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2026 Art's Way 18 FOOT FORAGE BOX 

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    Description

    2026 Art's Way 18 FOOT FORAGE BOX

    Are you a mid-sized operation looking for a straightforward, no-fuss forage box?

    The Art’s Way 2100 Series forage box was built to speed up unload times with a fast, hydraulic drive system which allows you to switch from front unload to rear unload with the push of a button right from the cab. We believe a quality forage box doesn’t have to be loaded with unnecessary bells and whistles to get the job done.

    What you need is a low-maintenance forage box with durable components and the ultimate versatility with running gear and truck-mount compatible frame. This simple, serviceable and affordable forage box will keep your cow candy rolling for years to come.

    LIGHTNING-FAST UNLOAD
    Our independently controlled hydraulic drive system sets us apart from the others in speed and convenience. Our rear- and front-unload options can be done right from the cab with the switch of a button clocking in at 4-minutes and 1-minute to unload respectively.

    ROBUST CAPACITY
    Pick the box size fit for you — 16, 18, 20, or 24-ft. — with corrugated-steel sides ready to take on the acidic environment of forage harvest.

    VERSATILE HOOK UP OPTION
    The standardized frame and sub-frame design means you can potentially mount our forage boxes to anything — be running gear or truck mount.

    NO-FUSS ENGINEERING FOR EASIER MAINTENANCE
    We’ve drastically reduced the number of unique parts on this machine. These streamlined components translate to a simple, low-maintenance forage box that just about anyone can service.

    DURABLE FLOOR
    The box floors are constructed with tough 1/2-in thick densilite material for reduced thermal expansion (no waves and buckles here) and minimal wear. These floors provide a slick surface for material to slide across to reduce trapped moisture buildup.

    ALL-AROUND AFFORDABLE
    With the 2100 Series your savings come upfront and throughout the life of ownership. Our engineers drastically streamlined components to create a simple design that equates to reduced maintenance costs and fewer breakdowns for an overall more economical package.

    OPTIONAL GATE DELAY
    Art’s Way gate delay option is activated with the start of the floor chain and holds the rear end gate open for smooth unload of material. It enables you to have a complete clean out. It swings shut as the floor disengages and you drive forward with a positive lock.

    Front Unload at a friendly price point
    Do you have mismatched boxes catching your forage? Starting to cover more holes with duct tape than not? The 16 foot forage box is a great size to get modern features at a price point that makes sense. You can choose to have a front unload box, rear unload, or be able to do both. The front unload capacity is 917 cubic feet struck with a roof.

    Kick up your game
    With powerful motors and gearboxes, unload faster than ever before with the 2116 forage box. And yes, you can slow down the chains so your bagger doesn’t overload. Get the performance than the big guys boast about for almost $10K less.

    Sit back and relax
    Knees aren’t what they use to be? Operators complaining about the heat? With our optional in-cab control system, stay right in your seat and catch up on market prices while you unload. Simply press sequence buttons to lower your outfeed, start your cross conveyor, engage your beaters, and start your floor chain. No more getting out of the cab to hook up and unhook a PTO, dropping down the cross conveyor or running levers on the box. And don’t worry, if a mouse chews through your cord, we have options for getting your box unloaded without the nice-to-have display.

    Standard great features
    Get all of great features you are used to on the 2100 series: 1/2″ Densilite flooring to minimize floor warping between seasons, corrugated side walls for extra durability, easy to maintain chains and sprockets. Optional gate delay gives the tailgate a slow close when cleaning out the box as you drive back to the field.

    Truck Mount or Trailer
    Pick up our optional truck mount saddles to mount the 2116 forage box to your existing or new truck bed. Choose 4-wheel or 6-wheel wagons, or 20 ton tandem trailer to pull behind your tractor at only 6,100 pounds empty.

    Features May Include: 

    • 2118 Model
    • Optional In-Cab Controls
    • Dual front/rear unload option available

    Info

    Industry

    Agriculture

    Make

    Art's Way

    Model

    18 FOOT FORAGE BOX

    Trim

    Base

    Year

    2026

    MSRP

    N/A

    Category

    Forage Harvesters & Heads

    Subcategory

    Forage Boxes & Blowers


    Specs

    Notes

    Side Stakes: 2 in. x 5 in. on 51-3/8 in. centers | Box Side Material: 20 gauge Aluminized Steel with 1-5/16 in. corrugation | Box Floor Material: 1/2 in. Densilite | Floor Supports: 2 in. x 2 in. on 25-11/16 in. centers with 3 in. Support Strips | Top Rail: Formed metal reinforced with tubing | Apron Chain Link Style: 667X | Apron Chain Speed: 20 ft./minute variable | Apron Chain Tensioning: Serpentine Tensioning | Cross Conveyor Chain: CA550 | Outfeed: 30 in. Std. Hydraulic lift Std. | Rear Gate Delay: Optional | 4th Beater/Side Extensions: Optional | Roof: Optional | Manual Hydraulic Drive: Optional | In-Cab Control Hydraulic Drive: Screen w/ push button

    Length

    Floor: 18 ft. | Overall: 263-3/4 in.

    Width

    Inside: 87-5/16 in.

    Height

    Inside (w/o extensions): 73-5/8 in. | Inside (w/ extensions): 89-5/8 in. | Overall (w/o extensions): 110-5/8 in. | Overall (w/ extensions): 110-5/8 in. | Overall w/ roof: 117.5 in.

    Weight

    Empty (w/o extensions): 6,600 lbs. | Empty (w/ extensions): 7,100 lbs.

    Tires

    Float: 400/55R22.5 Flotation Tire – Set of 4 | Base: 16.1×11 – 8 Bolt Rim w/ 14Lx16.1 – 12 Ply Tire

    Drivetrain

    Front Shaft: 2 in.

    Fuel Capacity

    Struck (w/o extensions) (Front/Combo Unload): 800 cu. ft. | Struck (w/ extensions) (Front/Combo Unload): 967 cu. ft. | Struck (w/o extensions) (Rear Unload): 838 cu. ft. | Struck (w/ extensions) (Rear Unload): 1,019 cu. ft. | Heaped (w/o extensions) (Front/Combo Unload): 937 cu. ft. | Heaped (w/ extensions) (Front/Combo Unload): 1,101 cu. ft. | Heaped (w/o extensions) (Rear Unload): 1,164 cu. ft. | Heaped (w/ extensions) (Rear Unload): 987 cu. ft. | W/ roof (Front/Combo Unload): 1,034 cu. ft. | W/ roof (Rear Unload): 1,092 cu. ft.