The HG6800TX horizontal grinder is a productive workhorse capable of processing whole trees and other organic materials. Featuring a 950-hp (708-kW) engine and the industry-exclusive Series III duplex drum, this maintenance-friendly grinder is capable of tackling large land clearing and waste processing challenges efficiently — all with less operator interaction.
Features and benefits
Suspension Type | Air-ride |
Manufacturer - Option One | Hendrickson |
Tires - Option One | 255/70R22.5 duals |
Wheels - Option One | 22.5"x8.3" hub-piloted steel |
Tires - Option Two | 445/50R22.5 LR L (super singles) |
Wheels - Option Two | Aluminum |
Fender Description | Formed steel |
Frame Description | DT6 |
Tongue Description | Bolt-on to infeed structure |
Hitch Type | Fifth wheel |
Brake Type | Air-actuated with spring-applied parking brake |
Trailer Light Type | 12-24V LED |
Depth of Cut | Adjustable: 1.125 in (2.86 cm) to 1.5 in (3.81 cm) |
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 Retention Type | Keyless bushing |
Depth of Cut | Adjustable: .125 in (.31 cm) to 1 in (2.5 cm) |
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 Retention Type | Keyless bushing |
Number of Coolers | 1 |
Recommended Oil | Vermeer VMF Gold |
Filtration Method | Spin-on, pressure filter, B6 = 1000 |
System Type | Open-loop |
Pump Type | Fixed displacement, gear pump |
Operational Faults | Yes |
Display Type | LCD |
Engine Information | Yes |
Machine Information | Yes |
Gauges | none |
Switches | Push-button |
System Relief Pressure | 3000 psi |
System Type | Open-loop, pressure- and flow-compensated |
Pump Type | Variable displacement, axial piston |
Motor Series | Char-Lyn 6000 Series, geroler |
Splice | R2-stainless steel or super splice |
Belt Design | 3 ply - 330# or straight warp single ply 330# both with V cleat |
Return Roller Quantity | 6 |
Idler Roller Bearing | 1-15/16, 4-bolt flange |
Drive Motor | Fixed displacement, geroler |
Drive Motor Bearings | 1-15/16, 4-bolt flange |
Millbox Opening | 60" W x 38" H |
Bearing Type | Double row, sperical roller |
Number of Hammers | 10 |
Number of Tips | 20 |
Tip option 1 | 2-bolt |
Center Retention Pin Dimensions | 2" dia x 79.35" L |
Tip types | Premium wide |
System Voltage | 24 VDC |
Battery | Group 8-D, 1400 CCA (Qty 2) |
System Protection | Fused |
Make and Model | Caterpillar C27 Tier 4F (Stage 4) |
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) |
Cooling Medium | Liquid |
Alternator | 24 volt |
Fan | (Qty 2) Variable-speed, reversible |
Clutch Type | Hydraulic-operated wet clutch with PTO |
Clutch Engagement | Push-button |
Drive Belt Type | V-belt |
Sound Power | 120 dB(A) |
Fan - CAC | Hydraulic (variable speed) |
Make and Model | Caterpillar C27 Tier 2 (Stage II) |
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) |
Cooling Medium | Liquid |
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) |
Motor Series | Danfoss KM38 |
System Type | Open-loop, pressure compensated |
Pump Type | Variable displacement, axial piston |
Fan Series - FWD/REV | Reversible |
Number of Coolers | 1 |
Recommended Oil | Vermeer HyPower 68 |
Filtration Method | Dual in-tank return filters with suction strainer |
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 |
Air Compressor Brand | Mi-T-M |
Engine | Honda, 11.7 hp |
Preventative Maintenance | Yes |
Screens | Yes |
Special Tools Group | Yes |
Extended Warranty | Yes |
Special Paint | Yes |
Air Compressor | Yes |
Tips | Yes |
Magnetic discharge conveyor pulley | Yes |
Vermeer Confidence Plus Asset Protection Program | Optional |
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) |
Radio remote type | North America, South America, Japan: R625-60; All other regions: R524-10 |
Thrown Object Deflector | Standard |
Deflector Position | Variable |
Number of Screens | 2 |
Screen Dimensions | 1" thick |
Screen Type | 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) |
Millbox lid liner | Abrasion-resistant steel |
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 |
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 |
Feed opening | 38-in (96.5-cm) high x 56.4-in (143.3-cm) wide |
Track Drive Motor Type | Hydrostatic with planetary transmission |
Track Frame Description | Rigid frame with reinforced box section |
Track Type | D5 double grouser |
Track Drive Pump Type | Variable displacement, axial piston |
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) |
Type of Idler | D5 excavator rollers |