2008 VERMEER HG6000

A few extra parts, serviced, and ready to work.

Reduced price (was $299,000)

2008 Vermeer HG6000

4,538 hours on a 2008 Vermeer HG6000 — that’s roughly 270 hours per year on a 765HP horizontal grinder. That level of low annual use is uncommon for a machine in 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
• Forestry operations — built for grinding whole trees and dense material
• Operators looking for value — production grinder with lower annual usage

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 765HP CAT C18 engine. That level of horsepower places it in the production class, capable of handling large, dense material without slowing down under load.

With 4,538 hours over 17 years, you’re looking at about 270 hours per year. That’s low usage for a horizontal grinder, especially compared to machines used daily in production environments.

The Vermeer HG6000 is a horizontal grinder designed for controlled feeding. This helps produce more consistent material compared to tub grinders and improves efficiency with long feedstock.

This unit has been serviced and is reported to be ready to work. It also includes a few extra parts, which can help reduce downtime and support ongoing maintenance.

Buyers should still evaluate wear components such as the mill, bearings, and drivetrain as part of normal due diligence.

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.

Got a horizontal grinder you need to sell? We handle the marketing, the calls, the tire kickers, and the transaction. It's free. You set your price, you get your price.

Call 770-433-2670 or email sales@grindercrusherscreen.com for pricing or details.