Horizontal Grinders
CE compliant
HG6000 European Configuration
Process wood waste more efficiently with the HG6000 horizontal grinder.
Vermeer
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At a glance
- Gross Horsepower (Maximum)
- 563 kw 755 hp
Features & benefits
- Bring more versatility to your wood waste processing operation
- Maintenance-friendly design optimizes serviceability
- Equipped with Vermeer innovations to help protect your investment and optimize efficiency
Technical data
Specifications
| Maximum Length - Transport | m ft |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length - Transport with Dolly | m ft |
| Maximum length - Transport (Pintle) | m ft |
| Maximum length - Transport (5th wheel) | 11.8 m 38.8 ft |
| Maximum Length (Operation) | 16.2 m 53 ft |
| Maximum Width (Transport) | 2.5 m 8.2 ft |
| Maximum Width Transport - with Dolly | m ft |
| Maximum Height (Transport) | 4 m 13.1 ft |
| Maximum Height Transport with Dolly | cm in |
| Maximum height Transport with Dolly ('/m) | m ft |
| Weight | kg lbs |
| Maximum weight (Pintle) | kg lbs |
| Maximum weight (5th wheel) | kg lbs |
| Tongue Weight | kg lbs |
| Tongue Weight - Engine Option 1 with Dolly | kg lbs |
| Maximum tongue weight (Pintle) | kg lbs |
| Maximum tongue weight (5th wheel) | 9000 kg 19841.6 lbs |
| Axle Weight | kg lbs |
| Axle Weight - Engine Option 1 with Dolly | kg lbs |
| Maximum axle weight (Pintle) | kg lbs |
| Maximum axle weight (5th wheel) | 20000 kg 44092.4 lbs |
| Weight Engine Option 1 with Dolly | kg lbs |
| Dolly Weight | kg lbs |
| Maximum length - transport (axle version) | m ft |
| Maximum length - transport (stationary version) | m ft |
| Maximum width - transport (axle version) | m ft |
| Maximum width - transport (stationary version) | m ft |
| Maximum height - transport (axle version) | m ft |
| Maximum height - transport (stationary version) | m ft |
| Weight (axle version) | kg lbs |
| Weight (stationary version) | kg lbs |
| Maximum Width | cm in |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length - Folding Conveyor | m ft |
| Maximum Height - Folding Conveyor | m ft |
| Weight | kg lbs |
| Rear Pad Weight | kg lbs |
| Front Pad Weight | kg lbs |
| Sound Power | — |
| Make and Model | CAT C18 T4F/Stage V |
|---|---|
| Number of Cylinders | — 6 |
| Gross Horsepower (Maximum) | 563 kw 755 hp |
| Torque (Max) | 3500.7 Nm 2582 ft-lb |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 1324.9 L 350 gal |
| Max Fuel Consumption | 143.5 lph 37.9 gph |
| Fuel Type | Ultra-low sulfur diesel (<15 ppm) |
| Diesel exhaust fluid capacity | L gal |
| Air Cleaner | Dry-type with primary and secondary elements and restriction indicator |
| Oil Filter | Full-flow spin-on |
| Recommended Oil | API CJ-4, ECF-3, or API CK-4 Ultra Low Sulfur. Varying viscosity based on ambient conditions. |
| Oil Volume with Filter | 34 L 35.9 qt |
| Cooling Medium | Liquid (nitrite-free, pre-diluted 50/50) |
| Coolant Capacity (Engine and Radiator) | 108.6 L 28.7 gal |
| Oil volume with filter | 34.1 L 9 gal |
| Air to Boil Temperature | — 124 deg |
| Air to boil temperature | — |
| Alternator | 24 V 95 A |
| Fan | Hydraulically-driven, reversible |
| Fan - CAC | Hydraulically-driven, reversible |
| Clutch Type | Hydraulic-operated wet clutch, PT Tech |
| Clutch Engagement | Push buttons |
| Drive Belt Type | Synchronous |
| Sound Power | 121 dB(A) |
| Make and Model | CAT C18 T4i |
|---|---|
| Number of Cylinders | — 6 |
| Gross Horsepower (Maximum) | 563 kw 755 hp |
| Torque (Max) | 3500.7 Nm 2582 ft-lb |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 1324.9 L 350 gal |
| Max Fuel Consumption | 143.5 lph 37.9 gph |
| Fuel Type | Ultra-low sulfur diesel (<15 ppm) |
| Air Cleaner | Dry-type with primary and secondary elements and restriction indicator |
| Oil Filter | Full-flow, spin-on |
| Recommended Oil | API CJ-4, ECF-3, or API CK-4 Ultra Low Sulfur. Varying viscosity based on ambient conditions. |
| Oil Volume with Filter | 34 L 35.9 qt |
| Oil volume with filter | L gal |
| Cooling Medium | Liquid (nitrite free, pre-diluted 50/50) |
| Coolant Capacity (Engine and Radiator) | 108.6 L 28.7 gal |
| Air to Boil Temperature | — 124 deg |
| Air to boil temperature | — |
| Alternator | 24 V 95 A |
| Fan | Hydraulically-driven, reversible |
| Fan - CAC | Hydraulically-driven, reversible |
| Clutch Type | Hydraulic-operated wet clutch, PT Tech |
| Clutch Engagement | Push button |
| Drive Belt Type | Synchronous |
| Sound Power | Standard exhaust: 121 dB(A); Deluxe exhaust: 120 dB(A) |
| Make and Model | CAT C18 T3/Stage IIIA |
|---|---|
| Number of Cylinders | — 6 |
| Gross Horsepower (Maximum) | 469.8 kw 630 hp |
| Torque (Max) | 2768.6 Nm 2042 ft-lb |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 1324.9 L 350 gal |
| Max Fuel Consumption | 124.5 lph 32.9 gph |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Air Cleaner | Dry-type with primary and secondary elements and restriction indicator |
| Oil Filter | Full-flow, spin-on |
| Recommended Oil | Varying viscosity based on ambient conditions |
| Oil Volume with Filter | 34 L 35.9 qt |
| Cooling Medium | Liquid (nitrite free, pre-diluted 50/50) |
| Coolant Capacity (Engine and Radiator) | 108.6 L 28.7 gal |
| Air to Boil Temperature | — 151 deg |
| Alternator | 24 V 95 A |
| Fan | Hydraulically-driven, reversible |
| Clutch Type | Hydraulic-operated wet clutch, PT Tech |
| Clutch Engagement | Push button |
| Drive Belt Type | Synchronous |
| Sound Power | Standard exhaust: 122 dB(A); Deluxe exhaust: 122 dB(A) |
| Manufacturer | — |
|---|---|
| Frame | — |
| Horsepower | kw hp |
| Voltage | — — |
| Frequency | — |
| Phase | — |
| Rated Speed | — rpm |
| Enclosure | — |
| Full Load Amps | — |
| Locked Rotor Amps | — |
| Service Factor | — |
| Duty Cycle | — |
| NEMA Design | — |
| Insulation Class | — |
| Full Load Torque | Nm ft-lb |
| Locked Rotor (%) | — |
| Break Down | — |
| Ambient Temperature | f c |
| Nominal Efficiency | — |
| Power Factor | — |
| Approximate Weight | kg lbs |
| Added Items | — |
| Drive Belt Type | — |
| Manufacturer | — |
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| Frame | — |
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| Voltage | — |
| Frequency | — |
| Phase | — |
| Rated Speed | — rpm |
| Enclosure | — |
| Full Load Amps | — |
| Locked Rotor Amps | — |
| Service Factor | — |
| Duty Cycle | — |
| NEMA Design | — |
| Insulation Class | — |
| Full Load Torque | Nm ft-lb |
| Locked Rotor (%) | — |
| Break Down | — |
| Ambient Temperature | f c |
| Nominal Efficiency | — |
| Power Factor | — |
| Approximate Weight | kg lbs |
| Added Items | — |
| Drive Belt Type | — |
| Manufacturer | — |
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| Frame | — |
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| Voltage | — |
| Frequency | — |
| Phase | — |
| Rated Speed | — rpm |
| Enclosure | — |
| Full Load Amps | — |
| Locked Rotor Amps | — |
| Service Factor | — |
| Duty Cycle | — |
| NEMA Design | — |
| Insulation Class | — |
| Full Load Torque | Nm ft-lb |
| Locked Rotor (%) | — |
| Break Down | — |
| Ambient Temperature | f c |
| Nominal Efficiency | — |
| Power Factor | — |
| Approximate Weight | kg lbs |
| Added Items | — |
| Drive Belt Type | — |
| Manufacturer | — |
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| Frame | — |
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| Voltage | — |
| Frequency | — |
| Phase | — |
| Rated Speed | — rpm |
| Enclosure | — |
| Full Load Amps | — |
| Locked Rotor Amps | — |
| Service Factor | — |
| Duty Cycle | — |
| NEMA Design | — |
| Insulation Class | — |
| Full Load Torque | Nm ft-lb |
| Locked Rotor (%) | — |
| Break Down | — |
| Ambient Temperature | f c |
| Nominal Efficiency | — |
| Power Factor | — |
| Approximate Weight | kg lbs |
| Added Items | — |
| Drive Belt Type | — |
| Manufacturer | — |
|---|---|
| Frame | — |
| Horsepower | kw hp |
| Voltage | — |
| Frequency | — |
| Phase | — |
| Rated Speed | — rpm |
| Enclosure | — |
| Full Load Amps | — |
| Locked Rotor Amps | — |
| Service Factor | — |
| Duty Cycle | — |
| NEMA Design | — |
| Insulation Class | — |
| Full Load Torque | Nm ft-lb |
| Locked Rotor (%) | — |
| Break Down | — |
| Ambient Temperature | f c |
| Nominal Efficiency | — |
| Power Factor | — |
| Approximate Weight | kg lbs |
| Added Items | — |
| Drive Belt Type | — |
| Manufacturer | — |
|---|---|
| Frame | — |
| Horsepower | kw hp |
| Voltage | — |
| Frequency | — |
| Phase | — |
| Rated Speed | — rpm |
| Enclosure | — |
| Full Load Amps | — |
| Locked Rotor Amps | — |
| Service Factor | — |
| Duty Cycle | — |
| NEMA Design | — |
| Insulation Class | — |
| Full Load Torque | Nm ft-lb |
| Locked Rotor (%) | — |
| Break Down | — |
| Ambient Temperature | f c |
| Nominal Efficiency | — |
| Power Factor | — |
| Approximate Weight | kg lbs |
| Added Items | — |
| Drive Belt Type | — |
| Height | cm in |
|---|---|
| Width | cm in |
| Depth | cm in |
| Weight | kg lbs |
| Feed Table Width | 152.4 cm 60 in |
|---|---|
| Feed Table Depth | 66.8 cm 26.3 in |
| Feed Table Length - Option One | 6.1 m 20 ft |
| Feed Table Capacity | 6.7 cu m 8.7 cu yd |
| Loading Height | 2.6 m 8.5 ft |
| Flare Construction | Integrated with infeed |
| Feed Conveyor Type | Weld slate chain |
| Material Construction | Steel |
| Feed Conveyor Type - Option Two | — |
| Material Construction - Option Two | Grade 50 steel |
| Drive Type | Radial piston motor |
| Drive Roller Construction | Welded steel |
| Front Idler Roller Construction | Self-cleaning steel auger |
| Infeed Floor Construction | Welded steel with replaceable UHMW wear plates |
| Infeed Roller Length | cm in |
| Infeed Roller Width | 142.2 cm 56 in |
| Feed opening | — |
| Infeed Roller Weight | kg lbs |
| Infeed roller weight with arm | 1519.5 kg 3350 lbs |
| Infeed Roller Diameter | 91.4 cm 36 in |
| Maximum Feed Height | 119.4 cm 47 in |
| Material Type | Fabricated steel |
| Tooth Design | Serrated bars |
| Number of Teeth | 13 |
| Drive Motor | Fixed displacement motor/planetary |
| Drive Planetary | Two options: heavy-duty - 26.18:1; Standard - 34.2:1 |
| Feed Roller Down Pressure | Adjustable |
| Feed opening | — |
|---|---|
| Infeed roller weight with arm | kg lbs |
| Thrown Object Deflector | Standard |
|---|---|
| Deflector Position | Variable |
| Curtain Description | cm in |
| Curtain description | Rubber |
| Millbox Opening | 60-in (150-cm) wide x 32-in (81-cm) high |
|---|---|
| Drum Weight | 2150.5 kg 4741 lbs |
| Drum Diameter | 71.1 cm 28 in |
| Tip Diameter | 92.5 cm 36.4 in |
| Drum Cutting Width | 158.5 cm 62.4 in |
| Drum Skin Thickness | 3.8 cm 1.5 in |
| Drum Speed | — 1171 rpm |
| Tip speed (Duplex) | 3404 m/min 11168 ft/min |
| Tip Speed | — rpm |
| Bearing Type | Double row spherical roller |
| Bearing - Inner Race Diameter | 14 cm 5.5 in |
| Bearing - Dynamic Capacity | 75296.3 kg 166000 lbs |
| Number of Hammers | 10 |
| Number of Tips | 20 |
| Tip option 1 | — |
| Tip option 2 | — |
| Tip option 3 | — |
| Tip option 4 | — |
| Tip types | Premium wide |
| Center Retention Pin Dimensions | 2-in (5-cm) diameter x 75.3-in (191-cm) length |
| Number of Wipers | None |
| Millbox Opening | — |
|---|---|
| Drum Weight | 2697.1 kg 5946 lbs |
| Drum Diameter | 87.1 cm 34.3 in |
| Tip Diameter | cm in |
| Drum Cutting Width | 158.5 cm 62.4 in |
| Drum Skin Thickness | 3.8 cm 1.5 in |
| Depth of Cut | Adjustable: .125 in (.318 cm) to 1.5 in (3.8 cm) |
| Number of Knives | 28 |
| Knife Thickness | .625 in (1.59 cm) |
| Useable Edges | 1 |
| Material | A8 mod chipper steel |
| Number of Bolts/Knife | 2 |
| Replaceable Threaded Knife Block | Yes |
| Number of Pockets | 14 |
| Drum Speed | — 683 rpm |
| Tip Speed | — rpm |
| Tip speed (1-in chip) | 2033.9 m/min 6673 ft/min |
| Bearing Type | Double row spherical roller |
| Bearing - Inner Race Diameter | 14 cm 5.5 in |
| Bearing - Dynamic Capacity | 75296.3 kg 166000 lbs |
| Number of Hammers | — |
| Number of Tips | — |
| Shaft diameter | 16.5 cm 6.5 in |
| Shaft Retention Type | Keyless bushing |
| Tip option 1 | — |
| Tip option 2 | — |
| Tip option 3 | — |
| Tip option 4 | — |
| Center Retention Pin Dimensions | — |
| Number of Wipers | — |
| Drum Weight | kg lbs |
|---|---|
| Depth of Cut | — |
| Number of Knives | — — |
| Knife Thickness | — |
| Useable Edges | — |
| Material | — |
| Number of Bolts/Knife | — |
| Replaceable Threaded Knife Block | — |
| Number of Pockets | — |
| Shaft diameter | cm in |
| Shaft Retention Type | — |
| Drum Weight | kg lbs |
|---|---|
| Depth of Cut | — |
| Number of Knives | — — |
| Knife Thickness | — |
| Useable Edges | — |
| Material | — |
| Number of Bolts/Knife | — |
| Replaceable Threaded Knife Block | — |
| Number of Pockets | — |
| Shaft diameter | cm in |
| Shaft Retention Type | — |
| Screen Weight | kg lbs |
|---|---|
| Screen Weight | — |
| Screen Dimensions | .75-in (1.9-cm) thick |
| Screen Type | Abrasion-resistant steel |
| Number of Screens | 2 |
| Screen Area | 21400 sq cm 3317 sq in |
| Millbox lid liner | Abrasion-resistant steel |
| Number of Sides | — |
| Millbox Lid Liner Dimensions | — |
| Liner Dimensions | — |
| Anvil Type | Fabricant steel with replaceable wear surfaces |
| Anvil Dimensions | — |
| Length | 24.8 m 81.3 ft |
|---|---|
| Width | 121.9 cm 48 in |
| Belt Design | 3 ply - 330# or straight warp single ply 330# both with V cleat |
| Splice | R2-stainless steel cable or Super Splice |
| Return Roller Quantity | 4 |
| Idler Roller Diameter | 30.5 cm 12 in |
| Idler Roller Bearing | 1-15/16, 4-bolt flange |
| Standard Drive Roller Diameter | 32.5 cm 12.8 in |
| Magnetic Drive Roller Diameter | 32.5 cm 12.8 in |
| Drive Motor | Fixed displacement |
| Drive Motor Bearings | — |
| Belt Speed | 237.7 m/min 780 ft/min |
| Load Height | 4.3 m 14 ft |
| Tank capacity | 378.5 L 100 gal |
|---|---|
| Recommended Oil | Vermeer HyPower 68 |
| Filtration Method | Dual in-tank return filters (B5=200) |
| Number of Coolers | 2 |
| Components | Dual proportional control valves |
|---|---|
| System Type | Open-loop, pressure and flow compensated |
| Pump Type | Variable displacement, axial piston |
| Pump Flow at Maximum RPM | 32.4 gpm (123 L/min) |
| System Relief Pressure | 4000 psi (276 bar) |
| System Type | Open-loop |
|---|---|
| Pump Type | Fixed displacement, gear |
| Pump Flow at Maximum RPM | 97.3 L/min 25.7 gpm |
| System Relief Pressure | 3000 psi (207 bar) |
| Motor Series | Fixed displacement, geroler |
| System Type | Open-loop, pressure and flow compensated |
|---|---|
| Pump Type | Variable displacement, axial piston |
| Pump Flow at Maximum RPM | 137 L/min 36.2 gpm |
| Motor Series | Fixed displacement, gear |
| Fan Series - FWD/REV | Reversible |
| Tank capacity | 68.1 L 18 gal |
|---|---|
| Recommended Oil | VMF Gold |
| Filtration Method | Spin-on, pressure filter (B6=1000) |
| Number of Coolers | 1 |
| System Type | Open-loop |
| Pump Type | Fixed displacement, gear pump |
| Pump Flow at Maximum RPM | 46.9 L/min 12.4 gpm |
| System relief pressure | 17.9 bar 260 psi |
| System Voltage | 24 V |
|---|---|
| Battery | Group 8-D, 1155 CCA (qty. 2) |
| System Protection | Fused |
| Display Type | LCD |
|---|---|
| Engine Information | Yes |
| Machine Information | Yes |
| Operational Faults | Yes |
| Gauges | Two: fuel level and hydraulic pressure |
| Switches | Moisture-proof, toggle style |
| Radio remote type | — |
|---|---|
| Display Type | LCD |
| Engine Information | Yes |
| Machine Information | Yes |
| Operational Faults | Yes |
| Gauges | — |
| Switches | Sealed membrane |
| Operating Range | 300 ft (91.4 m) |
| Battery Type | AA (qty. 6) |
| Channel Setting | 50 channels |
| Frame Description | Unit body construction |
|---|---|
| Tongue Description | Integrated into infeed structure |
| Hitch Type | 5th wheel |
| Fender Description | Formed steel, replaceable |
| Brake Type | Air-actuated with spring-applied parking brake |
| Trailer Light Type | 12-24V LED |
| Suspension Type | Spring |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer - Option One | — |
| Capacity per Axle | 8500.3 kg 18740 lbs |
| Number of axles (5th wheel) | 3 |
| Number of axles (Pintle) | — |
| Number of Axles | — — |
| Tires - Option One | 385/65R22.5 |
| Wheels - Option One | Aluminum 22.5x12.25 |
| Ground Clearance - Option One | 40.4 cm 15.9 in |
| Tires - Option Two | 445/50R22.5 |
| Wheels - Option Two | Aluminum 22.5x14 |
| Ground Clearance - Option Two | 37.8 cm 14.9 in |
| Track Frame Description | — |
|---|---|
| Track Type | — |
| Track Drive Pump Type | — |
| Track Drive Motor Type | — |
| Track Brake Type | — |
| Track Length on Ground | — |
| Track Width - Option One | — |
| Track Width Option One - Ground Bearing Pressure - Hard Ground | kPa psi |
| Track Width Option One - Ground Bearing Pressure - Soft Ground | kPa psi |
| Track Width Option Two - Ground Bearing Pressure - Option | kPa psi |
| Track Width Option Two - Ground Bearing Pressure - Option Two | kPa psi |
| Type of Idler | — |
| Number of Idlers | — — |
| Pump Flow at Maximum RPM | L/min gpm |
| System relief pressure | bar psi |
| Maximum Speed | km/h mph |
| Maximum Creep Speed - (Low) | km/h mph |
| Low Speed Travel in Creep Mode | km/h mph |
| Air Compressor Brand | — |
|---|---|
| Engine | 11.7 hp (8.72 kW) |
| Maximum Pressure | 12.1 bar 175 psi |
| Maximum Air Flow | .8 cmm 29 cfm |
| Tank capacity | 113.6 L 30 gal |
| Tank capacity (5th wheel) | L gal |
| Tank capacity (Pintle) | L gal |
| Screens | Yes |
|---|---|
| Tips | Yes |
| Special Tools Group | Yes |
| Magnetic discharge conveyor pulley | Yes |
| Extended Warranty | Yes |
| Preventative Maintenance | Yes |
| Special Paint | Yes |
| Air Compressor | Yes |
| Vermeer Confidence Plus Asset Protection Program | Yes |
| Damage Defense | Yes |
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