Product Description
The Manual Chaff Cutter is a robust, all-steel hand-operated machine designed for small-holder farmers, dairy units, and homesteads to chop fresh or dry forage into 8–20 mm pieces for cattle, goats, sheep, horses, and poultry feed. Built with a heavy cast-iron frame, high-carbon steel blades, and a large flywheel with ergonomic handle, it effortlessly cuts elephant grass, napier, sugarcane tops, maize stalks, sorghum, hay, and legume fodder at up to 300–500 kg per hour with just one operator. The 2- or 3-blade system and adjustable cutting length ensure uniform pieces that animals eat completely with zero waste. Zero electricity required, silent operation, and virtually indestructible — the same design trusted for generations across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Product Attributes
• Type: Hand-operated with large flywheel
• Capacity: 300–500 kg/hour (fresh green forage)
• Frame: Heavy-duty cast iron + thick steel plate
• Blades: 2 or 3 high-carbon steel (reversible & re-sharpenable)
• Cutting Length: Adjustable 8–20 mm via movable plate
• Feed Materials: Napier grass, elephant grass, maize/sorghum stalks, sugarcane tops, hay, legume fodder
• Mouth Opening: 18–22 cm wide
• Output Size: Uniform 8–20 mm pieces (ideal for TMR and silage)
• Weight: 48–58 kg (model dependent)
• Wheels: Optional 2-wheel stand for easy movement
• Safety: Blade guard + flywheel safety cover
• Maintenance: Grease points + blade sharpening only
• Warranty: 24 months
Best Possible Applications
• Small Dairy & Livestock Farms: Daily chopping for 5–30 animals
• Zero-Grazing Units: Cut-and-carry fresh fodder with minimum labour
• Goat & Sheep Feed Preparation: Fine pieces increase intake and milk yield
• Silage & Haylage Making: Pre-chop material before ensiling
• Off-Grid & Remote Areas: No fuel or electricity ever needed