2002 Duratech HD9

Runs and works, was used to do brush and regrind. Has a list of spare parts and work that has been done to the machine.

2002 Duratech HD9

6,513 hours on a 2002 machine — that’s roughly 270 hours per year, which is low use for a horizontal grinder of this size. That kind of usage means less wear per year and more usable life left for a buyer who needs steady production.

Who This Machine Is For

• Land clearing contractors — handles brush, stumps, and mixed wood waste on job sites
• Tree service companies — reduces bulky material into manageable mulch or grindings
• Recycling yards — processes wood waste into reusable product for resale
• Municipal operations — manages storm debris and green waste efficiently

What It Grinds

• Brush and limbs — breaks down loose green waste quickly for volume reduction
• Stumps — reduces large wood pieces into grindable material with the right setup
• Construction wood waste — processes pallets, scrap lumber, and mixed debris
• Yard waste — handles leaves, branches, and organic material

This is not a chipper. It uses hammers, so the end product is more irregular and not uniform chips.

Specs in Plain Language

This unit is powered by a 375HP John Deere engine, which is a well-known platform in grinders for reliability and easy parts access. That horsepower level puts it in a class that can handle mid-to-heavy grinding jobs without being oversized for smaller crews.

With 6,513 engine hours over 24 years, you’re looking at about 270 hours per year. That’s relatively low usage for this type of machine, especially compared to grinders that run daily in production yards. Lower annual hours often mean less long-term wear on key components like the mill and drivetrain.

The Duratech HD9 is known in the industry as a horizontal grinder built for mobility and steady output. It’s commonly used where operators need to move between job sites and process wood waste without setting up a large stationary system.

If you’re comparing options, you can also view other horizontal grinders or check our 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 HD9 before you buy, and we help with financing, coordinating inspections, and arranging transportation.

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