1. Introduction
The Ceccato Olindo PTO pellet press is a machine designed to be used with a tractor, allowing you to make wood pellets from ground material or sawdust.
I used this pellet press to produce efficient fuel from wood waste from my farm.
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2. Technical characteristics
The Ceccato Olindo PTO pellet press has a circular die of 119 mm in diameter, two compression rollers of 78 mm in diameter and an hourly output of 70 to 80 kg of pellets.
This machine is entirely made in Italy and connects directly to the power take-off (PTO) of the tractor using the cardan joint. It is compatible with tractors with a maximum power of 18 HP and requires a maximum rotation speed of 540 rpm.
3. Advantages
Manufacture of pellets at home: The Ceccato Olindo PTO pellet press allows you to make pellets at home, thus avoiding the storage of bags of combustible material.
Profitability of shredded material: This machine offers the possibility of valorizing the shredded material produced with a branch shredder by transforming it into efficient energy fuel.
Italian quality: The pellet press is entirely made in Italy, thus guaranteeing high quality standards.
4. Disadvantages
Limitations of use: The Ceccato Olindo PTO pellet press is designed for use with crushed green branches, and is not suitable for treated wood used in carpentry.
b. Lack of activation controls: The machine does not have activation controls, the rotation of the PTO directly activates the pellet press.
5. User Experience
Installation and operation: The Ceccato Olindo PTO pellet press is easy to install and use, with a loading hopper for the material to be crushed and a side ejection chute for the exit of the pellets.
b. Movement: The machine is equipped with two large pneumatic wheels to facilitate movement with tractor traction.
6. Support and after-sales service
User manual: The Ceccato Olindo PTO pellet press is supplied with a detailed user manual, allowing you to understand the operation of the machine and carry out the necessary maintenance.
Warranties and Return Policies: Not specified.
7. Conclusion
The Ceccato Olindo PTO pellet press is a high-performance, high-quality machine, ideal for farms wishing to produce wood pellets from shredded green branches. It has advantages such as the manufacture of pellets at home and the profitability of the crushed material, but also disadvantages