This is about a round bale grinder project in Australia. Our client for this project is a large-scale cattle and sheep farm in Queensland, raising approximately 800 cattle and 400 sheep.
This is about a round bale grinder project in Australia. Australia has one of the most extensive livestock sectors globally, with a strong focus on beef cattle and sheep farming. In regions like Queensland and New South Wales, farms often span hundreds of hectares, producing their own feed crops and supplementing with purchased bales of hay and straw. Efficient feed preparation is essential to maintaining animal health, improving feed conversion rates, and ensuring consistent production.
Our client for this project is a large-scale cattle and sheep farm in Queensland, raising approximately 800 cattle and 400 sheep. Previously, the farm relied on manual bale chopping and small-scale shredders, which were time-consuming and limited in capacity. The farm needed a single-unit bale processing machine to improve operational efficiency without investing in a complete feed processing line. After consulting RICHI Machinery, the farm decided to purchase a round bale grinder. This investment was a new purchase, intended to expand capacity and improve feed preparation rather than replace existing equipment.
Name:
round grass bale crusher
Country:
Australia
Date:
2025
Capacity:
12–14 tons per hour
Model:
YPPK-2800
Maximum Processing Diameter:
2050 mm
Machine Dimensions:
4100*2800*2650 mm
Output Size:
20–30 mm
The farm’s feed strategy involves a combination of round alfalfa bales grown on-site, wheat straw bales purchased from regional suppliers, and occasional sorghum hay bales during the dry season. These materials vary in moisture content, density, and diameter, ranging from 1.5 to 1.8 meters.
Considering the feed requirements and bale dimensions, the farm selected the YPPK-2800 model, which offers higher capacity and can efficiently process larger-diameter bales. Key specifications include:
This round bale grinder in Australia allows the farm to process up to 12–14 tons per hour, meeting daily feed preparation needs for both cattle and sheep.
The round bale grinder in Australia is designed for coarse crushing of large-diameter bales and loose agricultural waste. Its primary benefits for the farm include:
The machine features damping plates in the crushing zone, which increase material grip and improve efficiency. The reinforced transmission chain and heavy-duty housing ensure long-term durability, while the gear-driven feeding system eliminates dead spots. The hammers, made from 65 manganese steel with tungsten carbide overlays, allow the grinder to process variable-diameter bales without accelerated wear, even if the moisture content fluctuates between 10–25%.
The round bale grinder in Australia was shipped via sea freight to the Port of Brisbane, a common gateway for agricultural machinery. RICHI Machinery provided a full logistics package:
On arrival, RICHI engineers supervised installation and commissioning, and provided operator training to ensure the farm staff could use the grinder efficiently from day one.
This RICHI single-unit round bale grinder is notable for its technical versatility:
The crusher machine’s ability to process bales of varying diameters and moisture levels makes it ideal for farms that manage multiple feed types throughout the year.
In Australia, the round bale grinder serves multiple purposes:
Its versatility allows farms to adapt to seasonal feed availability while maintaining high feed quality.
“The RICHI round bale grinder has transformed our feed preparation process. Large alfalfa and wheat bales are shredded uniformly, and the machine handles high-moisture bales effortlessly. Installation and training by RICHI were excellent, and we appreciate the quick support whenever needed. Labor requirements have dropped significantly, and the cattle and sheep are eating better than ever.”
The farm particularly valued the machine’s reliability, ease of use, and RICHI’s professional support team.
The decision to invest in the YPPK-2800 round bale grinder was influenced by:
The single-unit design provided an efficient, cost-effective solution without the need for a full feed processing line, making it ideal for the farm’s operational strategy.
RICHI Machinery ensured project success through:
These services guarantee that the round bale grinder operates efficiently and reliably from the first day of use.
The round bale grinder in Australia has significantly enhanced feed preparation on this Queensland farm:
The YPPK-2800 round bale grinder from RICHI Machinery proves to be a high-quality, reliable investment, demonstrating the value of professional machinery selection, installation, and support. This case highlights how RICHI equipment can help Australian farms increase efficiency, reduce labor, and improve feed quality, making it an indispensable tool for modern livestock operations.
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