1998 Duratech HD12

Very strong running grinder. Has magnet and extended conveyor.

1998 Duratech HD12

800HP on a Duratech HD12 — this is a production-level horizontal grinder built for heavy-duty grinding. That level of power is made for operations that need to process large volumes of material without slowing down.

Who This Machine Is For

• Land clearing contractors — handles large volumes of brush, timber, and stumps
• Recycling yards — processes wood waste into mulch or reusable material at scale
• Forestry operations — built for heavy feedstock and continuous grinding
• Large contractors — ideal for high-production job sites where output matters

What It Grinds

• Large brush and timber — handles oversized material with high horsepower
• Stumps — breaks down dense root balls into grindable material
• Construction wood waste — processes pallets, lumber, and mixed debris
• Green waste — reduces yard waste into manageable volume

This is not a chipper. It uses hammers, so the output is rough grindings rather than uniform chips.

Specs in Plain Language

This unit is powered by an 800HP CAT 3412 engine. That level of horsepower allows the grinder to stay under load and keep production steady when processing dense material.

The HD12 is known as a high-production horizontal grinder. It is built for operations that run consistently and need a machine that can handle larger feedstock without constant slowdown.

Engine hours are not listed, so condition and maintenance history will matter when evaluating this unit. On machines in this class, upkeep plays a big role in long-term performance.

If you’re comparing options, you can also view other horizontal grinders or check tub grinders if your operation prefers a different feed style.

Why Buy From GrinderCrusherScreen

We've been in the horizontal grinder business since 1973. We know these machines because we work in this industry every day. We can answer your questions about the HD12 before you buy, and we help with financing, coordinating inspections, and arranging transportation.

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