Best Hemp & Cannabis Buckers (2025)

The Best Hemp Buckers - Buyer's Guide to the Best Hemp & Cannabis Debudder Bucking Machines

If trimming is the most time-consuming task in cannabis processing, then bucking or de-stemming buds come in at a close second.

While cutting off buds from stems might seem like a straightforward task, you do not want to miss out on every bud attached to the stems. Also, going through hundreds of pounds of different stems isn’t fun and can compromise the quality of your buds with too much handling.

That is why investing in an automated bucker is a wise decision any grower should make to improve outputs significantly. You want your products to reach the dispensaries as soon as possible, and that is why you ought to act fast, so your investments come back the soonest.

So, which bucker should you get?

What is a Gentle Cut Bucker?

As the name speaks for itself, Gentle Cut buckers choose quality over quantity. While they can do high-yields, it is not at par with the outputs of industrial-sized machines.

What it lacks in outputs, Gentle Cut buckers make up for the quality of de-stemming. Gentle Cut buckers are often compared to removing stems by hand with a pair of small pruning shears to cut each bud from the stem. They handle the buds gently, to preserve the flavor while protecting delicate buds from mishandling.

  

Best Gentle Cut Buckers

CenturionPro GC Mini

CenturionPro GC Mini

Small growers can also join the fun with efficient destemming with the CenturionPro GC Mini. Like other GC buckers, the GC Mini is more gentle handling of your buds, unlike the HP buckers that focus on faster destemming. 

The GC Mini features an hourly capacity of 20 pounds wet and four (4) pounds dry, which works best for home growers. Behind the power of the GC Mini is a 0.25 horsepower motor that allows for the gentle cutting of buds. There are three (3) feed holes diameters that reach up 3/8 inches in diameter.

 

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CenturionPro GC1 and GC3

CenturionPro GC1 BuckerCenturionPro GC1

The CenturionPro GC1 is perfect for boutique operations, while still accommodating high capacities of buds. While compact and can sit pretty on most tables, the GC1 has a capacity of 40 pounds of wet and eight (8) pounds dry.

The GC1 also features an efficient cleaning system that collects the stems and excess materials into a vacuum bag, which makes cleanup almost effortless.

CenturionPro GC3

If you are looking for the same quality of bud handling, but with a bigger capacity, consider getting the GC3. This bucker has a capacity of 120+ lbs per hour wet, 24 lbs per hour dry. Each bucker can be controlled independently.

You can continue bucking, in case one unit requires quick troubleshooting during operations. 

 

What is a High Capacity Bucker?

If you process cannabis by the hundreds each day, a high-performance bucker is the answer to your question on efficiency. These buckers were designed to handle buds by the hundreds each hour. They rely on rollers and high-power motors to process buds easily. While these machines focus on power over finesse, High-Performance Buckers can handle buds gently, albeit, not as careful as Gentle Cut buckers.

 

Best High Capacity Buckers

CenturionPro HP Tabletop

CenturionPro HP TableTop Bucker

The CenturionPro HP Tabletop Bucker allows for the fast destemming of wet and dry buds for trimming. As a tabletop machine, the HP Tabletop manages to process up to 75 pounds of wet or 15 pounds dry per hour with the two (2) feeds with holes measuring 1/4 and 3/8 inches, respectively.

Behind the power of the HP Tabletop is the 0.5 horsepower motor that allows the HP Tabletop to pull buds at a high capacity, despite its size. Now, one good thing about this bucker is its compatibility with the Tabletop Trimmer. With the upgrade kit, you can have your destemmed buds flow from the HP Tabletop to the CenturionPro Tabletop trimmer.

 

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CenturionPro HP Mini

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The CenturionPro HP Mini provides you with a smaller-scale solution for destemming buds. While small, the HP Mini features a bucking capacity of 125 pounds of wet buds and 25 pounds of dry buds in an hour. For something that’s called a mini, this is quite powerful.

The HP Mini also features a 0.75 motor and speed control to manage the HP Mini settings efficiently. With three (3) feed holes, you can destem different strains with stem diameters of up to half an inch. While already small, the HP Mini is easy to take around with its optional stand with caster wheels.

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CenturionPro HP1 and HP3

CenturionPro HP1 Bucker

CenturionPro HP1

The CenturionPro HP1 exerts more power than the GC product line. Featuring a bucking rate of 175 pounds wet or 35 pounds dry, the HP1 is the perfect portable tabletop bucker. But do not let the small size fool you. It can take on the job of 5 -7 workers, thanks to its 0.75 HP motor. And even with the high power, the HP1 can still treat your buds with the utmost care.

CenturionPro HP3 Bucker

CenturionPro HP3

If you want more power, you can consider the HP3 buckers for higher capacity. Like the GC3, the HP3 bucks at thrice the capacity of the HP1, with the trio of buckers. That means you get to buck 500 pounds wet, 100 pounds dry in an hour, and do the job of 21 workers. Like the HP1, the HP3 comes with its bucker stand and industrial caster wheels.

Highest Capacity Commercial Bucker

CenturionPro XL Megabucker

CenturionPro XL Megabucker

Dethroning the HP3 from the throne for the highest bucking capacity is its big brother, the CenturionPro XL Megabucker. The Megabucker can de-stem up to 2,400 pounds of wet buds and 480 pounds of dry buds in an hour. With several built-in sets of nozzles, the Megabucker can handle different diameters of stems, and have up to 16 operators working together to de-bud at full capacity.

The Megabucker features two (2) conveyor belts to move your buds and stems quickly for processing. A forward-reverse roller system is also on-board to help you remove items that jam. Safety is also a priority with the Megabucker, as it features dual emergency stop buttons on each side of the bucker. The Megabucker is also portable, as the buckers are mounted on a trailer with a standard two-inch ball hitch and twin 3,500-pound axles.

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Triminator Buckmaster and Buckmaster Pro

Triminator Buckmaster
Triminator Buckmaster

The Triminator Buckmaster is a straightforward single bucker for medium to large-scale operations. With the capacity of up to 150 pounds of buds per hour, the Buckmaster features an infinite speed adjustment system. The Buckmaster requires no tools for setup and disassembly. It uses IP65-rated components.

Triminator Buckmaster Pro
Triminator Buckmaster Pro

The Smart Mod system on this bucker allows you to add another Buckmaster in tandem to double your bucking capacity. That is perfect if you can’t afford a bucker with a high capacity. But if your budget permits, go for the Buckmaster Pro, which bucks at a rate of 300+ pounds per hour.

 

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Mobius MBX Bucker

Mobius MBX Bucker

For those needing a large-scale bucker, the Mobius MBX is your answer. The MBX can take on up to 150 pounds of buds with seven (7) feed holes of up to 0.5 inches in diameter. It works with both wet and dry buds and features variable pulling speed to adapt to your buds.

The nice thing about the MBX is that it gives you options after destemming. You can attach the optional chute to drop your buds into a bin or conveyor system.

The MBX features a stem chipper that chops the stems into more manageable sizes and is segregated in a tote. Because of chopped-up buds, you can put more in your waste tote while reducing the downtimes needed for disposal.

 

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Munch Machine Mother Bucker & Double Mother Bucker

Munch Machine Mother Bucker
Mother Bucker

The Munch Machine Mother Bucker is an industrial-grade bucker that can process up to 150 pounds of fresh cannabis. It features quiet bucking and variable speed control to help you adapt to the different strains you process in your facility.

The Mother Bucker also uses a forward and reverse operation to assist you in clearing the machine of any jams that may occur. A safety-kill switch is also on-board to keep your workers safe from harm. The Mother Bucker also uses food-grade stainless steel, and its body is powder-coated for easy cleanup.

Double Mother Bucker
Double Mother Bucker

Like other buckers, the Mother Bucker also has five (5) inserts with varying diameters to adapt to the different stem sizes of cannabis. If the features of the Mother Bucker get you but want to process more, you can opt to get the Double Mother Bucker, which gives you twice the capacity in a tandem-setup of two (2) Mother Buckers.

They say two heads are better than one as the Double Mother Bucker ups the effective bucking rate up to 300lbs/hr of hydrated flowers and 76 lbs/her of dry material.

Worth Considering

The Toms D-Leefer changes the trimming process by streamlining the removal of water leaves and stems from buds. This machine ensures high-quality results while significantly reducing the time and effort required for processing. Built with stainless steel and food-grade materials, the D-Leefer delivers durability, efficiency, and compliance with the highest standards in cannabis processing.

Whether working as a standalone unit or integrated into Tom’s Tumbler industrial system, the D-Leefer guarantees seamless operation, preserving flower integrity and creating premium buds ready for market.


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Twister B4 Bucker

Twister B4 Bucker

The Twister B4 may not have fancy features like infinite speed but makes up with other powerful features. The B4 features the Twister’s Active Gearing, which significantly reduces incidents of jams during operation. With a capacity to process up to 150 pounds an hour of fresh cannabis, the B4 has a 10-speed controller to adapt to the different strains you process.

When it comes to safety, the B4 uses its trademark SafeFeed on the entry holes and has emergency kill switches within easy reach to prevent any injury. Twister also claims the B4 is a straightforward bucker, that is easy to operate and requires very minimal training to use.

 

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EzTrim Bud Bucker

EZTRIM EzTrim Bud Bucker Mini Hemp Debudder & Bucking Machine

The EzTrim Bud Bucker is a high-performance bucking machine designed to gently and efficiently remove buds and fan leaves from stems. This machine enhances productivity by up to 5 times compared to manual bucking, allowing growers to streamline their workflow and save time and labor.

Whether processing wet or dry material, the Bud Bucker provides precise speed control to accommodate varying moisture levels and branch structures. It also features dual sets of entry holes, enabling two operators to work simultaneously, doubling its efficiency without compromising quality.

The durable construction, user-friendly design, and 3-year warranty make the Bud Bucker one of the market's most cost-effective automated bucking options.

 

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Trimpro Bucker

Trimpro Bucker Hemp Debudder & Bucking Machine

The TrimPro Bucker is a tabletop solution designed for medium scale operations. With different feeds, the TrimPro can handle a variety of stem sizes of up to 0.75 inches. It completely removes branches from your buds at half the time it takes to manually de-stem them.

 

Which Bucker is Right For You?

That ultimately depends on your needs and size of your harvest. If you have a boutique-sized operation and place quality and having well-preserved & fully-intact flowers high on your priority, we recommend going with one of the Gentle Cut Bucking machines. However, if you need to process a large amount of material, there’s nothing that can buck more plants per hour than High Capacity bucking machines.

Whether you're processing cannabis or hemp, buckers and commercial bucking solutions have certainly come a long way whose aim is to provide a fast and easy way of separating the flowers from the stem of your plants to allow for fast and easy processing. 

You won't go wrong with whichever bucking solution you choose from the list above. However, if you have any questions or want to learn more about other bucking solutions available, feel free to contact us and have a chat with our team.

 

Frequently Asked Questions About the Best Hemp and Cannabis Buckers

What is a cannabis bucker?
A cannabis bucker is a machine that removes buds from stems before trimming. It speeds up processing and reduces manual labor.
What is the difference between a Gentle Cut and a High Capacity bucker?
Gentle Cut buckers prioritize quality by carefully removing buds without damage, whereas High Capacity buckers focus on speed and efficiency for large-scale operations.
Why should I use a bucker instead of manually de-stemming?
Using a bucker significantly reduces processing time, minimizes handling, and ensures consistent results compared to manual de-stemming.
Which bucker is best for small-scale growers?
The CenturionPro GC Mini is ideal for small growers, offering gentle de-stemming with a processing capacity of up to 20 lbs wet per hour.
What is the most powerful high-capacity bucker?
The CenturionPro XL Megabucker is the most powerful, capable of processing up to 2,400 lbs of wet buds per hour with a multi-operator design.
Can I use the same bucker for wet and dry cannabis?
Yes, many buckers, such as the Mobius MBX and CenturionPro HP series, are designed to handle both wet and dry cannabis efficiently.
How do I maintain a cannabis bucker?
Regular cleaning, lubricating moving parts, and checking for wear and tear will ensure your bucker operates efficiently and lasts longer.
What safety features do commercial buckers have?
Many buckers include safety-kill switches, emergency stop buttons, and jam-clearing features to protect users during operation.
Are tabletop buckers as efficient as larger machines?
Tabletop buckers like the CenturionPro HP Tabletop offer great efficiency for small operations but have lower capacities than industrial models.
How do I choose the right bucker for my needs?
Consider your processing volume, budget, and whether quality or speed is your priority. Gentle Cut buckers are best for boutique growers, while High Capacity buckers suit large-scale operations.

 

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