Rolo Voermengers: South Africa’s Trusted Name in Feed Mixing Solutions
Best Feed Mixers in South Africa: Why Rolo Voermengers is the Top Choice for Farmers
For almost 40 years, Rolo Voermengers (Pty) Ltd has manufactured animal feed mixers designed specifically for tough African farming conditions. Based in Bethlehem in the Free State, Rolo has become a household name among livestock, dairy, and game farmers who demand reliable, low-maintenance machinery that saves time and maximizes nutritional efficiency.
Who Benefits Most from Rolo Feed Mixers?
- Dairy operations requiring consistent Total Mixed Rations (TMR) to maximize milk yields and eliminate rumen acidosis.
- Beef and feedlot operations aiming for uniform growth, lower feed conversion ratios, and zero sorting of expensive protein concentrates.
- Farmers using local by-products such as brewers grains, citrus pulp, hominy chop, and poultry litter who need thorough blending without clumping.
- Anyone tired of imported mixers suffering from exorbitant parts costs, exchange-rate inflation, and weeks of waiting for imported spares.
Top 7 Benefits South African Farmers Get with Rolo Mixers
- 5–8% higher milk production reported by dairy farmers due to superior ration uniformity.
- 7–12% feed cost savings achieved by completely eliminating wastage of expensive minerals and protein supplements.
- Perfect incorporation of cheap local by-products including wet molasses and citrus pulp.
- Multi-feeding per day becomes practical, improving rumen health and feed efficiency.
- Fast local parts and service — technicians and parts reach most farms within hours to a day.
- Built with SA steel for SA conditions — heavy gauge 8mm to 12mm steel construction that outlasts lightweight imports.
- Machines last 20+ years and often stay in the family across multiple generations.
Rolo Vertical Mixers vs Horizontal Mixers – Quick Comparison
Both designs are engineered and built by Rolo in Bethlehem:
- Vertical Mixers (Single & Twin Auger): Ideal for high-forage rations, processing whole round or square bales, and delivering an exceptionally uniform mix with a smaller overall footprint.
- Horizontal Paddle Mixers: Deliver the fastest mixing cycle (3–5 minutes), offer the gentlest handling of fragile grains and pellets, and discharge almost 100% clean. Perfect for feedlots using pre-milled roughage.
“If it does not say ROLO, then you can question the mixing.”