2006 VERMEER TG7000

All functions work, no leaks. Mill could use some hard facing.

2006 Vermeer TG7000

7,000 hours on a 2006 Vermeer TG7000 — that’s roughly 370 hours per year on a production tub grinder. That level of use is moderate for this class and leaves room for continued production work.

Who This Machine Is For

• Large land clearing operations — handles high volumes of brush, timber, and stumps
• Recycling yards — processes wood waste into reusable material
• Forestry contractors — built for grinding whole trees and dense material
• Operators needing production output — high horsepower at a lower cost point

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 3412 engine. That level of horsepower places it in the high-production class, capable of handling large, dense material without slowing down under load.

With 7,000 hours over 19 years, you’re looking at about 370 hours per year. That reflects steady use but not excessive wear for a machine in this category.

The Vermeer TG7000 is a production tub grinder with a gravity-fed design. This allows operators to load large material directly into the tub without pre-processing, making it efficient for high-volume grinding operations.

The mill could use some hard facing, which is a normal maintenance item on grinders. Buyers should plan for this work to maintain performance and extend component life.

As with any machine in this class, buyers should evaluate wear components like the mill, bearings, and drivetrain as part of inspection.

If you’re comparing options, you can also view other tub grinders or check horizontal grinders if your operation prefers 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 TG7000 before you buy, and we help with financing, coordinating inspections, and arranging transportation.

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