Farm Master’s forage and grain mixers are all built around a central, slightly inclined, horizontal mixing process that we believe is more effective, more efficient, and more durable than traditional vertical mixing methods, ultimately saving farmers time and money.
Whether Farm Master is your first mixer, and you’re moving away from mixing in a barrel or on the barn floor, or you’re scaling up production at your feed plant, Farm Master has an efficient, effective horizontal mixing solution for you.
In fact, our mixers are so reliable, they were purchased by the Kansas City Chiefs’ for their proprietary grass seed mix ahead of their 2023 Super Bowl win!
First off, if you’re a small or midsize operation investing in your first feed or grain mixer, congrats – anything you choose will save you time and hard work mixing by hand!
Our hope is that Farm Master is your choice in horizontal mixers for a variety of reasons. Horizontal mixing with a Farm Master mixer is an all-around better approach to blending livestock feed, grain, or seed.
Here’s why you should be looking for a horizontal mixer.
Farm Master’s horizontal, center-auger design creates two opportunities for mixing, creating a better blend process and a more thorough mix of product.
As grain or feed enters the loading chute, gravity takes it down the mixing chamber where baffles on the exterior wall begin to blend the products. As it reaches the bottom of the cylinder, the central auger carries the blend back to the top of the chute, creating more opportunities for a proper blend, and less risk of “hot spots” or chunks.
This two-way mixing also allows for the use of heavy, wet materials, like molasses, in our mixes, and Farm Master machines can accommodate up to 20% of your product being molasses!
Our horizontal approach is believed to be much more gentle on your mix, which is most often important when mixing grain or seed.
Our mixers are excellent for delicate blends, like cover crop mixtures, grass seed mixtures, and even wildflower mixtures. The gentle tumbling causes less stress and damage to high-value seeds used in many commercial farming applications and even residential lawncare. Our mixers are used commonly in these industries as a result.
Because of the gentle incline of our mixers, gravity does a LOT of the heavy lifting in blending your grain, seed, or feed. That means our motors need less raw power to get the work done, saving you on both energy inputs (electricity costs) as well as wear-and-tear on equipment.
Combined, these dual cost savings mean immediate energy savings compared to many of our competitors, plus more durable equipment that will save you on replacements and repairs in the long-run.
Our mixers are hands-down some of the easiest to use and maintain.
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Farm Master mixers do not need to be running to load. Many vertical mixers require the mixer to be running while loading it, meaning more time just to get started with your blend!
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We specifically manufacture our mixers with as few moving parts as possible to reduce failure points for long-term use. That means less breakdowns, less maintenance, and less time or money lost to repairs or reduced production.
Farm Master’s grain, seed, and forage mixers were designed by farmers with farmers in mind.
We know exactly what you’re looking for because we’ve been there ourselves. In fact, many of our team members are former or current farmers themselves!
Horizontal mixers are machines used for mixing a variety of materials, including grains, seeds, and forage on the farm. They typically consist of a horizontal tub with paddles or augers inside that move the materials around to create a homogeneous mixture.
Farm Master mixers use two mixing tools: a central auger and a ribbed mixing drum to provide a gentle, turbulent blending process for a thorough mix every time.
Horizontal mixers have a few advantages over other types of mixers, including faster mixing times, better consistency in mixing, and the ability to handle larger volumes of material.
Horizontal mixers by Farm Master are versatile and can be used for a variety of materials, including grains, seeds, forage, and other feed ingredients.
Our horizontal mixers are available in a range of sizes and configurations to suit different farm or mixing operations. Smaller models can be used for small-scale mixing, while larger models can handle larger volumes of material. Our mixers range in mix capacity from:
Regular maintenance of a horizontal mixer is important to ensure its longevity and efficiency. This includes cleaning the mixer periodically, inspecting the bearings for wear, and checking for any signs of damage or leaks.
Farm Master mixers are made to be easy to clean and easy to service, with greasable bearings and multiple access doors.
While horizontal mixers are commonly used for mixing grains, seeds, and feed for livestock, they can also be used for other types of mixing, such as many other granular products.
Choosing the right horizontal mixer depends on a variety of factors, including the volume of material you need to mix, the type of materials you will be mixing, and your budget.
Call Farm Master today and our experienced service team can help you decide on the right size and accessories to make your business more efficient!
If you’re in the market for a reliable and efficient horizontal mixer for your business, look no further than Farm Master! Our mixers are built to handle a variety of materials and offer fast and consistent mixing every time. With a range of sizes available, we have a mixer to suit your business’ needs.
Don’t settle for anything less than the best – choose Farm Master for your mixing needs. Contact us today to learn more and get started.
