2015 VERMEER HG6000

Well maintained. Includes some extra parts (screens, tips, filters).

Reduce price (was $325,000)

2015 Vermeer HG6000

6,092 hours on a 2015 Vermeer HG6000 — that’s roughly 610 hours per year on a 750HP horizontal grinder. That level of usage is typical for a machine working in steady production environments.

Who This Machine Is For

• Land clearing contractors — handles brush, timber, and stumps on job sites
• Recycling yards — processes wood waste into reusable material
• Forestry operations — built for grinding whole trees and dense material
• Operators needing mobility — wheeled unit for easier transport between sites

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 750HP CAT C18 engine. That level of horsepower places it in the mid-to-high production class, capable of handling a wide range of material without being oversized.

With 6,092 hours over 10 years, you’re looking at about 610 hours per year. That reflects a machine that has been used consistently in production settings.

The Vermeer HG6000 is a wheeled horizontal grinder, which makes it easier to transport compared to track-mounted units. This is a strong advantage for contractors moving between multiple job sites.

This unit includes extra parts such as screens, tips, and filters. These are key wear components and having them on hand can reduce downtime and maintenance costs.

Machines in this class are designed for controlled feeding, which helps produce more consistent material compared to tub grinders and improves 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 HG6000 before you buy, and we help with financing, coordinating inspections, and arranging transportation.

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