Proven TM3 Compost Turner design with more than 20 years of successful operation under demanding African conditions.
- Processes compost rows up to 3 m wide × 1.5 m high and any practical length.
- High output capacity of up to 675 m³ per hour under ideal operating conditions.
- PTO-driven tractor compost turner delivers reliable performance with low operating and maintenance costs.
- Tractor-mounted design provides excellent stability with minimal vibration during operation.
- Hydraulically adjustable rotor height allows easy handling of difficult or heavy compost rows.
- Professionally balanced 12 mm drum for smooth, reliable performance and long service life.
- Bennox steel spatula blades efficiently break up, mix, fluff and oxygenate compost
- Integrated water application system adds moisture directly into the turning zone.
- Rubber safety curtains help contain material and leave neat finished rows.
- Proven design developed in South Africa and operating successfully since 2004.
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The TM3 Tractor Tow-Behind Compost Turner is a tractor-powered windrow composting machine designed to efficiently turn, aerate and mix organic materials during the composting process. By harnessing the power of a standard agricultural tractor, the TM3 provides a cost-effective solution for farmers, compost producers and waste management operations seeking to accelerate compost production while maintaining low operating costs.
The TM3 is ideal for turning poultry litter, chicken manure, cattle manure, feedlot waste, crop residues, green waste, agricultural by-products and blended organic materials. Regular turning introduces oxygen into the compost windrow, promotes microbial activity, improves moisture distribution and helps produce a consistent, high-quality compost product suitable for agricultural, horticultural and landscaping applications.
This tractor-mounted compost turner is widely used by poultry farms, livestock producers, commercial composting operations, organic fertiliser manufacturers, municipalities and agricultural businesses looking to convert organic waste into a valuable soil amendment. The machine assists in reducing odours, improving compost quality and shortening the composting cycle compared with unmanaged compost piles.
The TM3 compost turner offers an economical alternative to self-propelled compost turners by utilising existing tractor power while delivering professional composting performance. It is particularly suited to operations processing chicken manure, poultry litter and livestock waste where efficient windrow management is essential to maintaining compost quality and achieving consistent results.
Ritlee supplies TM3 compost turners throughout South Africa and neighbouring African markets, supporting farmers and entrepreneurs seeking sustainable solutions for organic waste management, compost production and soil health improvement. Compost produced using the TM3 can help improve soil structure, increase water retention, stimulate beneficial microbial activity and support long-term agricultural productivity.
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