Herbst Peat and Energy has been developing peat production machinery and systems and selling these worldwide since 1980. The technology is implemented in countries like the U.S.A., Canada, Burundi, Falkland Islands and most European peat producing countries.

Michael Herbst has lectured internationally on peat harvesting and energy production. He is the recognised inventor of the cost efficient “Milk Man System” and the low cost “One man Peat production” system.

The Herbst Group give worldwide consultancy to the peat industry.

Herbst peat production machinery:

Herbst Turbo Peat Cutter

Herbst Turbo Peat Cutter

Herbst Difco Peat Equipment is world wide known as the most practical and economical way to produce peat from bog lands all over the word.

Herbst PST Conveyor

Herbst PST Conveyor

The drive stations are a completely new concept whereby the slack belt is gripped and pulled. This is in contrast to existing systems which rely on a taught belt causing unnecessary strain on bearings and rollers. As the belt is only pulled on one end, the returning belt can be slack.

Herbst Gasmiser

Herbst Gasmiser

The Herbst Gasmiser employs a simple, well proven technology to convert solid fuel to useful energy. The system is based on an innovative combustion process that releases the total energy available in solid fuels.