GEA FAN PSS 3.3-780
The GEA FAN PSS 3.3-780 is positioned as a best-in-class industrial dewatering solution thanks to its high throughput and automated controls that deliver consistent bedding separation for large dairy and livestock operations. Although its capital cost is higher than compact alternatives on this list, its superior solids capture, energy efficiency and extensive service network often produce a lower lifecycle cost versus smaller units like US Farm Systems and Daritech for continuous, high-volume applications.
High throughput (turbo hum)
Robust construction (German muscle)
High throughput (turbo hum)
Robust construction (German muscle)
Review Summary
"Users report excellent build quality and consistent dewatering performance; praised for durability and low maintenance, but noted high upfront cost and need for skilled commissioning."
Energy-efficient operation (quiet hero)
High-capacity screw press engineered for continuous, high-throughput dewatering of manure and bedding.
Energy-efficient operation (quiet hero)
High-capacity screw press engineered for continuous, high-throughput dewatering of manure and bedding.
Time-Saving Convenience
Increased Safety & Security
Skill Development & Mastery
The GEA FAN PSS 3.3-780 is positioned as a best-in-class industrial dewatering solution thanks to its high throughput and automated controls that deliver consistent bedding separation for large dairy and livestock operations. Although its capital cost is higher than compact alternatives on this list, its superior solids capture, energy efficiency and extensive service network often produce a lower lifecycle cost versus smaller units like US Farm Systems and Daritech for continuous, high-volume applications.
High throughput (turbo hum)
Robust construction (German muscle)
Energy-efficient operation (quiet hero)
High-capacity screw press engineered for continuous, high-throughput dewatering of manure and bedding.
Heavy-duty, corrosion-resistant construction with options for automated control and monitoring.
High throughput (turbo hum)
Robust construction (German muscle)
Energy-efficient operation (quiet hero)
High-capacity screw press engineered for continuous, high-throughput dewatering of manure and bedding.
Heavy-duty, corrosion-resistant construction with options for automated control and monitoring.
$90,000-150,000 CAD
McLanahan Sand-Manure Separator SMS
The McLanahan Sand‑Manure Separator (SMS) is a market leader for sand recovery and manure dewatering, engineered specifically to maximize sand reclamation and reduce bedding replacement costs on farms. It offers a focused, cost-effective technical solution that typically has a lower upfront price than high‑capacity industrial presses (such as GEA or Bauer) while delivering excellent solids capture for sand-heavy systems, producing strong ROI for operations prioritizing sand reuse.
Sand-smart separation (sift wizard)
Reduced bedding wear (long life)
Sand-smart separation (sift wizard)
Reduced bedding wear (long life)
Review Summary
"Operators say the Sand-Manure Separator delivers effective separation and robust throughput with durable construction; some mention periodic wear on moving parts and occasional tuning required."
Low water demand (thrifty)
Specifically designed to recover and separate sand from manure with high sand capture efficiency.
Low water demand (thrifty)
Specifically designed to recover and separate sand from manure with high sand capture efficiency.
Time-Saving Convenience
Increased Safety & Security
The McLanahan Sand‑Manure Separator (SMS) is a market leader for sand recovery and manure dewatering, engineered specifically to maximize sand reclamation and reduce bedding replacement costs on farms. It offers a focused, cost-effective technical solution that typically has a lower upfront price than high‑capacity industrial presses (such as GEA or Bauer) while delivering excellent solids capture for sand-heavy systems, producing strong ROI for operations prioritizing sand reuse.
Sand-smart separation (sift wizard)
Reduced bedding wear (long life)
Low water demand (thrifty)
Specifically designed to recover and separate sand from manure with high sand capture efficiency.
Combination of screening and mechanical separation minimizes sand loss and extends bedding life.
Sand-smart separation (sift wizard)
Reduced bedding wear (long life)
Low water demand (thrifty)
Specifically designed to recover and separate sand from manure with high sand capture efficiency.
Combination of screening and mechanical separation minimizes sand loss and extends bedding life.
$40,000-85,000 CAD
Daritech EYS Separator
The Daritech EYS Separator is a compact, modular unit aimed at smaller-to-mid scale farms seeking an affordable retrofit option for bedding separation and dewatering. Its technical strengths are a small footprint and straightforward integration into existing manure handling systems, making it more accessible financially than large industrial units like the GEA or Bauer models, though it trades off peak throughput and some automation features compared with those market leaders.
Compact footprint (ninja-sized)
Fine dewatering (dries fast)
Compact footprint (ninja-sized)
Fine dewatering (dries fast)
Review Summary
"Owners find the Daritech EYS effective at dewatering for the price, but reviews are mixed on long-term reliability and aftermarket support or spare parts availability. Overall value is seen as good but less consistent than established brands."
Easy maintenance (tool-free)
Compact footprint tailored for dairy barns and smaller operations where space is limited.
Easy maintenance (tool-free)
Compact footprint tailored for dairy barns and smaller operations where space is limited.
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
The Daritech EYS Separator is a compact, modular unit aimed at smaller-to-mid scale farms seeking an affordable retrofit option for bedding separation and dewatering. Its technical strengths are a small footprint and straightforward integration into existing manure handling systems, making it more accessible financially than large industrial units like the GEA or Bauer models, though it trades off peak throughput and some automation features compared with those market leaders.
Compact footprint (ninja-sized)
Fine dewatering (dries fast)
Easy maintenance (tool-free)
Compact footprint tailored for dairy barns and smaller operations where space is limited.
Efficient screw-press style dewatering with relatively low power requirements.
Compact footprint (ninja-sized)
Fine dewatering (dries fast)
Easy maintenance (tool-free)
Compact footprint tailored for dairy barns and smaller operations where space is limited.
Efficient screw-press style dewatering with relatively low power requirements.
$30,000-65,000 CAD
Bauer S855 Separator
The Bauer S855 Separator stands out for heavy‑duty dewatering performance and robust construction, making it a top choice where high solids dryness and durable continuous operation are required. While its capital investment is comparable to other industrial-class systems such as the GEA FAN, it often achieves faster dewatering cycles and lower downtime than smaller separators, which can translate into lower operating costs for large-scale bedding management programs.
High solids removal (dirt bouncer)
Mobile setup (road-ready)
High solids removal (dirt bouncer)
Mobile setup (road-ready)
Review Summary
"Customers praise the Bauer S855 for high capacity, reliable separation and strong service support; main drawbacks are high purchase cost and heavy installation requirements."
Operator-friendly controls (smooth thumbs)
High-capacity decanter/separator built for heavy-duty, continuous processing of manure and bedding.
Operator-friendly controls (smooth thumbs)
High-capacity decanter/separator built for heavy-duty, continuous processing of manure and bedding.
Time-Saving Convenience
Increased Safety & Security
Skill Development & Mastery
The Bauer S855 Separator stands out for heavy‑duty dewatering performance and robust construction, making it a top choice where high solids dryness and durable continuous operation are required. While its capital investment is comparable to other industrial-class systems such as the GEA FAN, it often achieves faster dewatering cycles and lower downtime than smaller separators, which can translate into lower operating costs for large-scale bedding management programs.
High solids removal (dirt bouncer)
Mobile setup (road-ready)
Operator-friendly controls (smooth thumbs)
High-capacity decanter/separator built for heavy-duty, continuous processing of manure and bedding.
Robust design with replaceable wear parts to handle abrasive solids and extend service life.
High solids removal (dirt bouncer)
Mobile setup (road-ready)
Operator-friendly controls (smooth thumbs)
High-capacity decanter/separator built for heavy-duty, continuous processing of manure and bedding.
Robust design with replaceable wear parts to handle abrasive solids and extend service life.
$70,000-140,000 CAD
US Farm Systems FAN-2.2 Separator
The US Farm Systems FAN-2.2 Separator is tailored to North American small-to-mid sized farms, offering a pragmatic balance of purchase price, ease of maintenance, and effective bedding dewatering for on‑farm reuse. It is generally more affordable and simpler to service locally than the larger European industrial units on this list, making it an attractive financial choice for operations where capital constraints and local supportability matter more than maximum throughput.
Farm-tough build (barn buddy)
Energy-sipping fan (whisper)
Farm-tough build (barn buddy)
Energy-sipping fan (whisper)
Review Summary
"Farmers like the FAN-2.2 for its simplicity, lower price and reasonable performance on small to medium operations; some users report higher maintenance frequency and limited capacity compared with larger industrial units."
Simple hookups (plug n' play)
Affordable screw press geared toward small- and mid-sized farms seeking effective dewatering.
Simple hookups (plug n' play)
Affordable screw press geared toward small- and mid-sized farms seeking effective dewatering.
Time-Saving Convenience
Increased Safety & Security
The US Farm Systems FAN-2.2 Separator is tailored to North American small-to-mid sized farms, offering a pragmatic balance of purchase price, ease of maintenance, and effective bedding dewatering for on‑farm reuse. It is generally more affordable and simpler to service locally than the larger European industrial units on this list, making it an attractive financial choice for operations where capital constraints and local supportability matter more than maximum throughput.
Farm-tough build (barn buddy)
Energy-sipping fan (whisper)
Simple hookups (plug n' play)
Affordable screw press geared toward small- and mid-sized farms seeking effective dewatering.
Simple mechanical design enables straightforward on-farm maintenance and lower operating costs.
Farm-tough build (barn buddy)
Energy-sipping fan (whisper)
Simple hookups (plug n' play)
Affordable screw press geared toward small- and mid-sized farms seeking effective dewatering.
Simple mechanical design enables straightforward on-farm maintenance and lower operating costs.
$15,000-35,000 CAD