F80 Large Drum Poultry Plucker for 8 Birds

Description

The F80 drum poultry plucker is a high-capacity machine designed for the automatic removal of feathers from poultry. The F80 automatic poultry plucking machine is ideal for backyard poultry farms, small and medium-sized holdings and other businesses looking to improve poultry processing efficiency. It significantly simplifies post-slaughter preparation, reduces processing time and can deliver valuable labour and cost savings.

This versatile machine is suitable for plucking chickens, ducks, quail, guinea fowl, geese, pigeons and other similarly sized birds. The large drum poultry plucker combines simple operation, durable construction and high efficiency during wet feather removal. Specially designed rubber plucking fingers remove most feathers within just a few dozen seconds. As a result, chicken plucking becomes faster, more hygienic and less labour-intensive while helping minimise skin damage.

What are the benefits of the F80 electric drum poultry plucker?

Higher poultry processing capacity – the automatic plucker increases efficiency on small and medium-sized poultry farms, especially when processing larger batches of birds.
Major time savings – manual feather removal is time-consuming, while the drum plucker allows multiple birds to be processed within a short period.
Improved carcass quality – flexible rubber plucking fingers remove feathers effectively while helping minimise skin damage.
Versatile poultry plucker – suitable for broilers, laying hens, ducks, guinea fowl, geese, pheasants and pigeons.
Reduced labour costs – the poultry plucking machine replaces time-consuming manual work and can reduce the need for additional labour.
Clean and hygienic operation – the stainless steel construction is durable, easy to wash and convenient to disinfect.

F80 large stainless steel drum poultry plucker for 8 birds

How does the F80 drum poultry plucker work?

The electric poultry plucker mechanically removes feathers from poultry carcasses using a wet plucking process. Before plucking, the birds should be properly bled while keeping any neck incisions as small as possible. The carcasses should then be immersed in water at 30–50°C to wet the feathers thoroughly and subsequently scalded at approximately 75°C. Rotate the carcasses in the water to distribute heat evenly and loosen the feathers.

The F80 plucking drum has a capacity of approximately 15–20 kg, depending on the size of the birds being processed. During one cycle, the machine can pluck approximately 7–8 birds weighing 2–3 kg each in around one minute.

The powerful 3500 W automatic chicken plucking machine delivers fast drum rotation for efficient feather removal. Water is added during operation to wash removed feathers through the dedicated waste outlet.

F80 drum poultry plucker with rubber fingers – technical specifications

Model: F80 drum poultry plucker
Motor power: 3500 W
Power supply: 230 V / 50 Hz
Housing material: stainless steel
Ingress protection rating: IP55
Number of rubber plucking fingers: 149
Drum diameter: 79.5 cm
Capacity: up to 8 chickens weighing 2–3 kg each per minute
Rotational speed: 280 rpm
Machine weight: 65 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H): 88 × 88 × 91 cm

Frequently asked questions about the F80 poultry plucker

Which poultry species can be processed in the drum plucker?

The drum poultry plucker is suitable for broilers, hens, ducks, guinea fowl, geese, pheasants and pigeons.

Does the poultry plucker require electricity and water?

Yes. The drum poultry plucker requires an electrical power supply. Feather removal is carried out using a wet process, so water is added to the drum to help flush removed feathers away. The machine is equipped with a 1/2-inch male threaded water connection for attachment to a mains water supply.

Do chickens need to be scalded before plucking?

Yes. The birds should first be thoroughly wetted and then scalded at approximately 75°C so that the feathers loosen correctly and can be removed with minimal risk of skin damage.

How many chickens can be plucked per hour?

The F80 drum plucker can process approximately 6–8 chickens during a single cycle lasting around 40–60 seconds. Actual hourly output depends on bird size, preparation time, loading, unloading and cleaning between cycles.

Does the poultry plucker remove every feather?

The F80 drum poultry plucker can remove approximately 95–98% of feathers, especially from the body and wings. Feathers in difficult-to-reach areas may require manual removal after the carcass is taken out of the machine.

Can the drum plucker damage poultry skin?

The flexible rubber fingers are designed to remove feathers gently. When the birds have been properly scalded and the plucking cycle is not excessively long, the risk of skin damage is significantly reduced.