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A30 Compost Turner

High-Performing. Affordable. Practical.

Compact Turner. Serious Performance.

If a pull-behind attachment or loader bucket is slowing you down, the BACKHUS® A30 is the upgrade your operation needs. Priced accessibly for smaller operations, the A30 delivers the performance and build quality associated with the larger BACKHUS lineup on a compact, easy-to-manage chassis.

Small and light enough to transport on a standard car trailer, the diesel-powered, self-propelled A30 turns windrows up to 10 feet wide and 4 feet tall and processes over 900 cubic yards per hour. It is straightforward to operate and equally simple to maintain, making it a practical choice for growers, small municipalities, and farm-based composters looking to move beyond manual methods.

Toe-to-toe windrow placement, robust construction, and the full-featured design you expect from BACKHUS come standard. The A30 makes professional-grade composting accessible without compromise.

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Product Features

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Compact Design

This robust and compact turner is easy to operate, requires little maintenance, and is extremely efficient.

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Easy Controls

One-handed control of both feed and steering makes the A30 flexible to operate and easy to handle.

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Self-Propelled

The on-chassis, fully hydraulic, low-maintenance drive does not require an external tractor. Modern diesel technology ensures low fuel consumption.

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RUBBER-TRACKED UNDERCARRIAGE

The rubber-tracked undercarriage ensures top handling performance, forming windrows without lanes for optimal space utilization.

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Easy Transport

Compact design and low weight make the A30 easy to transport - even on a car trailer - for versatility and maximum readiness.

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ARMORED DRUM TOOLS

The drum tools are coated with an abrasion-resistant material for maximum tool life.

A30 Compost Turner Demonstration

Interested in the BACKHUS A30 Compost Turner? Contact us to arrange an on-site demonstration at your facility, running your material, to see just how good it is!

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Case Studies

Table to Farm Compost Turns Food Scraps into Compost with Its BACKHUS A38 Turner

June 12, 2025

You’ve probably dined at a ‘farm to table’ restaurant that offers fresh, locally produced ingredients, supports local economies, and emphasizes transparency in its menu, letting consumers know exactly where their…

Marin Sanitary Service Helps Turn Food into Clean Energy with Tiger HS-55 Depackager

May 19, 2025

Marin Sanitary Service (MSS), based in San Rafael, California, is a recycling pioneer that provides residential and commercial waste collection, recyclables, and organic waste pick-up services for Marin County. This…

Sevier Solid Waste Gets Trommel Consistency and Reliability with Ecoverse

August 29, 2024

Sevier Solid Waste, Inc. (SSWI) in Pigeon Forge, TN operates the largest mixed co-composting facility in the nation and processes all the waste from the cities of Gatlinburg, Sevierville and…