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The Complete 2020

Cannabis & Hemp Bucker Buyer’s Guide

Choosing the best cannabis and hemp bucker for your grow is critically important. The wrong bucker can slow your harvesting process, damage your product, and waste time and money. Choosing the right bucker will drive efficiency, reduce labor costs, and contribute to a higher-quality, more consistent end product.

That’s why we created The Complete 2020 Cannabis and Hemp Bucker Buyer’s Guide. This guide provides a basic criteria to help you evaluate cannabis and hemp buckers and make an informed purchasing decision for your operation.

Just want the high-level numbers? Jump to our Bucker Comparison Table that includes all major cannabis and hemp bucker models.

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CONTENTS

SECTION 1:
PRODUCT FEED RATE
SECTION 2:
WASTE HANDLING
SECTION 3:
HEALTH & SAFETY
SECTION 4:
INTERCHANGEABLE FEED PLATES
SECTION 5:
PRODUCT FLOW
SECTION 6:
INDOOR VS. OUTDOOR USE
SECTION 7:
CLEANING & GMP
SECTION 8:
TOP BUCKERS COMPARISON TABLE

Section 1:

PRODUCT FEED RATE

The first thing to consider when purchasing a bucker is the feed rate,
(how fast the bucker processes the plant material.)

The first thing to consider when purchasing a bucker is the feed rate, (how fast the bucker processes the plant material.) That being said, a bucker’s feed rate is more dependent on workflow, clogging and personnel than it is on the machine Most buckers can go as fast as the operator. It’s most important to find a machine that can process very slowly for dry bucking (or more sensitive strains) but can also combine consistent higher speeds for wet bucking larger outdoor stocks.

You also need to consider the feed rate of your trimming equipment, and try to match that speed with your bucking process. You don’t need a bucking system to absolutely blasts through your entire harvest in 1 hour, only to have the plant material sit in bins for 10 hours while a low-volume trimmer chips away at the product.

A top-down view of the Mobius MBX Bucker in use pulling cannabis buds from stalks for trimming
Opt for a bucker that can process your estimated harvest size easily.
Match your bucking feed rate to your trimming feed rate.
If you have a large trimming capacity, (for example, Mobius M108S Trimmer users), consider multiple bucker units.
Choose a bucker that has a variable processing speed for workflow flexibility.

Section 2:

WASTE HANDLING

Waste material (stems) can be problematic to move and dispose of after bucking. They pile up quickly and are difficult to condense into manageable bundles. Some large-scale processors use a stem chipper alongside their bucker. A stem chipper does exactly what you’d imagine; it breaks the long stems up into small pieces. It’s the same idea as the wood chipper you saw in the movie Fargo, except much smaller, (and not ideal for breaking down bodies for disposal.) We recommend choosing a cannabis bucker that has an integrated stem chipper. 

Remember: One bag of chipped stems is roughly equivalent to 25 bags of un-chipped material.
The Mobius MBX Bucker is the only cannabis and hemp bucker on the market that has an integrated stem-chipper.
 

Section 3:

HEALTH & SAFETY

The health and safety of harvesting staff is important, and buckers can be dangerous without proper safety features built-in to their design. Look for a bucker that is compliant with CSA or OSHA standards. That means it must have guarding that keeps hands and fingers away from anything dangerous, as well as protects users from getting loose clothing pulled into the machine.

Protect your staff (and your business) by choosing a cannabis and hemp bucker that has safety guarding.

Section 4:

CUSTOMIZABLE / INTERCHANGEABLE DIE PLATES

A die plate on a cannabis bucker is the steel plate that attaches to the front of the machine to support the bud and leaf as the stem is pulled away. It also acts as a barrier between the feed rolls and the operator. Most die plates feature a series of holes ranging in size to accommodate different size stems. To achieve the best buck with the least damage it is important to feed the stem through the smallest available hole possible. This ensures a clean buck with the least bud deformation. Not all die plates work for all stem sizes or plant characteristics, which is why it’s important to be able to change the feed plate for further customization of your bucker to your workflow.
The dieplate of the Mobius MBX Bucker features 7 star-shaped (or optional round) holes for bucking various sized stems
Keep several different sizes of feed plates on hand to better customize your bucker to each batch or harvest.
Always keep a backup die  plate for critical redundancy.
Consider a die plate with more hole sizes to ensure a tight fit of each stem.
Some die plates are made specially for deploying two operators to a single bucker.

Section 5:

Product flow – Front panel funnel

Your cannabis and hemp bucker removes the flowers from the stems. Then what? Many buckers simply allow the flowers to fall straight down. In this case, you need a large, wide tote underneath to catch the product, and it can create a mess because of the distance the material falls. We recommend choosing a cannabis and hemp bucker that has a front panel funnel to help direct your product to the right place. If you’re considering using conveyors in your product flow, having a front panel funnel is essential to direct the product cleanly onto the conveyor. It will also contribute to a cleaner work environment and reduce product loss from spills.

Front panel funnels are required if you plan to use conveyors.
A front panel funnel can reduce product loss.
Learn more about why you should be using conveyors in your cannabis harvest process.

Section 6:

Indoor vs Outdoor Use

Will you be using your cannabis and hemp bucker primarily indoors or outdoors? Or both? If you’re going to be using the bucker outdoors, it’s important it has wheels that will allow you to roll easily across the outdoor terrain, whether that be muddy, bumpy, or rocky. If you’ll be bucking primarily indoors, you want large castors that will move smoothly across concrete floors.

Consider a bucker that has an option for different wheel/tire types to match your use environment.
For best flexibility, choose a bucker that has wheels that can be changed to accommodate both indoor and outdoor use.

Section 7:

Cleaning and GMP

Cannabis and hemp processing equipment gets dirty and sticky and needs to be cleaned between batches. That’s why it’s important that the cannabis and hemp bucker you choose is easy to assemble and disassemble. Quick and easy cleaning also means the bucker is more likely to fit into a GMP-compliant workflow.

Look for a bucker that can be disassembled with as few tools as possible.
Stainless steel construction is important for durability and easy cleaning.

Section 8:

Top Buckers Comparison Table

Machine Machine Construction Faceplate Construction Frame Included Frame Construction Feed Roll Material Variable Speed CSA & OHSA Guarding Compliant Integrated Stalk Chipper Feed Roller HP Indoor Wheel Outdoor Wheel Advertised Throughput (wet) MSRP (USD) Crating & Freight
MBX Bucker 6061 Aluminum / Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Yes Stainless Steel Cast Urethane Yes Yes Yes 1/2HP Yes Option 150lbs/hr $19,500 Included
Munch Machine – Mother Bucker Mild Steel Stainless Steel Yes Mild Steel Neoprene Yes No No 1/2HP Yes Option 150lbs/hr $19,900 Extra
Munch Machine – Double Bucker Mild Steel Stainless Steel Yes Mild Steel Neoprene Yes No No 1/2HP Yes Option 300lbs/hr $32,500 Extra
Twister – B4 6061 Aluminum / Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Add $2,000 USD Mild Steel Neoprene Rubber Yes No No 1HP Yes No 150lbs/hr $17,750 Included
Triminator – Buckmaster 6061 Aluminum / Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Yes Mild Steel Rubber Yes No No 1/2HP Yes No 150lbs/hr $12,995 Included
Triminator – Buckmaster Pro 6061 Aluminum / Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Yes Mild Steel Rubber Yes No No 1/2HP Yes No 300lbs/hr $19,995 Included
Centurion Pro – HP1 6061 Aluminum / Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Add $1,895 USD Mild Steel Rubber Yes No No 3/4HP Included with frame option $399 MSRP 175lbs/hr $13,495 Included
Centurion Pro – HP3 6061 Aluminum / Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Yes Mild Steel Rubber Yes No No 3/4HP Yes No 500lbs/hr $26,995 Included
Centurion Pro – GC1 6061 Aluminum / Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Add $1,895 USD Mild Steel N/A No No Yes 1/4HP Included with frame option $399 MSRP 40lbs/hr $4,995 Included
Centurion Pro – GC3 6061 Aluminum / Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Yes Mild Steel N/A No No Yes 1/4HP Yes No 120lbs/hr $12,495 Included
Green bros – 215 CannaGin Destemmer HDPE/Stainless Steel Stainless Steel No N/A Aluminum Yes No No 1/4HP N/A N/A 6lbs/hr (DRY) $4,250 Extra
Trimpro – The Bucker 6061 Aluminum / Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Yes Mild Steel Rubber Yes No No Not Available No No Not Available $4,093 Extra
EZTrim – EZPrep Debudder 6061 Aluminum / Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Add $1000 6061 Aluminum Silicone Yes No No 1/3HP Included with frame option Add $2000 1 plant / 1-5 minutes $7,000 Extra
Greenridge Harvesting – Black Bear ll Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Yes Mild Steel Not Available Yes No No 1/2HP No No 75lbs/hr $8,750 Included
Master Products – Debudder MB Bucker 500 Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Yes Stainless Steel Not Available Yes No No 1HP No Yes 143lbs/hr Not Available in North America
Bud Tender Bucker Mild Steel Mild Steel Yes Mild Steel Not Available Yes No No 1HP Yes No Not Available $14,500 Extra
Ox Box Bucking Machine 6061 Aluminum Stainless Steel Yes Mild Steel Rubber Yes No No 3/4HP Yes No 90lbs/hr $11,000 Included

When you choose the best cannabis and hemp bucker for your cultivation facility you are making an investment in the efficiency of your operations. It’s important to choose one that is going to not just fit in your current workflow, but improve it. If you have questions about cannabis and hemp buckers, please don’t hesitate to contact us at Mobius. 

 

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