Verified Chaff Cutter Machine Manufacturers in India
A chaff cutter chops green fodder and straw into short pieces for cattle feed. Dairy farms, shelters and fodder units buy motor and tractor driven models. diipl picks a verified Indian maker for your order and fixes a direct meeting.
Also called: fodder cutter machine, fodder chopper machine, fodder cutting machine, chaff cutter with motor, power-operated chaff cutter.
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What is a commercial chaff cutter machine?
A chaff cutter chops green fodder, dry straw and hay into short pieces so cattle and horses can eat and digest it easily. The operator pushes fodder along a chute, or lays it on a conveyor, into two corrugated feed rolls that grip and press it. Knives on a spinning flywheel, or a rotating cutting cylinder, shear the fodder against a fixed blade. Feed roll diameter and speed, cutter head speed and knife count set the length of cut. The cut feed drops below the machine, is thrown forward or is blown up a pipe. An electric motor or a tractor power take-off drives it, and commercial units work at dairy farms, shelters and fodder units.
This page covers motor-driven and tractor-driven chaff cutters for commercial dairy farms, animal shelters and fodder units; hand-operated and home-use models are not covered.
How diipl verifies chaff cutter machine manufacturers
diipl checks every chaff cutter machine manufacturer before a buyer meets them. Every seller is GSTIN verified and capacity audited. IEC and the certifications your product and market need (ISO, CE, REACH, BIS) are confirmed before any meeting; Certificate of Origin and EIC inspection are arranged per shipment where required.
For chaff cutter machines, the capacity audit also covers:
- An idle run of the cutter head at the stated speed, watching for oscillation, knocking, belt slip, rough shafts and a rise in bearing temperature
- A loaded run on real fodder, with output per hour and power drawn written down and compared with the nameplate figures
- A cut-length check: set the length of cut, collect a sample and measure how far the pieces vary, and see that feed roll clearance and the gap between fixed and rotating blades can be adjusted
- Guards and fittings as supplied: flywheel locking pin on its chain, front guard on each knife, chute cover or warning roller, blade cover, conveyor cover on conveyor-fed machines, covers on belts and gears, and the PTO shaft guard on tractor models
- Foundry and fabrication quality: cast parts free of cracks and porosity, welds not porous, bearings enclosed with a lubrication point, and the nameplate, danger plate and operator manual present
We match your requirement to a manufacturer that has passed these checks and arrange a direct meeting.
Types of chaff cutter machines we cover
Indian chaff cutter machine manufacturers on the diipl bench build these commercial and industrial types.
| Type | Typical buyers |
|---|---|
| Chute-fed flywheel chaff cutter | Dairy farms and animal shelters that feed fodder by hand down a chute. |
| Conveyor-fed chaff cutter | Larger farms and fodder units that feed bundled fodder continuously and want the feeder kept away from the knives. |
| Blower (blow-up) chaff cutter | Farms and fodder units that need the cut feed lifted away from the machine. |
| Cylinder-type chaff cutter | Buyers who name a cylinder cutter head in their purchase specification. |
| Tractor PTO-driven chaff cutter | Farms and fodder units that already run a tractor, or have no mains supply at the fodder shed. |
Chute-fed flywheel chaff cutter
The operator pushes fodder down a chute into two feed rolls, and knives mounted on a spinning flywheel shear it against a fixed blade. The Indian specification asks for a chute at least 900 mm long and for an arrangement to clutch or declutch the drive. This layout suits feeding by hand down the chute, with a pushing device used for the fodder and hands kept away from the feed rolls.
Conveyor-fed chaff cutter
Fodder rides a conveyor into the corrugated feed rolls, so bundles are laid on instead of pushed down a chute by hand. The Indian standards ask for a conveyor at least 1200 mm long, covered near the feed rolls. For conveyor-fed machines of 15 kW or more the safety standard recommends a feed reversing mechanism that cuts or reverses the drive if an operator's hand is caught.
Blower (blow-up) chaff cutter
A centrifugal blower lifts the cut fodder up a pipe instead of letting it fall below the machine. The specification asks for a way to control the air blast, and where a blower is fitted the tested blowing efficiency must be not less than 99 percent. Choose it when the cut feed has to be carried up and away from the machine.
Cylinder-type chaff cutter
A rotating cutting cylinder, also called a reel, does the cutting in place of knives on a flywheel. The specification allows a spring-mounted reel and asks for a way to adjust the height of the reel against the throat and for lubrication at both ends of the reel shaft. Ask each maker how the reel is adjusted, sharpened and replaced.
Tractor PTO-driven chaff cutter
A tractor power take-off shaft turns the cutter head, so the machine needs no electrical supply to run. The Indian safety standard asks for a guard on the PTO shaft of PTO-driven chaff cutters, made of mild steel sheet at least 1.6 mm thick. Check tractor power, PTO speed and the way the machine couples to the tractor against the maker's data sheet.
What to specify when buying a chaff cutter machine
A clear chaff cutter machine specification gets you comparable offers and a faster meeting. Share these points with diipl and we match them to the right manufacturer.
| What to specify | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Rated input capacity (kg per hour) and its test basis | Makers quote output on different fodder and moisture. The Indian test code corrects output to zero percent moisture and 20 mm length of cut, so ask for the figure on that basis or the exact test conditions. |
| Drive and power supply: electric motor or tractor PTO | State the drive you will use. For a motor, give the supply phase and voltage you have. For a PTO model, give tractor power, PTO speed and how the machine couples to the tractor, and get each confirmed in writing. |
| Motor rating against the claimed capacity and power drawn | The Indian test code records power drawn with no load and under load, and the quantity cut per unit of energy. Compare each maker's motor rating with its claimed capacity and ask for those power figures. |
| Range of cut lengths and how the length is set | Silage guidance says forage should be chopped into pieces no longer than 2 cm. Ask what range of cut lengths the machine can set and how the setting is changed between fodder types. |
| Evenness of cut | In the Indian specification the variation in length of cut must be not more than 10 percent, measured by the method of the test code. Ask for the maker's measured variation on fodder like yours. |
| Cutter head: flywheel with knives, or cylinder | The specification asks for a way to change knife inclination to avoid feed interference. Ask how the knives or reel come off, how the gap to the fixed blade is set and which tools the job needs. |
| Discharge: let-fall, throw-away or blow-up | Let-fall drops the cut feed below the machine, throw-away sends it forward and blow-up lifts it through a pipe. For a blower, ask for tested blowing efficiency, which the specification sets at not less than 99 percent. |
| Feeding system: chute or conveyor size | Both Indian standards call for a chute at least 900 mm long and a conveyor at least 1200 mm long. The safety standard recommends a chute height of 750 mm to 1100 mm. Check the machine against these. |
| Feed rolls, roll clearance and roll direction | The specification asks for two feed rolls on ball bearings, adjustable roll clearance and a way to change the direction of rotation of the rolls. Ask to see the clearance adjustment and the reverse working. |
| Blade and cast iron material | Cast iron parts are specified at 160 to 220 HB, and blade material and hardness follow IS 1511. Ask for the blade material, hardness test results and a spare knife set. |
| Guards and safety fittings | For chute-fed machines the safety standard asks for a flywheel locking pin on a chain, a front guard on each knife, a chute cover or warning roller and a blade cover, plus mild steel guards of at least 1.6 mm. |
| Transmission, bearings and clutch | The safety standard asks for covers on the worm and pinion gears, completely enclosed bearings with a lubrication point, and guards on all moving parts. Check each on the machine, and ask how the drive is declutched. |
| Stand or wheels, weight and packed size | The specification requires a stand or wheels. For a machine that moves between sheds, ask for the wheel size, packed weight and packed size, and how the machine is anchored while it works. |
| Nameplate, manual and warnings | Each machine should carry maker, model, code and batch number, power rating in kW, rated input capacity and recommended rpm, plus a danger plate, a cautionary notice and an operator manual in a language operators read. |
Who buys chaff cutter machines
Chaff Cutter Machines are bought by these commercial and industrial buyers, in India and abroad.
Buyers in India
- Dairy farms that chop green fodder, straw and silage crops for dairy animals
- Animal shelters and panjrapoles that feed cattle
- Gaushalas and cattle farms that prepare fodder in bulk
- Silage and fodder conservation units that chop crops before ensiling
- Horse and cattle stables that cut hay and straw
- Feed units that blend chopped green fodder or silage into mixed rations
Buyers abroad
- Dairy and cattle farms in Africa
- Dairy and livestock farms in South Asia outside India
- Dairy and livestock farms in South-East Asia
HSN code and ITC-HS code for chaff cutter machines
Chaff cutter machines are classified under ITC-HS 84361000 (machinery for preparing animal feeding stuffs), within HS subheading 843610 (machinery; for preparing animal feeding stuffs). The 6-digit subheading is the same in every country that uses the Harmonized System; the 8-digit ITC-HS line is the one India files.
In India the GST HSN code and the export ITC-HS code come from the same nomenclature. A GST invoice needs only the first 4 or 6 digits, depending on your turnover; the export shipping bill carries the full 8-digit ITC-HS line. The classification is shown here; the applicable GST rate is not. Official source.
Chapter
84
Machinery & Mechanical Equipment
Heading (4)
8436
Product group
Subheading (6)
843610
International, same worldwide
ITC-HS (8)
84361000
India files this line
Commonly confused with
Neighbouring subheadings under heading 8436. Misclassification between them is a common cause of a customs re-assessment.
- 843680 (Machinery; for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use and n.e.c. in heading no. 8436)
- 843629 (Poultry-keeping machinery; other than incubators and brooders)
- 843699 (Machinery; parts of that machinery for agricultural, horticultural or forestry use n.e.c. in heading no. 8436)
India's exports, FY25-26
about $11.6 million
under ITC-HS 84361000, which covers all machinery for preparing animal feeding stuffs, not only chaff cutter machines. Source: DGCIS / MoC.
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Buying a chaff cutter machine in India
- Get a GST invoice with the model, rated capacity, motor or PTO rating and serial number written on it, and have the warranty in writing.
- Prepare a level, firm base with room for the feed chute, the discharge side and a trolley or bin, and clear access to the flywheel for locking and knife work.
- Match the motor to your single-phase or three-phase supply and fit a starter, overload protection and proper earthing. For a tractor model, check tractor power, PTO speed and coupling against the data sheet.
- Have the maker install the machine, run it under load on your own fodder and train every operator to use the pushing device, lock the flywheel after work, make adjustments only with the drive stopped and keep fire away from dry fodder.
- Get a spares list for knives, shear plate, feed rolls, belts and bearings, and agree who sharpens or replaces knives and how fast.
- Check the delivery on arrival: cast parts free of cracks, guards and locking pin present, and the operator manual and warning labels in a language your operators read.
Buying from Indian chaff cutter machine exporters
- Agree the Incoterm in writing, including who arranges freight and insurance. The Indian standards list the flywheel as cast iron, so ask for packed weight and size per unit before you book transport.
- Tell the maker your mains voltage, frequency and phase so the motor, starter and wiring are built for them. For a tractor model, give the PTO speed and coupling type of your tractor.
- Ask for the commercial invoice, packing list and, where your customs ask for it, the Certificate of Origin, plus an operator manual in your operators' language with the danger plate and cautionary notice in that language.
- If the machine goes to the European Union, ask the maker for the EU declaration of conformity and for proof of how the knives, feed rolls, belt and gear drives and any PTO shaft are guarded.
- Ask for the output, power draw and cut-length variation measured the way the Indian test code sets out, so you can compare makers on one basis whatever your region.
- Order a first set of knives, belts and feed-roll parts with the machine, ask for knives and blade cover to be packed so the edges survive transit, and agree remote video support for set-up.
Standards and certifications for chaff cutter machines
Chaff Cutter Machines for each market must meet that market's rules. diipl confirms the certifications your market needs before any meeting. Each requirement below links to its official source.
| Indian standard or rule | What it covers | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| IS 11459Specification for power-operated chaff cutter | Power-operated chaff cutters. Listed in the FAD 20 (agriculture and food processing equipment) standards list posted on the Ministry of Agriculture farm mechanization site. | View source |
| IS 15542Power-operated chaff cutter - Safety requirements | Safety requirements for power-operated chaff cutters. Listed in the same FAD 20 list. | View source |
| IS 7897Test code for chaff cutter | Method of testing chaff cutters. Listed in the same FAD 20 list. | View source |
| Export requirement | Region | What it means | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| CE marking and EU declaration of conformity for a power chaff cutter | European Union | For a power chaff cutter sold as machinery in the European Union, the CE mark may be applied only after testing and the conformity assessment procedure the applicable EU legislation prescribes, and the manufacturer states conformity on an EU Declaration of Conformity. | View source |
| Guards on moving transmission parts, EN 15811 | European Union | The Commission's list of harmonised standards under the Machinery Directive, generated 7 September 2026, names no standard for chaff cutters. For guards on moving transmission parts of agricultural machinery it lists EN 15811:2014 (fixed guards and interlocked guards) and shows its legal effect ending on 20 January 2027. Ask which guard standard the design follows. | View source |
| PTO drive shaft and guard, EN 12965 | European Union | A tractor-driven chaff cutter is driven through a PTO shaft. The same Commission list gives EN 12965:2019+A1:2025 as the standard for PTO drive shafts and their guards, so ask who supplied the shaft and whether its guard follows that text. | View source |
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Chaff Cutter Machine: frequently asked questions
Who makes chaff cutters in India?
diipl keeps maker names private. Tell diipl the type you need (chute or conveyor fed, motor or tractor driven) with your daily fodder volume and supply. diipl then puts forward a maker with a verified GSTIN whose factory capacity has been audited, checks the maker's Importer Exporter Code (IEC) and the approvals your market needs, and sets up a direct meeting. For a chaff cutter the audit covers an idle run, a loaded run on real fodder and a check that the flywheel locking pin and knife guards are fitted.
What should I specify when buying a commercial chaff cutter?
Give the drive (electric motor or tractor power take-off), the rated input capacity in kg per hour on a stated test basis, the motor rating in kW, the feeding system (chute or conveyor), the discharge (let-fall, throw-away or blower) and the range of cut lengths. Ask for the guards and flywheel locking pin that the Indian safety standard lists, and for a test run on your own fodder before dispatch.
Which standards or certifications apply to chaff cutters?
Four Indian Standards apply: IS 11459 (specification for power-operated chaff cutters), IS 15542 (safety requirements), IS 7897 (test code) and IS 1511 (blades for manually-operated chaff cutters, which the first two name for blade material and hardness). IS 15542 says a chaff cutter may carry the Standard Mark, used under a licence from the Bureau of Indian Standards. Check the current edition before you quote one in an order.
What is the HSN code for chaff cutter machines?
Chaff Cutter Machines are classified under ITC-HS 84361000 (machinery for preparing animal feeding stuffs), within HS subheading 843610. The export shipping bill carries this full 8-digit line; a GST invoice needs only its first 4 or 6 digits, depending on your turnover. Confirm the 8-digit line against your exact machine before you file.
Can Indian manufacturers export chaff cutters?
Yes. Indian makers can sell chaff cutters to buyers abroad, and diipl confirms the maker's Importer Exporter Code (IEC) before it arranges a meeting. Agree the motor build for your voltage, frequency and phase, the guards fitted before dispatch and an operator manual in a language your operators read. For the European Union, the CE mark may be applied only after testing and the conformity assessment, so ask which guard standards the design follows.
Which industries buy chaff cutters?
Dairy farms chop green fodder, silage crops and straw for dairy animals and mixed rations. The Animal Welfare Board of India's animal shelter guideline lists purchase of a motor operated chaff cutter as a shelter component and names panjrapoles among eligible bodies, so shelters and panjrapoles are buyers. Silage and fodder conservation units, horse and cattle stables and feed units that blend chopped fodder into rations also buy them.
I manufacture chaff cutters. How do I find verified buyers?
diipl first works out which buyer groups and regions need your kind of chaff cutter, for example dairy farms, shelters and silage units, and then contacts them directly. Each buyer is vetted on four points before an introduction: a genuine requirement, available funds, the power to sign and a firm buying date. diipl never publishes your name or contact details. Keep your test results in the IS 7897 format, a filled specification sheet and photographs of your guards ready for the meeting.
What cut length should I set when chopping fodder for silage?
Silage guidance says forage should be chopped into pieces no longer than 2 cm so it packs well and holds less air. Pick a chaff cutter whose length of cut can be set to suit, check a sample after each change, and keep the knives sharp and the gap to the fixed blade correctly set so the cut stays even.
Which safety features should a power chaff cutter have?
For chute-fed machines the Indian safety standard asks for a flywheel locking pin on a chain, a front guard on each knife, a chute cover or warning roller and a blade cover. It asks for guards of at least 1.6 mm mild steel on all moving parts, including any PTO shaft, a danger plate near the blades, a cautionary notice and an operator manual. Its foreword cites reports of farm workers losing limbs in power chaff cutters.
How do I check the rated output of a chaff cutter before buying?
Ask for a loaded run on fodder like yours and write down output per hour and power drawn against the nameplate. The Indian test code runs a short test of not less than 1 hour, with fodder moisture ideally 75 to 85 percent, then a long run of at least 20 hours made up of runs of at least 5 hours. Output is corrected to zero percent moisture and 20 mm cut length so makers can be compared.
Should I choose a tractor-driven chaff cutter or an electric one?
A tractor-driven model turns its cutter head from the tractor power take-off, so it needs no electrical supply but ties up a tractor while it runs, and the safety standard asks for a guard on its PTO shaft. An electric model needs a suitable supply, a starter and earthing, and suits a fixed shed. Match the maker's data sheet to your tractor power and PTO speed, or to your supply.
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