Well, add costly to list if you’re a farmer looking to

buy an industrial compost turner for the

first time and you’re not sure what to look for.

Well, your first thoughts should be focused on

making health and safety a priority.

Compost turners are powerful mechanical devices that present

serious potential health and safety hazards.

Either you can go with a tractor-pulled model or take

a look at a self-propelled machine.

• Make sure the product you select is a one-man all-inclusive operation that doesn’t require you to have a separate

water truck for watering the windrows.

• Look for something that will offer reduced compost production cycle time .

• Find a compost turner that applies water to the compost as it is tossed over the drum.

• Be sure to search for aeration or the exchange of

carbon dioxide in the windrow with air having its

full oxygen content.• Insist on a product with a track record of durability

and little or no down time.

By investing some extra time making sure you find the right

compost turner for your needs, you will end up with a cost-effective solution that will have an impact where it matters most – on your

bottom line.