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Hg6000 Horizontal Grinder

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HG6000 Horizontal Grinder

Ready to work in a large-scale land-clearing, wood-processing or green-waste recycling jobsite.



  • Bring more versatility to your wood waste processing operation
  • Maintenance-friendly design optimizes serviceability
  • Equipped with Vermeer innovations to help protect your investment and optimize efficiency

Features and benefits

⌄ Axle/Suspension
Suspension TypeLeaf spring suspension
Manufacturer - Option OneHendrickson
Tires - Option OneAluminum
⌄ Chassis
Fender DescriptionFormed steel, replaceable
Frame DescriptionUnit body construction
Tongue DescriptionIntegrated into infeed structure
Hitch TypeFifth wheel
Brake TypeAir-actuated with spring-applied parking brake
Trailer Light Type12-24V LED
⌄ Chipper Drum
Millbox Opening60" W x 32" H (152.4 cm W x 81.3 cm H)
Bearing TypeDouble row, spherical roller
Number of Hammers10
Number of Tips20
Center Retention Pin Dimensions2" diameter x 75.3" L (5.1 cm diameter x 191.3 cm L)
Depth of CutAdjustable: .125 in (.31 cm) to 1 in (2.5 cm)
Number of Knives28
Knife Thickness.625 in (1.6 cm)
Useable Edges1
MaterialA8 mod chipper steel
Number of Bolts/Knife2
Replaceable Threaded Knife BlockYes
Number of Pockets14
Shaft Retention TypeKeyless bushing
⌄ Clutch
Number of Coolers1
Recommended OilVMF Gold
Filtration MethodSpin-on, pressure filter, B6 = 1000
System TypeOpen-loop
Pump TypeFixed displacement, gear pump
⌄ Control Station
Operational Faultsyes
Display TypeLCD
Engine InformationYes
Machine Informationyes
GaugesTwo, fuel level and hydraulic pressure
SwitchesMoisture-proof, toggle style
⌄ Discharge Conveyor Hydraulics
System Relief Pressure3000
System TypeOpen-loop
Pump TypeFixed displacement, gear pump
Motor SeriesFixed displacement, Geroler
⌄ Discharge System - Single Belt Design
SpliceR2-stainless steel or Super splice
Belt Design3 ply - 330# or straight warp single ply 330# both with V cleat
Return Roller Quantity4
Idler Roller Bearing1-15/16, 4-bolt flange
Drive MotorFixed displacement, Geroler
Drive Motor Bearings1-15/16, 4-bolt flange
⌄ Duplex Drum
Millbox Opening60" W x 32" H (152.4 cm W x 81.3 cm H)
Bearing TypeDouble row, spherical roller
Number of Hammers10
Number of Tips20
Center Retention Pin Dimensions2" diameter x 75.3" L (5.1 cm diameter x 191.3 cm L)
Tip typesPremium wide
⌄ Electrical System
System Voltage24 Volt
BatteryGroup 8-D, 1155 CCA (Qty 2)
System ProtectionFused
⌄ Engine - Option one
Make and ModelCaterpillar C18 Tier 4F (Stage V)
Fuel TypeUltra-low sulfur diesel (<15 ppm)
Air CleanerDry-type with primary and secondary elements and restriction indicator
Oil FilterFull-flow, spin-on
Recommended OilAPI CJ-4, ECF-3 or API CK-4 Ultra Low Sulfur
Cooling MediumLiquid (nitrite-free, pre-diluted 50/50)
Alternator24 V 95 A
FanHydraulically-driven, reversible
Clutch TypeHydraulic-operated wet clutch, PT Tech
Clutch EngagementPush-button
Drive Belt TypeSynchronous
Sound Power121 dB(A)
Fan - CACHydraulically-driven, reversible
⌄ Engine - Option three
Make and ModelCAT C18 T3/Stage IIIA
Oil FilterFull-flow, spin-on
Cooling MediumLiquid (nitrite-free pre-diluted 50/50)
Clutch TypeHydraulic-operated wet clutch, PT Tech
Clutch EngagementPush button
Sound Power122 dB(A)
⌄ Engine - Option two
Make and ModelCaterpillar C18 Tier 4i
Fuel TypeUltra-low sulfur diesel (<15 gpm)
Air CleanerDry-type with primary & secondary elements and restriction indicator
Oil FilterFull-flow, spin-on
Recommended OilAPI CJ-4, ECF-3 or API CK-4 Ultra Low Sulfur
Cooling MediumLiquid (nitrite-free pre-diluted 50/50)
Alternator24 V 95 A
FanHydraulically-driven, reversible
Clutch TypeHydraulic-operated wet clutch, PT Tech
Clutch EngagementPush button
Drive Belt TypeSynchronous
Sound Power121 dB(A)
Fan - CACHydraulically-driven, reversible
⌄ Fan Drive Hydraulics
System TypeOpen-loop, pressure- and flow-compensated
Pump TypeVariable displacement, axial piston
Fan Series - FWD/REVReversible
⌄ Heavy-duty Infeed System
Feed opening32-in (81.3-cm) high x 56.4-in (143.3-cm) wide
⌄ Hydraulic System
Number of Coolers2
Recommended OilVermeer HyPower 68
Filtration MethodDual in-tank return filters (B5=200)
⌄ Implement Hydraulics
System TypeOpen-loop, pressure- and flow-compensated
Pump TypeVariable displacement, axial piston
Pump Flow at Maximum RPM32.4
System Relief Pressure4,000 psi (276 bar)
⌄ Optional Air Compressor
Air Compressor BrandMi-T-M
EngineHonda, 11.7 hp (8.7 kW)
⌄ Other Options
Preventative MaintenanceOptional
ScreensYes
Special Tools GroupYes
Extended WarrantyYes
Special PaintYes
Air CompressorOptional
TipsYes
Magnetic discharge conveyor pulleyYes
Vermeer Confidence Plus Asset Protection ProgramOptional
Damage DefenseYes
⌄ Radio Remote Control
Display TypeLCD
Engine InformationYes
Machine InformationYes
Operational FaultsYes
SwitchesSealed membrane
Operating RangeUp to 300' (91.4 m)
Battery TypeAA (qty 6)
Channel Setting50 channels
Radio remote typeR424
⌄ Safety System
Thrown Object DeflectorStandard
Deflector PositionVariable
⌄ Screens
Number of Screens2
Screen Dimensions3/4" (1.9 cm) thick
Screen TypeFabricated out of abrasion-resistant steel
Number of Sides1
Millbox Lid Liner DimensionsAbrasion resistant steel
Liner Dimensions1" thick x 5.6" W x 65.4" L (2.5 cm thick x 14.2 cm W x 166.1 cm L)
Anvil TypeFabricated steel with replaceable wear surfaces
Millbox lid linerAbrasion-resistant steel
⌄ Standard Infeed System
Flare ConstructionIntegrated with infeed
Feed Conveyor TypeWelded slat chain
Material ConstructionSteel
Drive TypeRadial piston motor
Drive Roller ConstructionWelded steel
Front Idler Roller ConstructionSelf-cleaning steel auger
Infeed Floor ConstructionWelded steel with replaceable UHMW wear plates
Material TypeFabricated steel
Tooth DesignSerrated bars
Number of Teeth13 bars
Drive MotorFixed displacement motor/planetary
Drive PlanetaryTwo options (HD - 26.18:1) (STD - 34.2:1)
Feed Roller Down PressureAdjustable
Feed opening32-in (81.3-cm) high x 56.4-in (143.3-cm) wide
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