1998 UNIVERSAL REFINER PDR-80-47

In 2020 complete dealer ground up conditioned grinder. 1 hour on a rebuilt engine. Has $15,000 in extra spare parts. 100"x160" hopper. Positive traction tub drive system. Automatic 2 speed tub drive system, magnetic head pully. Clean fix automatic revering fan. Comes with warranty on the engine from local engine shop.

1998 Universal Refiner PDR-80-47

1 hour on a rebuilt engine — this Universal Refiner PDR-80-47 was completely reconditioned in 2020. That level of rebuild work makes a major difference compared to a typical used grinder of this age.

Who This Machine Is For

• Land clearing contractors — handles brush, stumps, and wood waste with rebuilt components
• Recycling yards — processes material with added reliability from recent rebuild
• Forestry operations — suitable for steady grinding with upgraded systems
• Buyers wanting rebuilt equipment — major work already completed with minimal engine hours

What It Grinds

• Brush and limbs — reduces green waste for easier handling
• Stumps — breaks down root systems into grindable material
• Wood waste — processes pallets, lumber, and mixed debris
• Yard waste — handles organic material and green waste

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 a 525HP Cummins engine with only 1 hour since rebuild. That’s a key value point, as the engine has essentially no runtime since being redone.

The machine went through a complete dealer reconditioning in 2020. That includes major systems, making it different from a standard used grinder where wear is unknown.

It features a 100" x 160" hopper, which allows for loading larger material without extensive pre-processing. The positive traction tub drive and automatic 2-speed tub system help maintain steady feeding and control depending on material conditions.

Additional features include a magnetic head pulley for removing metal, a Cleanfix automatic reversing fan for cooling system maintenance, and approximately $15,000 in spare parts included. The engine also comes with a warranty from a local engine shop.

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

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