Horizontal Grinders
CE compliant
HG6800TX Horizontal Grinder
Built for land clearing and pipeline right-of-way operations.
Vermeer
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At a glance
- Gross Horsepower (Maximum)
- 708.4 kw 950 hp
Features & benefits
- A flagship horizontal grinder built to maximize productivity and efficiency
- 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 | 14.7 m 48.1 ft |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length - Transport with Dolly | 14.8 m 48.6 ft |
| Maximum length - Transport (Pintle) | m ft |
| Maximum length - Transport (5th wheel) | m ft |
| Maximum Length (Operation) | 17.2 m 56.5 ft |
| Maximum Width (Transport) | 3 m 10 ft |
| Maximum Width Transport - with Dolly | 3 m 10 ft |
| Maximum Height (Transport) | 3.7 m 12 ft |
| Maximum Height Transport with Dolly | 32.5 cm 12.8 in |
| Maximum height Transport with Dolly ('/m) | m ft |
| Weight | 41730.5 kg 92000 lbs |
| Maximum weight (Pintle) | kg lbs |
| Maximum weight (5th wheel) | kg lbs |
| Tongue Weight | kg lbs |
| Tongue Weight - Engine Option 1 with Dolly | 20411.7 kg 45000 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 | 27215.5 kg 60000 lbs |
| Maximum axle weight (Pintle) | kg lbs |
| Maximum axle weight (5th wheel) | kg lbs |
| Weight Engine Option 1 with Dolly | 47627.2 kg 105000 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 C27 Tier 4F (Stage 4) |
|---|---|
| Number of Cylinders | — 12 |
| Gross Horsepower (Maximum) | 708.4 kw 950 hp |
| Torque (Max) | 4354.9 Nm 3212 ft-lb |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 1324.9 L 350 gal |
| Max Fuel Consumption | 179.8 lph 47.5 gph |
| Fuel Type | Ultra-low sulfer 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 | CAT DEO-ULS, or API CJ-4, or ACEA E9 (15w-40) |
| Oil Volume with Filter | 68 L 71.9 qt |
| Cooling Medium | Liquid |
| Coolant Capacity (Engine and Radiator) | 170.3 L 45 gal |
| Oil volume with filter | L gal |
| Air to Boil Temperature | — 126 deg |
| Air to boil temperature | — |
| Alternator | 24 volt |
| Fan | (Qty 2) Variable-speed, reversible |
| Fan - CAC | Hydraulic (variable speed) |
| Clutch Type | Hydraulic-operated wet clutch with PTO |
| Clutch Engagement | Push-button |
| Drive Belt Type | V-belt |
| Sound Power | 120 dB(A) |
| Make and Model | Caterpillar C27 Tier 2 (Stage II) |
|---|---|
| Number of Cylinders | — 12 |
| Gross Horsepower (Maximum) | 708.4 kw 950 hp |
| Torque (Max) | 4354.9 Nm 3212 ft-lb |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 1324.9 L 350 gal |
| Max Fuel Consumption | 180.6 lph 47.7 gph |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Air Cleaner | Dry-type with primary and secondary elements and restriction indicator |
| Oil Filter | Full-flow, spin-on |
| Recommended Oil | CAT DEO-ULS, or API CJ-4, or ACEA E9 (15w-40) |
| Oil Volume with Filter | 68 L 71.9 qt |
| Oil volume with filter | L gal |
| Cooling Medium | Liquid |
| Coolant Capacity (Engine and Radiator) | 170.3 L 45 gal |
| Air to Boil Temperature | — 126 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 | V-belt |
| Sound Power | 120 dB(A) |
| Make and Model | — |
|---|---|
| Number of Cylinders | — — |
| Gross Horsepower (Maximum) | kw hp |
| Torque (Max) | Nm ft-lb |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | L gal |
| Max Fuel Consumption | lph gph |
| Fuel Type | — |
| Air Cleaner | — |
| Oil Filter | — |
| Recommended Oil | — |
| Oil Volume with Filter | L qt |
| Cooling Medium | — |
| Coolant Capacity (Engine and Radiator) | L gal |
| Air to Boil Temperature | — deg |
| Alternator | — |
| Fan | — |
| Clutch Type | — |
| Clutch Engagement | — |
| Drive Belt Type | — |
| Sound Power | — |
| 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 | 152.4 cm 60 in |
|---|---|
| Feed Table Depth | cm in |
| Feed Table Length - Option One | 5.8 m 19 ft |
| Feed Table Capacity | cu m cu yd |
| Loading Height | 1.8 m 6 ft |
| Flare Construction | Integrated with infeed |
| Feed Conveyor Type | Welded slat chain |
| Material Construction | — |
| Feed Conveyor Type - Option Two | — |
| Material Construction - Option Two | — |
| 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 | 143 cm 56.3 in |
| Feed opening | 38-in (96.5-cm) high x 56.4-in (143.3-cm) wide |
| Infeed Roller Weight | 1115.8 kg 2460 lbs |
| Infeed roller weight with arm | 2243 kg 4945 lbs |
| Infeed Roller Diameter | 91.7 cm 36.1 in |
| Maximum Feed Height | 127 cm 50 in |
| Material Type | Fabricated steel |
| Tooth Design | Serrated bars |
| Number of Teeth | 12 |
| Drive Motor | Fixed displacement, geroler |
| Drive Planetary | (Qty 2) 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 | — |
| Millbox Opening | 60" W x 38" H |
|---|---|
| Drum Weight | 2413.6 kg 5321 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 | — 1200 rpm |
| Tip speed (Duplex) | m/min ft/min |
| Tip Speed | — rpm |
| Bearing Type | Double row, sperical roller |
| Bearing - Inner Race Diameter | 15.2 cm 6 in |
| Bearing - Dynamic Capacity | kg lbs |
| Number of Hammers | 10 |
| Number of Tips | 20 |
| Tip option 1 | 2-bolt |
| Tip option 2 | — |
| Tip option 3 | — |
| Tip option 4 | — |
| Tip types | Premium wide |
| Center Retention Pin Dimensions | 2" dia x 79.35" L |
| Number of Wipers | — |
| Millbox Opening | — |
|---|---|
| Drum Weight | kg lbs |
| Drum Diameter | cm in |
| Tip Diameter | cm in |
| Drum Cutting Width | cm in |
| Drum Skin Thickness | cm in |
| Depth of Cut | — |
| Number of Knives | — |
| Knife Thickness | — |
| Useable Edges | — |
| Material | — |
| Number of Bolts/Knife | — |
| Replaceable Threaded Knife Block | — |
| Number of Pockets | — |
| Drum Speed | — rpm |
| Tip Speed | — rpm |
| Tip speed (1-in chip) | m/min ft/min |
| Bearing Type | — |
| Bearing - Inner Race Diameter | cm in |
| Bearing - Dynamic Capacity | kg lbs |
| Number of Hammers | — |
| Number of Tips | — |
| Shaft diameter | cm in |
| Shaft Retention Type | — |
| Tip option 1 | — |
| Tip option 2 | — |
| Tip option 3 | — |
| Tip option 4 | — |
| Center Retention Pin Dimensions | — |
| Number of Wipers | — |
| Drum Weight | 3042.5 kg 6707.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Depth of Cut | Adjustable: .125 in (.31 cm) to 1 in (2.5 cm) |
| Number of Knives | — 14 |
| Knife Thickness | .625 in (1.6 cm) |
| Useable Edges | 1 |
| Material | A8 mod chipper steel |
| Number of Bolts/Knife | 4 |
| Replaceable Threaded Knife Block | Yes |
| Number of Pockets | 14 |
| Shaft diameter | 16.5 cm 6.5 in |
| Shaft Retention Type | Keyless bushing |
| Drum Weight | 3042.5 kg 6707.5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Depth of Cut | Adjustable: 1.125 in (2.86 cm) to 1.5 in (3.81 cm) |
| Number of Knives | — 14 |
| 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 |
| Shaft diameter | 16.5 cm 6.5 in |
| Shaft Retention Type | Keyless bushing |
| Screen Weight | 213.2 kg 470 lbs |
|---|---|
| Screen Weight | — |
| Screen Dimensions | 1" thick |
| Screen Type | Abrasion-resistant steel |
| Number of Screens | 2 |
| Screen Area | 23116.1 sq cm 3583 sq in |
| Millbox lid liner | Abrasion-resistant steel |
| Number of Sides | — |
| Millbox Lid Liner Dimensions | Abrasion-resistant steel |
| Liner Dimensions | .75, 1" (1.9 cm, 2.5 cm) thick |
| Anvil Type | Fabricated steel with replaceable wear surfaces |
| Anvil Dimensions | 6.6" x 18.2" x 81" (16.7 cm x 46.2 cm x 205.7 cm) |
| Length | 27.2 m 89.3 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 | 6 |
| 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 | 267.3 m/min 877 ft/min |
| Load Height | 5 m 16.3 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 | 1 |
| Components | — |
|---|---|
| System Type | Open-loop, pressure- and flow-compensated |
| Pump Type | Variable displacement, axial piston |
| Pump Flow at Maximum RPM | 63.3 gpm |
| System Relief Pressure | 4200 psi |
| System Type | Open-loop, pressure- and flow-compensated |
|---|---|
| Pump Type | Variable displacement, axial piston |
| Pump Flow at Maximum RPM | 122.3 L/min 32.3 gpm |
| System Relief Pressure | 3000 psi |
| Motor Series | Char-Lyn 6000 Series, geroler |
| System Type | Open-loop, pressure compensated |
|---|---|
| Pump Type | Variable displacement, axial piston |
| Pump Flow at Maximum RPM | 97.3 L/min 25.7 gpm |
| Motor Series | Danfoss KM38 |
| Fan Series - FWD/REV | Reversible |
| Tank capacity | 79.5 L 21 gal |
|---|---|
| Recommended Oil | Vermeer 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 | 33.7 L/min 8.9 gpm |
| System relief pressure | 17.9 bar 260 psi |
| System Voltage | 24 VDC |
|---|---|
| Battery | Group 8-D, 1400 CCA (Qty 2) |
| System Protection | Fused |
| Display Type | LCD |
|---|---|
| Engine Information | Yes |
| Machine Information | Yes |
| Operational Faults | Yes |
| Gauges | none |
| Switches | Push-button |
| Radio remote type | North America, South America, Japan: R625-60; All other regions: R524-10 |
|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Frame Description | DT6 |
|---|---|
| Tongue Description | Bolt-on to infeed structure |
| Hitch Type | Fifth wheel |
| Fender Description | Formed steel |
| Brake Type | Air-actuated with spring-applied parking brake |
| Trailer Light Type | 12-24V 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"x8.3" hub-piloted steel |
| Ground Clearance - Option One | 13.5 cm 5.3 in |
| Tires - Option Two | 445/50R22.5 LR L (super singles) |
| Wheels - Option Two | Aluminum |
| Ground Clearance - Option Two | 13.5 cm 5.3 in |
| Track Frame Description | Rigid frame with reinforced box section |
|---|---|
| Track Type | D5 double grouser |
| Track Drive Pump Type | Variable displacement, axial piston |
| Track Drive Motor Type | Hydrostatic with planetary transmission |
| Track Brake Type | Spring-applied, hydraulic-release wet disc parking brake |
| Track Length on Ground | 142" (360.7 cm) |
| Track Width - Option One | 26" (66 cm) |
| Track Width Option One - Ground Bearing Pressure - Hard Ground | 402 kPa 58.3 psi |
| Track Width Option One - Ground Bearing Pressure - Soft Ground | 78.6 kPa 11.4 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 | D5 excavator rollers |
| Number of Idlers | — 20 |
| Pump Flow at Maximum RPM | 218 L/min 57.6 gpm |
| System relief pressure | 344.7 bar 5000 psi |
| Maximum Speed | 4.5 km/h 2.8 mph |
| Maximum Creep Speed - (Low) | 2.3 km/h 1.4 mph |
| Low Speed Travel in Creep Mode | km/h mph |
| Air Compressor Brand | Mi-T-M |
|---|---|
| Engine | Honda, 11.7 hp |
| 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 | Yes |
| Special Paint | Yes |
| Air Compressor | Yes |
| Vermeer Confidence Plus Asset Protection Program | Optional |
| Damage Defense | — |
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