Horizontal Grinders
CE compliant
HG6000TX Horizontal Grinder
Process wood waste more efficiently with the HG6000TX horizontal grinder.
Vermeer
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At a glance
- Gross Horsepower (Maximum)
- 563 kw 755 hp
Features & benefits
- Productivity meets jobsite mobility
- Robust build quality for confident longevity
- Maintenance-friendly design optimizes serviceability
- Equipped with Vermeer innovations to help protect your investment and optimize efficiency
Technical data
Specifications
| Maximum Length - Transport | 11.4 m 37.3 ft |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length - Transport with Dolly | 14 m 45.8 ft |
| Maximum length - Transport (Pintle) | m ft |
| Maximum length - Transport (5th wheel) | m ft |
| Maximum Length (Operation) | 16.6 m 54.5 ft |
| Maximum Width (Transport) | m ft |
| Maximum Width Transport - with Dolly | 3 m 9.8 ft |
| Maximum Height (Transport) | m ft |
| Maximum Height Transport with Dolly | 393.2 cm 154.8 in |
| Maximum height Transport with Dolly ('/m) | m ft |
| Weight | 34019.4 kg 75000 lbs |
| Maximum weight (Pintle) | kg lbs |
| Maximum weight (5th wheel) | kg lbs |
| Tongue Weight | kg lbs |
| Tongue Weight - Engine Option 1 with Dolly | 17050.5 kg 37590 lbs |
| Maximum tongue weight (Pintle) | kg lbs |
| Maximum tongue weight (5th wheel) | kg lbs |
| Axle Weight | kg lbs |
| Axle Weight - Engine Option 1 with Dolly | 22185.2 kg 48910 lbs |
| Maximum axle weight (Pintle) | kg lbs |
| Maximum axle weight (5th wheel) | kg lbs |
| Weight Engine Option 1 with Dolly | kg lbs |
| Dolly Weight | 4309.1 kg 9500 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 | Caterpillar C18 Tier 4F (Stage IVB) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 145 lph 38.3 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, 15W-40 |
| Oil Volume with Filter | 34.1 L 36 qt |
| Cooling Medium | Liquid |
| Coolant Capacity (Engine and Radiator) | 85.6 L 22.6 gal |
| Oil volume with filter | L gal |
| Air to Boil Temperature | — deg |
| Air to boil temperature | — |
| Alternator | 24 Volt |
| Fan | (Qty 2) Hydraulically driven, reversible |
| Fan - CAC | Hydraulic (variable speed) |
| Clutch Type | Hydraulic-operated wet clutch with PTO |
| Clutch Engagement | Push-button |
| Drive Belt Type | Synchronous, carbon fiber |
| Sound Power | — |
| Make and Model | Caterpillar C18 Tier 4i (Stage IIIB) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 149.5 lph 39.5 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, 15W-40 |
| Oil Volume with Filter | 34.1 L 36 qt |
| Oil volume with filter | L gal |
| Cooling Medium | Liquid |
| Coolant Capacity (Engine and Radiator) | 85.6 L 22.6 gal |
| Air to Boil Temperature | — 118 deg |
| Air to boil temperature | — |
| Alternator | 24 Volt |
| Fan | (Qty 2) Hydraulically driven, reversible |
| Fan - CAC | — |
| Clutch Type | Hydraulic operated wet clutch with PTO |
| Clutch Engagement | Push-button |
| Drive Belt Type | Synchronous, carbon fiber |
| Sound Power | 122 dB(A) |
| Make and Model | Caterpillar C18 Tier 3 |
|---|---|
| Number of Cylinders | — 6 |
| Gross Horsepower (Maximum) | 469.8 kw 630 hp |
| Torque (Max) | 2767.2 Nm 2041 ft-lb |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 1324.9 L 350 gal |
| Max Fuel Consumption | 131 lph 34.6 gph |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Air Cleaner | Dry-type with primary and secondary elements and restriction indicator |
| Oil Filter | Full-flow, spin-on |
| Recommended Oil | API CJ-4, Viscosity dependent on startup temperature |
| Oil Volume with Filter | 34.1 L 36 qt |
| Cooling Medium | Liquid |
| Coolant Capacity (Engine and Radiator) | 80.6 L 21.3 gal |
| Air to Boil Temperature | — deg |
| Alternator | 24 Volt |
| Fan | (Qty 2) Hydraulically driven, reversible |
| Clutch Type | Hydraulic operated wet clutch with PTO |
| Clutch Engagement | Push button |
| Drive Belt Type | Synchronous, carbon fiber |
| Sound Power | 119.8 dB(A) - Deluxe exhaust system |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | cm in |
|---|---|
| Feed Table Depth | cm in |
| Feed Table Length - Option One | m ft |
| Feed Table Capacity | cu m cu yd |
| Loading Height | m ft |
| Flare Construction | — |
| Feed Conveyor Type | — |
| Material Construction | — |
| Feed Conveyor Type - Option Two | — |
| Material Construction - Option Two | — |
| Drive Type | — |
| Drive Roller Construction | — |
| Front Idler Roller Construction | — |
| Infeed Floor Construction | — |
| Infeed Roller Length | cm in |
| Infeed Roller Width | cm in |
| Feed opening | 32-in (81.3-cm) high x 56.4-in (143.3-cm) wide |
| Infeed Roller Weight | kg lbs |
| Infeed roller weight with arm | 1519.5 kg 3350 lbs |
| Infeed Roller Diameter | cm in |
| Maximum Feed Height | cm in |
| Material Type | — |
| Tooth Design | — |
| Number of Teeth | — |
| Drive Motor | — |
| Drive Planetary | — |
| Feed Roller Down Pressure | — |
| Feed opening | 32-in (81.3-cm) high x 56.4-in (143.3-cm) wide |
|---|---|
| Infeed roller weight with arm | 1579.9 kg 3483 lbs |
| Thrown Object Deflector | Standard |
|---|---|
| Deflector Position | Variable |
| Curtain Description | cm in |
| Curtain description | — |
| Millbox Opening | 60" W x 32" H (152.4 cm W x 81.3 cm H) |
|---|---|
| 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 | — 1086 rpm |
| Tip speed (Duplex) | m/min ft/min |
| Tip Speed | — rpm |
| Bearing Type | Double row, spherical roller |
| Bearing - Inner Race Diameter | 14 cm 5.5 in |
| Bearing - Dynamic Capacity | kg 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" diameter x 75.3" L (5.1 cm diameter x 191.3 cm L) |
| Number of Wipers | — |
| Millbox Opening | 60 |
|---|---|
| Drum Weight | 2697.1 kg 5946 lbs |
| Drum Diameter | 87.1 cm 34.3 in |
| Tip Diameter | cm in |
| Drum Cutting Width | 160 cm 63 in |
| Drum Skin Thickness | 3.8 cm 1.5 in |
| Depth of Cut | Adjustable: .125 in (.31 cm) to 1 in (2.5 cm) |
| Number of Knives | 28 |
| Knife Thickness | .625 in (1.6 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) | m/min ft/min |
| Bearing Type | Spherical |
| Bearing - Inner Race Diameter | 14 cm 5.5 in |
| Bearing - Dynamic Capacity | kg 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 | 213.2 kg 470 lbs |
|---|---|
| Screen Weight | — |
| Screen Dimensions | 3/4" (1.9 cm) thick |
| Screen Type | Fabricated out of abrasion resistant steel |
| Number of Screens | 2 |
| Screen Area | 21400 sq cm 3317 sq in |
| Millbox lid liner | Abrasion-resistant steel |
| Number of Sides | 1 |
| Millbox Lid Liner Dimensions | Abrasion resistant steel |
| Liner Dimensions | 1" thick x 5.6" W x 65.4" L (2.5 cm thick x 14.2 cm W x 166.1 cm L) |
| Anvil Type | Fabricated steel with replaceable wear surfaces |
| Anvil Dimensions | 22.8"x 4.1"x 80.8" (57.9 cm x 10.4 cm x 205.2 cm) |
| 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 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, geroler |
| Drive Motor Bearings | 1-15/16, 4-bolt flange |
| 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 with suction strainer |
| Number of Coolers | 2 (Implement/Track) |
| Components | — |
|---|---|
| System Type | Open-loop, pressure- and flow-compensated |
| Pump Type | Variable displacement, axial piston |
| Pump Flow at Maximum RPM | 32.4 |
| System Relief Pressure | 4500 psi |
| System Type | Open-loop |
|---|---|
| Pump Type | Fixed displacement, gear pump |
| Pump Flow at Maximum RPM | 97.3 L/min 25.7 gpm |
| System Relief Pressure | 3000 |
| Motor Series | Char-Lyn 6000 Series, 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 | Radiator-Permco M197 Series; CAC-Turolla OCG SNM2 Series |
| 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 Volt |
|---|---|
| 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 | R524 |
|---|---|
| Display Type | LCD |
| Engine Information | Yes |
| Machine Information | Yes |
| Operational Faults | Yes |
| Gauges | — |
| Switches | Sealed membrane |
| Operating Range | Up to 300' (91.4 m) |
| Battery Type | AA (qty 6) |
| Channel Setting | 50 channels |
| Frame Description | Unit body construction |
|---|---|
| Tongue Description | Bolt-on to infeed structure |
| Hitch Type | Fifth wheel |
| Fender Description | Optional bolt-on formed steel |
| Brake Type | Air-actuated with spring-applied parking brake |
| Trailer Light Type | 12-24 V LED |
| Suspension Type | Air-ride |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer - Option One | Hendrickson |
| Capacity per Axle | 9071.8 kg 20000 lbs |
| Number of axles (5th wheel) | — |
| Number of axles (Pintle) | — |
| Number of Axles | — 3 |
| Tires - Option One | 255/70R22.5 Duals |
| Wheels - Option One | 22.5"x 8.3" (57.2 cm x 21 cm) Hub piloted steel |
| Ground Clearance - Option One | 13.5 cm 5.3 in |
| Tires - Option Two | — |
| Wheels - Option Two | — |
| Ground Clearance - Option Two | cm in |
| Track Frame Description | Rigid frame with reinforced box section. |
|---|---|
| Track Type | D5 double grouser |
| Track Drive Pump Type | SauerDanfoss Series H1 |
| Track Drive Motor Type | — |
| Track Brake Type | Multidisk parking brake (spring activated) |
| Track Length on Ground | 142" (360.7 cm) |
| Track Width - Option One | 26" (66 cm) |
| Track Width Option One - Ground Bearing Pressure - Hard Ground | 383.3 kPa 55.6 psi |
| Track Width Option One - Ground Bearing Pressure - Soft Ground | 70.3 kPa 10.2 psi |
| Track Width Option Two - Ground Bearing Pressure - Option | 91 kPa 13.2 psi |
| Track Width Option Two - Ground Bearing Pressure - Option Two | 497.8 kPa 72.2 psi |
| Type of Idler | D5 excavator rollers |
| Number of Idlers | — 20 |
| Pump Flow at Maximum RPM | 162.8 L/min 43 gpm |
| System relief pressure | 344.7 bar 5000 psi |
| Maximum Speed | 4.2 km/h 2.6 mph |
| Maximum Creep Speed - (Low) | km/h mph |
| Low Speed Travel in Creep Mode | 1.6 km/h 1 mph |
| Air Compressor Brand | Mi-T-M |
|---|---|
| Engine | Honda, 11.7 hp (8.7 kW) |
| Maximum Pressure | 12.1 bar 175 psi |
| Maximum Air Flow | .8 cmm 29 cfm |
| Tank capacity | L gal |
| Tank capacity (5th wheel) | 113.6 L 30 gal |
| Tank capacity (Pintle) | L gal |
| Screens | Yes |
|---|---|
| Tips | Yes |
| Special Tools Group | Yes |
| Magnetic discharge conveyor pulley | Yes |
| Extended Warranty | Yes |
| Preventative Maintenance | Optional |
| Special Paint | Yes |
| Air Compressor | Optional |
| Vermeer Confidence Plus Asset Protection Program | Optional |
| Damage Defense | — |
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