Manual sheep clipper: what and how to choose, rating of the best

A farmer who breeds sheep for high quality wool needs a good shearing tool. Manually, with shearing scissors, it is tiring to work and the whole herd cannot be processed, so a special device is required. This job is best done with a manual shearer specially designed for sheep shearing.

Application benefits

You can cut a small number of animals by hand, so it is worth using scissors in those farms where up to 5 sheep are kept. However, in the hands of an inexperienced person, scissors can harm both the animal itself and the coat.The machine minimizes the risk of injury and damage to the coat, speeds up work and reduces the load on the shearer's hands.

For a large flock, it is worth purchasing an electric version, and a dozen or two sheep can be processed with a manual device. With it, the farmer will receive the following benefits:

1. Harmless for a sheep - it is extremely difficult to hurt her with a mechanical machine.
2. Easy operation and maintenance, storage.
3. Affordable price.
4. Quick and easy parts replacement.
5. Use anywhere when there is no power supply.

The only disadvantage of such a device can be considered the high energy consumption of the shearer and the impossibility of processing a large flock. In this regard, electric machines are more productive, which greatly facilitate the shearing and speed up the processing of the herd.

Varieties of cars

All manual devices used for shearing sheep are divided into two types:

1. Mechanical.
2. Electrical.

Manual mechanical machines are actually improved sheep scissors. They greatly simplify the work and, unlike scissors, they cannot injure the animal. But they quickly become dull and tedious to work with, especially if you have to handle a herd of hundreds of individuals.

In this case, electric sheep clippers are an alternative. They speed up the process, allow you to process more animals in a short time, eliminate shearers from overworking, but overheat when the load increases.

Selection criteria

Depending on the size of the herd and the specifics of the device, all sheep clippers are selected according to the following parameters:

1. Power. This is the most important indicator that owners of a large herd should be guided by.
2. The strength of the knives, the grade of steel used for the appliance.
3. Number of animals that can be processed before knives need to be changed.
4. Working speed.
5. Product weight. If the machine is heavy, the shearer will tire and performance will drop.
6. Ergonomic design. This indicator is important for long-term comfortable operation.
7. Reliability and durability of the machine.
8. Ease of storage and transportation.

Which shearer to choose, the owner of the flock decides. Now there is an extensive selection of such devices with different characteristics, so it will not be difficult to purchase the right one.

Rating clippers

Based on manufacturers' descriptions, specifications, and feedback from owners and workers, ratings of the best shearing machines have been compiled.

5900 rublesPiter 520Russia6200 rubles

Name	Country of origin	Price
HEINIGER XPERT 2-SPEED	Switzerland	31600 rubles
LISCOP 3000 SHEEP	Germany	28790 rubles
TAKUMI 560	China	14900 rubles
TiDH 240	Taiwan licensed by HEINIGER	7445 rubles
URAGAN	Russia	7000 rubles
"BEAST"	China

With an extensive selection, you can find a better and more durable option, or stop at an inexpensive device.

Russian made

Domestic developers create products adapted to the operating conditions in the country. One of the best is the Hurricane model. It has a power of 550 watts, is equipped with a speed controller, the power button is located in the upper part of the case, which makes it easier to work with the device. It also has a double grille on the engine, which contributes to better cooling due to air intake. This means that the device can work without interruption longer than analogues. The price is also attractive: - the cost of the machine is from 7 thousand rubles, which is at least 4 times lower than high-quality foreign options.

The machine for sheep "The Beast" weighs 1.4 kilograms, has a dual cooling system and a power of 520 watts, speed control.It is made in China, but it has a Russian counterpart with the same power, air cooling, knife speed of 2500 rpm. This is the Peter 520, which costs only 300 rubles more, but it is adapted for Russian conditions.

Foreign appliances

Such devices are produced by countries with developed sheep breeding, for example, Kazakhstan, China, Switzerland and so on. You can buy a relatively inexpensive Chinese TiDH 240 with a power of 320 watts with 2400 rpm or a licensed / made in Japan Takumi 560 with a new generation engine, as well as more expensive German and Swiss models of the Clipper and Heiniger brands. They have the best combination of price and quality, great service resource.

The two-speed Heiniger Xpert is expensive, but has great features: heat-resistant fiberglass body, interchangeable heads, ergonomic shape, 2500/2800 rpm. A little cheaper is the German Liscop 3000 Sheer, but it belongs to the professional units for sheep, produces little noise and vibration, high-carbon steel knives do not need constant sharpening.It has a power of 3000 rpm.

Customers should be aware that when purchasing some foreign models, a converter will be required for adequate operation.

Terms of Use

The first rule is that a sheep clipper must be specialized, that is, hairdressing devices for people or for processing pets are not suitable for processing flocks. The use of such devices will result in damage to the equipment and damage to the rune, and sometimes to injury to animals and / or attendants.

In order for the device to serve longer, have a smooth stroke without jerks and cut hair well, it must first be adjusted. During operation, the knives should be lubricated with machine oil every quarter of an hour.

The unit must not be dropped, kept in damp rooms. During shearing, the blades are not pressed close to the skin of the sheep, so as not to injure it. Dull knives are sharpened in specialized workshops.

If you have to process dozens of animals, during lubrication and adjustment it is worth treating the knives with a special antiseptic spray. It will prevent the possible spread of infection from one sheep to another. This also applies to skin diseases and parasitic infections, because when shearing, helminth eggs and other pathogens can get on the tool and spread throughout the sheared flock.

Many people are interested in a homemade sheep clipper. You can make a hand-held device yourself, but this is a pointless exercise, because it is short-lived, and the finished one costs less than it would have to be spent on manufacturing.

As for an electrical appliance, the maximum that can be done is not to plug it into the network, but to connect it to a generator if there is no centralized source of electricity in the sheepfold.

Equipment care

In order for the unit to work for years, it is necessary to provide it with competent care:

1. After cutting and before storing, clean the appliance from dirt and hair residue. For these purposes, use the brush from the kit.
2. The body of the machine is wiped with a cloth.
3. When the device is no longer needed, keep it in its original packaging or place it in a protective box or bag.
4. The knives are oiled.
5. Keep utensils in a dry, clean place out of the reach of children.

With proper cleaning and storage, the blades do not overheat when cutting, and the unit itself lasts for years.

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