1998 MORBARK 1200

Morbark 1200 tub grinder primarily used for regrinds for finished mulch. Runs good but will need some cylinders repacked and new tub wheels at some point. Newer floor tub.

1998 Morbark 1200

2,935 hours on a 1998 Morbark 1200 — that’s roughly 105 hours per year, which is very low use for a tub grinder. That kind of light annual usage leaves a lot of working life for the next owner.

Who This Machine Is For

• Land clearing contractors — handles brush, stumps, and wood waste on job sites
• Tree service companies — reduces bulky material into manageable grindings
• Recycling yards — processes wood waste into reusable product
• Smaller operations — solid production without stepping into oversized equipment

What It Grinds

• Whole trees and timber — tub design allows feeding larger 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 3412 engine, a well-known engine platform with strong parts availability and service support. That engine size is commonly used in production grinders and can handle steady workloads.

With 2,935 hours over 27 years, you’re looking at about 105 hours per year. That’s very low usage for a tub grinder, especially compared to machines that run daily in grinding operations.

This unit runs and operates well. It will need some cylinders repacked and tub wheels replaced at some point, which is normal wear for a machine of this age. On the plus side, it has a newer tub floor, which is a key wear component and adds value.

The Morbark 1200 is known as a dependable tub grinder. The open tub design allows operators to load large material without pre-processing, helping keep jobs moving efficiently.

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 1200 before you buy, and we help with financing, coordinating inspections, and arranging transportation.

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