Large Clipping and Shearing Machines
By Premier 1 Supplies
Premier 4000—
for Livestock and Show Animals
Quality without compromise! Whether you need precision removal for the show ring or a dependable machine to shear the flock for summer, Premier’s 4000 Clipping and Shearing Machines are purpose-built for the task. When matched with our best-in-class blades, combs and cutters, your animals will be ready for whichever season lies ahead.
Key features and benefits:
- Unique 3-year warranty!
Covers all labor and parts for 3 years from the date of purchase. That’s 2 years longer than what’s available for competing units! - Quieter
Motor and gear “whine” is less likely to upset animals. - Small, powerful motor
Permanent rare-earth magnet motors produce a smooth, uniform finish. - Runs cooler
Air is vented through the head, resulting in less wear and longer life. - Easy to hold and maneuver
Shorter in length, and weighs less (up to 15%) than others. - Interchangeable heads—one machine, two uses!
Same powerful motor drives both our clipping head or our shearing head. Requires just 2 screws, 3 minutes and a screwdriver to switch. Clipper head will drive either Premier clipping blades or those made by Lister®. Shear head will drive all 3 in. combs and 4 point cutters.
Our clipper history…
Premier introduced Lister clippers to the USA in 1987. When we started, almost no one in the USA knew of them. By the late 1990s we were Lister’s largest customer and Lister was a well-known name in the sheep show industry.
When Wahl purchased Lister in 2001 we were not happy—in part because we had offered to purchase Lister ourselves just 1 year earlier.
Our response was to develop our own line of clippers, shears, blades, combs and cutters. While doing so we used the knowledge gained over 14 years to:
- Improve the designs
- Reduce prices to our end-users even further
Our willingness to service and support our products then and now continues to have no equal in the industry.
Before you buy…
- What species will be shorn or clipped? Sheep, cattle, goats, camelids, etc.
- What result do you need? Will the machine be removing fiber, hair or wool? Will the finish be for the show ring or the farm/range? A shearing machine will go through dirty matted hair/fiber faster than a clipping machine—and resharpening a cutter and comb is less expensive and less frequent.
- What is your experience level? A clipping machine is much easier to set up and use. But a shearing machine will push easily through dirty, heavy fiber and hair. It’s faster too!
Common mistakes:
- Improperly tensioned or dull blades/combs/cutters are the main culprits for lack of cutting and overheating. Over-tensioning will also reduce the longevity of blades/combs/cutters. Under-tensioning reduces the cutting ability. Dull blades can often be resharpened.
- Proper lubrication is essential for the function of blades/combs/cutters. Lubrication reduces friction (heat) and can increase the longevity of blades/combs/cutters.
- Filters can clog with dirt and fiber. Periodically remove the filters and scrub them with soapy water and a toothbrush. Dry and replace.
- “Air-shearing.” This occurs when a clipper or shearer is held outside of the fleece, fiber or hair. The extra friction between the blades/combs/cutters creates heat and dulls the cutting blades, combs and/or cutter.
4000c Clipping Package – $332
The right tool for the show ring and around the farm
Used to slick-shear show stock, body clip dogs and horses for summer and to prep animals for surgery. Depending on which clipping blades are used, cutting depths leave as little as .02″ to .25″ of fiber or hair on the animal. Visit this link for help choosing the right blade set for your situation.
The 4000c Clipping Package includes everything you need to get started:
- Premier 4000 with Clipping Head
- Fine Blade Set
- Bottle (4 oz) of #10 White Clipping Oil
- Secure Carrying Case
4000s Shearing Package – $359
High speed wool and fiber removal
Rapidly removes clean or dirty fiber. Use a shearing machine to remove the wool for sale, to prepare animals for the show ring or to treat/prevent fly-strike. Visit this link for help choosing the right cutter and comb for your situation.
The 4000s Shearing Package includes:
- Premier 4000 with Shearing Head
- Spirit or Phantom R Comb
- 4 point Spitfire Cutter
- Bottle (4 oz) of #10 White Clipping Oil
- Screwdriver
- Secure Carrying Case
Professional
24-hour turnaround on most
We can sharpen:
Fast turnaround!
When most of us need sharp gear, we needed it yesterday. We resharpen most blades and combs in 24 hours. (Allow us an extra day in the hectic summer months.)
Precision finish!
We sharpen most large clipper blades on automated machines. Combs and cutters are sharpened on high-speed grinding wheels by our sharpening experts.
Warning! Blades, combs and cutters can be damaged (and even ruined) during sharpening by those without proper machines or methods.
When sending
Improperly packaged blades, combs and cutters result in damaged boxes and missing equipment. Not to mention that sharp objects poking out of boxes are a hazard to postal workers. When packaging your items, please ensure all blades are wrapped and secured.
Complete a resharpening order form and send the package to us by mail or other delivery service:
Premier Sharpening Dept. 2031 300th Street Washington, IA 52353