Chaff Cutter Machine: Electric and Conveyor Models

Chaff Cutter Price List in India (2026)

PackForge sells three chaff cutter machine options and a replacement gear assembly. Rates are shown before GST, with the GST amount beside each, and delivery is free across India.

What Is a Chaff Cutter Machine?

A chaff cutter machine feeds green or dry fodder through rollers into rotating blades and cuts it to a set length of about 10 to 35 mm, chosen by the gear position. Typical fodder includes napier grass, wheat and paddy straw, maize and jowar. Chopped fodder is easier to eat, so less is wasted in the manger. The machine cuts fodder only; it does not grind feed into meal.

Electric Chaff Cutter or Conveyor Model?

The 3 HP electric chaff cutter works from a normal 230 V household or farm connection; no three phase line is required. The conveyor models add a gear drive and a feed belt, which keeps a steady flow of fodder into the rollers and reduces the effort of feeding by hand.

Repairing an Older Chaff Cutter

Many dairies already own a cutter whose frame and blades are still serviceable but whose gearbox has worn out. In that case the gear assembly sold separately is usually far cheaper than a complete new machine. Before ordering, send clear photographs of the existing gearbox, the shaft and the mounting points so that compatibility can be confirmed, and have the new assembly installed by an experienced local mechanic, because poor alignment wears fresh gears very quickly.

Daily Care for a Long Working Life

A chaff cutter machine lasts longest when it receives a few minutes of attention every day. Sharp blades set correctly against the shear plate produce clean, even pieces and keep the motor load low, whereas blunt blades tear the fodder and make the motor run hot. Gears and bearings need lubrication at the intervals given in the manual, the feed belt on conveyor models should be checked for wear and correct tension, and the switch, cable and earthing deserve an electrician's inspection once every season. Removing stones, wire and plastic twine from bundles before feeding protects the blades from chips and dents.

How to Select the Right Model

1. Count the animals. Up to a handful of cattle suits the 3 HP electric unit; a bigger dairy gains from the conveyor version with motor.
2. Test the voltage at feeding time. Rural supply is often weakest in the evening, which is exactly when most fodder is cut.
3. Reuse a healthy motor. Farms with a working 2–3 HP, 1,440 rpm motor can save money with the conveyor version sold without one; a nameplate photo confirms the fit.
4. Plan for dry fodder. Mostly dry straw loads the blades and drive more than green crop, so a well-matched motor matters.

Installation, Safety and Spare Parts

Wiring should be done by a qualified electrician, with proper earthing and an isolator close to the operator. Keep the blade guards on at all times, keep the area around the feed rollers clear of children and livestock, and isolate power before pulling out any jammed fodder. Blades, belts and the gear set are stocked; WhatsApp +91 95822 69346 with a picture of your cutter to order the right part.

Sources: figures on this page come from PackForge's own listings for the 3 HP electric chaff cutter and the conveyor chaff cutter (November 2026). For a step-by-step buying and care guide, read the chaff cutter guide.