30+ Years of Excellence in Mushroom Machinery & Turnkey Solutions

Automatic Substrate Turning Machine for Sawdust and Corn Cob

Gantry Compost Turner is an efficient substrate fermentation and mixing machine designed for mushroom cultivation, helping growers achieve uniform mixing, better aeration, and stable fermentation of mushroom growing materials such as sawdust, corn cob, and organic compost. With a gantry structure, reversible operation, durable turning blades, and flexible customization options, this machine reduces manual labor, improves substrate quality, and creates ideal conditions for mushroom mycelium growth.

The machine is widely used in edible mushroom farms, organic fertilizer production, and agricultural waste recycling projects. It is suitable for processing different raw materials and can be customized according to production scale and cultivation requirements.

Request a Quote

Key Specifications

The Wood Sawdust Crusher series adopts a disc hammer structure, equipped with replaceable screens and durable cutting components. It can process wood materials with different diameters and produce sawdust suitable for mushroom cultivation.

Model

TUXH2MA

TUXH3MA

Machine Type

Gantry Compost Turner

Gantry Compost Turner

Application

Mushroom substrate fermentation, compost turning, organic fertilizer production

Mushroom substrate fermentation, compost turning, organic fertilizer production

Mixing Width / Inner Diameter

2 meters (customizable)

3 meters

Input Power

5.5kw + 0.75kw / 380V

5.5kw + 0.75kw / 380V

Main Motor

5.5kw

5.5kw

Traveling Motor

0.75kw

0.75kw

Weight

500kg

600kg

Overall Dimension

2750 × 1350 × 1500mm

3750 × 1350 × 1500mm

Turning Direction

Forward and reverse turning

Forward and reverse turning

Mobility

Equipped with universal wheels

Equipped with universal wheels

Main Materials

Sawdust, corn cob, organic compost, livestock manure

Sawdust, corn cob, organic compost, livestock manure

 

Main Structural Advantages

01
Disc hammer crushing structure for efficient wood processing
02
Replaceable screen design with mesh sizes from 8mm to 20mm
03
One-step cutting and crushing into finished sawdust
04
Steel plate construction for stable operation
05
Fixed knife and movable hammer design
06
Hammer direction can be adjusted and reused to extend service life

Working Principle

The gantry compost turner works by continuously turning, mixing, and aerating mushroom cultivation materials to improve fermentation efficiency and substrate quality.
01

Raw Material Preparation

Different substrate materials such as sawdust, corn cob, wheat straw, rice bran, and other nutritional additives are prepared according to mushroom cultivation formulas.

The materials are evenly distributed in the fermentation area before operation.

02

Machine Positioning

The gantry structure allows the machine to move across the substrate pile.

The operator adjusts the machine position according to the width and height of the fermentation pile.

The universal wheels make movement and repositioning easier.

03

Turning and Mixing

The main motor drives the rotating turning wheel.

The thickened turning blades lift, break, and mix the substrate materials during operation.

The machine can operate in both forward and reverse directions, allowing repeated turning movements to achieve uniform mixing.

04

Aeration and Fermentation Improvement

During the turning process, compacted materials are loosened and oxygen is introduced into the substrate pile.

Better airflow helps control fermentation temperature, moisture distribution, and microbial activity.

This improves substrate maturity and creates a suitable environment for mushroom mycelium growth.

Suitable Raw Materials & Mushroom Applications

Suitable Raw Materials

The gantry compost turner is designed for processing various mushroom cultivation substrates:
Sawdust
Corn cob
Wood chips
Cottonseed hull
Rice straw
Wheat straw
Agricultural waste materials
Organic fertilizer materials
Cow manure
Sheep manure
Other composting materials

With different configurations, the machine can also be used for organic fertilizer fermentation.

Suitable Mushroom Types

Shiitake Mushroom (Lentinula edodes)
Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus)
King Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus eryngii)
Wood Ear Mushroom (Auricularia auricula-judae)
Enoki Mushroom (Flammulina velutipes)
Other sawdust-based cultivated mushrooms

Capacity / Production Scale

The gantry compost turner is suitable for:
Small and medium-sized mushroom farms
Mushroom substrate production workshops
Agricultural waste recycling factories
Organic fertilizer processing plants
The 2-meter model is suitable for smaller production areas requiring flexible operation.
The 3-meter model provides a wider working range and is suitable for farms requiring larger fermentation capacity.
Production capacity depends on:
Raw material type
Moisture content
Fermentation pile size
Operating frequency
Production requirements
Customized working widths are available according to customer production scale.

Automation Level

The gantry compost turner provides a semi-automatic operation solution.
Main automation features include:
Electric motor-driven operation
Automatic turning movement
Forward and reverse rotation control
Reduced manual labor requirements
Stable turning performance
Compared with manual substrate mixing methods, the machine improves working efficiency and ensures more consistent substrate quality.
For larger mushroom production lines, it can be integrated with other automated substrate processing equipment.

Integration With Mushroom Production Line

The gantry compost turner can be connected with multiple upstream and downstream mushroom production machines.

Upstream Equipment

Substrate Crusher / Sawdust Crusher
→ Crushing wood materials into suitable particle sizes
Substrate Mixer
→ Mixing sawdust, corn cob, additives, and water evenly
Water Adding System
→ Adjusting substrate moisture content

Downstream Equipment

After fermentation:
Mushroom Bag Filling Machine
→ Automatic substrate bagging
Substrate Sterilizer / Autoclave
→ Sterilizing mushroom substrate bags
Cooling Room / Inoculation Equipment
→ Preparing for mushroom spawn inoculation
Mushroom Growing Room Equipment
→ Supporting cultivation environment management
A complete mushroom production line can include:
Raw Material Crushing → Mixing → Compost Turning → Fermentation → Bag Filling → Sterilization → Inoculation → Mushroom Cultivation

Service & FAQ

Installation & Service

To support overseas mushroom farms, installation and service options can include:

Installation Service
  • Machine installation guidance
  • Equipment operation instructions
  • Electrical connection guidance
Commissioning
  • Machine testing before production
  • Working parameter adjustment
  • Performance optimization
Operator Training
  • Equipment operation training
  • Daily maintenance training
  • Safety operation guidance
Spare Parts Supply

Available spare parts include:

  • Turning blades
  • Wheels
  • Motors
  • Electrical components
  • Wearing parts
Technical Support
  • Remote technical assistance
  • Operation troubleshooting
  • Maintenance guidance
After-Sales Service
  • Long-term technical support
  • Spare parts replacement service
  • Production solution consultation

FAQ

What materials can the gantry compost turner process?
The machine can process mushroom substrate materials including sawdust, corn cob, wood chips, straw, and other agricultural waste. With configuration changes, it can also handle livestock manure for organic fertilizer production.
Is this machine suitable for mushroom substrate fermentation?
Yes. The gantry compost turner improves oxygen supply, reduces material compaction, and helps achieve more uniform fermentation, making it suitable for mushroom substrate preparation.
What is the difference between the 2-meter and 3-meter models?
The main difference is the working width. The 2-meter model is suitable for smaller farms, while the 3-meter model provides a larger working area for medium-scale production.
Can the machine be customized according to my mushroom farm layout?
Can the machine be customized according to my mushroom farm layout?
Does the machine require manual operation?
The machine uses electric motors for automatic turning movement, but an operator is required for positioning, starting, and monitoring the operation process.
Can this machine be used for organic fertilizer production?
Yes. By changing the configuration, it can process cow manure, sheep manure, and other organic materials for compost fermentation.
What equipment is recommended before and after this machine?

For a complete mushroom substrate production process, customers usually combine it with a crusher, mixer, bag filling machine, sterilizer, and inoculation equipment.

Product Keywords (SEO Reference):
Gantry Compost Turner | Mushroom Compost Turner | Mushroom Substrate Turning Machine | Sawdust Compost Turner | Corn Cob Compost Turner | Mushroom Farm Equipment | Organic Fertilizer Compost Turner | Mushroom Growing Substrate Equipment | Automatic Compost Mixing Machine | Edible Mushroom Production Line

Get a Mushroom Growing Solution for Your Project

Tell us your mushroom species, production capacity, equipment requirements, and project goals. Our engineers can help you plan the right equipment and production system.
Contact Form Demo
Provide Customized Mechanical Equipment
According To Customer Needs
Stay up to date with the Xinhai newsletter.
Contact Form Demo