Cow Dung Pellet Production Line

Turning farm waste into profit — that’s what this cow dung pellet production line does. From 1 to 60 tons per hour, fully customizable. Fresh manure in, uniform pellets out. Fuel or fertilizer — your call. RICHI, 30 years in the game.

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Why pelletize cow dung?

Cow manure is bulky, wet, and fibrous — standard pelletizers choke on it. Our line doesn’t. Designed specifically for cattle dung, from dairy to beef to yak.

Capacity

1-60T/H

Odor Treatment

Optional System

Particle size

2-12mm

A single adult cow produces over 30 kg of manure per day, and a medium-sized cattle farm generates several tons daily. Traditional disposal methods create major headaches: stockpiling emits foul odors, occupies massive land space, and carries parasite eggs when directly returned to farmland. After pelleting, cattle manure is formed into solid cylindrical pellets that can be sold as biomass fuel or organic fertilizer for extra revenue.

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Full Cow Dung Pellet Production Process

The cow dung pellet production line can process cow dung into both fuel pellets and organic fertilizer pellets. Fuel pellets skip fermentation — just dry and press. Fertilizer pellets take the longer route: compost first, then pelletize. Either way, what was a disposal problem becomes a product people pay for.

Organic Fertilizer Pellets

3D diagram of biomass combustion pellet production process, flowchart of biomass fuel pellet manufacturing production line

Material Pretreatment

Fresh cow dung goes through solid-liquid separation, then a screw press dehydrator cuts moisture from 75–85% down to 55–60%. The separated liquid is collected separately for other uses.

Fermentation

Windrow turner or trough system — 55–65°C for 7–10 days. Kills pathogens, breaks down organics, eliminates odor. Essential before any fertilizer pelleting.

Crushing & Mixing

Twin-shaft or vertical crusher reduces composted lumps to 3–5 mm. Then a twin-shaft mixer blends in NPK, micronutrients, or microbial agents — evenly, every batch.

Pelletizing

Lower compression ratio than fuel — fertilizer needs to break down in soil. Our cow dung pelletizer handles 30–35% moisture without clogging or jamming.

Cooling & Coating

Three-channel drum or belt dryer pulls moisture from 20–25% down to ≤12%. Cooler drops temperature to ambient. Optional coating (mineral or vegetable oil) with <3% uniformity error.

Screening & Packaging

Vibrating screen removes fines and sends them back for re-pelletizing. Automatic bagging system — 5 kg to 1 ton options. Stack, store, ship. Ready for fields or export containers.

Fuel Pellets

Material Pretreatment

Fresh manure runs 75–85% moisture — too wet to process. Solid-liquid separator drops it to ~60%. Then several days of air-drying bring it down to 40–50%. Some clients blend in straw or sawdust here to boost calorific value.

Crushing

Air-dried manure forms hard clumps that must be pulverized before pelleting. Hammer mills are used with screen apertures selected based on target pellet specifications.

Drying

Crushed manure enters a rotary drum dryer with hot air to reduce moisture to 15%–20%. Heat sources include biomass hot blast stoves (burning straw/shavings) or factory waste heat.

Pelletizing

Dried powder goes into our dedicated cattle manure pellet mill. Thickened wear-resistant ring dies and reinforced rollers — built specifically for the sticky, fibrous nature of cattle dung.

Cooling

Fresh pellets come out hot and soft (70–90°C). A counterflow cooler drops them to ambient temperature and removes residual moisture. Hardens them up for storage and transport.

Screening & Packaging

Vibrating screen separates fines and broken pieces — they go back for re-pelleting. Automatic scale bags them: 25 kg small bags or jumbo ton bags. Inner liners keep moisture out.

Cow Dung pellet production equipment list

We offer stand-alone equipment and integrated systems for complete cow dung pellet production lines. Tell us your production capacity and we will match you with the appropriate model.

Fertilizer Crusher

Cow Dung Mixer

Ring die cow dung pellet mill for making organic fertilizer pellets from compost manure

cow dung pellet making machine

Cow Dung Pellet Cooler

Fertilizer Screening Machine

Fermentation Tank

Cow Dung Dryer

cow manure compost turner machine, aerobic fermentation equipment for livestock dung compost production

Cow Dung Compost Turner

Fertilizer Bagging Machine

Fertilizer Coating Machine

Belt type manure drying equipment for continuous drying wet cow dung raw material

Belt Belt Manure Drying Equipment

Pulse Dust Collector

Straw/Forage Crusher

Straw and forage baler machine for collecting biomass raw materials for fertilizer production

Straw/Forage baler

Steam Boiler

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Watch our cow dung pellet production line test run. This line turns cow dung waste into uniform organic fertilizer pellets. Ideal for manure recycling farms, it helps you convert livestock waste into valuable eco-friendly fertilizer for crop planting.

Core Advantages of This Production Line

Cattle-manure-specialized Design: Standard wood/straw lines cannot handle high-moisture, coarse, sticky manure; every section from solid-liquid separation to pelleting is customized.
Heavy-duty Pretreatment System: Solid-liquid separators cut raw moisture below 60% to reduce dryer load and energy costs.
Optional Fermentation System: Compost turners and maturation zones available for organic fertilizer production, completing full fermentation within 7–10 days.
Dual-purpose Flexibility: Adjust process configurations to produce either fuel or fertilizer pellets on the same cow dung pellet production line.
Wear-resistant Pelleting Assembly: Thickened alloy steel ring dies withstand heavy abrasion from coarse manure fibers.
Full Turnkey Service: Complete project support from layout design to on-site installation and commissioning.

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Why collaborate with RICHI?

RICHI has nearly 30 years of experience manufacturing biomass and organic fertilizer equipment and has delivered numerous cow dung pellet production line projects. Compared with wood shavings and straw, cattle dung features extremely high moisture, coarse fibers and strong stickiness. Therefore, we provide dedicated ring dies, reinforced rollers, and forced feeding that handles the fiber without clogging. Fuel pellets for boilers. Fertilizer pellets for fields.

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The scenarios in which we provide services

Global Market Outlook

Manure isn’t waste anymore — it’s a global commodity. From Europe’s coal phase‑out to Asia’s organic farming boom, the drivers are real, the policies are in place, and the numbers add up. Below are the market prospects we’ve observed for cow dung pellet production lines across major markets.

Fuel pellet market demand

Coal-fired power plants are increasingly shifting to biomass co-firing. The EU’s RED II mandates 14% renewable energy by 2030, with industrial biomass co-firing counting toward this target. The UK’s Renewable Obligation Certificate (ROC) and Japan’s FIT policy both provide support for biomass co-firing power generation. Cattle pellets burn smokeless with ultra-low sulfur — fully aligned with these regulations.

Organic fertilizer market growth

Global organic agriculture is expanding rapidly. The EU’s Organic Regulation targets 25% organic farmland by 2030. Japan’s JAS standard accepts processed fertilizer pellets. These standards create a premium export market for clean cattle manure pellets — farmers increasingly choose pellets over raw manure for easier handling and consistent nutrient release.

Policy support

Governments are pushing hard on livestock waste recycling — it’s not optional anymore. The EU’s circular economy framework, US renewable energy incentives, India’s Solid Waste Management Regulationsand and similar regulations in developing countries all create tailwinds. Smart operators treat compliance as a revenue opportunity, not a burden.

carbon reduction

Raw manure releases methane and leaches nitrates into waterways — both expensive problems under tightening regulations. Pelleting transforms that liability into a tradable commodity. Plus, several carbon credit programs now recognize livestock waste processing as an eligible offset activity. Why pay fines when you can sell pellets?

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Customized Solution Design

Thinking of turning cow dung cake into money? Our 1‑60 t/h cow dung pellet production line covers every need—from on‑farm heating to power plant co‑firing. Choose the capacity that fits your goals, and let’s build your success.

3-4 T/H Cow Dung Pellet Production Line

Main equipment: Compost turner, fertilizer blending equipment, fertilizer crusher, cow dung pellet making machine, screening equipment, fertilizer bagging machine, loader, forklift, weighbridge
Process Flow: Fermentation→Crushing→Granulation→Additive Mixing→Screening→Packaging
Applicable Scenarios: Township-level centralized treatment points, small-scale organic fertilizer/fuel dual-use plants
Total Power: 47-75 kW

Investment cost: US$40,000-450,000

7-8 T/H Cow Dung Pellet Production Line

Main equipment: Compost turner, feeder, crusher, drum screen, batcher, mixer, buffer silo, packing scale, organic fertilizer granulator, hot air stove, hot air stove, drying machine, induced draft fan, cyclone dust collector, high position palletizer, belt conveyor
Process Flow: Mixing of raw materials and auxiliary materials → Fermentation → Crushing and mixing → Pelletizing → Drying and cooling → Metering and packaging
Applicable Scenarios: Industrial parks, large-scale ranches
Total Power: 62-230 kW

Investment cost: US$80,000-540,000

15 T/H Cow Dung pellet Production line

Main equipment: Solid-liquid separator (manure dewatering), high-capacity hammer crusher, horizontal organic fertilizer mixer, fermentation system, vibrating screen, cow manure pellet mill Roller Dryer, Pellet Cooler, Screening System, Automatic Bagging and Palletizing System
Process Flow: Raw material collection → Pretreatment and mixing → Fermentation → Crushing and screening → Pelletizing → Drying and cooling → Screening and packaging
Applicable Scenarios: Large-scale thermal power plants, municipal biomass power plants, county-wide manure treatment
Total Power: 500-620 kW

Investment cost: US$800,000-1,850,000

25 T/H Cow Dung pellet production line

Main equipment: Large straw crusher, large mixing system, molecular membrane system, fermentation tank and tipper, double-stage crusher, rotary drum screen, pellet mill, automatic packaging machine, bag filter, UV + activated carbon system, 100-meter belt conveyor
Process flow: Raw material pretreatment → Molecular membrane fermentation → Secondary fermentation and bioaccumulation → Crushing, screening and pelletizing → Packaging and storage
Applicable scenarios: Cross-regional biomass fuel trading centers, agricultural waste resource utilization demonstration projects
Total power: 1130-1200 kW

Investment cost: US$800,000-2,200,000

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Fully enclosed cow dung pellet production line equipped with odor removal system, air deodorization fertilizer plant

Cow dung drying machine working in pellet production line, reduce manure moisture before pelletizing

Global Case Details

Real projects, real numbers. Here’s how farms and investors worldwide turned manure into revenue — with RICHI cow dung pellet production lines from 1 to 60 tons per hour.

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4-5 T/H reed cow dung pellet production line

Egypt

Installation period: 40 days
Control mode: Fully automatic
Packaging specifications: 25 kg or 40 kg
Equipment cost: USD 250,000
Annual output: 10,000 tons

4 T/H pig, cow, & chicken manure organic fertilizer production plant

Germany

Particle size: 3-6 mm
Installation period: 30 days
Control mode: Automatic
Suggested retail price: USD 470,000
Annual output: 5,000 tons granular & 5,000 tons powder

5-6 T/H rice husk sugarcane bagasse cow dung pellet production line

Thailand

Date: July 22, 2023
Particle size: 2-5 mm
Installation period: 30 days
Control mode: Semi-automatic
Suggested retail price: USD 380,000

9-10 T/H sludge cow dung Pellet production line

Argentina

Date: February 16, 2024
Product type: Powder
Installation period: 90 days
Raw materials: Sludge, cow dung
Suggested retail price: USD 140,000

10 T/H Integrated Chicken, Sheep, & Cow dung pellet production line

New Zealand

Installation Time: 50 days
Raw Materials: Chicken manure, sheep manure, and cow manure
Control Mode: Semi-automatic
Suggested Retail Price: US$850,000

20 T/H Cow, Chicken Manure, &Sugar Residue Organic Fertilizer Production Line

Ethiopia

Date: September 19, 2024
Particle Size: 2-6 mm
Installation Time: 60 days
Control Mode: Automatic
Suggested Retail Price: US$650,000

Project Construction Steps

Building a cow dung pellet production line isn’t just bolting machines together. Here’s the roadmap we’ve followed across 140+ countries — from the first site visit to the first bag of pellets coming off the line.
Investment for a complete cow dung pellet production line:
$20,000 – $1,500,000

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Project Planning

Start with market research — who’s buying, at what price? Set a clear annual target (say, 10,000 tons). Crunch the numbers: equipment, land, labor. Pick a site close to manure sources but with road access. Draft the layout — raw material in, finished product out.

Raw Material Assessment

How much manure, daily? From your own herd or buying from neighbors? Fresh vs. pre-dried? Moisture swings affect dryer sizing — get this wrong and your capacity numbers don’t add up. Simultaneously, pay attention to testing the carbon-to-nitrogen ratio and heavy metal content.

Process Design

Fuel or fertilizer? That decides your flow sheet. Fuel = separation → drying → pelleting. Fertilizer = fermentation → composting → pelleting. Choose your fermentation route — trough, windrow, or in-vessel. Then pick the key machines and map the flow. Optimize temperature control, aeration, and odor scrubbing.

Environmental Policies

This one’s non-negotiable. Prepare the EIA report, apply for discharge permits. Design wastewater settlement ponds and biofilter exhaust systems. Get it wrong and you’ll face fines or shutdowns — we’ve helped clients navigate regulations from the EU to Southeast Asia. Do it upfront.

Factory Construction

Build by function: fermentation hall (anti-seepage, good airflow), raw material yard (rainproof), finished goods warehouse (damp-proof), office space. Keep safety standards front and center — and leave room to expand. We’ve seen plants outgrow their footprint in two years; plan ahead.

Equipment Installation

Install the turner, crusher, packager — then debug the automation: temperature/humidity sensors, conveyor belts. Make sure every stage talks to the next. Run dry tests, then wet trials. Fine-tune speeds and timings. On-site, we usually spend 4–6 weeks getting everything dialed in.

Commissioning & Operator Training

Our engineers handle mechanical assembly, electrical integration, and trial runs. Run 3–5 small batches. Test the final product — organic matter, NPK content, moisture. Adjust fermentation time, turning frequency, drying temperature. Then we train your team — not just button-pushers, but people who understand why the machine behaves the way it does.

Who are we?

RICHI Machinery Co., Ltd., established in 1995, is a professional manufacturer integrating R&D, manufacturing, design and installation of complete sets of feed machinery engineering, complete sets of biomass pellet engineering, steel silo engineering and automation control.

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Certifications & Honors

RICHI has obtained numerous international authoritative certifications, including CE, ISO9001, SGS, German TÜV, Russian RTN, and French BV, and holds 23 patents. The company has been recognized as a Henan Provincial High-Tech Enterprise, a Zhengzhou Municipal “Specialized, Refined, and Innovative” SME, and a member of the Henan Provincial International Trade E-commerce Association.

60,000㎡+

production base

23+

Patents obtained

30+

Years Of Experience

2000+

successful projects

Product System & Global Service

RICHI has developed a diverse and comprehensive product system, covering 15 major series and over 200 products, including feed pellet mills, wood pellet mills, organic fertilizer pellet mills, aquaculture extrusion extruders, and cat litter pellet mills. This system can comprehensively meet the needs of various feed production and biomass pellet processing.

Leveraging a comprehensive international marketing network, its products are sold in 131 countries and regions worldwide, with over 2000 projects implemented and annual exports exceeding 100 million RMB, serving customers globally.

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