2017 VERMEER HG6800TX

Includes transport dolly and some extra parts. Clean, well maintained grinder.

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2017 Vermeer HG6800TX

8,000 hours on a 2017 Vermeer HG6800TX — that’s roughly 1,000 hours per year on a production horizontal grinder. That level of use is typical for a machine working in high-demand environments.

Who This Machine Is For

• Large land clearing operations — handles high volumes of brush, timber, and stumps
• Recycling yards — processes wood waste into consistent, reusable material
• Forestry contractors — built for grinding whole trees and dense material
• Operators needing mobility — track-mounted unit with transport capability

What It Grinds

• Whole trees and large timber — horizontal feed handles long material efficiently
• Stumps — breaks down dense root systems into grindable material
• Brush and green waste — reduces volume quickly for hauling or reuse
• Construction wood waste — processes pallets, lumber, and mixed debris

This is not a chipper. It uses a hammermill system, so the output is ground material, not uniform chips.

Specs in Plain Language

This unit is powered by a CAT engine (exact model not specified). Machines in this class typically fall in the high horsepower range and are designed for heavy production work.

With 8,000 hours over 8 years, you’re looking at about 1,000 hours per year. That reflects a machine that has been used consistently in production environments.

The Vermeer HG6800TX is a track-mounted horizontal grinder. Tracks provide better traction and stability on uneven ground, making it well-suited for job site work.

This unit includes a transport dolly, which allows for easier movement between locations. It also comes with some extra parts, which can help reduce downtime and support maintenance.

Machines in this class are designed for controlled feeding, helping produce more consistent material compared to tub grinders and improving efficiency with long feedstock.

If you’re comparing options, you can also view other horizontal grinders or check tub grinders if your operation prefers gravity-fed grinding.

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 HG6800TX before you buy, and we help with financing, coordinating inspections, and arranging transportation.

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