2T/H Dehydrated Alfalfa Pellets Mill in UK

Why a Single Machine Instead of a Full Production Line

This farmer didn't want a big complicated line. He already owned good dehydration equipment and a powerful cutter for chopping alfalfa to the right length. What he needed was just a robust, reliable pellet press to close the loop. By adding this pelletizer, he can run batches whenever his dehydrator has finished drying, with no need for a huge new building or extra operators. It's a smart, simple upgrade.

Which Model They Chose and Why

Based on their average daily capacity, the farm selected the CZLH420 ring die alfalfa pellet making machine. It matches their throughput perfectly: about 2 tons of dehydrated alfalfa per hour. This model dehydrated alfalfa pellets mill in UK is big enough to process seasonal surpluses efficiently but small enough to fit into their existing forage shed. It also leaves room to grow if they expand forage acres or supply contracts in the future.

Equipment Specifications

Below are the main technical parameters for the dehydrated alfalfa pellets mill in UK they installed:

• Model: CZLH420
• Main Motor Power (kw): 90
• Anti-Arch Feeder Power (kw): 3
• Force Feeder Power (kw): 1.5
• Ring Die Inner Diameter (mm): 420
• Finished Pellet Diameter (mm): 4–12
• Production Capacity (T/H): 1.8–2.0

Raw Materials and Feed Formulation

This British forage producer uses 100% dehydrated alfalfa harvested from their own fields and some contracted growers nearby. The crop is cut, field-dried briefly, then fully dehydrated in a drum dryer. Before pelleting, it is chopped to the correct fiber length to ensure smooth compression through the die.

In the UK market, pure alfalfa pellets are especially popular for high-performance horses and dairy cows, thanks to their high protein and fiber. This farm doesn't add grains or binders — the pellets are naturally bound by the crop's own lignin and a touch of moisture. Occasionally, for some special orders, they may mix in 5%–10% grass hay to adjust protein content slightly, but the core product is 100% British alfalfa.

How This dehydrated alfalfa pellets mill in UK Adds Value

Turning loose dehydrated hay into pellets has major benefits for UK forage suppliers:

• Pellets are denser, cutting storage volume by about 40% compared to loose bales.
• They are less dusty, which is critical for horse owners who worry about respiratory health.
• Pellets store longer without spoilage when handled correctly.

Bulk or bagged sales open new customer channels, including small hobby farms who prefer easy-to-handle bags instead of giant bales.

Other Possible Applications

While this mill's main task is alfalfa, the farmer has plans to expand. In the UK, there's increasing interest in mixed forage pellets that combine alfalfa with grass, straw, or even beet pulp. With minor adjustments, this same ring die pelletizer could produce:

• Mixed forage pellets for cattle and sheep
• Rabbit feed pellets (alfalfa is a key ingredient)
• Some small-scale biomass fuel pellets if needed in winter

These options give the business flexibility to respond to seasonal demand and new buyers.

Why RICHI?

The farmer said the main reason he picked a RICHI alfalfa pellet mill was its proven durability. Local dealers showed him farms with RICHI alfalfa hay pellet machines still running smoothly after five or six seasons of heavy work. He also appreciated that the CZLH420 grass pellet machine comes with a force feeder and anti-arch feeder — critical when working with light, fluffy forage that can otherwise bridge in the hopper.

A Step Toward a More Profitable Forage Business

In short, this British forage grower didn't just buy a machine — he bought a practical, affordable way to capture more value from every ton of alfalfa. By pelleting what used to be sold only as loose hay, he now has new packaging options, less wasted space, better shelf life, and access to more customers.

If you're a forage grower in the UK or Europe looking to upgrade, maybe this story shows what's possible. A good dehydrated alfalfa pellets mill in UK doesn't have to be huge to transform your bottom line — sometimes, one well-chosen machine is all it takes.

Want to know if a CZLH dehydrated alfalfa pellets mill in UK is right for your forage? RICHI's team is ready to help you plan, size, and install the right solution for your farm.