Wheel-Type Compost Turner

The OFEC Wheel-Type Compost Turner is a large-span, high-depth fermentation unit positioned at the front end of organic fertilizer production lines. Featuring a wheel-type running mechanism, it is designed for large-scale aerobic fermentation and turning of various organic wastes, including livestock manure, sludge, sugar filter mud, filter cake, straw, and sawdust. It is widely used in organic fertilizer plants, compound fertilizer plants, sludge treatment facilities, nursery gardens, and Agaricus blazei (Brazilian mushroom) plantations.

Product Overview

The wheel-type compost turner is the ideal choice for large-span, high-depth composting operations. This equipment is extensively applied in organic fertilizer plants, compound fertilizer plants, sludge treatment facilities, nursery gardens, and Agaricus blazei plantations for fermentation and dewatering operations. It is a core piece of equipment for large-scale aerobic fermentation.

The OFEC wheel-type compost turner operates smoothly and is highly maneuverable, offering deep turning capability and strong processing capacity – making it ideal for continuous operation in large-scale composting facilities.

Equipment Components

The wheel-type compost turner mainly consists of the following components:

● Frame: Supports the entire equipment

● Wheel-Type Running Mechanism: Provides mobility and ensures smooth operation

● Turning Device: Core turning component that turns and mixes the material

● Hydraulic System: Controls turning depth and lifting

● Drive System: Drives the turning device

● Steering Control System: Controls equipment movement and steering

● Power System: Supplies power for overall machine operation

Working Principle

The wheel-type compost turner operates using a wheel-type running mechanism, straddling the strip‑shaped material piles. The turning device beneath the frame turns and mixes the compost material, ensuring thorough oxygen exposure throughout the pile. Through wheel‑type movement, the machine can move forward/backward and turn. After completing one pile, it continues operations in adjacent positions, enabling continuous production.
The turning process thoroughly mixes the pile material, effectively improving pile aeration, moisture distribution, and temperature uniformity. This creates an ideal environment for aerobic microorganisms, accelerating organic matter degradation and maturation.

Applicable Materials

The OFEC wheel-type compost turner is suitable for large‑scale aerobic fermentation of various organic wastes. Typical materials include:

Material Category	Typical Examples
Livestock & Poultry Manure	Pig manure, chicken manure, cow manure, sheep manure, etc.
Agricultural Straw	Corn straw, wheat straw, rice straw, sawdust, etc.
Organic Wastes	Municipal sludge, sugar filter mud, distiller’s grains, filter cake, food waste, etc.