for quicker drying. Fixed stainless steel screens – longevity.

48 ton approximate holding capacity
20 ton per hour throughput
Quiet Fan (74Db)
Drive Electric
The Biggest!

This 4810 Auto dryer is able to load, dry, cool and unload completely automatically allowing unattended drying hour after hour.

The New 4810 is the 3810's larger brother, it uses the same base but with an even larger holding capacity and Plenum extension. Like the 3810 this means that the 4810 is effectively a fixed Dryer but allows a significant increase in the size of the Drying Zone which means the Drying capacity increases in proportion with its holding capacity unlike large winch up machines.

The fan, burner and auger capacities have all been increased in line with the holding capacity to achieve the highest throughput possible whilst still retaining all the other features common to the Magna range. When set up in conjunction with a Wet Holding facility the Automated versions are amongst the most efficient and highest throughput batch dryers on the market.

Stainless steel perforated screens. Duax Heat Core – clean, efficient drying. Low Level Burner – easy access for servicing and setting. Bolt on Plenum top – large Drying Zone. 45cm, 160tph main Auger – fast recirculation and unloading for quicker drying. Fixed stainless steel screens – longevity.

The SkyVac is a powerful grain cleaner which removes the trash, dust and fines from the grain as it is dried, leaving you with precisely what you want in store - a cleaner better finished sample with a higher hectolitre weight. With regard to safety and the environment, the new SkyVac is a major inroad into the problem of dust in the atmosphere. You and your staff can now work in a far cleaner, less dusty environment and get the benefits of a better sample at the same time.

Improve grain quality
Improve hectolitre weight
Increase safety when storing your grain
Reduce the risk of fire as you remove dust and chaff throughout the dryer
Easily installed on new or existing dryers
Anti-static, high density quality tubing 
moulded cyclone for a safer, cleaner system
Single or 3 phase electric drive fan unit
Fits either horizontal or standard discharge machines

The optional built in dryer SMS messaging system enables the dryer to send an alert via text message to operators informing them that the dryer will need user input to continue working.

• SMS can be supplied for PTO, Electric and Automatic dryer models.
• Alerts operators that the heating cycle is complete, allowing them to plan their return, keeping downtime down to a minimum.Dryer fault warnings sent to the operators mobile.
• Dryer fault warnings sent to the operators mobile.Operator’s contact number details can be changed by texting the SMS system from the operator/s phone, allowing
• Operator’s contact number details can be changed by texting the SMS system from the operator/s phone, allowing flexibility with staffing requirements.

The 3 Phase Power Pack works with the 120ECO, 1200QF 2000QF and 2910QF Magna dryers ONLY

Power Pack for 120ECO
Power Pack for 1200QF
Power Pack for 2000QF
Power Pack for 2910QF

The 3 phase Power Pack connects to your 3 phase electrical supply removing the need for a tractor to drive the pto on the pto Magna models, ideal if you are moving the dryer between farms and only one has a 3 phase electrical supply.