F1000 Forage Shredder and Kneading Machine
Working efficiency:
Crushing grass 3-15 tons/hour
Crush corn and other grains 40-70 tons/hour
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The F1000 Forage Shredder and Kneading Machine represents a significant leap forward in agricultural feed preparation technology. Engineered for robustness and versatility, it is designed to process a comprehensive range of materials—from fibrous forages like grass, alfalfa, and straw to denser grains such as corn kernels and whole cobs. This machine is the epitome of efficiency, delivering unparalleled productivity with a capacity to process 3-15 tons of grass per hour and an impressive 40-70 tons of harder grains hourly.
At the heart of the F1000 lies its innovative dual-action processing mechanism. Unlike conventional choppers, it doesn't just cut; it employs a simultaneous combination of precise kneading and powerful crushing. This unique action meticulously tears apart fibrous materials, transforming them into soft, pliable threads that significantly enhance palatability and digestibility for livestock.
Furthermore, the F1000 offers exceptional operational control. The output material length can be precisely calibrated between 20mm and 300mm, allowing operators to tailor the final product to the specific needs of different animals—from fine, digestible feed for dairy cows to longer, more stimulating roughage for beef cattle. This meticulous preparation, combined with its ability to handle both loose and baled formats, makes the F1000 an indispensable asset for modern, high-throughput farming operations seeking to maximize feed quality and operational ROI.
Specifications:
| Model | F1000 |
| Number of hammers | 64 |
| Number of hammer shafts | 8 |
| Screen Thickness | 6mm |
| Hole diameter | 6-125mm |
| Tub Umbrella diameter | 3.2m |
| Tub diameter | 2.1m |
Applications:
The F1000 Forage Shredder and Kneading Machine is engineered for unparalleled versatility in feed preparation. It is highly effective across three key areas:
Fibrous Forage & Straws: Expertly shreds and kneads a wide array of fibrous materials, including grass, alfalfa, oat grass, wheat stalk, corn stalk, rape stalk, weeds, and various other straws. Its unique action breaks down tough fibers, enhancing palatability and digestibility.
Grains & Corn: Efficiently processes both shelled corn kernels (even at high moisture content) and whole corn on the cob, transforming them into manageable feed components.
Diverse Feed Formats: Offers exceptional flexibility by handling materials in multiple forms—from loose grass to tightly packed square bales and round bales, ensuring seamless integration into any operation workflow.

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Advantages:
Significantly Enhances Feed Palatability and Digestibility
The F1000 employs a revolutionary processing method that masterfully integrates "Kneading-into-Threads" with precise crushing. Unlike conventional choppers that merely cut forage into shorter lengths, our machine meticulously tears and elongates the tough fibrous structures of forage grass, transforming it into soft, pliable filaments.
This unique texture offers a dual advantage:
1.Superior Palatability: The resulting soft, thread-like consistency is significantly more appealing to livestock, encouraging higher feed intake and reducing pickiness.
2.Optimized Digestibility: By dramatically increasing the total surface area of the feed material, we create a far more accessible substrate for rumen microorganisms. This expanded surface area facilitates deeper and more efficient microbial colonization and breakdown, which directly accelerates the fermentation process within the rumen. The ultimate result is a marked improvement in the animal's ability to extract and absorb vital nutrients, translating feed more efficiently into growth and production.
FAQ:
Q1: What final feed length can I achieve?
--You have full control over the feed length. The machine produces a consistent output that can be finely tuned to any setting between 3 cm and 20 cm, allowing you to create the ideal texture for your herd's health and productivity.
Q2: How much material can it process in one go?
--Engineered for both efficiency and quality, the F1000 processes 100 to 250 kg (0.1 to 0.25 tons) of material per batch. This capacity is optimized to ensure every strand of forage is uniformly processed, maximizing the nutritional value of your feed in every cycle.
