2007 DIAMOND Z 1248

Factory Rebuild with new mill, clutch. Radial stacking conveyor. Tub floor in great condition. All lights, brakes and running gear in great condition.

2007 Diamond Z 1248

5,400 hours on a 2007 Diamond Z 1248 — that’s roughly 285 hours per year, and this unit has had a factory rebuild with a new mill and clutch. That kind of major work adds real value and extends the usable life of the machine.

Who This Machine Is For

• Land clearing contractors — handles brush, timber, and stumps on job sites
• Recycling yards — processes wood waste into mulch or reusable material
• Forestry operations — built for grinding whole trees and dense material
• Buyers looking for rebuilt components — major wear parts already replaced

What It Grinds

• Whole trees and large timber — tub design allows feeding oversized material directly
• Stumps — breaks down dense root systems into grindable material
• Brush and green waste — reduces volume for hauling or reuse
• Construction wood waste — processes pallets, lumber, and mixed debris

This is not a chipper. It uses hammers, so the output is ground material, not uniform chips.

Specs in Plain Language

This unit is powered by an 860HP CAT 3412 engine. That level of horsepower is built for production grinding and can handle large, dense material without constant slowdown.

With 5,400 hours over 18 years, you’re looking at about 285 hours per year. That’s moderate usage for a tub grinder and leaves solid working life remaining.

This machine has had a factory rebuild that includes a new mill and clutch. Those are key wear components, and replacing them can significantly improve performance and reduce downtime.

It also features a radial stacking conveyor, which helps with material handling and stockpiling. The tub floor, lights, brakes, and running gear are all reported to be in great condition, which is important for both operation and transport.

If you’re comparing options, you can also view other tub grinders or check horizontal grinders if your operation needs more controlled feeding.

Why Buy From GrinderCrusherScreen

We've been in the tub grinder business since 1973. We know these machines because we work in this industry every day. We can answer your questions about the 1248 before you buy, and we help with financing, coordinating inspections, and arranging transportation.

Got a tub grinder you need to sell? We handle the marketing, the calls, the tire kickers, and the transaction. It's free. You set your price, you get your price.

Call 770-433-2670 or email sales@grindercrusherscreen.com for pricing or details.