Rating of manual sheep clippers and their adjustment, how to choose

A farmer who specializes in raising sheep for high-quality wool needs a good shearing tool. Manually using shearing shears is tedious work and cannot process a whole herd, so a special device is required. The best way to do this job is to use a manual clipper specifically designed for shearing sheep.

Application benefits

You can shear a small number of animals by hand, so using scissors is worth it on farms with up to 5 sheep.However, in the hands of an inexperienced person, scissors can cause harm both to the animal itself and to the fur. 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, but a dozen or two sheep can be processed with a manual device. With it, the farmer will receive the following advantages:

1. Harmless to a sheep - it is extremely difficult to injure it with a mechanical machine.
2. Easy to use, maintain and store.
3. Affordable price.
4. Fast and easy replacement of parts.
5. Use anywhere in the absence of power supply.

The only disadvantage of such a device can be considered the high energy consumption of the shearer and the inability to process a large flock. In this regard, electric clippers are more productive, making shearing much easier and speeding up the processing of the herd.

Types of cars

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

1. Mechanical.
2. Electrical.

Manual mechanical clippers are actually improved sheep shears. They make the job much easier and, unlike scissors, they cannot hurt the animal. But they quickly become dull and working with them is tiring, especially if you have to process a herd of hundreds of individuals.

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

Criterias of choice

Depending on the size of the herd and the specific design 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 need to focus on.
2. The strength of the knives, the grade of steel used for the device.
3. The number of animals that can be processed before having to change knives.
4. Speed ​​of work.
5. Product weight. If the device is heavy, the shearer will become tired and productivity will decrease.
6. Ergonomic design. This indicator is important for long-term comfortable work.
7. Reliability and durability of the machine.
8. Convenient storage and transportation.

The owner of the flock decides which sheep clipper to choose. Now there is a wide selection of such devices with different characteristics, so purchasing the right option is not difficult.

Rating of hair clippers

Based on manufacturers' descriptions, technical characteristics and reviews from owners and employees, ratings of the best sheep clippers have been compiled.

With a wide selection, you can find a better and more durable option, or choose an inexpensive device.

Russian made

Domestic developers create products adapted to operating conditions in the country. The Hurricane model is considered one of the best. It has a power of 550 Watts, is equipped with a speed controller, and the power button is located in the upper part of the body, which makes it easier to work with the device. It also has a double grille on the engine, which helps in better cooling due to air intake.This means that the device can work without interruption longer than its 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 “Beast” sheep machine weighs 1.4 kilograms, has a double cooling system and a power of 520 Watts, with variable speed control. It is produced in China, but it has a Russian analogue with the same power, air cooling, and a blade rotation speed of 2500 rpm. This is Peter 520, which costs only 300 rubles more, but is adapted for Russian conditions.

Foreign devices

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

The two-speed Heiniger Xpert model is expensive, but has excellent characteristics: heat-resistant fiberglass body, replaceable heads, ergonomic shape, speed 2500/2800 rpm. The German Liscop 3000 Sheer is a little cheaper, but it is a professional unit for sheep, produces little noise and vibration, and knives made of high-carbon steel do not need constant sharpening. It has a power of 3000 rpm.

Buyers should remember that when purchasing some foreign models, a converter will be required for them to function adequately.

Terms of use

The first rule is that a sheep clipper must be specialized, that is, hairdressing devices for people or for processing domestic animals are not suitable for processing a flock. The use of such devices will lead to damage to equipment and fleece, and sometimes to injury to animals and/or operating personnel.

In order for the device to last longer, have a soft stroke without jerking and cut the wool well, it must be pre-adjusted. During operation, knives should be lubricated with machine oil every quarter of an hour.

If you have to handle 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 land on the tool and spread throughout the sheared flock.

Many people are interested in a homemade sheep shearing machine. You can make a manual device yourself, but this is a pointless exercise, because it is short-lived, and a ready-made device costs less than what it would cost to manufacture.

As for the electrical device, the maximum that can be done is to plug it in, not into the network, but 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 proper care:

1. After cutting and before storing, you need to clean the device from dirt and remaining hair. For these purposes, use the brush included in the kit.
2. The body of the machine is wiped with a cloth.
3. When the device is no longer needed, it is stored in its original packaging or placed in a protective box or bag.
4. The knives are lubricated with oil.
5. Store devices in a dry, clean place, away from children.

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