This is a project about a straw bedding chopper in Brazil. In early 2025, a Brazilian livestock equipment supplier approached RICHI Machinery seeking a robust solution to process straw and alfalfa bales for bedding purposes. The client manages a mid-sized operation that supplies pig and poultry farms across southern Brazil.
This is a project about a straw bedding chopper in Brazil. In early 2025, a Brazilian livestock equipment supplier approached RICHI Machinery seeking a robust solution to process straw and alfalfa bales for bedding purposes. The client manages a mid-sized operation that supplies pig and poultry farms across southern Brazil.
Traditionally, their bedding material was manually chopped or processed through small-scale hammer mills, which limited efficiency and resulted in uneven particle sizes, affecting farm hygiene and animal comfort. To meet increasing local demand, the client decided to purchase a single straw bedding chopper, integrating it with existing conveyors and storage systems to enhance production capabilities.
The client’s decision to purchase only one unit was motivated by budget considerations and the need to improve throughput and uniformity without overhauling the entire production line. The objective was to acquire a reliable, high-capacity machine capable of processing large-diameter straw bales efficiently.
Name:
straw bale crusher
Country:
Brazil
Date:
2025
Capacity:
Flexible
Model:
YPPK-2600
Main Motor Power:
55
Maximum processing diameter:
1800 mm
Weight:
2.2T
Brazil is a major producer of sugarcane, maize, and soybean straw, along with alfalfa hay for livestock. The client primarily processes large round bales of maize straw and alfalfa hay. These bales can be up to 2 meters in diameter and vary in moisture content, with some reaching 18–20 percent after harvest.
The client needed a machine capable of coarse crushing these bales into 20–30 mm pieces for use as animal bedding. Uniform particle size ensures better moisture absorption, reduces ammonia emissions in pig pens, and improves poultry comfort. Additionally, some processed straw is later sold to small-scale biomass pellet producers in the region.
After technical consultation, the client selected the RICHI YPPK-2600 model, suitable for their bale sizes and production capacity requirements. The YPPK-2600 straw bedding chopper in Brazil provides reliable throughput while handling bales with variable density and moisture levels.
| Parameter | YPPK-2600 |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 55 |
| Maximum processing diameter (mm) | 1800 |
| Hammer number | 36 |
| Dimensions (mm) | 3800×2600×2650 |
| Weight (T) | 2.2 |
The client purchased two units of the YPPK-2600 to ensure continuous production during maintenance or downtime. The machine’s heavy-duty design allowed them to process maize straw bales efficiently while maintaining consistent output size.
The YPPK-2600 straw bedding chopper is designed for coarse crushing of large-diameter bales and bulk straw, including alfalfa. Material is fed via an optional chain conveyor and processed by a hammer mill system equipped with hardened manganese steel hammers. The hammers are quench-hardened and feature a tungsten overlay to resist wear, capable of handling wet or dry straw.
Key features include damping plates in the crushing chamber to enhance material grip, a thickened chain drive for durability, and a heavy-duty frame that ensures long service life. The gear-driven rotary feed system eliminates dead zones, allowing efficient and uniform processing of bales of varying sizes.
The processed straw and alfalfa serve as high-quality animal bedding, providing:
Additionally, processed straw is sold to local biomass pellet producers. By using RICHI straw bedding choppers, the client optimized operational efficiency and reduced labor intensity while improving the quality of bedding products.
The YPPK-2600 crusher machine units were shipped from Qingdao Port, China, to Santos Port, Brazil, via sea freight. Santos Port is the primary hub for southern Brazil, allowing smooth transportation of the machines to the client’s facility.
RICHI Machinery was selected for several reasons:
The reinforced frame, high-strength hammer design, and durable chain drive ensured long-term reliability and minimized maintenance costs. The client valued RICHI’s technical support and remote guidance during setup.
After several months of operation, the client reported a 35% increase in production efficiency compared to manual processing methods. The bedding material now consistently met quality requirements, improving farm hygiene and animal welfare. The client appreciated RICHI’s professional installation support, operator training, and rapid response to technical questions.
This project demonstrates how two units of RICHI YPPK-2600 straw bedding choppers provided a mid-sized Brazilian livestock supplier with a high-efficiency, reliable solution. The machines enhanced bedding quality, improved operational efficiency, and integrated seamlessly into existing systems. RICHI Machinery’s professional support, durable equipment, and technical expertise made this project successful, proving to be a sound investment for bedding production in southern Brazil.
For customers searching for straw bedding choppers in Brazil, bale shredders for livestock bedding, or agricultural waste processing equipment, RICHI Machinery offers proven, high-quality solutions with professional support and reliable performance.
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