Stromberg's Medium Stainless Plucker
A stainless plucker for three or four chickens a batch that runs on a standard 110 V outlet.
Amazon $1,079.99$1,079.99
The Stromberg's Medium Stainless Plucker is the better poultry plucker overall, rated 3.4 to 2.7. The Stromberg's Medium Stainless Plucker leads on power and features. The Hatching Time Large Chicken Plucker wins on value. The Hatching Time Large Chicken Plucker costs $310 less ($769.99 vs $1,079.99).
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Hatching Time Large Chicken Plucker
#10 in Chicken pluckersFull review
A plastic-tub plucker for three or four small chickens at a time. Stainless pluckers with stronger motors cost less.
Amazon $769.99$769.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Stromberg's Medium Stainless Plucker for power (1,500 W motor vs 400 W motor) and features (stainless steel drum, wheels vs none of the listed features).
- Choose the Hatching Time Large Chicken Plucker for value ($192.50 per bird ($769.99, 4 birds) vs $270 per bird ($1,079.99, 4 birds)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every chicken pluckers poultry plucker; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Stromberg's Medium Stainless Plucker | Hatching Time Large Chicken Plucker |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 25% | 38 $270 per bird ($1,079.99, 4 birds) | 59 $192.50 per bird ($769.99, 4 birds) |
| Batch capacity 25% | 60 up to 4 birds a batch | 60 up to 4 birds a batch |
| Power 20% | 100 1,500 W motor | 15 400 W motor |
| Features 20% | 45 stainless steel drum, wheels | 0 none of the listed features |
| Warranty 10% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Stromberg's Medium Stainless Plucker | Hatching Time Large Chicken Plucker | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Drum plucker | Drum plucker |
| Batch | 4 birds | 4 birds |
| Maker says | 3-4 chickens | 3-4 small chickens |
| Price per bird or gallon | $270 | $192.50 |
| Drum diameter | 20.5 in | 21.5 in |
| Drum inside diameter | 14.5 in | - |
| Power | ||
| Motor | 1,500 W | 400 W |
| Speed | 1,400 rpm | 250 rpm |
| Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Plucking | ||
| Rubber fingers | 136 | 125 |
| Built-in spray ring | - | No |
| Wheels | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Drum material | Stainless steel | Plastic |