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Livestock Feed Grinders Compared

Grinding your own feed ensures freshness and source verification. We offer two powered units—the Bravo and the Ercolino. They are made in Europe by a worldwide leader in equipment for small poultry flocks. They are a very good value. Similar units from other sources are over $1,900.

Both grinders share these features:

  • Very safe hopper design that prevents items from accidentally sliding down into the grinder’s blades
  • If the bolts securing the front cover are removed or loose, the motor will stop—and won’t restart until the bolts are in place and tight
  • Limited assembly is required (e.g. attaching legs)
Bravo Feed Grinder
★★★★★

Bravo Feed Grinder — $602

Easy-to-use grinder for small batch production of livestock feed. Control the ingredients in your animal’s diet and save trips to the feed store!

  • ✔ 110V 1.2 HP motor (900 watts)
  • ✔ Includes 3 sieves (4, 6 and 8mm)
  • ✔ Produce coarse flour with 1mm and 2.5mm sieves (sold separately)
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Ercolino Feed Grinder
★★★★★

Ercolino Feed Grinder — $1,100

Electric hammermill designed for rugged and repeated use. For at-home production of livestock feed. Feed homegrown or locally produced grains to ensure freshness.

  • ✔ 110V 2.0 HP motor (1500 watts)
  • ✔ Includes 4 sieves (2.5, 4, 6 and 8mm)
  • ✔ Built-in chute for cob meal
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Fineness and quickness of the grind…

Both the Bravo and the Ercolino use a hammermill system.

  • The Bravo with the optional 1mm sieve produces a very fine grind, sufficient as a course flour
  • The Ercolino will grind ear corn and produces cob meal through its 8mm sieve
  • The Ercolino processes feed much faster than the Bravo—due to its larger motor

Feed Corn Comparison
(1 bushel corn = 56 lbs)

Bravo (5 lbs)
appearance of ground corn using the bravo feed grinder and 1mm sieve
1mm sieve (sold separately)
10.9 min
appearance of ground corn using the bravo feed grinder and 4mm sieve
4mm sieve
1.38 min
appearance of ground corn using the bravo feed grinder and 6mm sieve
6mm sieve
42 sec
appearance of ground corn using the bravo feed grinder and 8mm sieve
8mm sieve
35 sec
Ercolino (5 lbs)
appearance of ground corn using the ercolino feed grinder and 2.5mm sieve
2.5mm sieve
1.15 min
appearance of ground corn using the ercolino feed grinder and 4mm sieve
4mm sieve
29 sec
appearance of ground corn using the ercolino feed grinder and 6mm sieve
6mm sieve
23 sec
appearance of ground corn using the ercolino feed grinder and 8mm sieve
8mm sieve
18 sec

Grinder Comparison Chart

  Price Motor Size Voltage
Input
Sieves Cob Chute
Bravo $602 1.2 HP 110V 1*, 2.5*, 4, 6, 8mm ✘
Ercolino $1,100 2.0 HP 110V 2.5, 4, 6, 8mm ✔
Others $1,910+ 2 HP 220V 4–8mm ✔
* 1mm and 2.5mm sold separately

Caution!

Blades can be damaged by rocks in the grain—so use clean grain.

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