Portable Mill
Scherer Inc.’s portable mill lineup is engineered for speed, consistency, and field-side performance. Our trailer-mounted roller mills combine heavy-duty grinding capacity with unmatched flexibility and process high-moisture corn at the point of harvest. Whether you’re operating a large-scale dairy, a high-throughput feedlot, or managing silage harvest in real time, Scherer’s portable mills help you stay ahead of bottlenecks and protect feed value from day one.
Why Choose Scherer Portable Mills?
Our roller mills are purpose-built for wet corn at 30% moisture, keeping your operation efficient, even under tight timelines. With indexed roll gap settings, proven corrugations, and capacity ratings up to 15,000 BPH, Scherer mills deliver the grind you need—right where you need it.
Key Benefits of Our Portable Mills
- Keep Choppers Moving: Wet corn rolls clean, with no smearing or plugging, allowing your grinder to keep up with harvest speed.
- Optimize Throughput: Models like the 16×84 triple inline hit throughput classes of 15,000 BPH (setup dependent).
- Repeatable Grind Quality: Precision gap controls and feed design produce consistent particle size for optimal digestibility.
- On-Farm Flexibility: Trailer-mounted design, quick leveling, and conveyor discharge reduce rehandling and maximize uptime.
- Durable by Design: Features like inlet magnets and centralized lube points reduce wear and extend mill life.
- Service You Can Count On: Scherer roller mills are backed by over 30 years of roller mill expertise, real-world insights, and responsive service.
Model Configurations & Capacities
Scherer’s portable mills are available in 16×52 and 16×84 roll sizes with single, double, and triple inline configurations. Choose PTO or electric power depending on your site needs.
Model Options:
- 16×52: Single Inline, Double Inline
- 16×84: Single Inline, Double Inline, Triple Inline
- Discharge: Conveyor (custom height/angle packages available)
Typical Throughput Range For high-moisture corn (~30%):
| Model | Drive | Throughput Range |
| 16×52 Single Inline | PTO or Electric | ~2,000–3,000 BPH |
| 16×52 Double Inline | PTO or Electric | ~3,000–4,000 BPH |
| 16×84 Single Inline | PTO or Electric | ~4,500–5,000 BPH |
| 16×84 Double Inline | PTO or Electric | ~9,000–10,000 BPH |
| 16×84 Triple Inline | Electric Recommended | ~13,500–15,000 BPH |
Note: Actual output may vary depending on crop, gap, test weight, moisture, and configuration. Test grind recommended.
Standard Features
Every Scherer portable grinder includes:
- Deep-cut HMC corrugation: Designed specifically for high-moisture corn, with more traction and consistent particle size.
- Indexed roll gap control: Set and repeat gap adjustments with precision for each harvest.
- Inlet magnets: Protect internal components from tramp metal.
- Inlet agitator system: Prevents bridging and helps regulate material flow.
- Adjustable scraper system: Keeps rolls clean for optimal contact and processing.
- Accessible lubrication points: Easy access for daily maintenance.
Integration Options
Scherer’s conveyor discharge packages pair easily with baggers, augers, TMR mixers, or pit intakes. Optional spouting and discharge angles allow seamless setup on any site layout.
- Conveyor packages are available in multiple heights
- Spouting kits available for direct-integration systems
- Fast leveling setup for field-side grinding
Specifications
- Roll Size: 16×52 or 16×84
- Configuration: Inline (Single / Double / Triple for 16×84)
- Power Options: PTO or Electric
- Discharge: Conveyor (multiple packages available)
- Corrugation: Deep-cut HMC patterns for consistent particle size
- Add-ons: Optional gap indicators, scale packages, roll controls
Ready to Improve Feed Quality & Harvest Efficiency?
Contact us to build a portable roller grinder setup that keeps your feed quality high and your downtime low. Whether you’re operating a feedlot, dairy, or row crop harvest crew, Scherer has a configuration that works for your operation.
Contact us today to customize your setup or request a test grind.
