Lucerne Pellet Machine
Lucerne pellet machine is an efficient and practical pelleting equipment, specially used to process alfalfa and other forage grasses into pellet products. The equipment has stable operation, uniform pellets and high efficiency. It is an ideal choice for animal feed processing such as cattle, sheep, rabbits, etc. It is also suitable for mass production of fuel pellets and is the preferred solution for the reuse of forage grass resources.
Final pellet diameter: 2-12mm
Capacity: 0.5-8T/H
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Introduction of lucerne pellet machine
A lucerne pellet mill is a kind of biomass pellet mill. It can convert lucerne, alfalfa, corn stalk, rice husk, sawdust, wood chips and other agricultural and forestry waste as raw materials into high-density compact biomass pellets or feed pellets. The machine has been successfully used in farms, animal feed processing plant across more than 30 countries. With stable performance, high pelletizing efficiency and customizable configurations, it has become the preferred choice for users seeking long-term, reliable pellet production solutions.
The machine mainly consists of feeder, conditioner, pelletizing chamber, motor and so on. It can make both lucerne feed pellets and lucerne fuel pellets. The process of making lucerne feed pellets is mainly to put the crushed and dried lucerne into the feeder, the material enters into the conditioner to be conditioned and ripened, and then the ripened material enters into the pelleting chamber for pelletizing.
Finally, the material is extruded from the ring mold die hole under the extrusion of the ring mold and pressure roller. Among them, the size and diameter of lucerne pellets are adjustable. And there is no need to go through the conditioner to mature when making lucerne fuel pellets.
The lucerne pellet mill can also be called alfalfa pellet machine. The machine is suitable for various small, medium and large farms, feed processing plants and biomass fuel plants. It is widely used in feed processing, forage utilization, new energy development and other fields. It is a powerful tool for the resource utilization and value utilization of agricultural waste.
Application of Lucerne pellet machine
- The lucerne pellets machine can process a wide range of biomass raw materials, such as lucerne, hay, straw, wood chips, organic fertilizer and so on.
- The machine has a complete range of models and is suitable for biomass pellet plants and feed pelletizing lines of all sizes.
- The lucerne pellet mill is suitable for pelletizing light materials with specific gravity of 0.3-0.6g/cm3.
- The lucerne pellets processed by the lucerne pellets machine can be used as animal feed, livestock and poultry feed, and also be used as biomass pellet fuel.
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Why making lucerne pellets?
For example, one of our customers once shared that they bought lucerne pellet machine mainly to process the local cheap and readily available raw materials (such as lucerne, grass, leaves, straw, etc.) into pellets for their own use. This not only reduced the cost of feed, but also allowed them to sell the excess pellets to some small farms and medium-sized feed factories in the surrounding area, from which they obtained very good profits. Here are the benefits of lucerne pellets, and I’m sure you’ll understand why you should make lucerne pellets.
- Lucerne pellets are small in size, high in density, easy to manage and take up little space. It can save storage and transportation costs.
- Lucerne pellets are high-temperature cooked feed pellets, which are easy to be digested and absorbed by animals, and help to promote the growth and development of animals.
- Processing lucerne into lucerne pellets makes it more palatable to animals and can increase the amount of food they eat.
- Moreover, the process of making lucerne pellets can be mixed with other feed ingredients, which can provide more comprehensive and rich nutrition for animals.
- Lucerne pellets are not easy to be graded, which will not cause waste of feed and can avoid the phenomenon of picky eating by animals.
- Lucerne pellets are also an efficient and environmentally friendly biomass fuel pellet. With high calorific value and low ash content, it is an ideal product to replace coal.
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Efficient Pellet Production with RICHI Lucerne Pellet Machine
RICHI lucerne pellet making machine is a new generation of energy-saving equipment that integrates the world’s advanced pelleting technology. It can efficiently process lucerne from powder or raw material into dense and uniform pellets. Compared with the traditional direct feeding method, this equipment significantly improves the palatability and nutrient absorption rate of feed, and solves the problems of inconvenience in storage and transportation.
The core pelleting process is completed in the pelleting room, and the raw materials are squeezed into shape by the ring die and the roller, and the pellet length can be adjusted by the cutter device. Whether it is used for animal feed or biomass fuel, this pellet machine can meet different production capacity requirements and is suitable for various pellet production lines.
Main features of RICHI lucerne pellet machine
- Optimized design for easy operation, low maintenance and long service life
- Flexible die selection with apertures ranging from 2 to 12 mm for different raw materials and pellet types
- High output and low energy consumption, with output ranging from 1 to 12 tons/hour and motor power ranging from 37 to 280 kW
- Stainless steel structure to ensure smooth operation, high reliability and compliance with hygiene standards
- High pellet quality, smooth surface, high density and good combustion or feeding performance
- Cost-effective solution to reduce production costs and increase project profitability
- High-end components with Siemens motors and SKF bearings for durability
How to Make Lucerne Pellets with a Lucerne Pellet Machine
Lucerne is a highly nutritious forage crop widely used in both animal feed and biomass fuel production. With the help of a lucerne pellets machine, raw lucerne can be efficiently processed into durable, easy-to-store pellets. This guide will walk you through two main types of lucerne pellets: animal feed pellets and biomass fuel pellets, and explain the complete production process and necessary equipment.
How to Make Animal Feed with a Lucerne Pellet Machine
Lucerne pellets, used as animal feed, are highly palatable and nutritious, making them ideal for herbivores such as cattle, sheep, horses, and rabbits. The production process primarily includes:
- Grinding:
Dried lucerne is first ground into a fine powder of approximately 2-3 mm using an lucerne grinder, facilitating subsequent mixing and pelleting. - Raw Material Mixing:
The ground lucerne meal is then mixed with other feed ingredients (such as corn meal, soybean meal, and additives) according to the recipe. A uniform blend ensures a comprehensive nutritional intake for the animal. - Pelletizing:
The mixed raw materials are conveyed to the pellet machine via a conveyor. After heating and maturing in a conditioner to improve digestibility, they are pressed into pellets. Pellet size can be adjusted as needed. - Cooling:
Newly produced pellets are hot and need to be cooled to room temperature to prevent deformation and mold. - Automatic Packaging:
The cooled pellets are automatically weighed and bagged using a packaging scale for easy storage and distribution.
How to Make Biomass Fuel with a Lucerne Pellet Machine
In addition to being used as feed, lucerne pellets can also be used as green energy and are widely used in boilers, fireplaces, fuel pellet plant and other fields. Compared with traditional fuels, lucerne pellets are clean and environmentally friendly, with high combustion efficiency.
Its production process is similar to that of feed pellets, but slightly different:
- Drying:
Fresh lucerne has a high moisture content (about 70%-80%) and is not suitable for direct pelleting. A biomass dryer is required to dry it to a moisture content of about 15%. - Crushing:
The dried alfalfa is processed into fine lucerne powder by a crusher, usually about 2-3mm. The finer the crushing, the more complete the combustion. - Granulation:
The crushed lucerne powder is fed into the pellet machine through the feeding system and pressed into dense and compact fuel pellets. Special lucerne fuel pellet machines are usually equipped with anti-blocking devices to ensure efficient and continuous production. - Cooling and packaging:
The pellets just out of the machine are hot and need to be cooled naturally or cooled by a cooler before being weighed, packaged or discharged in bulk.
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Lucerne Pellet Machine Model Parameters
The table below lists the technical specifications of the Lucerne pellet mill. If you are not sure which model is right for your needs, don’t worry – our professional sales team will recommend the best solution based on your materials, production capacity and usage scenarios. All machines and production lines are fully customizable to meet your specific needs.
| Model | Main motor power (kw) | Arch-breaking feeder power (kw) | Forced feeder power (kw) | Ring die inner diameter (mm) | Output (T/H) |
| CZLH-320 | 22 | 2.2 | 0.75 | 320 | 0.5-0.6 |
| CZLH-350 | 37 | 2.2 | 0.75 | 350 | 1.0-1.2 |
| CZLH-420 | 90 | 3 | 1.5 | 420 | 1.8-2.0 |
| CZLH-520 | 132 | 3 | 1.5 | 520 | 2.8-3.0 |
| CZLH-678 | 185 | 3 | 1.5 | 673 | 4-5 |
| CZLH-768 | 250 | 4 | 1.5 | 762 | 6-8 |
Project cases related to lucerne pellet machine
As a pellet mill manufacturer with 30 years of experience in the industry, RICHI Machinery has served thousands of customers around the world, helping them make perfect pellets. Here are some examples of lucerne pellet mill projects for your reference. If you’re interested in more RICHI project cases, feel free to contact us anytime.
lucerne pellet making machine for sale USA
- Date: March 17, 2020
- Capacity: 1-2 t/h
- Final pellet diameter:6mm
- Guiding price: $10,000-$20,000
- Raw materials: Mainly lucerne (alfalfa)
- Country: USA
Project Highlights:
This project was customized for a family ranch in the central United States, primarily for the production of alfalfa pellets for horses. The equipment features a compact layout, simple operation, and minimal footprint. The entire system is housed in a clean, tidy indoor warehouse, making it suitable for small to medium-sized forage pellet processing plants.
Lucerne pellet machine for sale Canada
- Date: July 28, 2022
- Capacity: 3-4T/H
- Final pellet diameter: 6mm
- Guiding price: $20,000-$30,000
- Raw materials: Lucerne, hay, alfalfa mixtures
- Country: Canada
Project Highlights:
This project, invested in and constructed by a Canadian forage processing company, utilizes a fully enclosed conveying system and automated control system, making it suitable for large-scale production. The equipment, housed in a standardized facility, supports pelleting of alfalfa and mixed forages, meeting the needs of the export market.
lucerne pellet making machine for sale Indonesia
- Date: Sept. 7, 2019
- Capacity: 5-6T/H
- Final pellet diameter: 6-8mm
- Guiding price: $30,000-$40,000
- Raw Materials: Sun-dried lucerne, straw, corn stalks
- Country: Indonesia
Project Highlights:
The Indonesian project, built in a semi-open steel structure, is designed for large-scale livestock operations and can accommodate a variety of roughage ingredients. The complete system, including crushing, drying, pelleting, and packaging, offers strong environmental adaptability and high production capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a lucerne pellet machine cost?
RICHI Machinery lucerne pellet mills typically cost between $10,000 and $100,000. The higher the capacity of the machine, the more expensive the lucerne pellet mill. Of course, the price of a pellet mill will vary from brand to brand because of the process used and the materials used. We always pursue to provide you with excellent quality pellet mill equipment, you can rest assured to choose us. The prices of the equipment we provide are all factory prices, if you want to know the specific information about the quotation of the pelletizer, you can leave your contact information, our sales staff will contact you within one business day.
Is the lucerne pellet business profitable?
Lucerne pellets are used for two main purposes. One is biomass fuel and the other is animal feed. It is obvious that nowadays people pay more and more attention to environmental protection, and the use of biomass fuel is in line with the trend of the times. Moreover, more and more countries and governments call on people to use biomass pellets to replace traditional fuels, so it is obvious that the development prospect of biomass pellet fuel is good.
As for processing lucerne into feed pellets, as we have said before, the traditional way of feeding lucerne directly has a series of disadvantages. With the continuous development of the farming industry, it is obvious that the traditional powder and fodder fed to animals in its raw state can no longer satisfy the animals’ needs, so it is also the trend to make feed into pelletized products. All in all, the lucerne pellet business is profitable. As long as you choose the right pellet mill plant to develop an lucerne pelletizing program just for you, I believe you can get a piece of the lucerne pellet business.
What raw materials can lucerne pellet machine process?
The raw materials that can be processed by a lucerne pellet making machine are many and various. Almost all biomass raw materials and feed materials can be processed into pelletized products by the lucerne pellet making machine. As an example, lucerne pellets machines are suitable for wheat, corn, wheat straw, corn stover, hay, lucerne grass, wood chips, paper, bamboo, and more. If you are not sure whether your raw material can be used in lucerne pellets machine, you can tell us, we will be happy to do product testing for you for free.
Machines related to lucerne pellet machine
Alfalfa, also known as lucerne, is a high-protein feed widely used in animal nutrition. In order to meet different processing needs, Ruiqi Machinery offers a variety of pellet machines compatible with alfalfa and similar raw materials. Whether you are dealing with straw, biomass, sunflower seed hulls, or even wool + sheep manure, the following machines can efficiently process these materials and convert them into high-density pellets suitable for use as feed or fuel.
biomass pellets making machine
The biomass pellets making machine turns rice husk, straw, wood chips, EFB and other materials into pellets for heating, cooking, feed or bedding. It’s efficient, affordable, and popular among users.
Straw pellet mill
Straw pellet mill is a mechanical equipment used to make straw into pellets. It adopts ring mold design and can produce high quality straw pellets from 1-45T/H. Besides, it can process almost all biomass raw materials, such as wood chips, rice straw, alfalfa grass, bamboo and so on.
Coffee Pellet machine
Coffee pellet machine is used to make coffee shell pellets and coffee grounds pellets. The machine adopts the most advanced technical process and is made of imported high-quality materials with high efficiency and low energy consumption.
sunflower shell pellet machine
Sunflower shell pellet machine is a kind of biomass pellet machine, which is able to press the crushed material of sunflower seed husk into sunflower seed husk pellets. It is able to produce 6-12mm biomass pellets with a production capacity of 1-12T/H.
Grass Pellet Mill
Grass pellet mill is a kind of pelletizing machinery with all kinds of grass,branches, wood, wood chips, corn stalks, straw stalks, wood chaff, wood flour, sawdust and other agricultural wastes as raw materials, the pellets made by this machinery can be used in feed plant, fireplace, boiler, biomass power plant, etc.
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Why Choose RICHI Machinery
Choosing RICHI Machinery means you’ll receive not only high – quality equipment but also one – stop solutions and comprehensive service support. Here are some key reasons to choose us:
30 years of industry experience
Since its establishment in 1995, RICHI Machinery has amassed 30 years of rich experience in the design, production, and R & D of lucerne pellet machine. With our profound technical accumulation and global development, we can provide our customers with reliable equipment and solutions.
Customized turnkey solutions
We offer a complete turnkey production line, covering project design, equipment manufacturing, installation and commissioning, and personnel training, according to your specific needs. Whether it’s a small farm or a large feed factory, we can tailor a suitable production plan for you.
Complete after – sales service
We have a comprehensive after – sales system, providing you with all – round services from pre – sales consultation to after – sales maintenance. This includes professional and systematic training to help you quickly master equipment operation and maintenance skills and maximize project requirements.
Built Around Your Needs
We can create customized turnkey pellet production line projects based on your unique requirements. For example, in this project, we provided customized technical solutions and operation training for the lucerne pellet making machine to help the production line operate stably in the long term. You can find us on YouTube.
