Prairie harvests rarely give you perfect grain. An early frost, a wet September or a late corn crop can leave thousands of bushels tough or damp, and the farms that come through in good shape are usually the ones with enough drying and aeration capacity to keep the combine rolling. A grain dryer is a stationary or portable system that uses heated air to bring grain down to a safe storage moisture; aeration uses fans, and sometimes supplemental heat, to condition grain in the bin.
This roundup lists grain dryer dealers, manufacturers and drying-related service providers that appear in the FarmPages grain drying category, organised by province — Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta. FarmPages is a directory, not a dealer: we do not sell dryers or set prices. Use the grain drying equipment suppliers on FarmPages to contact businesses directly.
For a deeper look at dryer types and sizing, read our grain dryer buying guide.
Quick answer: Grain dryer dealers and service providers across Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta sell and support batch and continuous-flow dryers, aeration fans and heaters, bin monitoring and the handling around them. Size drying capacity to your harvest rate and a wet year, confirm fuel, power, installation and harvest-time service, then use the FarmPages grain drying category to contact prairie suppliers directly.
1 Types of Grain Drying Equipment
Most prairie operations use some mix of the following. Dealers often specialize, so you may buy the dryer from one supplier and fans, controls or handling from another; the FarmPages grain drying category lists both.
Batch & Portable Dryers
Fill, dry, cool and unload in cycles. Lower cost and movable between sites; a good fit for smaller volumes or occasional wet years.
Continuous-Flow Dryers
Grain moves through the dryer non-stop. Higher capacity for large acres or regular corn drying, with a larger investment in handling and installation.
In-Bin Drying & Aeration
Aeration floors, ducts and fans, sometimes with supplemental heat. See grain storage suppliers for bins and floors.
Fans, Heaters & Burners
Centrifugal and inline fans, roof exhausters, preheaters and burners that size the airflow and heat to the bin or dryer.
Monitoring & Controls
Moisture and temperature cables, bin level sensors and automation. Browse monitoring and control products.
Handling Around the Dryer
Legs, conveyors, augers and spouting that feed and empty the dryer. See grain handling suppliers.
2 What to Ask a Grain Dryer Dealer
- Rated capacity in bushels per hour at your crop and the moisture points you need to remove
- Fuel type — propane or natural gas — and the burner and gas train certification (ask about CSA approval)
- Electrical needs, including whether three-phase power is required at your site
- Who handles installation, gas fitting, electrical hookup and first-season start-up
- Service response during harvest and which parts are stocked locally
- How the dryer ties into your existing bins, handling and monitoring
Ranges below are typical estimates as of 2026 in CAD; they vary by region, dealer, capacity and spec — get quotes from grain dryer dealers listed on FarmPages.
| System | Typical 2026 range (CAD, estimate) | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Portable batch dryer | ~$60,000–$200,000 | Capacity per batch, fuel, controls, moving setup |
| Continuous-flow tower, installed | ~$250,000–$750,000+ | Capacity, handling, wet holding, foundation |
| Aeration fan (per bin) | ~$2,000–$12,000 | Horsepower, airflow per bushel, static pressure |
| Supplemental heater or preheater | ~$5,000–$25,000 | Fuel, matching to fan, safety controls |
| Bin monitoring system | ~$1,000–$5,000+ per bin | Cable count, wireless reach, alerts |
3 Saskatchewan Grain Dryer Dealers & Service Providers
Saskatoon Regina Northeast & Parkland North Battleford Humboldt & Melfort
Saskatchewan’s northeast and Parkland — around Tisdale, Melfort, St. Brieux and Humboldt — often bring in tough grain in a wet fall, and bin capacity across the province is large, so aeration, monitoring and handling matter as much as the dryer itself. Many listings below focus on storage, handling and monitoring that work alongside a dryer.
Listed alphabetically. Contact each supplier to confirm products, service area and availability.
| Supplier | Location | What they offer |
|---|---|---|
| Air-O (Don) Mecanical Ltd. | Saskatoon, SK | AIR-O-MATIC preheaters that warm aeration air for in-bin drying |
| Bridgeview Manufacturing | Gerald, SK | Farm machinery maker: Bale King, Pulldozer and Grain Express storage lines |
| Brownlees Ag Tech | Macklin, SK | Full-Bin Sensor II bin level sensor systems |
| CORR Grain | Regina, SK | Grain storage and handling systems from a group of manufacturers |
| DARMANI | Fiske, SK | Family-owned grain bin manufacturer; bin packages and grain storage equipment |
| Dryair Manufacturing | St. Brieux, SK | Large-diameter grain storage and hopper bottoms (Assie Mfg.) |
| Dwayne Enterprises Ltd. | Melfort, SK | Farmer-owned builder of hopper bottoms |
| Flaman Sales Ltd. | Saskatoon, SK | Multi-divisional company with roots in Southey, SK; grain drying listed |
| GBC Equipment | Humboldt, SK | Family-owned distributor of imported equipment; grain drying listed |
| Goebel | Clavet, SK | Hopper bins with Galfan steel, sealed eaves and full clean-out cones |
| Grant Service Ltd. | Foam Lake, SK | CSA-approved grain dryers, including the Brock SQ D series Energy Miser |
| Griffin Ag Services Ltd. | Tisdale, SK | Grain handling and seed processing systems: conveyors, legs, spouting, catwalks |
| Janzen Steel Buildings Ltd. | Osler, SK | Agricultural and commercial construction; complete line of Behlen products |
| Raczynski Sales Inc. | Fillmore, SK | Auger Jogger, LevAlert, Accu Sampler, grain vac flex hose, Never Spill Spout |
| RGO Sales Inc. | North Battleford, SK | New and used grain cleaners, augers, bin sweeps, conveyors and seed treaters |
See also grain system suppliers in Saskatchewan.
4 Manitoba Grain Dryer Dealers & Service Providers
Red River Valley Pembina Valley Winnipeg Region Westman Parkland
Manitoba rotations include more grain corn and soybeans than the western Prairies, and corn usually needs heated drying, so dryer capacity is a core part of many southern Manitoba yards. Several listings are based in Winkler and nearby Pembina Valley towns, along with dryer manufacturers in Elie and Carroll.
Listed alphabetically. Contact each supplier to confirm products, service area and availability.
| Supplier | Location | What they offer |
|---|---|---|
| All Size Perforating Ltd. | Winkler, MB | Aeration floor systems, aeration ducts and seed cleaning screens |
| A.R.K. Newtech Ltd. | Manitou, MB | Drying, storage, handling and automation; high-efficiency farm-duty motors |
| Boundary Trail Welding | Cartwright, MB | Bolt-on collars that enlarge small bin throats for easier auger setup |
| Convey-All Industries Inc | Winkler, MB | Solutions for agri-business operations; grain drying listed |
| Golden Grain Inc. | Rosenfeld, MB | Roof fans, roof exhausters, inline and centrifugal fans, electric heaters |
| Knight Seeds | Hamiota, MB | Pedigreed certified seed producer and retailer: cereals, oilseeds and pulses |
| NorBin | Winkler, MB | Full-floor hopper aeration, galvanized bolt-together hoppers, corrugated grain bins |
| Oakland Products Ltd | Carroll, MB | Double Flow grain and seed dryer with auto shutoff and Maxon burners |
| One-Step Automation | Niverville, MB | Seed plant automation with alarms, mobile monitoring and automated startup |
| Shando Ventures Ltd. | Swan River, MB | Lines including Westeel, Behlen, Sakundiak, Grain Guard, Keho and Bin Sense |
| Thor Manufacturing | Winnipeg, MB | Conveyair pneumatic grain handling equipment |
| Valley Agro Services Ltd. | Morris, MB | Brock flat-bottom and hopper grain bins, stiffened and non-stiffened |
| Wentworth Ag 2003 Inc. | Winkler, MB | GSI grain products for farm operations |
| Western Grain Dryer Inc. | Elie, MB | Designs and manufactures new grain dryers; service for existing dryers |
See also grain handling equipment in Manitoba.
5 Alberta Grain Dryer Dealers & Service Providers
Peace Country Central Alberta Edmonton Region Southern Alberta
In Alberta’s Peace Country, the short season and early frost risk make drying capacity valuable in many years; Central Alberta’s higher moisture brings similar pressure in a wet fall. Listings below range from dryer and heater suppliers to bin upgrades and storage consulting.
Listed alphabetically. Contact each supplier to confirm products, service area and availability.
| Supplier | Location | What they offer |
|---|---|---|
| Clews Storage Management | Red Deer County, AB | Agriculture-based grain storage consulting company |
| Heater Sales and Service | Nisku, AB | Indirect-fired heaters, heater trailers, propane and dual-fuel heaters |
| Lockhart Industries Ltd. | Camrose, AB | Small tools and ag products such as the LevAlert bin level monitor |
| Neeralta Manufacturing Inc. | County of Barrhead, AB | Manufacturer with roots near Neerlandia, AB; grain drying listed |
| Prairie Boyz Equipment Sales | Sherwood Park, AB | Equipment for the agriculture industry |
| Rockyford Steel | Rockyford, AB | Bin upgrade collars, remote lid openers, extension rings and bin doors |
| Ross Equip. Ltd | Spirit River, AB | Grain drying system for cereals, canola, pulses, corn and other crops |
| Shift Innovations | Bittern Lake, AB | Projects and controls with a safety-centred program; grain drying listed |
See also grain system suppliers in Alberta.
6 Running and Maintaining a Dryer Safely
A dryer runs hard for a few weeks a year, so pre-season checks pay off. Clean out fines and chaff, inspect burners, flame sensors and high-limit switches, test safety shutoffs, and have gas and electrical work done by qualified trades.
Watch for: Dryer fires often start from fines and chaff buildup. Clean the plenum and columns regularly during harvest, and never enter a bin while unloading equipment is running. See our grain bin safety equipment guide.
Tip: Dried grain still needs cooling and aeration once it is in the bin. Our grain storage best practices guide covers monitoring and turning grain through winter.
For the wider picture across storage, handling and drying, read grain system suppliers on the Prairies or browse all grain systems suppliers.
Grain Dryer Dealers FAQ
How do I find a grain dryer dealer on the Prairies?
Start with the grain drying category on FarmPages and look for suppliers in your province, then call two or three about dryer types, fuel, installation and service. The tables in this guide list Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta grain drying listings alphabetically by address. Confirm products, service area and availability directly with each supplier.
What size grain dryer do I need?
Size the dryer to your harvest rate, not your storage. Work out how many bushels per hour your combines deliver on a good day, how many moisture points you expect to remove in a tough year, and how many hours a day you can run. Ask dealers for capacity ratings at your crop and moisture levels.
Is in-bin drying with aeration enough, or do I need a dryer?
Natural-air or supplemental-heat aeration works when grain is only a few points tough and the weather gives you time. When you regularly harvest wet grain, need to dry corn, or want to keep combining through a damp fall, a batch or continuous-flow dryer removes moisture much faster and protects quality.
How much does a grain dryer cost in 2026?
As a rough 2026 estimate, portable batch dryers often run about $60,000 to $200,000 CAD, and continuous-flow tower systems with handling and installation can pass $500,000 CAD. Prices vary by region, dealer, capacity, fuel and spec, so get written quotes that include burners, controls, electrical, gas work, handling and installation.