Shear Head Only
Product Details
Change a clipper into a shearing machine in minutes! Requires only one screwdriver and just 3 minutes to switch from a clipper head to a shear head.
Interchangeable shear head fits onto same motor as our 4000c clipping machine.
- Shear heads are used for general flock shearing and for blocking show sheep, shearing llamas and alpacas.
- On cattle it can body clip, block show cattle or "peel" sale cattle effortlessly.
- Some folks have also used it to shear guard dogs so that they stay cool in the summer.
Instructions/Diagrams:
Tips to Fit Comb & Cutter 
Specs
- Internal roller bearings instead of bushings (less heat, less wear and greater longevity).
- Sleek, low profile head design (sharp visual look that catches your eye and impresses observers).
- Suspended fork system (reduces risk of stripping the gear drive or breaking comb teeth).
- No cutter retainer or retaining spring (both caused hassles and broke too readily).
- Improved tensioning concept (spring clip is more effective at retaining tension than cupped washers).
- Tension column far superior in design, less small/individual parts to wear out.
- No more black plastic sides (these were prone to falling off and frustrating users).
Tips
Tensioning Shear Heads—Why the correct tension is so critical!
To get the tension right:- Tighten the tension knob, until resistance is felt, to force the cutter against the comb. Tighten an additional 1/2 turn.
- Apply shearing oil to the comb and cutter.
- Turn on the machine. Tweak tension according to comb/cutter heat/cutting ability. To find the sweet spot, adjust tension cautiously while operating.
- Wool gets under the cutter, which prevents cutting. Remove the cutter, clean out the wool, replace the cutter, then reset the tension.
- The cutter may fly off, allowing forks to drop between the comb’s teeth—which strips the drive gear.
- Causes excessive friction, dulling the cutting edges quickly.
- Heat builds on both the comb/cutter and shearing head.
Installation
Precautions
Warning: Unlike some other clipper motors, this motor will neither slow down nor sound different when oil is needed. But failure to oil will quickly cause damage to the blades and drive head. So you MUST apply oil by time instead of sound.
Apply a small amount of oil every 3 minutes to the tips of the teeth and each side of the blade by dipping them into a dish of oil or pouring oil directly onto the teeth with a small oil container and every 10 minutes drip oil into the small hole behind the tension knob assembly. Excessive wear can occur if not oiled properly!
Listed below are recommended optional components or related items. Your particular situation may require alternative recommendations. Please call and talk to our consultants if there are any questions at 800-282-6631.
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Professional Shears
#10 White Clipping Oil, 8 oz bottle
Item #258300 -A high-quality clear clipping and shearing oil to lubricate blades, combs and cutters. Reduces risk of stain to wool fibers and hair.
$4.25 -
Clipping and Shearing Machines
Premier 4000 Clipper/Shearing Motor Only
Item #828007 -Drives either Premier's shear head or clipping head. Powerful permanent magnet motor with high torque.
$232.00 -
Professional Shears
Phantom R Shearing Comb
Item #863300 -Sheep shearing comb for Premier's shearing machines. For shaping show animals or shearing sheep with course wools.
$35.00 -
Combs and Cutters - Large
Comb Lifter
Item #862700 -Leaves a layer up to 0.75" of uncut fiber on camelids, goats and other hair species.
$5.00 -
Professional Shears
Heiniger Camelid Shearing Comb
Item #862600 -Specialized 13-tooth comb for shearing llamas, alpacas, camels, vicuñas and guanacos. Swiss-made by Heiniger.
$54.50 -
Professional Shears
Apache Shearing Comb
Item #862000 -For shearing range ewes, feeder lambs and winter farm flocks.
$35.00 -
Professional Shears
Spirit Shearing Comb
Item #861200 -An excellent comb for beginner shears. Easy to control while providing a quality finish. Can be resharpened by Premier.
$35.00 -
Professional Shears
Blackhawk 92 Shearing Comb
Item #860500 -Sheep shearing 13 tooth comb for farm/range flocks and blocking show stock.
$35.00 -
Combs and Cutters - Large
Ceramic Cutter
Item #850040 -Holds cutting edge up to 3 times as long as normal shearing cutters. Ideal for tough fiber and wool.
$17.00 -
Professional Shears
Heiniger Storm Shearing Cutter, each
Item #850030 -Ultra-thick cutter (4.6mm) runs evenly across the comb. Recommended for use with winter and cover shearing combs. Made in Switzerland by Heiniger.
$7.50 -
Professional Shears
Spitfire Cutter
Item #850000 -Standard 4 point cutter for shearing machines. Works well with Premiers combs and shearing heads.
$11.50 -
Accessories
Comb Screwdriver
Item #824600 -For securing combs to shearing machines. Provides more leverage than a normal screwdriver and fits comb screws on all major shearing units.
$3.00
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Accessories
Tension Nut - 01
Item #82900401 -Replacement parts for Premier's sheep shearing machine head for 4000s machines.
$6.40 -
Accessories
Sliding Sleeve - 02
Item #82900402 -Replacement parts for Premier's sheep shearing machine head for 4000s machines.
$2.32 -
Accessories
Tension Lock Spring - 03
Item #82900403 -Replacement parts for Premier's sheep shearing machine head for 4000s machines.
$1.20 -
Accessories
Lid Bushing - 04
Item #82900404 -Replacement parts for Premier's sheep shearing machine head for 4000s machines.
$3.20 -
Accessories
Shearing Head (without accessories) - 05
Item #82900405 -Replacement parts for Premier's sheep shearing machine head for 4000s machines.
$42.20 -
Accessories
Plastic Head Cover - 06
Item #82900406 -Replacement parts for Premier's sheep shearing machine head for 4000s machines.
$4.00 -
Accessories
Head Cover Screw - 07
Item #82900407 -Replacement parts for Premier's sheep shearing machine head for 4000s machines.
$1.60 -
Accessories
Fork Guide Bracket - 08
Item #82900408 -Replacement parts for Premier's sheep shearing machine head for 4000s machines.
$12.00 -
Accessories
Fork Plate - 09
Item #82900409 -Replacement parts for Premier's sheep shearing machine head for 4000s machines.
$3.20 -
Accessories
Fork Fingers (right) - 10
Item #82900410 -Replacement parts for Premier's sheep shearing machine head for 4000s machines.
$5.60 -
Accessories
Fork Fingers (left) - 11
Item #82900411 -Replacement parts for Premier's sheep shearing machine head for 4000s machines.
$5.60 -
Accessories
Comb Screw - 12
Item #82900412 -Replacement parts for Premier's sheep shearing machine head for 4000s machines.
$1.40 -
Accessories
Fulcrum Lock Nut - 13
Item #82900413 -Replacement parts for Premier's sheep shearing machine head for 4000s machines.
$2.50 -
Accessories
Countersunk Head Screw - 14
Item #82900414 -Replacement parts for Premier's sheep shearing machine head for 4000s machines.
$1.60 -
Accessories
Toothed Washer - 15
Item #82900415 -Replacement parts for Premier's sheep shearing machine head for 4000s machines.
$1.60 -
Accessories
Fulcrum Post Screw - 16
Item #82900416 -Replacement parts for Premier's sheep shearing machine head for 4000s machines.
$1.60 -
Accessories
Tension Spring Plate - 17
Item #82900417 -Replacement parts for Premier's sheep shearing machine head for 4000s machines.
$9.60 -
Accessories
Crank Roller - 18
Item #82900418 -Replacement parts for Premier's sheep shearing machine head for 4000s machines.
$4.30 -
Accessories
Crank Spindle Shaft - 19
Item #82900419 -Replacement parts for Premier's sheep shearing machine head for 4000s machines.
$8.00 -
Accessories
Bearing - 20
Item #82900420 -Replacement parts for Premier's sheep shearing machine head for 4000s machines.
$4.80 -
Accessories
Spindle Hub with fibergear - 21
Item #82900422 -Replacement parts for Premier's sheep shearing machine head for 4000s machines.
$8.80
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Donna L from California
This was handy to be able to buy just the part we needed. Once we put it on the old Premier 1 shearer, it worked great. We use about 3 or 4 machines while we’re shearing because they do get hot, so it’s nice to be able to rotate them.
Daniel D from Minnesota
Oster cutters don’t fit well compared to the old style head.
Nancy W from Ohio
They shear really nice. I like that we can switch heads. Little noisy.
Jodi F from North Carolina
Works GREAT! - Easy to change the heads.
Cheryl P from Illinois
It worked out great. We have the shears and the motor was working fine. The shear head was worn out. The staff at Premier assisted me to just purchase the head. Saved me $200. Shears work great! Got the llamas done for the summer!
