Body condition
Protein and energy help meet the demands of body maintenance and growth as part of a balanced diet.
Deer nutrition guidance [1] ↗
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FOR HUNTERS & OUTFITTERS
Roast your own grain
for your deer feeding program.
Bring roasted soybeans and grains into your deer feeding program with a Redjacket electric grain roaster.
ELECTRIC GRAIN ROASTING EQUIPMENT
Raise It. Roast It. Feed It.
Roasted soybeans & grains
Hunters & outfitters
DEER NUTRITION BASICS
Nutrition supports
deer through the seasons.
Deer nutritional needs vary with season, age, and activity. University of Missouri Extension describes how adequate nutrition supports body maintenance, growth, reproduction, and antler development.
Antler development
Adequate nutrition supports antler development. Age and genetics also influence antler size.
Deer nutrition guidance [1] ↗Reproduction
Pregnancy and lactation change a doe's nutritional needs, including its demand for protein and energy.
Deer nutrition guidance [1] ↗THE RESEARCH BEHIND THE FEED
Nutrition matters.
Processing matters, too.
Adequate nutrition supports deer body maintenance, growth, reproduction, and antler development. [1]
What roasting research tells us
Separately, dairy-cattle research shows that properly heat-processing soybeans can increase the protein that bypasses the rumen. [2]
These findings do not establish specific deer-growth or antler gains from roasted soybeans or Redjacket equipment.
Wisconsin Extension's dairy guidance addresses heating, steeping, cooling, and storage. Digital temperature control alone does not establish a processing result.
REDJACKET MODEL 540
BRING ROASTING TO YOUR PROPERTY
Your grain.
Your own roaster.
Explore the Model 540: an all-electric, continuous-flow grain roaster with digital temperature control and variable-speed auger control.
- Published capacity
- 1,500–2,000 lb/day
- Operation
- All-electric, continuous flow
- Construction
- Heavy-gauge steel
- Published equipment price
- $8,200
The current site lists a 5% fuel surcharge on all orders. Contact Redjacket for a complete quote and setup requirements.
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What does the research say about roasted soybeans?
Soybeans provide protein and fat. Dairy-cattle research shows that proper heat processing can increase the share of soybean protein that bypasses the rumen. This evidence does not establish specific deer-growth or antler gains from roasted soybeans or Redjacket equipment. Read the dairy research guidance [2] ↗
Which roaster should I consider?
The Model 540 is one option in Redjacket's equipment range. Tell Redjacket how much grain you use and what you want to roast so you can discuss the right model for your operation.
What about power, setup, and delivery?
Ask Redjacket to review the model's electrical requirements, your setup, and delivery details before ordering. Call (785) 979-1141 or use the form below.
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| Specification | 540 | 1040v | 1044 | 2044 | 2044D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Output (lb/hour) | 60–85 | 100–160 | 150–250 | 300–500 | 600–1,000 |
| Power supply | 240 V · 1-phase | 240 V · 1-phase | 240 V · 1-phase | 240 V · 1- or 3-phase; 480 V · 3-phase | 480 V · 3-phase |
| Controls | Manual | Manual | PLC | PLC | PLC |
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| Specification | 540 | 1040v | 1044 | 2044 · 240 V 1PH | 2044 · 240 V 3PH | 2044 · 480 V 3PH | 2044D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voltage | 240 V | 240 V | 240 V | 240 V | 240 V | 480 V | 480 V |
| Phase | 1PH | 1PH | 1PH | 1PH | 3PH | 3PH | 3PH |
| Full-load amperage | 35 | 51 | 74 | 134 | 83 | 41 | 80 |
| Energy consumption (published) | 5 kWh | 6 kWh | 9 kWh | 18 kWh | 18 kWh | 18 kWh | 36 kWh |
Full-load amperage includes standard options. Energy consumption is reproduced as supplied; confirm operating requirements with Redjacket.
| Specification | 540 | 1040v | 1044 | 2044 | 2044D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Output (lb/hour) | 60–85 | 100–160 | 150–250 | 300–500 | 600–1,000 |
| Manual or PLC control | Manual | Manual | PLC | PLC | PLC |
| UI/CUI508 A control panel | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wall-mounted control panel | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Digital thermostat | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Digital amperage meter | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hour meter | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Empty supply protection | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Auger overload protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Auto over/under heat protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| kW usage data logger | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Variable-speed auger control | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Programmable run times | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Aux 1 supply auger control | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2 independently controlled heat zones | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Aux 2 discharge auger control (optional) | — | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Includes 540C cooling hopper | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| 2 independently controlled systems | — | — | — | — | Yes |
Yes = marked in the supplied chart. — = not listed. Optional features are identified above.
| Specification | 540 | 1040v | 1044 | 2044 | 2044D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 8.5 ft | 12 ft | 14.5 ft | 23 ft | 23 ft |
| Width | 33 in | 4.8 ft | 4.8 ft | 5.25 ft | 6.5 ft |
| Height | 55 in | 63 in | 74 in | 117 in | 117 in |
| Shipped weight (lb) | 350 | 750 | 750 | 1,700 | 2,500 |
| Inlet hopper capacity (bushels) | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Grain outlet height — incline 25 in | 36 in | 45 in | 58 in | 100 in | 100 in |
| Installed 600R grain outlet height | — | Confirm with Redjacket* | 37 in | 81 in | N/A |
*The supplied chart lists 28 feet for the 1040v installed 600R outlet height. Confirm this measurement before planning your setup.
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Research references
These sources address different questions: deer nutritional needs and soybean processing for dairy cattle. Neither establishes deer-performance results for Redjacket equipment.
- University of Missouri Extension. Nutritional Requirements of White-tailed Deer in Missouri (G9487). Guidance on deer nutrition, seasonal requirements, and the roles of age and genetics.
- University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension. Best Practices for Roasting Soybeans on Farm for Dairy Diets. Guidance on heat processing and protein use in dairy cattle; not a deer feeding trial.
