Livestock & farm · Confined spaces
No engine means no exhaust inside the bin. Every other bin hazard is still there.
Short answer
An electric mini loader such as the STAG Beetle 100 adds no engine exhaust inside a grain bin, which removes one hazard. It does not make bin entry safe. STAG does not rate the Beetle 100 for explosive atmospheres, and grain dust can explode. Follow OSHA’s grain handling standard (29 CFR 1910.272): lockout, entry permits, lifelines and an attendant every time.
What electric changes
A combustion engine running inside a bin adds carbon monoxide to an enclosed space. The Beetle 100 has no engine. Remote control (up to 200 ft per STAG’s product page) may also let the operator run the machine from the bin door for part of the job.
What it does not change
- Engulfment. Flowing or bridged grain can bury a person in seconds.
- Dust explosions. The machine is not rated for explosive atmospheres. Control dust and ignition sources.
- Entry rules. Lock out all augers and conveyors. Use entry permits, a body harness and lifeline, and a trained attendant outside.
Fit
The Beetle 100 is 35.6 in. wide on narrow tracks and weighs 3,240 lb. Measure the bin door and check how you will get the machine in and out before you plan on it.
Bin check
- Width
- 35.6 inmeasure the door
- Weight
- 3,240 lboperating
- Exhaust
- 0no engine
- Explosion rating
- Nonenot rated
Keep reading
Sources
Manufacturer figures checked against STAG’s published pages on October 1, 2026. Where STAG’s own pages disagree, we show the current homepage figure and note the range on the spec sheet.
STAG and Beetle 100 are trademarks of STAG Inc. This guide is produced by Fastline Marketing Group and is not published by STAG Inc. Specifications, prices and warranty terms come from STAG's public materials as of October 1, 2026 and can change; confirm them with an authorized STAG dealer before you buy. Tax information is general and is not tax advice.
