Commercial compost turner PT170X + WT3000

Midwest Biosystems Aeromaster PT-170X with WT3000 with all the bells and whistles - optional rear spray boom arm and hydraulic water pump.

Future proof your farming operation or scale your composting operation with the highest quality combination on the market today! The Aeromaster PT-170X pull-type compost turner paired with the WT3000 high-capacity water trailer. Delivers consistent aeration and precise moisture placement for faster, more uniform composting. These are the bees knees of commercial composters – extreme heavy duty build with optimal designs to create high quality compost whilst minimising your costs.

Don’t worry about hauling heavy water lines, don’t worry about having to dig out the turner if something breaks like the self propelled types. A huge capacity of ~100,000 per year, can be utilised for any size composting operations. Need to inspect the middle of your windrow for moisture? Aeration? Simply elevate the barrel and hood. Need to change to road going mode? Can be easily adapted and moved from site to site.

This machine coupled with the inoculants from YLAD living soils (NSW) will produce HUMUS compost – the most powerful material in existence that can positively impact soil and plant health.

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PT170X – Highlights:
• PTO-driven, pull-type turner designed for commercial windrows
• Robust custom designed tines for thorough oxygenation and blending, not pulverising.
• Hydraulic height/hood adjustment for different materials and pile profiles
• Water injection manifold ready for on-the-move moisture application
• Grease-point access and service-friendly layout
• Capacity ~100,000 Tonnes per annum

WT3000 – Highlights:
• High-capacity water trailer matched to windrow work – 3000 Gallons/11,000L.
• Pump, spray/injection plumbing and control valves for even moisture delivery
• Optioned up hydraulic water pump for longevity
• Optioned rear spray boom arm to allow moisture application to the outside of your windrow
• Heavy-duty chassis; field-ready running gear and hitch

Why this setup
• Fewer passes, better biology: Even moisture + proper oxygen = faster, more predictable composting
• Lower operating cost: Moisture added while turning; no separate wet-down run, uniform aeration = no anaerobic patches
• Quality uplift: Consistent structure through the profile (not just the crust)

Included:
• Operator and maintenance guides
• Basic spares: Spare drive belt, spare water nozzles, spare tines

Reason for sale
• Rebalancing operations - machines are surplus to current program, not sold due to condition.

Critical factors to consider when considering this unit over other composting methods.
• Total cost – maintenance, operational efficiency, diesel etc savings using a turner
• Final product – these machines produce some of the highest quality compost in the world
• Equipment and windrow size: creates windrows 4.8m Wide x 1.8m high
• Labour – how much labour per cubic ton are you spending?

These machines minimise your cost per cubic meter due to efficiency, saving you time, diesel, maintenance, wear and tear. Will turn a 400 cubic meter windrow in 15-25mins depending on the stage of the composting cycle = efficiency!

This turner requires a tractor with 150HP and minimum 3x rear hydraulic rear reserves (also available for sale).

$379,000 plus GST