Take wood waste
down to size.
Features and Benefits
- Get up and running quickly with four pre-set infeed settings that control the material’s finished size.
- Increase productivity thanks to the exclusive Vermeer SmartGrind system, which automatically controls grinding speed based on engine rpm levels.
- Improve cutting performance using the patented series II duplex drum system with reversible hammers and cutter blocks that simplify maintenance and nearly double wear life.
- Change screens easily with the on-board screen handler system.
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HG8000 Horizontal Grinder
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- General Dimensions and Lengths - Long Infeed
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Maximum Length - Transport49.4'15.1 mMaximum Length - Conveyor Unfolded64.4'19.6 mMaximum Width (Transport)11.9'3.6 mMaximum Height (Transport)162"411.5 cmWeight - Engine Option One102000 lbs46266.4 kgTongue Weight - Engine Option One42900 lbs19459.1 kgAxle Weight59100 lbs26807.3 kgSound Power104.5 dB(a) at operator's station
- Engine Option One
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Make and ModelCaterpillar C27 Tier IINumber of Cylinders12Gross Horsepower (Maximum)1050 hp783 kwTorque (Max)3539 ft-lb4798.3 NmFuel Tank Capacity400 gal1514.2 LMax Fuel Consumption51.3 gph194.4 lphFuel TypeDieselAir CleanerPleated primary and secondary (qty 3) w/ pre-cleanersOil FilterDual spin-onRecommended OilCAT DEO 10W-30/15W-40Oil Volume with Filter19 qt18 LCooling MediumLiquidCoolant Capacity (Engine and Radiator)35 gal132.5 LAir to Boil Temperature140 degAlternator24 volt, 75 ampFan60 " dia, 10 blade, fixed pitch, reversibleClutch TypeHydraulic operated wet clutch push buttonClutch EngagementPush buttonDrive Belt Type5V- 16 strand
- Infeed Conveyor
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Feed Table Width71.5"181.6 cmFeed Table Depth35.5"90.2 cmFeed Table Length - Option One24'7.3 mFeed Table Capacity14.3 cu yd10.9 cu mLoading Height8.7'2.6 mFlare ConstructionIntegrated with infeedFeed Conveyor TypeWelded slat chainMaterial ConstructionSteelDrive TypeOpen loop hydraulicDrive Roller ConstructionFabricated steelFront Idler Roller ConstructionSelf cleaning steel augerInfeed Floor ConstructionSteel lattice
- Infeed Roller
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Infeed Roller Width66"167.6 cmMaximum Feed Height75"190.5 cmInfeed Roller Weight3000 lbs1360.8 kgInfeed Roller Diameter48"121.9 cmMaterial TypeFabricated steelTooth DesignSerrated barsNumber of Teeth12 barsDrive MotorOpen loop hydraulicDrive Planetary26.18:1Feed Roller Down PressureAdjustable
- Safety System
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Thrown Object DeflectorStandardDeflector PositionVariable
- Duplex Drum
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Millbox Opening71.5 " wide x 50 " highDrum Diameter42"106.7 cmTip Diameter52"132.1 cmDrum Cutting Width72"182.9 cmDrum Skin Thickness1.3"3.2 cmDrum Speed1000 rpmTip Speed13614 rpmBearing TypeDouble row spherical rollerBearing - Inner Race Diameter6.4"16.4 cmBearing - Dynamic Capacity250000 lbs113398.1 kgNumber of Hammers12Number of Cutters24Cutter Block Types2-bolt wide, 2 bolt wingCenter Retention Pin Dimensions2 " Dia x 95 " long (5.08 cm x 241.3 cm)Number of Wipers24
- Screens
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Screen Weight800 lbs362.9 kgScreen Dimensions38 " x 73 " x 13 " (96.52 cm x 185.42 cm x 33.02 cm)Screen TypeAR400Number of Screens2Screen Area6200 sq in39999.9 sq cmMillbox Lid Liner DimensionsStandard: Grade 50; Optional: AR400Liner Dimensions3/4 " (1.91 cm) thickAnvil TypeFabricated SteelAnvil Dimensions7 " x 16 " x 83 " (18 cm x 41 cm x 211 cm)
- Discharge System - Single Belt Design
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Length96.5'29.4 mWidth66"167.6 cmBelt DesignViper 330# with V-cleatSpliceFlexco R5- stainless steelReturn Roller Quantity6Idler Roller Diameter12"30.5 cmIdler Roller Bearing2-3/16 " 4 bolt flangeStandard Drive Roller Diameter12.8"32.4 cmMagnetic Drive Roller Diameter12.8"32.4 cmDrive MotorEaton- VIS 30Drive Motor Bearings2-3/16 " (5.56 cm) 4 bolt flangeBelt Speed914 ft/min278.6 m/minLoad Height22'6.7 m
- Hydraulic System
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Tank capacity100 gal378.5 LRecommended OilVermeer HyPower 68Filtration MethodReturn Filters (qty 3)Number of Coolers1
- Implement Hydraulics
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System TypeOpen loopPump TypeAxial piston, pressure & flow compensatedPump Flow at Maximum RPM51.3 gpm194.4 L/minSystem relief pressure4500 psi310.3 bar
- Discharge Conveyor Hydraulics
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System TypeOpen loopPump TypeAxial piston, pressure & flow compensatedPump Flow at Maximum RPM31.8 gpm120.5 L/minSystem relief pressure3600 psi248.2 barMotor SeriesEaton- VIS 30
- Fan Drive Hydraulics
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System TypeHydrostaticPump TypeAxial piston, variable displacementPump Flow at Maximum RPM31 gpm117.4 L/minSystem relief pressure4500 psi310.3 barMotor SeriesAxial piston, fixed displacement
- Clutch
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Tank capacity20 gal75.7 LRecommended OilVermeer VMF GoldFiltration MethodSpin-on filter, 16 micron absoluteNumber of Coolers1System TypeOpen-loopPump TypeGear- fixed displacementPump Flow at Maximum RPM10 gpm37.9 L/min
- Electrical System
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System Voltage24 VDCBatteryGroup 8-D, 1155 CCA (Qty 2)System ProtectionFused
- Control Station
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Display TypeLCDEngine InformationYesMachine InformationYesOperational FaultsYesGauges(Qty 10) Hydraulic SystemsSwitchesMoisture proof, toggle style
- Radio Remote Control
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Display TypeLCDEngine InformationEmergency stop, throttle, engine shutdown,Machine InformationFeed roller rotation, raise/lower, down pressure control, Feed table rotation, SmartFeed on/off, Emergency stop, Throttle control, Fan reverse, TOD raise lower, engine shutdownOperational FaultsYesSwitchesSealed membraneOperating Range300 ' (91 m)Battery Type(qty 6) AAChannel Setting50 channels
- Chassis
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Frame DescriptionUnit body constructionTongue DescriptionIntegrated into infeed structureHitch TypeFifth-wheelFender DescriptionFormed steelBrake TypeAir actuated with spring applied parking brakeTrailer Light Type12V, incandescent
- Axle/Suspension
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Manufacturer - Option OneTires - Option One445/65R22.5 (Super Singles)Wheels - Option OneAluminum, 22.5 x 14Ground Clearance - Option One18"45.7 cmTires - Option Two255/70R22.5 (Duals)Wheels - Option TwoSteel, 22.5 x 8.25Ground Clearance - Option Two14"35.6 cm
- Optional Air Compressor
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Air Compressor BrandIngersoll-RandEngine12.5 HP KohlerMaximum Pressure175 psi12.1 barMaximum Air Flow24 cfm.7 cmmTank capacity30 gal113.6 L
- Other Options
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ScreensOptionalSpecial Tools GroupOptional