9 best grain crushers

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

A grain crusher is capable of alleviating the plight of peasants and farmers in feeding poultry or livestock. This equipment quickly grinds grain, roots and grass, and in many models the grind size can be adjusted. There are many grain crushers from different manufacturers on the domestic market. To choose the most suitable machine, you need to heed the advice of our experts.

How to choose a grain crusher

1. Crusher design. Most often, manufacturers use two options for grinding cereals, legumes and root crops.
2. The rotary shredder is highly reliable. The principle of operation is based on the movement of the cutting element inside the working chamber. After chopping with a knife, the product passes through a sieve with a certain perforation and enters the container.
3. The hammer crusher breaks up the grain that has entered the chamber using hammers that are fixed to the base. The grinding is better, and the equipment consumes less energy and has a high productivity.
4. Scope of application. The choice of a crusher depends on the size of the livestock or poultry population.
5. Many farmers who have a small number of poultry use manual mechanical mills, it makes no sense for them to purchase expensive high-performance crushers.
6. If the farm has a pig or a cow, then it makes sense to purchase an inexpensive rotary-type unit. Even in one grinding, it will be possible to provide animals with cereals for several days.
7. Farmers should pay attention to hammer units capable of processing 300-400 kg of grain per hour. In this case, it will be possible to save the time that is spent on preparing the feed.
8. Power and performance. These two parameters are closely related to each other. Farmers should not chase high power and high performance appliances. It will operate at 10-15% of its capacity, consuming a large amount of electricity. Therefore, a unit with a 1.0-1.5 kW motor will successfully cope with the tasks (100-200 kg of grain per hour). Farms require a higher productivity (200-400 kg / h), therefore, the electric motor in the equipment must be more powerful (1.5-2.5 kW).
9. Weight and dimensions. The dimensions and weight of the crusher become important factors when moving or transporting the unit. If there is enough free space on the farm and electricity is supplied to the grinding point, then any stationary model will do. But when you have to grind grain and root crops at different points, you should give preference to light (up to 10 kg) and compact grinders.

We have selected 9 best grain crushers for review. They are widely represented in the Russian trade network. The rating was compiled taking into account the opinion of the expert community and the reviews of peasants and farmers.

Rating of the best grain grinders

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Rating of the best grain grinders	1	Zubrenok-Mais	7 393 RUB
	2	ZUBR-2	RUB 7,590
	3	Clever Don KBE-180 2.5 kW	RUB 7,450
	4	Cyclone IZKB-2	RUB 5,542
	5	FARMER IZE-25M	RUB 4,140
	6	Greentechs IZ-05 (170kg / hour)	RUB 2,950
	7	UralSpetsMash IZ-14 (Farmer 300)	RUB 3,630
	8	Whirlwind ZD-400K	RUB 3,080
	9	Electromash Khryusha 300 kg / h	2 385 RUB

Zubrenok-Mais

Rating: 4.9

The Zubrenok-Mais grain crusher will be an excellent purchase for livestock breeders. The model perfectly combines the qualities of a feed cutter and a cultivator. Therefore, choosing this expensive model subsequently turns out to be an economically profitable purchase. The manufacturer equipped the equipment with a shredder with a stubble plow, two bunkers (for grain and corn), two dampers, two nets with different perforations. Experts pay attention to the efficiency of an electric motor (1.35 kW), which can grind 140 kg of grain per hour or peel 800 kg of corn. Moving the grinder will be no problem.

Users are satisfied with the functionality of the unit, quick payback, ease of use. The model becomes the winner of our rating.

Advantages

• good performance;
• ease of use;
• compactness;
• reliability and durability.

disadvantages

• not detected.

ZUBR-2

Rating: 4.8

The Russian grain crusher ZUBR-2 possesses broad functionality. In addition to grinding grain, the model is able to grind root crops, cut green mass. The manufacturer equipped its product with a powerful electric motor (1.8 kW), placing it horizontally. Thanks to this constructive solution, it was possible to reduce the load on the shaft, which had a positive effect on the durability of the equipment. Experts appreciated the productivity of the unit; it can process 180 kg of grain or 650 kg of root crops per hour. The size of the grinding is selected by installing a sieve with a cell of 2.5×2.5 or 5×5 mm.

The model takes an honorable second place in the ranking for its versatility and affordable price. The disadvantages of users include the ingress of juice on the bearing.

Advantages

• multifunctionality;
• affordable price;
• good performance;
• durability.

disadvantages

• poor sealing of the chamber.

Clever Don KBE-180 2.5 kW

Rating: 4.7

It is convenient to prepare a delicious feed mixture for pets using the Clever Don KBE-180 grain grinder. The equipment is designed for grinding cereals, legumes and root crops. The model is powered by a 2.5 kW single-phase electric motor. The grain crusher can process up to 200 kg of grain and beans per hour. The user is given the opportunity to choose a suitable grind value by varying three sieves. Experts note the high build quality and long equipment life. The unit is in the top three of our rating.

Users have positive emotions due to the rigidity of the structure, durable paintwork and the absence of vibration. As for the disadvantages, the main one will be the high starting current.

Advantages

• great resource;
• good performance;
• robust construction;
• ease of use.

disadvantages

• high starting current.

Cyclone IZKB-2

Rating: 4.6

The Zyklon IZKB-2 grain crusher has become a popular grinder of feed for poultry and livestock among farmers. The model attracts attention with its affordable price and efficient work. Not only grain crops are subject to processing, but also root crops. The equipment is powered by a 1.8 kW electric motor. In one minute, the unit grinds up to 5 kg of grain or 11 kg of root crops. The experts liked the design of the feed chopper, where the knife drum plays a major role.

The model stopped one step away from the pedestal of our rating. The position was influenced by feedback from farmers, which point to a number of minor flaws. For example, during operation, the damper spontaneously closes due to vibration. We have to come up with a reliable retainer.

Advantages

• affordable price;
• good performance;
• quality materials;
• reliability.

disadvantages

• minor modifications required.

FARMER IZE-25M

Rating: 4.5

The FERMER IZE-25M grain crusher was developed on the basis of the wishes of domestic agricultural producers. The model turned out to be strong and durable, in some farms it lasts about 5 years. The manufacturer offers users several grind options, ranging from 4 mm to 6 mm. Although the equipment is equipped with a small motor (1.3 kW), it has a good performance (400 kg / h). The experts gave the grain crusher the 5th position in the rating.

Users are generally satisfied with the reliability, performance and durability of the unit. It crushes grain with high quality, breaks rarely enough. The model has a number of minor flaws. Dissatisfaction is caused by loud noise during grinding, inconvenience of installing the receiving container, peeling paint.

Advantages

• affordable price;
• reliability and durability;
• high-quality grinding;
• compact size.

disadvantages

• paint peels off;
• high noise level.

Greentechs IZ-05 (170kg / hour)

Rating: 4.4

The Greentechs IZ-05 grain crusher has an unusual design. The hopper is made in the form of a funnel cut in half. This model is produced at the domestic enterprise ElectroMash. The unit is addressed to farmers with a small livestock of animals or birds. Only about 5 liters of grain can be loaded into the hopper, and the 1.25 kW electric motor provides a productivity of 170 kg / h. In addition to grain, any vegetables can be chopped. The experts liked the compactness and portability of the grain crusher. With a weight of 7.6 kg and the presence of a convenient handle, it will not be difficult to transfer it to an adjacent area.

The equipment is well assembled, as evidenced by consumer reviews. The only serious drawback that affected our place in our rating was the short power cable.

Advantages

• lightness and compactness;
• good performance;
• multifunctionality;
• low price.

disadvantages

• short cord.

UralSpetsMash IZ-14 (Farmer 300)

Rating: 4.3

Another compact model made it to our rating. This is the UralSpetsMash IZ-14 grain crusher (Farmer 300). It weighs only 7.7 kg and has compact dimensions. Thanks to the spacious loading hopper (14 l) and the 1.2 kW electric motor, the unit processes up to 300 kg of grain per hour. The advantages of the product, according to experts, include the ability to regulate the degree of grinding. The device can withstand a long grinding time, the design includes bottom and side sieves. The knives are made of hardened steel with a thickness of 0.6 mm, a spare knife is included.

Users note the independence and mobility of the unit, the quick receipt of the cereal of the required grinding. As for the disadvantages, there have been cases of engine failure.

Advantages

• compactness and lightness;
• affordable price;
• spacious bunker;
• sharp knives.

disadvantages

• engines fail.

Whirlwind ZD-400K

Rating: 4.2

All types of feed grain can be processed by the Vortex ZD-400K grain crusher. It is important that it is dry, be it wheat or oilseeds. The model was included in our rating for the smallest weight (5.1 kg). At the same time, it is not inferior to competitors in terms of performance. Thanks to a spacious hopper (14 l) and a powerful electric motor (1.55 kW), it is possible to grind up to 400 kg of grain per hour of operation. The manufacturer allows you to use the unit for 6 hours, every hour should be paused for 5-10 minutes.

Users rate the grain crusher differently. Some owners have enough productivity, others are unhappy with the stops every hour. Also, an inconvenience is the need to sift the grain before grinding.

Advantages

• light weight;
• low price;
• high performance;
• sustainability.

disadvantages

• the receiving hole is clogged with small stems;
• requires stops every hour.

Electromash Khryusha 300 kg / h

Rating: 4.1

The Khryusha grain crusher 300 kg / h manufactured by Elektromash is sold at the lowest price. But not only this became the main criterion for getting into our rating. The model is in high demand among domestic peasants. With a small unit weight (9 kg), it is capable of grinding up to 300 kg of dry grain per hour. To achieve this performance, the product is equipped with a powerful electric motor (1.75 kW). In the standard version, the model has a 5 mm sieve for medium grinding cereals. The device can be used both indoors and outdoors.

Users praise the grain crusher for its compactness, economical power consumption, durability and low dust content (up to 5%). Among the shortcomings, there is a short cord and the lack of adjustment of the degree of chopping.

Advantages

• profitability;
• reliability;
• ease of use;
• low price.

disadvantages

• short cord;
• the degree of grinding is not regulated.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.