2012 VERMEER TG5000

2012 Vermeer TG5000

3,540 hours on a 2012 Vermeer TG5000 — that’s roughly 270 hours per year on a 540HP tub grinder. That level of low annual use is uncommon for this class and leaves strong remaining life.

Who This Machine Is For

• Land clearing contractors — handles brush, timber, and stumps on job sites
• Recycling yards — processes wood waste into reusable material
• Tree service companies — reduces limbs and organic debris efficiently
• Operators needing mid-size production — balanced power without oversized equipment

What It Grinds

• Whole trees and 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 540HP CAT C15 engine. That level of horsepower places it in the mid-production class, capable of handling a wide range of material without stepping into larger machines.

With 3,540 hours over 13 years, you’re looking at about 270 hours per year. That reflects lower usage compared to many grinders that run daily in production environments.

The Vermeer TG5000 is a 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 land clearing and recycling operations.

Because no additional extras are listed, buyers should evaluate wear components such as the mill, bearings, and drivetrain as part of normal inspection. Maintenance history will be an important factor in long-term performance.

This size machine is often chosen for its balance between production capability and operating cost.

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 TG5000 before you buy, and we help with financing, coordinating inspections, and arranging transportation.

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