1997 FECON MZA3250

Was running without rear discharge prior (the bed has been reinstalled, but not the chain). Includes manual and some filters for maintenance.

1997 Fecon MZA3250

3,876 hours on a 1997 Fecon MZA3250 — that’s roughly 135 hours per year on a 280HP horizontal grinder. That level of low annual use is uncommon and suggests less wear on major components.

Who This Machine Is For

• Tree service companies — handles brush, limbs, and organic debris
• Recycling yards — processes wood waste into reusable material
• Small land clearing jobs — manages light to mid-size grinding applications
• Operators looking for value — simple grinder with included maintenance items

What It Grinds

• Brush and green waste — reduces volume for hauling or reuse
• Wood waste — processes pallets and scrap lumber
• Organic material — handles yard waste efficiently
• Small timber — processes manageable diameter wood

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 280HP CAT 3306 engine. That level of horsepower places it in the lighter production class, making it suitable for smaller operations and less demanding jobs.

With 3,876 hours over 28 years, you’re looking at about 135 hours per year. That’s low usage for a grinder and can mean less wear on major components like the mill and drivetrain.

This machine was previously running without the rear discharge system. The bed has been reinstalled, but the chain is not currently installed, so buyers should plan to address that before full operation.

It includes a manual and some filters for maintenance, which can help support upkeep and operation.

The Fecon MZA3250 is a horizontal grinder with a controlled feed system, helping produce more consistent material sizing compared to gravity-fed tub grinders.

Buyers should evaluate wear components such as the mill, teeth, and conveyor system, as well as the discharge system setup, as part of normal inspection.

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

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 MZA3250 before you buy, and we help with financing, coordinating inspections, and arranging transportation.

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