HG6000TX Horizontal Grinder

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General

Manufacturer Vermeer
Model HG6000TX Horizontal Grinder
Category Recycling, Renewable Energy, Wood Waste
Price Request a Quote
Year 2024

General Dimensions and Lengths - Long Infeed

Maximum Length - Transport 37.3ft (11.4m)
Maximum Length - Transport with Dolly 45.8ft (14m)
Maximum Length (Operation) 54.5ft (16.6m)
Maximum Width Transport - with Dolly 9.8ft (3m)
Maximum Height Transport with Dolly 154.8in (393.2cm)
Weight 75000lbs (34019.4kg)
Tongue Weight - Engine Option 1 with Dolly 37590lbs (17050.5kg)
Axle Weight - Engine Option 1 with Dolly 48910lbs (22185.2kg)
Dolly Weight 9500lbs (4309.1kg)
Make and Model Caterpillar C18 Tier 4F (Stage IVB)
Number of Cylinders 6
Gross Horsepower (Maximum) 755hp (563kw)
Torque (Max) 2582ft-lb (3500.7Nm)
Fuel Tank Capacity 350gal (1324.9L)
Max Fuel Consumption 38.3gph (145lph)
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 36qt (34.1L)
Cooling Medium Liquid
Coolant Capacity (Engine and Radiator) 22.6gal (85.6L)
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
Make and Model Caterpillar C18 Tier 4i (Stage IIIB)
Number of Cylinders 6
Gross Horsepower (Maximum) 755hp (563kw)
Torque (Max) 2582ft-lb (3500.7Nm)
Fuel Tank Capacity 350gal (1324.9L)
Max Fuel Consumption 39.5gph (149.5lph)
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 36qt (34.1L)
Cooling Medium Liquid
Coolant Capacity (Engine and Radiator) 22.6gal (85.6L)
Air to Boil Temperature 118deg
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 122 dB(A)
Make and Model Caterpillar C18 Tier 3
Number of Cylinders 6
Gross Horsepower (Maximum) 630hp (469.8kw)
Torque (Max) 2041ft-lb (2767.2Nm)
Fuel Tank Capacity 350gal (1324.9L)
Max Fuel Consumption 34.6gph (131lph)
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 36qt (34.1L)
Cooling Medium Liquid
Coolant Capacity (Engine and Radiator) 21.3gal (80.6L)
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
Feed opening 32-in (81.3-cm) high x 56.4-in (143.3-cm) wide
Infeed roller weight with arm 3350lbs (1519.5kg)
Feed opening 32-in (81.3-cm) high x 56.4-in (143.3-cm) wide
Infeed roller weight with arm 3483lbs (1579.9kg)
Thrown Object Deflector Standard
Deflector Position Variable
Millbox Opening 60" W x 32" H (152.4 cm W x 81.3 cm H)
Drum Weight 4741lbs (2150.5kg)
Drum Diameter 28in (71.1cm)
Tip Diameter 36.4in (92.5cm)
Drum Cutting Width 62.4in (158.5cm)
Drum Skin Thickness 1.5in (3.8cm)
Drum Speed 1086rpm
Bearing Type Double row, spherical roller
Bearing - Inner Race Diameter 5.5in (14cm)
Number of Hammers 10
Number of Tips 20
Tip types Premium wide
Center Retention Pin Dimensions 2" diameter x 75.3" L (5.1 cm diameter x 191.3 cm L)
Millbox Opening 60
Drum Weight 5946lbs (2697.1kg)
Drum Diameter 34.3in (87.1cm)
Drum Cutting Width 63in (160cm)
Drum Skin Thickness 1.5in (3.8cm)
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 683rpm
Bearing Type Spherical
Bearing - Inner Race Diameter 5.5in (14cm)
Shaft diameter 6.5in (16.5cm)
Shaft Retention Type Keyless bushing
Screen Weight 470lbs (213.2kg)
Screen Dimensions 3/4" (1.9 cm) thick
Screen Type Fabricated out of abrasion resistant steel
Number of Screens 2
Screen Area 3317sq in (21400sq cm)
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 81.3ft (24.8m)
Width 48in (121.9cm)
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 12in (30.5cm)
Idler Roller Bearing 1-15/16, 4-bolt flange
Standard Drive Roller Diameter 12.8in (32.5cm)
Magnetic Drive Roller Diameter 12.8in (32.5cm)
Drive Motor Fixed displacement, geroler
Drive Motor Bearings 1-15/16, 4-bolt flange
Belt Speed 780ft/min (237.7m/min)
Load Height 14ft (4.3m)
Tank capacity 100gal (378.5L)
Recommended Oil Vermeer HyPower 68
Filtration Method Dual in-tank return filters with suction strainer
Number of Coolers 2 (Implement/Track)
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 25.7gpm (97.3L/min)
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 36.2gpm (137L/min)
Motor Series Radiator-Permco M197 Series; CAC-Turolla OCG SNM2 Series
Fan Series - FWD/REV Reversible
Tank capacity 18gal (68.1L)
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 12.4gpm (46.9L/min)
System relief pressure 260psi (17.9bar)
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
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 20000lbs (9071.8kg)
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 5.3in (13.5cm)
Track Frame Description Rigid frame with reinforced box section.
Track Type D5 double grouser
Track Drive Pump Type SauerDanfoss Series H1
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 55.6psi (383.3kPa)
Track Width Option One - Ground Bearing Pressure - Soft Ground 10.2psi (70.3kPa)
Track Width Option Two - Ground Bearing Pressure - Option 13.2psi (91kPa)
Track Width Option Two - Ground Bearing Pressure - Option Two 72.2psi (497.8kPa)
Type of Idler D5 excavator rollers
Number of Idlers 20
Pump Flow at Maximum RPM 43gpm (162.8L/min)
System relief pressure 5000psi (344.7bar)
Maximum Speed 2.6mph (4.2km/h)
Low Speed Travel in Creep Mode 1mph (1.6km/h)
Air Compressor Brand Mi-T-M
Engine Honda, 11.7 hp (8.7 kW)
Maximum Pressure 175psi (12.1bar)
Maximum Air Flow 29cfm (.8cmm)
Tank capacity (5th wheel) 30gal (113.6L)
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