2002 MORBARK 1300

This has a new Tier 4 interim engine with appro. 4,000 hrs. New tires, rebuilt transmission, new clutch. CA permitted. Ready to work.

2002 Morbark 1300

This Morbark 1300 comes with a newer CAT C27 Tier 4 interim engine with approximately 4,000 hours. That upgrade alone makes a big difference for emissions compliance and long-term usability, especially in regulated areas.

Who This Machine Is For

• Land clearing contractors — handles brush, timber, and stumps on active job sites
• Recycling yards — processes wood waste into reusable mulch or grindings
• Forestry operations — built for grinding whole trees and dense material
• Operators working in regulated areas — Tier 4 engine helps meet stricter emissions requirements

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 a CAT C27 Tier 4 interim engine with approximately 4,000 hours. That engine upgrade is important, as it brings newer emissions standards and can make the machine easier to run in areas with stricter regulations like California.

The Morbark 1300 is known as a production tub grinder. With this engine class, the machine has the power to handle large, dense material and keep the mill turning under load.

This unit has several key updates, including new tires, a rebuilt transmission, and a new clutch. Those are major components that directly affect reliability and operation, especially in daily use.

It is also CA permitted, which is a key detail for buyers operating in California or similar regulated markets.

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 1300 before you buy, and we help with financing, coordinating inspections, and arranging transportation.

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