wood pellet making machine price
In our experience, a single wood pellet making machine price typically ranges from $10,000 to $90,000 – but that range covers everything from a small workshop setup to a serious industrial operation. The key is matching the machine to your actual production goals.
Capacity
0.2-4 T/H
Power
22-250 KW
Introduction of wood pellet machine
The wood pellet making machine price depends on your raw materials, required hourly output, and the level of automation for your production line.
Suitable Raw Materials
We’ve run everything through our machines – whole logs, forestry thinnings, wood shavings, furniture offcuts, softwood, hardwood, and mixed scrap timber. Whatever your local supply throws at you, we’ve likely processed it before. The gallery below gives you a closer look at each type.
Whole Logs
Wood Shavings
Wood Shavings
Furniture Scraps
Furniture Scraps
Mixed Wood
Mixed Wood
Hardwood
Hardwood
Softwood
Softwood
What Is a Wood Pellet Making Machine?
A wood pellet machine is a biomass processing device that compresses prepared wood materials – sawdust, wood chips, shavings, bark, and forestry residues – into uniform, high-density fuel pellets. Inside the pelletizing chamber, high pressure and friction do the work: they compact the material, forcing it through the ring die holes. The result? Dense, low-moisture pellets with high calorific value. In daily production, these machines run continuously, turning waste wood into a reliable fuel source for boiler systems, pellet stoves, and biomass power plants.
Who might need a wood pellet making machine? Timber yards, wood processors, biomass plants, demolition sites, farming co-ops, heating suppliers, recyclers, and export traders – the list goes on.
Forest Farm
Furniture Factory
Biomass plant
House Demolition
Agri‑co‑op
Heating Center
Waste recycler
Global trader
Wood Pellet Making Machine Price
Which model fits your operation? That depends on your target output. Below is a wood pellet making machine price reference based on our standard configurations. Keep in mind – these are baseline figures. Customizations (think voltage, electrical components, door style, color matching) will shift the final number.
MZLH320 Wood Pellet Machine
Wood Pellet Making Machine Price: 10,000-20,000 USD
Main Power: 22 kW
Arch-breaking Feeder Power: 2.2 kW
Forced Feeder Power: 0.75 kW
Capacity: 200-300 kg/h
Ring Die Inner Diameter: 320mm
MZLH350 Wood Pellet Making Machine
Wood Pellet Making Machine Price: 20,000-35,000 USD
Arch-breaking Feeder Power: 2.2 kW
Forced Feeder Power: 0.75 kW
Main Power: 37 kW
Capacity: 300-500 kg/h
Ring Die Inner Diameter: 350mm
MZLH420 Wood Pelletizer Machine
Wood Pellet Making Machine Price: 30,000-40,000 USD
Arch-breaking Feeder Power: 3 kW
Forced Feeder Power: 1.5 kW
Main Power: 90 kW
Capacity: 1.0-1.2 t/h
Ring Die Inner Diameter: 420mm
MZLH520 Wood Pellet Making Machine
Wood Pellet Making Machine Price: 40,000-50,000 USD
Arch-breaking Feeder Power: 3 kW
Forced Feeder Power: 1.5 kW
Main Power: 132 kW
Capacity: 1.5-2.0 t/h
Ring Die Inner Diameter: 520mm
MZLH678 Wood Pellet Machine
Wood Pellet Making Machine Price: 50,000-65,000USD
Arch-breaking Feeder Power: 3 kW
Forced Feeder Power: 1.5 kW
Main Power: 200 kW
Capacity: 2.5-3.0 t/h
Ring Die Inner Diameter: 673mm
MZLH768 Wood Pellet Maker
Wood Pellet Making Machine Price: 65,000-85,000 USD
Arch-breaking Feeder Power: 4 kW
Forced Feeder Power: 1.5 kW
Main Power: 250 kW
Capacity: 3.0-4.0 t/h
Ring Die Inner Diameter: 762mm
Wood Pellet Making Machine Price Terms
Below, we’ve broken down our key price terms – so you know exactly what’s included in the quote, where responsibility shifts, and who carries which risks along the way. That way, you can compare offers clearly, avoid any surprise costs, and pick the option that truly fits your logistics capability and budget.
EXW – Ex Works (Factory Gate)
This is our most basic price term – and the lowest in dollar amount. Under EXW, the price covers only the wood pellet making machine itself, packed and made available at our factory or warehouse. You are responsible for everything else: arranging pickup, export customs clearance, inland trucking, ocean freight, insurance, and import clearance on your end.
Best for: Buyers with their own freight forwarders or existing shipping arrangements who want maximum control and minimum seller involvement.
FOB – Free On Board (Loading Port)
This is the industry standard for Chinese machinery exports – and the term you will see on most of our quotations. Under FOB, our responsibility covers: packing the machine, transporting it to the named port (e.g., Shanghai, Qingdao, or Tianjin), and handling all export customs clearance. Once the machine is loaded onto your designated vessel, the risk and all subsequent costs – ocean freight, insurance, destination charges – transfer to you.
Best for: Most international buyers. It offers a clean division of responsibility and is widely understood by freight forwarders worldwide. Over 78% of Chinese export orders use FOB terms.
CFR – Cost and Freight (Named Destination Port)
With CFR, we take FOB one step further: we arrange and pay for the ocean freight to carry the wood pellet making machine to your designated destination port. However, the risk still transfers to you once the goods are loaded onboard in China – so you remain responsible for insurance and any loss or damage during the voyage.
Best for: Buyers who want shipping arranged by the seller but prefer to handle their own insurance.
CIF – Cost, Insurance, and Freight (Named Destination Port):
CIF is CFR plus insurance. We arrange both the ocean freight and the marine insurance policy covering the machine during transit. The price you see includes the cost of the machine, shipping, and insurance – all the way to the destination port. Risk, however, still passes to you once the goods are onboard the vessel in China.
Best for: Buyers who want a single, all-inclusive price for delivery to their port and prefer not to arrange shipping or insurance separately.
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Customized Pricing – Tailored to Your Specific Requirements
The standard wood pellet making machine price terms above are based on a baseline machine configuration. In reality, your wood pellet mill is rarely one-size-fits-all. The final invoice amount hinges on a range of custom options that you select to match your local operating conditions and personal preferences. These include, but are not limited to:
- Voltage & frequency (e.g., 380V/50Hz, 220V/60Hz, or other special requirements)
- Electrical components (brands like Siemens, Schneider)
- Door opening style (manual, hydraulic, or slide‑type for easy maintenance)
- Product color & finish (standard RAL colors or custom‑branded painting)
- Control system (PLC with touchscreen vs. basic relay control)
- Wear parts material (standard steel vs. hardened alloy for longer service life)
Each choice directly influences production cost, delivery lead time, and ultimately the price. For instance, upgrading to a premium electrical package may add 5–8% to the base wood pellet making machine price, while a custom color finish typically carries a small surcharge for extra painting and curing time.
That is why we do not publish a single fixed wood pellet making machine price for all models. Instead, we work with you to define every detail – then generate a transparent, line-item quotation that breaks down the cost of each customization. This way, you pay only for what you truly need, and you never overpay for features that don’t add value to your operation.
A Note on Price Transparency
Whichever term you choose, our quotation will always clearly state the Incoterms® 2020 rule applied. We also provide a full breakdown of what is included in the price, so there are no surprises. If you are unsure which term best suits your needs, our team is happy to walk you through the options and help you calculate the total landed cost for your specific location.
Request your customized quotation today.
Let us help you find the right balance of cost, control, and convenience.
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Wood Pellet Making Machine Price in Real Projects
Romania 2 t/h Wood Pellet Making Machine Price
Complete Wood Pellet Mill Price: $340,210
Main Raw Materials: Softwood chips (spruce, fir, pine), hardwood chips (beech, oak, hornwood), mixed sawmill waste (scraps, trimmings, bark mixture)
Main Equipment: Wood chip crusher, drum dryer, wood chip burner, hammer mill, cyclone dust collector, 2 t/h wood pellet mill, pellet cooler, vibrating pellet screen, fully automatic packaging machine, electrical control system
Particle Size: 6-8 mm
Canada 2-3 t/h Wood Pellet Making Machine Project
Complete Wood Pellet Making Machine Price: $180,000
Main Raw Materials: Logs, branches, sawmill waste wood chips
Main Equipment: Wood chipper, wood hammer mill, primary screening machine, rotary wood chip dryer, storage silo, U-shaped screw conveyor, industrial wood pellet mill, wood pellet cooler, automatic wood pellet packaging machine, and other auxiliary equipment.
Particle Size: 6-10 mm
Installation Period: 60 days
Turkey 6 t/h Wood Pellet Making Machine Price
Complete Wood Pellet Mill Price: $370,000
Main Raw Materials: Wood chips, timber, sawdust, shavings, and other high-calorific-value raw materials
Main Equipment: Wood pellet mill, electrical control cabinet, wood chipper, screening machine, high-speed bagging machine, raw material conveyor, pulse dust collector system, loader
Particle Size: 3-10 mm
Installation Period: 45 days
USA Large-Scale Industrial 10 t/h Wood Pellet Mill Project
Complete Wood Pellet Making Machine Price: $1,300,000
Main Raw Materials: Various wood waste
Main Equipment: Wood chipper, hammer mill, pulse dust collector, rotary dryer, pellet mill, pellet cooler, screening machine, automatic packaging machine, MCC control center
Pellet Size: 6-8 mm
Malaysia 15 t/h Wood Pellet Making Machine Project
Complete Wood Pellet Making Machine Price: $890,000
Main Raw Materials: Straw, waste wood and wood chips, waste sawdust
Main Equipment: Wood pellet mill *5, crusher, bag dust collector *22, material conveyor belt *40, power distribution cabinet, dryer, hot air furnace, material conveyor belt, power distribution cabinet
Particle Size: 6-25 mm
Bangladesh 20-24 t/h Wood Pellet Making Machine Project
Complete Wood Pellet Making Machine Price: $814,080
Main Raw Materials: Sawmill residue, furniture manufacturing waste, rubberwood, eucalyptus and acacia residue, coconut shells
Main Equipment: Rotary dryer, hammer mill, 10-12 ton/hour wood pellet mill * 2, counter-current cooler, rotary grading screen, belt conveyor, screw conveyor, automatic packaging machine, PLC control system
Pellet Size: 6-8 mm
What Affects Wood Pellet Making Machine Price?
The whole set wood pellet making machine price mainly comes down to three things: your raw material, your processing method, and your end market. We’ve built custom machines for clients running everything from clean sawdust to blended farm waste – and we can help you strike the right balance between capacity and budget.
Raw material moisture content
This is the single biggest variable. Bone-dry sawdust? Easy. Fresh-cut wood with 40–50% moisture? You’ll need a dryer, and that adds both equipment cost and operational expense. We’ve seen projects where drying alone accounted for 25% of the total line budget. The rule of thumb: the wetter your input, the bigger your upfront investment.
Bark content
Too much bark raises ash content and knocks down your pellet grade. If you’re aiming for premium residential fuel, keep bark out. If you’re selling to industrial boilers, it’s less of a concern.
Material form – fines or logs?
If you’re starting with sawdust or shavings, you can skip the chipping stage. But if you’ve got whole logs or bulky offcuts, you’ll need a drum chipper or a wood crusher upfront to reduce them to workable size. That’s extra machinery – and extra cost. On-site, we often walk clients through this decision: “Do you really need a chipper, or can you source pre-processed material locally?” Sometimes the cheaper option isn’t the machine – it’s the supply chain.
Purity and composition – is it straight wood or a blend?
If it’s clean, homogeneous wood chips – great. We keep the line simple: grind, dry (if needed), pellet, cool, bag. But if your feedstock is mixed – wood with grass, alfalfa, straw, or reeds – things get more interesting. Here’s how we approach it based on real project experience:
· Scenario A: Low fiber content (wood dominates, <15–20% grass/straw)
The pellet quality remains wood-like – good density, good heat value, low ash. If the bales carry dirt, stones, or stray wire, you need to add a screening stage plus magnetic separation upfront. Clean off the junk before it reaches the hammer mill, and you protect both your die and your final product quality.
· Scenario B: High fiber content (grass/straw >20%, up to 50/50 with wood)
This is where we tell clients: you can absolutely make pellets from this blend – it’s common in the industry – but you need to adjust your approach. Three non-negotiable conditions:
Grind it fine
Cut the fiber down to 3–6mm to match your die hole size. Otherwise, you’ll deal with wrapping, poor bite, and clogged dies.
Improve the bind
Grass lacks lignin, so it doesn’t naturally stick together. Increase the wood proportion if you can, or add a binder.
Swap the die
Use a slightly lower compression ratio than pure wood, typically 1:6–1:8 for high‑fiber blends, to reduce wear and prevent clogging.
A word on quality trade-offs: blended pellets will have higher ash content, slightly lower calorific value, and more chlorine/silicon. They’re more prone to slagging. These are industrial-grade mixed biomass pellets, not ENplus-certified wood pellets for residential stoves. Price them accordingly.
Softwood vs. hardwood – it matters
Softwood
In our experience, the higher the softwood content (pine, spruce, fir), the easier and cheaper the pelletizing process. Softwood binds better and grinds easier.
Hardwood
Pure hardwood is tougher on dies and motors – you’ll need more torque and more frequent die changes. However, hardwood pellets also have the advantages of high density and long-lasting combustion.
Most operations blend the two to balance cost and quality.
Who are we?
RICHI Manufacturer 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.
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.
