BigBoys Q&A
Q: How do I move and transfer full BigBoys totes once I get them to my farm?
A: The next best thing to a forklift is pallet forks mounted on a front-end loader. Use the slings provided – no chains please. Learn more.
Q: How do I move and transfer full BigBoys shuttles once I get them to my farm?
A: When shuttles are on the pallets, use a forklift. The next best thing to a forklift is pallet forks mounted on a front-end loader.
Individual shuttles can be rolled or lifted for convenience. Learn more.
Q: I’ve never used a bulk shuttle/tote before. How do I get set up to handle BigBoys?
A: BigBoys totes are bottom-fed, so you could simply attach a 1” female adapter to unload the product. New BigBoys totes are self-draining. The more common way of unloading BigBoys totes is by using a battery-operated pump. You still use the 1” female adapter and hose, but the pump pulls out the product and sends it to your sprayer or mixing cone. Most pumps have built-in digital volume measurement gauges. Learn more.
A: BigBoys shuttles have a dip tube and sump, so you need to attach a 1” female adapter and hose to unload the product. The more common way of unloading BigBoys shuttles is by using a battery-operated pump which pulls out the product and sends it to your sprayer or mixing cone. Most pumps have built-in digital volume measurement gauges. Learn more.
Q: I need to buy a pump. Where do I look?
A: Ask your local agricultural retailer where you can purchase a pump in your area. Many retailers also sell these pumps.
Q: Can I still get BigBoys after March 9th, 2012?
A: To ensure Bayer CropScience can meet the market needs, we need our customers to order by this deadline.
Note: Certain products may have restrictions on the number of containers which are available for bulk purchase. Talk to your retailer as early as possible. Learn more.
Q: Do I have to pay a deposit to use the shuttle/tote?
A: Yes. In order to facilitate the shuttle and tote return process, for shuttles we require a $100 deposit and for totes we require a $500 deposit at the time of purchase. The deposit is completely refundable once the shuttle or tote is returned in good condition.
Learn more about shuttles.
Learn more about totes.
Q: I’ve finished using the BigBoys shuttle and/or tote. Now what? Do I have to clean it and return it?
A: The new BigBoys shuttle is overfilled by 500ml to ensure you get full value, so there is no need to break the seal or to rinse. A BigBoy tote is self-draining so there is no need to rinse the empty BigBoys tote before you return it to the retailer who sold it to you. Bayer CropScience will pick up the empty tote from your retailer.
Learn more about shuttles.
Learn more about totes.
To download full proper care and use guidelines, click here.