The Mid-Size Mixer Market in Australia — and Where the Patz 620 Fits

Patz 620 vs. The Competition | DOM Distribution
Feed Mixers · Buyer's Guide

Your operation is growing. You're shopping mixers in the 17–22m³ class. Here's a straight look at what's on the market — and why the Patz 620 keeps coming up.

Patz 620 feed mixer in field operation Patz 620 discharging into bunker Patz 620 tractor-drawn transporting Patz 620 twin screw detail

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Feed sits at roughly 65% of livestock operating costs.1 An inconsistent ration doesn't just waste ingredients — it costs you in animal performance, sorting waste, and labour every single day. If you're shopping in the 17–22m³ mixer class in Australia, there's a reasonable range of options to consider. Auger configuration, price point, build quality, and local support all vary more than you'd expect at first glance.

The Patz 620 sits in DOM's mid-size range as the main twin-screw tractor-drawn model. Up to 21m³ with the XH extension, running from 120hp PTO — that's a standard four-wheel-drive on most Australian feedlots.2 Here's how the key decision points compare across what's currently available.

How the market lines up

Model Capacity Screws Min HP AU price signal Local support
Patz 620 Up to 21 m³ Twin 120hp POA — get a quote ✓ Dalby QLD, hire fleet
Single-screw options
(various brands)		 15–19 m³ typical Single 90–130hp Budget to mid ~ Varies by brand
Twin-screw competitors
(various brands)		 18–22 m³ typical Twin 120–140hp $130,000–$160,000+ 3 ~ Varies, often interstate
European premium brands Wide range Single/twin Varies $150,000–$200,000+ ~ National, varies regionally
Import/budget options ~20 m³ Single Varies From ~$90,000 4 ✕ Often limited AU service

AU price signals sourced from current listings on Trade Farm Machinery and Farm Machinery Sales, June 2026. POA = price on application.

Auger configuration matters more than capacity

Most machines in this class are available in single or twin-screw configurations, and that choice affects day-to-day results more than raw capacity numbers. Single-screw mixers handle standard dairy rations well and tend to be simpler and lower cost. Once you're combining corn silage, straw, and wet byproducts in a feedlot TMR, twin screws deliver a more consistent mix — better discharge, less sorting, cleaner tub emptying between loads. The Patz 620's twin screws work alongside Balanced Flow™ contoured tub walls that eliminate dead spots, so the ration stays consistent from the first kilo discharged to the last.

There are other twin-screw machines in this size class available in Australia, and some are well-known brands. Price points vary significantly — comparable twin-screw machines from other distributors can list from $130,000 to over $160,000 new.3 The 620's pricing sits comfortably below that bracket, with local Queensland support and a hire fleet behind it. For a growing operation watching capex, that gap matters.

Budget import options bring capacity at low entry cost, but parts availability and service support in Australia are worth checking carefully before you commit. A mixer runs every feeding day — downtime has a real cost.

"Its speedy mixing and low maintenance design makes the Patz 620 a reliable favourite in the Patz range."

The hire pathway — try it on your operation first

No other supplier in Queensland puts a working Patz 620 on hire terms. DOM's fleet runs out of Dalby. You can put the machine through a full season on your own rations, in your own yards, before you commit. If you want hire payments to count toward ownership, the rent-to-buy pathway is there.

DOM's custom-fabricated 3m elevator also means the 620 can service feeder bins and bunkers in a single pass — a setup that isn't available off-the-shelf from any other distributor in the region.

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Need more capacity? The Patz 950 steps to 31.1m³ for larger dairies and corporate feedlots. The 620 is also available as a truck mount if you want to mix in transit. See the full DOM feed mixer range or browse the Patz brand page for an overview of the lineup.

Patz 620 — Common Questions

How much does the Patz 620 cost in Australia?
Pricing varies with configuration — discharge options, elevator, knife packages, and XH tub extension all affect the final figure. Request a quote from DOM and the sales team responds with a spec-specific number.
Can I hire a Patz 620 before buying?
Yes. DOM runs a hire fleet from Dalby, QLD — enquire at the hire page. A rent-to-buy pathway is also available if you want hire payments to count toward ownership.
How much tractor do I need to run the Patz 620?
The 620 requires a minimum 120hp PTO tractor. Most mid-scale Australian farms running a four-wheel-drive for paddock work are already there. Operators report 160–240hp gives smoother performance on heavy mixed rations with corn silage and wet byproducts.
Is the Patz 620 available as a truck mount?
Yes. DOM offers the Patz 620 truck mount, which mixes the ration in transit to the bunk or feeder bins. Useful on larger properties where travel time between loading and feeding is significant.
Can the Patz 620 process whole round bales?
The 620 is a TMR mixer. Pre-processing with a bale processor before loading gives best results with round bales. The twin screws and knife-ready augers then handle the full ration range — long-stemmed hay, silage, grain, and wet byproducts — without issue.
How does the Patz 620 compare to single-screw machines in the same class?
Single-screw machines in this size range are generally lower cost and simpler to maintain. They handle standard dairy rations well. For more complex feedlot TMR rations — silage, straw, wet byproducts combined — the Patz 620's twin-screw setup delivers better ration consistency, faster discharge, and cleaner tub emptying between loads. The 21m³ capacity headroom also gives you more room to grow without replacing the machine.
Other twin-screw machines are available — why choose the Patz 620?
There are other twin-screw mixers in this class on the Australian market, some at significantly higher price points — comparable machines can list from $130,000 to over $160,000 new.3 The Patz 620 sits below that bracket without compromising on build quality. Patz's fifth-generation manufacturing background and heavy-duty construction mean the machine holds up over years of daily use. Local Queensland support and a hire fleet through DOM are practical advantages that interstate-only distributors can't match.
Is the discharge configurable for my setup?
Yes. The Patz 620 covers front discharge conveyor, flat with incline extension, flat conveyor, side discharges, side conveyors, and rear commodity. DOM's 3m elevator option allows combined feeder bin and bunker feeding in a single pass. Talk to the DOM sales team to match configuration to your yards.
Does the Patz 620 include a weighing system?
Upgrade to Digi-Star scales is standard with all Australian Patz models. Options range from basic read-up/read-down through to fully programmable batching with ration memory, signal light, or buzzer confirmation of each ingredient load to weight.
If I outgrow the 620, what's the next step up?
The Patz 950 steps to 31.1m³ for larger dairies and corporate feedlots. For high-volume operations, the Patz 3600 goes further again. See the full range at domdistribution.com.au/feed-mixer-sales-and-hire.

Sources:
1. Patz Corporation — Loading Your Mixer to Maximize Feed and Efficiency (patzcorp.com, 2025).
2. DOM Distribution — Patz 620 product page (domdistribution.com.au).
3. Price range based on current twin-screw TMR mixer listings on Farm Machinery Sales and Trade Farm Machinery, Australia, accessed June 2026.
4. Budget import price signal based on current Australian listings, Farm Machinery Sales, accessed June 2026.

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