{"id":5659,"date":"2026-09-10T17:59:01","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T17:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/suntomachinery.com\/?p=5659"},"modified":"2026-09-20T18:37:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T18:37:16","slug":"vertical-vs-horizontal-tmr-feed-mixer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/suntomachinery.com\/es\/vertical-vs-horizontal-tmr-feed-mixer\/","title":{"rendered":"Mezclador de alimentaci\u00f3n TMR vertical versus horizontal"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5659\" class=\"elementor elementor-5659\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16aa66e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"16aa66e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ceb1b93 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"ceb1b93\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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<\/div>\r\n<\/nav>\r\n\r\n<!-- PAGE HEAD -->\r\n<header class=\"sp-pagehead\">\r\n  <div class=\"container\">\r\n    <div class=\"sp-meta\">\r\n      <span class=\"sp-cat\">Feed Mixer Guide<\/span>\r\n      <span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><rect x=\"3\" y=\"4\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M16 2v4M8 2v4M3 10h18\"\/><\/svg>September 11, 2026<\/span>\r\n      <span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"\/><path d=\"M12 7v5l3 2\"\/><\/svg>8 min read<\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <h1>Vertical vs Horizontal TMR Feed Mixer: Working Principle, Differences &amp; Effect<\/h1>\r\n    <p>Both blend a total mixed ration \u2014 but they do it in completely different ways. Here is how each works, where they differ, and which one protects your feed quality and your budget.<\/p>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/header>\r\n\r\n<!-- ARTICLE -->\r\n<main class=\"sp-articles\">\r\n  <article class=\"sp-post\">\r\n\r\n    <p class=\"sp-lead\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/suntomachinery.com\/vertical-tmr-feed-mixer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vertical TMR feed mixer<\/a> has become the default choice for dairy and beef farms that feed whole bales and long forage. But most buyers still ask the same question before they buy: <em>should I get a vertical or a horizontal feed mixer?<\/em> Both produce a total mixed ration (TMR) \u2014 one uniform mix of silage, hay, straw and concentrates \u2014 yet they reach that result through opposite mechanics. That difference quietly shows up in your feed uniformity, your power bill and your labor. This guide explains the working principle of each, the real-world differences, and the effect on your herd and your bottom line.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h2>1. Why the Mixer Type Decides Your Feed Quality<\/h2>\r\n    <p>A TMR feeder exists to stop animals from <strong>sorting<\/strong> their feed \u2014 picking out the tasty grain and leaving the fiber behind. When every bite is the same, rumen pH stays stable, dry-matter intake rises and metabolic disease drops. The machine you choose controls three things that matter most: how evenly the mix is made, how much the fiber is damaged in the process, and how much work it takes to run. Before comparing vertical vs horizontal, keep the job in mind \u2014 cut, knead and blend coarse forage into a consistent ration <em>without turning good fiber into dust<\/em>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h2>2. How a Vertical TMR Feed Mixer Works<\/h2>\r\n    <p>The Sunto <a href=\"https:\/\/suntomachinery.com\/vertical-tmr-feed-mixer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vertical TMR mixer<\/a> uses one or two vertical augers (large screw conveyors) inside a tall tub. Loading is from the top with a tractor loader or by dropping in whole round bales \u2014 no pre-chopping required. Inside the tub the cycle is simple and repeatable:<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"sp-flow\">\r\n      <div class=\"sp-step\"><span class=\"sp-step-n\">1<\/span><h5>Load<\/h5><p>Drop whole bales or loose forage into the tub from the top.<\/p><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sp-arrow\">&rarr;<\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sp-step\"><span class=\"sp-step-n\">2<\/span><h5>Lift<\/h5><p>The vertical auger screws material from the bottom upward.<\/p><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sp-arrow\">&rarr;<\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sp-step\"><span class=\"sp-step-n\">3<\/span><h5>Cut<\/h5><p>Stationary or rotating knives trim the forage as it passes.<\/p><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sp-arrow\">&rarr;<\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sp-step\"><span class=\"sp-step-n\">4<\/span><h5>Drop<\/h5><p>Cut material falls back by gravity and is lifted again.<\/p><\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sp-arrow\">&rarr;<\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sp-step\"><span class=\"sp-step-n\">5<\/span><h5>Discharge<\/h5><p>Hydraulic doors release the finished TMR onto the lane.<\/p><\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <p>After a few short cycles \u2014 typically <strong>3 to 8 minutes<\/strong> \u2014 the whole batch is a uniform TMR. Because the action is a gentle vertical lift plus a single cut, fiber stays long and the mix stays cool.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <figure class=\"sp-figure\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/suntomachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tmr-vertical-feed-mixer-structure-diagram.jpg\" alt=\"Sunto vertical TMR feed mixer structure diagram showing heavy-duty mixing drum, durable hydraulic hoses, reinforced hydraulic cylinder, hydraulic discharge door, wide discharge conveyor, heavy-duty chassis, wear-resistant tire and strong trailer hitch\" title=\"Vertical vs Horizontal TMR Feed Mixer\">\r\n      <figcaption class=\"sp-figcap\">Anatomy of a Sunto vertical TMR mixer: mixing drum, hydraulic cylinder and discharge door, conveyor, chassis, tire and trailer hitch \u2014 few moving parts, built for farm abuse.<\/figcaption>\r\n    <\/figure>\r\n\r\n    <h2>3. How a Horizontal Feed Mixer Works<\/h2>\r\n    <p>A <strong>horizontal mixer<\/strong> (often called a ribbon or paddle blender) replaces the vertical tub with a long horizontal trough. A central shaft carries ribbon flights or paddles that rotate and <em>tumble<\/em> the material sideways along the box. There is no vertical lift and no aggressive cutting \u2014 it is gentle, continuous tumbling. Loading is usually from the top or a side auger, and the mix discharges from a bottom gate. Horizontal machines are common in feed factories and poultry operations where the feed is already fine, dry and ground.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"sp-diagram\">\r\n      <div class=\"sp-diagram-grid\">\r\n        <div class=\"sp-dcell\">\r\n          <h5>Vertical \u2014 auger lift &amp; cut<\/h5>\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 200 200\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Vertical TMR mixer schematic\">\r\n            <rect x=\"60\" y=\"30\" width=\"80\" height=\"150\" rx=\"10\" fill=\"#f9f8f8\" stroke=\"#011627\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\r\n            <path d=\"M100 165 L100 55\" stroke=\"#d94948\" stroke-width=\"8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n            <path d=\"M100 70 q14 -10 0 -20 q-14 10 0 20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#d94948\" stroke-width=\"4\"\/>\r\n            <path d=\"M100 100 q14 -10 0 -20 q-14 10 0 20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#d94948\" stroke-width=\"4\"\/>\r\n            <path d=\"M100 130 q14 -10 0 -20 q-14 10 0 20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#d94948\" stroke-width=\"4\"\/>\r\n            <rect x=\"85\" y=\"165\" width=\"30\" height=\"12\" fill=\"#011627\"\/>\r\n            <text x=\"100\" y=\"195\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"12\" fill=\"#5b6b78\">vertical tub<\/text>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <div class=\"sp-dcell\">\r\n          <h5>Horizontal \u2014 ribbon tumble<\/h5>\r\n          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 200 200\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Horizontal feed mixer schematic\">\r\n            <rect x=\"25\" y=\"80\" width=\"150\" height=\"60\" rx=\"10\" fill=\"#f9f8f8\" stroke=\"#011627\" stroke-width=\"3\"\/>\r\n            <line x1=\"40\" y1=\"110\" x2=\"160\" y2=\"110\" stroke=\"#d94948\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/>\r\n            <path d=\"M70 92 l-10 18 l20 0 z\" fill=\"#d94948\"\/>\r\n            <path d=\"M100 128 l-10 -18 l20 0 z\" fill=\"#d94948\"\/>\r\n            <path d=\"M130 92 l-10 18 l20 0 z\" fill=\"#d94948\"\/>\r\n            <circle cx=\"40\" cy=\"110\" r=\"10\" fill=\"#011627\"\/>\r\n            <text x=\"100\" y=\"165\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-size=\"12\" fill=\"#5b6b78\">horizontal trough<\/text>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sp-diagram-cap\">Vertical mixers lift and cut with an auger; horizontal mixers tumble with a rotating ribbon or paddles inside a long box.<\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <h2>4. Vertical vs Horizontal \u2014 The Real Differences<\/h2>\r\n    <p>The mechanics translate directly into day-to-day differences. Here is the side-by-side:<\/p>\r\n    <table class=\"sp-table\">\r\n      <thead><tr><th>Factor<\/th><th>Vertical TMR Mixer<\/th><th>Horizontal Mixer<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\r\n      <tbody>\r\n        <tr><td><strong>Mixing action<\/strong><\/td><td>Vertical auger lifts material, knives cut, gravity drops it back<\/td><td>Horizontal ribbon\/paddle shaft tumbles material along a trough<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td><strong>Best feed type<\/strong><\/td><td>Whole round bales, long fiber, silage, coarse roughage<\/td><td>Fine ground meal, concentrates, liquid &amp; mineral mixes<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td><strong>Mixing time<\/strong><\/td><td>Short \u2014 about 3\u20138 minutes per batch<\/td><td>Longer \u2014 about 8\u201315 minutes, risk of over-mixing<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td><strong>Fiber length<\/strong><\/td><td>Preserves long fiber \u2014 better rumen health<\/td><td>Tends to shorten fiber the longer it runs<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td><strong>Loading<\/strong><\/td><td>Top-load whole bales with a loader, one operator<\/td><td>Usually needs pre-chopped feed; harder with big bales<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td><strong>Power per m\u00b3<\/strong><\/td><td>Lower<\/td><td>Higher<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td><strong>Purchase cost<\/strong><\/td><td>Lower \u2014 simpler machine<\/td><td>Higher \u2014 gearbox, ribbon, heavier build<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td><strong>Maintenance<\/strong><\/td><td>Fewer moving parts; auger &amp; knife wear<\/td><td>Gearbox, ribbon\/paddle and trough wear<\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <tr><td><strong>Typical use<\/strong><\/td><td>Dairy\/beef cattle, sheep, large-bale farms<\/td><td>Poultry, feed plants, fine uniform rations<\/td><\/tr>\r\n      <\/tbody>\r\n    <\/table>\r\n\r\n    <h2>5. Effect Differences That Hit Your Bottom Line<\/h2>\r\n    <p>The table above is theory \u2014 here is what it means in the barn.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Mixing uniformity<\/h3>\r\n    <p>Both designs reach an acceptable coefficient of variation for farm use. Horizontal machines can edge slightly tighter uniformity <em>for fine, free-flowing feeds<\/em>, but for a TMR built on silage and long hay, a well-tuned vertical mixer is more than uniform enough. The gain from going horizontal rarely justifies the extra cost for cattle rations.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Nutrient preservation<\/h3>\r\n    <p>This is where vertical wins for ruminants. The short cycle and single cut keep the mix cool and leave structural fiber intact. Over-mixing in a horizontal trough generates heat and shatters fiber into short particles \u2014 which lowers rumen effectiveness and can waste the very nutrient you paid for. Extension guidance on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fao.org\/agriculture\/crops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">feed and forage management<\/a> consistently stresses keeping fiber length for rumen function.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Labor and time<\/h3>\r\n    <p>Because a vertical tub swallows whole round bales, one operator loads, mixes and feeds without pre-processing. That is a dramatic labor saving versus a horizontal setup that expects chopping first.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <figure class=\"sp-figure\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/suntomachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tmr-feed-mixer-labor-saving-comparison.jpg\" alt=\"Sunto TMR feed mixer replaces ten workers, showing manual mixing versus fast machine mixing for feed preparation\" title=\"Vertical vs Horizontal TMR Feed Mixer\">\r\n      <figcaption class=\"sp-figcap\">One worker with a Sunto vertical TMR mixer does the feed-prep work that once needed ten \u2014 less time, less cost, more consistency.<\/figcaption>\r\n    <\/figure>\r\n\r\n    <h3>Cost over the life of the machine<\/h3>\r\n    <p>Lower power per cubic meter, a simpler build and fewer wear parts all point the same way: a vertical TMR mixer is cheaper to buy and cheaper to keep running for a livestock farm. The saving compounds year after year.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <figure class=\"sp-figure\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/suntomachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tmr-feed-mixer-farming-benefits.jpg\" alt=\"Sunto TMR feed mixer benefits for cattle, sheep and dairy farms including balanced nutrition, dry matter intake, disease reduction, feed cost savings and labor savings\" title=\"Vertical vs Horizontal TMR Feed Mixer\">\r\n      <figcaption class=\"sp-figcap\">Fully mixed rations mean balanced nutrition, higher dry-matter intake, fewer metabolic disorders, lower feed cost and less labor.<\/figcaption>\r\n    <\/figure>\r\n\r\n    <h2>6. Which Should You Choose?<\/h2>\r\n    <p>Match the machine to what you actually feed:<\/p>\r\n    <div class=\"sp-animals\">\r\n      <div class=\"sp-an\">\r\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 13c0-4 3-7 7-7s7 3 7 7v3H5z\"\/><path d=\"M9 16v4M15 16v4\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <h5>Dairy &amp; beef cattle<\/h5><p>Vertical \u2014 bales &amp; long fiber<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sp-an\">\r\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M6 14c0-3 2-5 6-5s6 2 6 5v2H6z\"\/><path d=\"M9 16v4M15 16v4\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <h5>Sheep &amp; goats<\/h5><p>Vertical \u2014 roughage + concentrate<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sp-an\">\r\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"5\"\/><path d=\"M9 14l-1 6M15 14l1 6\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <h5>Poultry &amp; pigs<\/h5><p>Horizontal \u2014 fine, uniform rations<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sp-an\">\r\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M3 14c3-3 6-3 9 0s6 3 9 0M7 9c1-2 3-2 4 0M14 9c1-2 3-2 4 0\"\/><\/svg>\r\n        <h5>Feed plants<\/h5><p>Horizontal \u2014 tonnes per hour<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sp-box\">\r\n      <h4>Our take for most livestock farms<\/h4>\r\n      <ul>\r\n        <li><strong>Choose vertical if<\/strong> you feed cattle, sheep or goats on silage, hay, straw and whole bales, and you want one machine one person can run. This is the Sunto sweet spot \u2014 capacities from <a href=\"https:\/\/suntomachinery.com\/vertical-tmr-feed-mixer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 m\u00b3 to 30 m\u00b3<\/a>.<\/li>\r\n        <li><strong>Choose horizontal if<\/strong> you run a poultry house, a pig farm or a commercial feed plant where the ration is finely ground and needs the tightest possible uniformity at high volume.<\/li>\r\n        <li><strong>For a mixed small farm<\/strong> with a few cows plus some chickens, a vertical TMR mixer still covers the roughage-based ration; fine poultry feed is usually bought or pelleted separately.<\/li>\r\n      <\/ul>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <figure class=\"sp-figure\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/suntomachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tmr-feed-mixer-product-details-features.jpg\" alt=\"Sunto vertical TMR feed mixer product details showing large helical auger, reinforced tank body, soft starter control, hydraulic discharge outlet and manganese steel blades\" title=\"Vertical vs Horizontal TMR Feed Mixer\">\r\n      <figcaption class=\"sp-figcap\">Why Sunto vertical TMR mixers hold up: large helical auger, reinforced thickened tank, soft-start control, hydraulic discharge and manganese-steel blades.<\/figcaption>\r\n    <\/figure>\r\n\r\n    <h2>7. Why Sunto Vertical TMR Mixers<\/h2>\r\n    <p>Our vertical line is built for exactly the strengths this guide describes: a reinforced alloy-steel tub, manganese-steel triangular blades for tough forage, hydraulic single or dual discharge, electronic weighing for accurate ration proportioning, and a copper-wire motor option that saves energy. Capacities run 5\u201330 m\u00b3, so a family dairy and a large feedlot both find a fit. Every unit is factory-tested before it leaves Zhengzhou.<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"sp-post-cta\">\r\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/suntomachinery.com\/vertical-tmr-feed-mixer\/\" class=\"sp-btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Vertical TMR Specs<\/a>\r\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/suntomachinery.com\/contact\" class=\"sp-btn alt\">Get a Factory Quote<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/article>\r\n<\/main>\r\n\r\n<!-- RELATED PRODUCTS -->\r\n<section class=\"sp-related\">\r\n  <div class=\"container\">\r\n    <h2>Explore Related Machines<\/h2>\r\n    <div class=\"sp-rel-grid\">\r\n      <a class=\"sp-rel-card\" href=\"https:\/\/suntomachinery.com\/vertical-tmr-feed-mixer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/suntomachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/tmr-vertical-feed-mixer-machine.jpg\" alt=\"Sunto vertical TMR feed mixer machine\" title=\"Vertical vs Horizontal TMR Feed Mixer\">\r\n        <div class=\"sp-rel-body\"><h4>Vertical TMR Mixer<\/h4><p>5\u201330 m\u00b3, bale-ready<\/p><\/div>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n      <a class=\"sp-rel-card\" href=\"https:\/\/suntomachinery.com\/feed-pellet-mill\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/suntomachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/sunto-animal-feed-pellet-machine.jpg\" alt=\"Sunto feed pellet mill\" title=\"Vertical vs Horizontal TMR Feed Mixer\">\r\n        <div class=\"sp-rel-body\"><h4>Feed Pellet Mill<\/h4><p>Electric \/ diesel \/ 3-phase<\/p><\/div>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n      <a class=\"sp-rel-card\" href=\"https:\/\/suntomachinery.com\/chaff-cutter-machine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/suntomachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/sunto-chaff-cutter-machine.jpg\" alt=\"Sunto chaff cutter machine\" title=\"Vertical vs Horizontal TMR Feed Mixer\">\r\n        <div class=\"sp-rel-body\"><h4>Chaff Cutter<\/h4><p>Chop &amp; knead forage<\/p><\/div>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n      <a class=\"sp-rel-card\" href=\"https:\/\/suntomachinery.com\/round-silage-baler-machine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/suntomachinery.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/round-silage-baler-yk-5552a-hero.jpg\" alt=\"Sunto round silage baler\" title=\"Vertical vs Horizontal TMR Feed Mixer\">\r\n        <div class=\"sp-rel-body\"><h4>Round Silage Baler<\/h4><p>One-pass bale &amp; wrap<\/p><\/div>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:30px\">\r\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/suntomachinery.com\/product-2\/\" class=\"sp-btn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">All Sunto Machines<\/a>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- CTA -->\r\n<section class=\"sp-section\" style=\"padding:0 24px\">\r\n  <div class=\"sp-cta\">\r\n    <h2>Not Sure Vertical or Horizontal Fits Your Farm?<\/h2>\r\n    <p>Tell us your animals, daily volume and power supply \u2014 our team replies within 24 hours with specs and a factory-direct quote.<\/p>\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/suntomachinery.com\/contact\" class=\"sp-btn\">Contact Us<\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<!-- INTERNAL ARTICLE LINKS -->\r\n<section class=\"sp-related\" style=\"background:#fff\">\r\n  <div class=\"container\">\r\n    <h2>More Buying Guides<\/h2>\r\n    <div class=\"sp-rel-grid\">\r\n      <a class=\"sp-rel-card\" href=\"https:\/\/suntomachinery.com\/how-to-choose-round-silage-baler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n        <div class=\"sp-rel-body\"><h4>How to Choose a Round Silage Baler<\/h4><p>Diesel vs PTO vs electric<\/p><\/div>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n      <a class=\"sp-rel-card\" href=\"https:\/\/suntomachinery.com\/how-to-choose-chaff-cutter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n        <div class=\"sp-rel-body\"><h4>How to Choose a Chaff Cutter<\/h4><p>Size by herd, check blade &amp; 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