When looking for mill equipment, the price varies significantly based on the type of mill, capacity, brand, and additional features. Below is a general overview of common mill equipment types and their approximate price ranges:
1. Hammer Mills
– Used for: Grinding grains, biomass, feed, etc.
– Price Range:
– Small-scale (lab/bench-top): $1,000 – $10,000
– Industrial-scale: $10,000 – $100,000+
2. Ball Mills
– Used for: Mineral processing, cement production, chemicals.
– Price Range:
– Small lab models: $5,000 – $20,000
– Industrial models: $50,000 – $500,000+ 
3. Roller Mills (Vertical/Horizontal)
– Used for: Grain milling (flour), cement grinding.
– Price Range:
– Small agricultural mills: $5,000 – $50,000
– Large industrial mills: $100,000 – $1M+
4. CNC Milling Machines (Metalworking)
– Used for: Precision machining of metal parts.
– Price Range:
– Benchtop CNC mills: $5,000 – $30,000
– Industrial CNC mills: $50,000 – $500,000+ 
5. Pellet Mills (Feed/Biomass)
– Used for: Producing animal feed or wood pellets.
– Price Range:
– Small pellet mills: $3,000 – $20,000
– Large commercial pellet plants: $50,000 – $500K+
Factors Affecting Price:
- ✔️ Capacity (ton/hour or kW power)
- ✔️ Material (stainless steel vs carbon steel)
- ✔️ Automation level (manual vs PLC-controlled)
- ✔️ Brand reputation (e.g., Buhler®, Loesche®, Haas®)
- ✔️ New vs used equipment
- Manufacturers (Alibaba, Made-in-China)
- Used machinery dealers (Machinio, eBay Machinery)
- Direct from brands (Bühler Group, CPM, Prater Industries)
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