3 Best Bud Trimmer Machines in 2022 - Top Picks & Reviews

While a product tended to by hand can add romanticism to an experience, that doesn’t necessarily mean it is a practical method. One useful tool that you can find as a grower will eliminate hours upon hours of hard work: the bud trimmer.

Instead of carefully cut by hand to get each individual bud, the bud trimmer does it for you, giving you more time to attend to other things during harvest. The market for bud trimmers isn’t small, and it can be a bit overwhelming to dive into, but that’s where we step in. In these reviews, we’ll go over our favorite bud trimmers and tell you why we like them so much.

What is a trimmer?

A bud trimmer is a machine designed to separate the leaves from the buds of the plant. If you prefer, they can be combined with other harvest automation equipment to create an almost fully automated harvesting process. But even if you just choose the trimmer, you can simplify the operation, making it faster and less laborious.

Sometimes called trimmers, bud trimmers can be used for both wet pruning and dry pruning — or even at the same time for a few. Their price range is also impressive — trimmers aren’t just for commercial growers.

After all, harvesting a sea of green is no easy task, even for amateurs. Manual machines are generally more cost-effective than larger automated options, but they are also much smaller and fit into tight spaces.

The best bud trimmer for you will depend on how many plants you plan to trim, whether you want to harvest wet or dry, and whether you prefer a manual or automatic mode for manual operation.

ECO Farm 3 Speed 18 Inch Automatic Bud Leaf Trimmer Machine

Features:

The ECO Farm trimmer is equipped with a maintenance-free motor and sharp stainless steel (3) blades. This flower bud trimmer can automatically output after completion; it is equipped with a clean and environmentally friendly handbag; it does not leave garbage. Prune excess leaves and stems quickly, effectively and preciously. Easy to fold design, easy to transport or store. High-speed blades and fan trimmers rotate, raise hair and finally discharge the trimmed plants. The emptying port can be opened when the machine is running to realize non-stop production.

TrimWorkz Stripper Trimming Machine

Features:

The trimmer is made from only the highest quality aluminum, so it can withstand even the most intense trimming jobs. The vertical model feature with grab bag makes this trimmer the most efficient for transporting and disposing of waste. Quickly prune branches and foliage to tackle even the largest patio projects and densest growth. The grab bag makes this product the best choice for cleaning. Just put any excess in a bag, then discard or compost, and your yard will be clean. The tilting function of the trimmer bag simplifies the cleaning process even more.

Trimpro Rotor Med with Workstation

Features:

TRIMPRO trimmer is designed specifically to meet high regulatory demands, with its medical equipment component compliancy, easy and rapid disassembly and assembly, and unique waste management and control characteristics. The Plexiglas hood ensures debris-free operation. With no vacuum component, waste management and cleaning are greatly simplified, further assisted by standard weight, easily removed and sealed square trim-bags. The Trimpro Rotor Med is equipped with a leaf recovery system and can be quickly disassembled for easy transportation. The blade assembly can be easily removed for sharpening to ensure you always get the cleanest cut. Cleaning the non-stick grate is a breeze.

WET TRIM VS. DRY TRIM?

Wet Trimming
Wet trimming occurs immediately after a grower harvests the plants. The flowers move directly to the trimming facility to eliminate downtime. The streamlined approach means growers can save time and space because they do not need to dry the buds before processing them.

Growers agree that cutting wet buds is easier. The leaves veer away from the calyx, so the flower remains less susceptible to damage inside the bud trimmer machine. This more user-friendly approach makes it ideal for novice growers.

Dry Trimming
Dry trimming takes place following the harvest, as growers cut the plant and dry the flowers. The buds must reach a particular moisture level, usually 8% to 12%, before entering a leaf bowl trimmer.

Plant-trimmed dry may look better too. Trimming preserves the bud’s quality, producing the same appearance as a hand-cut nugget. A dry trimmer comes with more precision, so the final products tend to get that high-quality, picture-perfect finish.

Things to Consider When Buying

Price
The decision between a pair of trimmers and a professional quality tumbler is quite literally the price of a car. Of course, your decision about these price points depends on the amount of plants that you need to trim.

How much you grow
If you are growing just for yourself and your friends, the highest level of trimmer you’ll probably need is something like a bowl trimmer. It is well known that the final stage of growth is the most tedious, so your level of patience will go a long way in determining what you think you need.

How much room you have
The size of trimmers can vary greatly, and the amount of space that you have will go a long way in determining what type of trimmer you buy. Even a “mini” electric trimmer is quite big, so if you don’t have a large area dedicated to your trimmer, it is probably best to go with a manual trimmer.

Conclusion

Well, you have it. We’ve tested most of the machines available on the market, and there’s no doubt that the machines on this list are some of the best bud trimmers available to date. What do you think? Which machines have you tried?

If you have any questions, please contact one of our harvesting experts. Contact us or visit one of our locations.

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