In the 1920s, hammer mills gained attention as an alternative to the time-honored burr mills or feed grinders. The hammer mill was faster and had no problem in reducing small grains to the finest consistency. By comparison, running the burrs tight enough to do this job caused excessive wear and frequent replacement of the grinding plates on the burr mill. A few hammer mills are found in the feed grinders section of this book; this section includes a couple of representative examples, although there were numerous manufacturers emerging in the 1930s. With the practically complete cessation of farm equipment production during world war 11. The hammer mills built after the war reflected new ideas and new technologies during the production furlough. Due partially to a lack of space for this edition, it is hoped that additional items in this category can be included in subsequent editions.
Reflecting this company's entry into all phases of the farm equipment business, case offered this huge hammer mill in 1929; the mill shown here was equipped with the company's new case LE engine. This same engine powered its newly designed model L farm tractor. With its traveling feed table, this machine was capable of grinding virtually anything grind able, including various forage crops.
In 1931, Stover announced its new no.91 hammer mill. This one replaced some of the company's earlier models introduced in the 1920s and earlier. Stover actively pursued this line of business, despite the difficult times of the 1930s. However, the Great Depression had its effects; Stover closed its doors in 1942.
The History Of Hammer Mill
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