Stromberg's Large Stainless Plucker
The largest batch here at five to six chickens, for small farms with a 220 V supply.
Amazon $1,299.99$1,299.99
The Stromberg's Large Stainless Plucker is the better poultry plucker overall, rated 3.8 to 2.7. The Stromberg's Large Stainless Plucker leads on power, batch capacity and features. The Hatching Time Large Chicken Plucker costs $530 less ($769.99 vs $1,299.99).
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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 Large Stainless Plucker for power (1,500 W motor vs 400 W motor), batch capacity (up to 6 birds a batch vs up to 4 birds a batch) and features (stainless steel drum, wheels vs none of the listed features).
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 Large Stainless Plucker | Hatching Time Large Chicken Plucker |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.8/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 25% | 52 $216.66 per bird ($1,299.99, 6 birds) | 59 $192.50 per bird ($769.99, 4 birds) |
| Batch capacity 25% | 100 up to 6 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 Large Stainless Plucker | Hatching Time Large Chicken Plucker | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Drum plucker | Drum plucker |
| Batch | 6 birds | 4 birds |
| Maker says | 5-6 chickens | 3-4 small chickens |
| Price per bird or gallon | $216.66 | $192.50 |
| Drum diameter | 25 in | 21.5 in |
| Drum inside diameter | 16 in | - |
| Power | ||
| Motor | 1,500 W | 400 W |
| Speed | 1,400 rpm | 250 rpm |
| Voltage | 240 V | 120 V |
| Plucking | ||
| Rubber fingers | 184 | 125 |
| Built-in spray ring | - | No |
| Wheels | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Drum material | Stainless steel | Plastic |