HG6800TX Horizontal Grinder

  • 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

General

Manufacturer Vermeer
Model HG6800TX Horizontal Grinder
Category Recycling, Renewable Energy, Wood Waste
Price Request a Quote
Year 2024

General Dimensions and Lengths - Long Infeed

Maximum Length - Transport 48.1ft (14.7m)
Maximum Length - Transport with Dolly 48.6ft (14.8m)
Maximum Length (Operation) 56.5ft (17.2m)
Maximum Width (Transport) 10ft (3m)
Maximum Width Transport - with Dolly 10ft (3m)
Maximum Height (Transport) 12ft (3.7m)
Maximum Height Transport with Dolly 12.8in (32.5cm)
Weight 92000lbs (41730.5kg)
Tongue Weight - Engine Option 1 with Dolly 45000lbs (20411.7kg)
Axle Weight - Engine Option 1 with Dolly 60000lbs (27215.5kg)
Weight Engine Option 1 with Dolly 105000lbs (47627.2kg)
Dolly Weight 9500lbs (4309.1kg)
Make and Model Caterpillar C27 Tier 4F (Stage 4)
Number of Cylinders 12
Gross Horsepower (Maximum) 950hp (708.4kw)
Torque (Max) 3212ft-lb (4354.9Nm)
Fuel Tank Capacity 350gal (1324.9L)
Max Fuel Consumption 47.5gph (179.8lph)
Fuel Type Ultra-low sulfer diesel (<15 ppm)
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 71.9qt (68L)
Cooling Medium Liquid
Coolant Capacity (Engine and Radiator) 45gal (170.3L)
Air to Boil Temperature 126deg
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) 950hp (708.4kw)
Torque (Max) 3212ft-lb (4354.9Nm)
Fuel Tank Capacity 350gal (1324.9L)
Max Fuel Consumption 47.7gph (180.6lph)
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 71.9qt (68L)
Cooling Medium Liquid
Coolant Capacity (Engine and Radiator) 45gal (170.3L)
Air to Boil Temperature 126deg
Alternator 24 volt
Fan (Qty 2) Hydraulically driven, reversible
Clutch Type Hydraulic-operated wet clutch with PTO
Clutch Engagement Push-button
Drive Belt Type V-belt
Sound Power 120 dB(A)
Feed Table Width 60in (152.4cm)
Feed Table Length - Option One 19ft (5.8m)
Loading Height 6ft (1.8m)
Flare Construction Integrated with infeed
Feed Conveyor Type Welded slat chain
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 Width 56.3in (143cm)
Feed opening 38-in (96.5-cm) high x 56.4-in (143.3-cm) wide
Infeed Roller Weight 2460lbs (1115.8kg)
Infeed roller weight with arm 4945lbs (2243kg)
Infeed Roller Diameter 36.1in (91.7cm)
Maximum Feed Height 50in (127cm)
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
Thrown Object Deflector Standard
Deflector Position Variable
Millbox Opening 60" W x 38" H
Drum Weight 5321lbs (2413.6kg)
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 1200rpm
Bearing Type Double row, sperical roller
Bearing - Inner Race Diameter 6in (15.2cm)
Number of Hammers 10
Number of Tips 20
Tip option 1 2-bolt
Tip types Premium wide
Center Retention Pin Dimensions 2" dia x 79.35" L
Drum Weight 6707.5lbs (3042.5kg)
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 6.5in (16.5cm)
Shaft Retention Type Keyless bushing
Drum Weight 6707.5lbs (3042.5kg)
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 6.5in (16.5cm)
Shaft Retention Type Keyless bushing
Screen Weight 470lbs (213.2kg)
Screen Dimensions 1" thick
Screen Type Abrasion-resistant steel
Number of Screens 2
Screen Area 3583sq in (23116.1sq cm)
Millbox lid liner Abrasion-resistant steel
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 89.3ft (27.2m)
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 6
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 877ft/min (267.3m/min)
Load Height 16.3ft (5m)
Tank capacity 100gal (378.5L)
Recommended Oil Vermeer HyPower 68
Filtration Method Dual in-tank return filters with suction strainer
Number of Coolers 1
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 32.3gpm (122.3L/min)
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 25.7gpm (97.3L/min)
Motor Series Danfoss KM38
Fan Series - FWD/REV Reversible
Tank capacity 21gal (79.5L)
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 8.9gpm (33.7L/min)
System relief pressure 260psi (17.9bar)
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
Switches Sealed membrane
Operating Range Up to 300' (91.4 m)
Battery Type AA (Qty 6)
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 20000lbs (9071.8kg)
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 5.3in (13.5cm)
Tires - Option Two 445/50R22.5 LR L (super singles)
Wheels - Option Two Aluminum
Ground Clearance - Option Two 5.3in (13.5cm)
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 58.3psi (402kPa)
Track Width Option One - Ground Bearing Pressure - Soft Ground 11.4psi (78.6kPa)
Type of Idler D5 excavator rollers
Number of Idlers 20
Pump Flow at Maximum RPM 57.6gpm (218L/min)
System relief pressure 5000psi (344.7bar)
Maximum Speed 2.8mph (4.5km/h)
Maximum Creep Speed - (Low) 1.4mph (2.3km/h)
Air Compressor Brand Mi-T-M
Engine Honda, 11.7 hp
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 Yes
Special Paint Yes
Air Compressor Yes
Vermeer Confidence Plus Asset Protection Program Optional
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