Brome Compost AgriComposter AC300
The AC300 is a best-in-class compact in-vessel system optimized for on-farm barn bedding management, offering heavy-gauge steel construction and a low capital outlay that make it economical for small-to-medium dairies. Compared with larger, higher-capacity units like the Nioex BR-500 or Transform TCS-250, the AC300 trades peak throughput for lower energy use and simplified maintenance, delivering reliable pathogen reduction and bedding-ready material at a favorable price-per-ton.
Fast heat-up (barn sauna)
Low energy draw
Fast heat-up (barn sauna)
Low energy draw
Review Summary
"Users praise the AC300 for its robust construction, reliable odor control and consistent composting of heavy barn bedding, though several note a steep upfront cost and a short learning curve for optimizing cycle times. Long-term owners report low maintenance and solid throughput for medium-to-large operations."
Rugged steel shell
Designed for daily bedding turnover and mixed manure–bedding streams for mid-size farms.
Rugged steel shell
Designed for daily bedding turnover and mixed manure–bedding streams for mid-size farms.
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
The AC300 is a best-in-class compact in-vessel system optimized for on-farm barn bedding management, offering heavy-gauge steel construction and a low capital outlay that make it economical for small-to-medium dairies. Compared with larger, higher-capacity units like the Nioex BR-500 or Transform TCS-250, the AC300 trades peak throughput for lower energy use and simplified maintenance, delivering reliable pathogen reduction and bedding-ready material at a favorable price-per-ton.
Fast heat-up (barn sauna)
Low energy draw
Rugged steel shell
Designed for daily bedding turnover and mixed manure–bedding streams for mid-size farms.
Aerated in-vessel chamber with automated mixing enabling 10–14 day composting cycles.
Fast heat-up (barn sauna)
Low energy draw
Rugged steel shell
Designed for daily bedding turnover and mixed manure–bedding streams for mid-size farms.
Aerated in-vessel chamber with automated mixing enabling 10–14 day composting cycles.
$20,000-35,000 CAD
Green Mountain Technologies Earth Flow
The Earth Flow is a market-leading continuous-flow in-vessel design focused on high throughput and automated aeration, reducing labor and accelerating composting cycles for rapid bedding turnover. It commands a higher upfront cost than batch systems such as the Wright WECim 360 and Brome AC300, but its automation and faster processing translate to lower ongoing labor costs and quicker return on investment for larger farms.
Continuous-flow (no pile tantrums)
Passive aeration
Continuous-flow (no pile tantrums)
Passive aeration
Review Summary
"Owners like the Earth Flow's efficient aeration and simple loading workflow, which speeds up processing and reduces moisture problems, but some cite occasional mechanical wear and mixed customer support experiences. Overall it is seen as a strong mid-range option for farms wanting good performance without enterprise pricing."
Odor-muffled output
Continuous-feed design handles high volumes of bedding and manure without batch downtime.
Odor-muffled output
Continuous-feed design handles high volumes of bedding and manure without batch downtime.
Time-Saving Convenience
Increased Safety & Security
The Earth Flow is a market-leading continuous-flow in-vessel design focused on high throughput and automated aeration, reducing labor and accelerating composting cycles for rapid bedding turnover. It commands a higher upfront cost than batch systems such as the Wright WECim 360 and Brome AC300, but its automation and faster processing translate to lower ongoing labor costs and quicker return on investment for larger farms.
Continuous-flow (no pile tantrums)
Passive aeration
Odor-muffled output
Continuous-feed design handles high volumes of bedding and manure without batch downtime.
Integrated heat recovery and advanced aeration accelerate pathogen reduction and curing.
Continuous-flow (no pile tantrums)
Passive aeration
Odor-muffled output
Continuous-feed design handles high volumes of bedding and manure without batch downtime.
Integrated heat recovery and advanced aeration accelerate pathogen reduction and curing.
$45,000-75,000 CAD
Wright Environmental WECim 360
The WECim 360 is best-in-class for odor containment and precision environmental control, using integrated sensors and insulated vessel design to maintain thermophilic conditions that reliably reduce pathogens and ammonia for cleaner bedding. Technically more sophisticated than simpler AC300-style units but more affordable than the high-capacity BR-500, it offers a balanced solution for operations that prioritize hygiene and regulatory compliance without paying for unnecessary throughput.
360° mixing
Auto-monitoring (compost autopilot)
360° mixing
Auto-monitoring (compost autopilot)
Review Summary
"The WECim 360 is frequently commended for heavy-duty reliability, high throughput and effective pathogen reduction, though it is larger, more energy-intensive and pricier than competing units. Operators appreciate its durability and predictable results for continuous barn-bedding management."
Small footprint
High-efficiency insulation and passive heat retention reduce supplementary energy needs.
Small footprint
High-efficiency insulation and passive heat retention reduce supplementary energy needs.
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
The WECim 360 is best-in-class for odor containment and precision environmental control, using integrated sensors and insulated vessel design to maintain thermophilic conditions that reliably reduce pathogens and ammonia for cleaner bedding. Technically more sophisticated than simpler AC300-style units but more affordable than the high-capacity BR-500, it offers a balanced solution for operations that prioritize hygiene and regulatory compliance without paying for unnecessary throughput.
360° mixing
Auto-monitoring (compost autopilot)
Small footprint
High-efficiency insulation and passive heat retention reduce supplementary energy needs.
360-degree mixing system provides uniform decomposition typically within 7–21 days.
360° mixing
Auto-monitoring (compost autopilot)
Small footprint
High-efficiency insulation and passive heat retention reduce supplementary energy needs.
360-degree mixing system provides uniform decomposition typically within 7–21 days.
$30,000-50,000 CAD
Nioex Systems BioReactor BR-500
The BioReactor BR-500 stands out as the high-capacity leader with modular scalability and industrial-grade process controls, capable of producing large volumes of stabilized bedding with a low per-ton processing cost. Although its capital expenditure is higher than compact units like the AC300 or TCS-250, its integrated dewatering and throughput options deliver superior economies of scale for large farms or centralized co-op models seeking to minimize long-term bedding costs.
High throughput
Pathogen reduction (barn guardian)
High throughput
Pathogen reduction (barn guardian)
Review Summary
"Early adopters appreciate the BR-500's high capacity and advanced control features that improve process consistency, but several reviews mention software glitches and occasional service delays as drawbacks. When running well it produces excellent compost rapidly, though reliability concerns lower long-term enthusiasm for some users."
Remote alerts
Industrial-scale reactor engineered to process multiple tonnes of bedding per day.
Remote alerts
Industrial-scale reactor engineered to process multiple tonnes of bedding per day.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
The BioReactor BR-500 stands out as the high-capacity leader with modular scalability and industrial-grade process controls, capable of producing large volumes of stabilized bedding with a low per-ton processing cost. Although its capital expenditure is higher than compact units like the AC300 or TCS-250, its integrated dewatering and throughput options deliver superior economies of scale for large farms or centralized co-op models seeking to minimize long-term bedding costs.
High throughput
Pathogen reduction (barn guardian)
Remote alerts
Industrial-scale reactor engineered to process multiple tonnes of bedding per day.
Fully automated PLC controls with forced aeration, temperature profiling, and alarms.
High throughput
Pathogen reduction (barn guardian)
Remote alerts
Industrial-scale reactor engineered to process multiple tonnes of bedding per day.
Fully automated PLC controls with forced aeration, temperature profiling, and alarms.
$90,000-160,000 CAD
Transform Compost Systems TCS-250
The TCS-250 is a compact, energy-efficient in-vessel system tailored to mid-sized barns, offering a small footprint and low lifecycle costs while producing consistent, comfortable bedding material. It undercuts higher-priced systems such as Green Mountain's Earth Flow on purchase price and operating energy, trading off some automation and maximum throughput to provide a cost-effective middle ground for farms balancing budget and bedding quality.
Modular stackable
Energy-sipping operation (wallet-friendly)
Modular stackable
Energy-sipping operation (wallet-friendly)
Review Summary
"The TCS-250 is favored by small-to-medium farms for its compact footprint, affordable price and user-friendly operation, but users say it has slower processing and can struggle with very wet or very large bedding loads. It is considered a good value for modest-scale in-vessel composting needs."
Tool-free cleaning
Budget-friendly compact in-vessel unit ideal for small herds and seasonal bedding turnover.
Tool-free cleaning
Budget-friendly compact in-vessel unit ideal for small herds and seasonal bedding turnover.
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
The TCS-250 is a compact, energy-efficient in-vessel system tailored to mid-sized barns, offering a small footprint and low lifecycle costs while producing consistent, comfortable bedding material. It undercuts higher-priced systems such as Green Mountain's Earth Flow on purchase price and operating energy, trading off some automation and maximum throughput to provide a cost-effective middle ground for farms balancing budget and bedding quality.
Modular stackable
Energy-sipping operation (wallet-friendly)
Tool-free cleaning
Budget-friendly compact in-vessel unit ideal for small herds and seasonal bedding turnover.
Tool-free loading and unloading with simple, intuitive aeration controls.
Modular stackable
Energy-sipping operation (wallet-friendly)
Tool-free cleaning
Budget-friendly compact in-vessel unit ideal for small herds and seasonal bedding turnover.
Tool-free loading and unloading with simple, intuitive aeration controls.
$12,000-25,000 CAD