Edhof
New member
Straw Bale Shredders (Electric)
I'm looking for a motor-driven shredder that will make fine compost from square baled straw. I do not have a high volume requirement; perhaps 5 bales/wk. I have contacted manufacturers of commercial mulching equipment, but their shredders are an integral part of their mulch application equipment.
From what I can tell, smaller shredders that handle leaves use plastic "line" flails to do the shredding, as do weed-whippers. I don't believe they could handle a compact bale of straw. And a chipper would be "overkill".
Any suggestions from you veterans who are users of this great site would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance, Edhof
I'm looking for a motor-driven shredder that will make fine compost from square baled straw. I do not have a high volume requirement; perhaps 5 bales/wk. I have contacted manufacturers of commercial mulching equipment, but their shredders are an integral part of their mulch application equipment.
From what I can tell, smaller shredders that handle leaves use plastic "line" flails to do the shredding, as do weed-whippers. I don't believe they could handle a compact bale of straw. And a chipper would be "overkill".
Any suggestions from you veterans who are users of this great site would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance, Edhof