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HG8000TX Horizontal Grinder

The HG8000TX horizontal grinder from Vermeer boasts the largest infeed opening in its class, helping to increase your productivity and expand job possibilities. Powered by a 950-hp (708.4 kW) CAT Tier 2 engine, this unit handles big diameter wood and large, brushy debris with ease. Plus, its innovative design incorporates several features to help reduce material spillage and jobsite cleanup time.

The HG8000TX is equipped with a tracked undercarriage with 28" (71.1 cm) wide double or triple-grouser track pads. Designed to tackle tough jobs, the HG8000TX enables productivity for the long-haul.

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HG8000TX Horizontal Grinder

HG8000TX Horizontal Grinder

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.
  • See your Vermeer dealer for comprehensive service and genuine Vermeer replacement parts.
     
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HG8000TX Horizontal Grinder

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General Dimensions and Lengths - Long Infeed
Maximum Length - Transport
50.6'
15.4 m
Maximum Length - Conveyor Unfolded
58.5'
17.8 m
Maximum Width (Transport)
12'
3.7 m
Maximum Height (Transport)
144"
365.8 cm
Weight - Engine Option One
125000 lbs
56699.1 kg
Sound Power
104.5 dB(a)
Engine Option One
Make and Model
Caterpillar C27 Tier II
Number of Cylinders
12
Gross Horsepower (Maximum)
950 hp
708.4 kw
Torque (Max)
3539 ft-lb
4798.3 Nm
Fuel Tank Capacity
500 gal
1892.7 L
Max Fuel Consumption
51.3 gph
194.2 lph
Fuel Type
Diesel
Air Cleaner
Pleated primary and secondary (quantity 3) with pre-cleaners
Oil Filter
Dual spin-on
Recommended Oil
CAT DEO 10W-30/15W-40
Oil Volume with Filter
19 qt
18 L
Cooling Medium
Liquid
Coolant Capacity (Engine and Radiator)
35 gal
132.5 L
Air to Boil Temperature
140 deg
Alternator
24 volt, 75 amp
Fan
60 " (152.4 cm) diameter, 10 blade, fixed pitch and reversible
Clutch Type
Hydraulic operated wet clutch push button
Clutch Engagement
5 volt - 16 strand
Infeed Conveyor
Feed Table Width
71.5"
181.6 cm
Feed Table Depth
35.5"
90.2 cm
Feed Table Length - Option One
24'
7.3 m
Feed Table Capacity
14.3 cu yd
10.9 cu m
Loading Height
8.7'
2.6 m
Flare Construction
Integrated with infeed
Feed Conveyor Type
Welded slat chain
Material Construction
Steel
Drive Type
Open loop hydraulic
Drive Roller Construction
Fabricated steel
Front Idler Roller Construction
Self cleaning steel auger
Infeed Floor Construction
Steel lattice
Infeed Roller
Infeed Roller Width
66.5"
168.9 cm
Maximum Feed Height
75"
190.5 cm
Infeed Roller Weight
3000 lbs
1360.8 kg
Infeed Roller Diameter
48"
121.9 cm
Material Type
Welded slat chain
Tooth Design
Serrated bars
Number of Teeth
12 bars
Drive Motor
Open loop hydraulic
Drive Planetary
26.18:1
Feed Roller Down Pressure
Adjustable
Safety System
Thrown Object Deflector
Standard
Deflector Position
Variable
Duplex Drum
Millbox Opening
71.5 " (181.61 cm) wide x 50 " (127 cm) high
Drum Diameter
42"
106.7 cm
Tip Diameter
52"
132.1 cm
Drum Cutting Width
72"
182.9 cm
Drum Skin Thickness
1.3"
3.2 cm
Drum Speed
1000 rpm
Tip Speed
13614 rpm
Bearing Type
Double row spherical roller
Bearing - Inner Race Diameter
6.4"
16.4 cm
Bearing - Dynamic Capacity
250000 lbs
113398.2 kg
Number of Hammers
12
Number of Cutters
24
Cutter Block Types
2-bolt wide, 2-bolt wing
Center Retention Pin Dimensions
2 " (5.08 cm) diameter x 95 " (241.3 cm) long
Number of Wipers
24
Screens
Screen Weight
800 lbs
362.9 kg
Screen Dimensions
38 " x 73 " x 13 " (96.52 cm x 185.42 cm x 33.02 cm)
Screen Type
AR400
Number of Screens
2
Screen Area
6200 sq in
39999.9 sq cm
Millbox Lid Liner Dimensions
Standard: Grade 50; Optional: AR400
Liner Dimensions
0.75 " (1.91 cm) thick
Anvil Type
Fabricated steel
Anvil Dimensions
7 " x 16 " x 83 " (18 cm x 41 cm x 211 cm)
Discharge System - Single Belt Design
Length
96.5'
29.4 m
Width
66"
167.6 cm
Belt Design
Viper 330# with V-cleat
Splice
Flexco R5 - stainless steel
Return Roller Quantity
6
Idler Roller Diameter
12"
30.5 cm
Idler Roller Bearing
2.19 " (5.56 cm) 4 bolt flange
Standard Drive Roller Diameter
12.8"
32.4 cm
Magnetic Drive Roller Diameter
12.8"
32.4 cm
Drive Motor
Eaton - VIS 30
Drive Motor Bearings
2.19 " (5.56 cm) 4 bolt flange
Belt Speed
914 ft/min
278.6 m/min
Load Height
14.5'
4.4 m
Hydraulic System
Tank capacity
100 gal
378.5 L
Recommended Oil
Vermeer HyPower 68
Filtration Method
Return filters (quantity 3)
Number of Coolers
1
Implement Hydraulics
System Type
Open loop
Pump Type
Axial piston, pressure and flow compensated
Pump Flow at Maximum RPM
51.3 gpm
194.2 L/min
System relief pressure
4500 psi
310.3 bar
Discharge Conveyor Hydraulics
System Type
Open loop
Pump Type
Axial piston, pressure and flow compensated
Pump Flow at Maximum RPM
31.8 gpm
120.4 L/min
System relief pressure
3600 psi
248.2 bar
Motor Series
Eaton - VIS 30
Fan Drive Hydraulics
System Type
Hydrostatic
Pump Type
Axial piston, variable displacement
Pump Flow at Maximum RPM
31 gpm
117.4 L/min
System relief pressure
4500 psi
310.3 bar
Motor Series
Axial piston, fixed displacement
Clutch
Tank capacity
20 gal
75.7 L
Recommended Oil
Vermeer VMF Gold
Filtration Method
Spin-on filter, 16 micron absolute
Number of Coolers
1
System Type
Open-loop
Pump Type
Gear - fixed displacement
Pump Flow at Maximum RPM
10 gpm
37.9 L/min
Electrical System
System Voltage
24 VDC
Battery
Group 8-D, 1155 CCA (quantity 2)
System Protection
Fused
Control Station
Display Type
LCD
Engine Information
Yes
Machine Information
Yes
Operational Faults
Yes
Gauges
(Quantity 10) Hydraulic systems
Switches
Moisture proof, toggle style
Radio Remote Control
Display Type
LCD
Engine Information
Emergency stop, throttle, and engine shutdown.
Machine Information
Feed roller rotation, raise/lower, down pressure control, feed table rotation, SmartFeed on/off, emergency stop, throttle control, fan reverse, thrown object deflector raise lower, and engine shutdown.
Operational Faults
Yes
Switches
Sealed membrane
Operating Range
300 ' (91 m)
Battery Type
AA (quantity 6)
Channel Setting
50 channels
Chassis
Frame Description
Unit body construction
Tracks
Track Frame Description
Rigid frame, reinforced box section
Track Type
D6
Type of Idler
Compressed coil spring with hydraulic tensioning
Number of Idlers
24
Track Drive Pump Type
Variable displacement, axial piston
Pump Flow at Maximum RPM
38.27 gpm at 2100 rpm (144.87 lpm @ 2100 rpm)
System Relief Pressure
5070
Track Drive Motor Type
Hydrostatic with planetary transmission
Track Brake Type
Spring applied, hydraulic release wet disc parking brake
High Speed Travel
2 mph
3.2 km/h
Low Speed Travel
0.6 mph
1 km/h
Track Length on Ground
15.4 ' (4.69 m)
Track Width - Option One
28 " (71.12 cm) wide with double grousers
Track Width Option One - Ground Bearing Pressure - Soft Ground
12.1 psi
83.4 kPa
Track Width Option One - Ground Bearing Pressure - Hard Ground
60.4 psi
416.4 kPa
Track Width - Option Two
28 " (71.12 cm) wide with triple grousers
Track Width Option Two - Ground Bearing Pressure - Option
12.1 psi
83.4 kPa
Track Width Option Two - Ground Bearing Pressure - Option Two
35.8 psi
246.8 kPa
Optional Air Compressor
Air Compressor Brand
Ingersoll-Rand
Engine
12.5 hp (9.32 kw) Kohler
Maximum Pressure
175 psi
12.1 bar
Maximum Air Flow
24 cfm
.7 cmm
Tank capacity
30 gal
113.6 L
Other Options
Screens
Yes
Extended Warranty
Yes
Preventative Maintenance
Yes
Special Paint
Yes
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