2020 VERMEER HG6000

Cleated Viper conveyor w/super slice, Axial magnetic drive pulley, series III duplex drum. Cat C18 (Tier 4 Final) w/high cap cooling package.

2020 Vermeer HG6000

2,974 hours on a 2020 Vermeer HG6000 — that’s roughly 600 hours per year on a 755HP horizontal grinder. This is a modern production machine with strong features and Tier 4 Final compliance.

Who This Machine Is For

• Land clearing contractors — handles brush, timber, and wood waste on job sites
• Recycling yards — processes material into reusable products
• Forestry operations — built for grinding whole trees and dense material
• Operators needing production output — modern machine with advanced features

What It Grinds

• Brush and green waste — reduces volume for hauling or reuse
• Wood waste — processes pallets and scrap lumber
• Whole trees and timber — handles large material with controlled feed

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 755HP CAT C18 Tier 4 Final engine. That level of horsepower places it in the high-production class, capable of handling large, dense material efficiently while meeting modern emissions standards.

With 2,974 hours over 5 years, you’re looking at about 600 hours per year. That reflects steady production use, which is expected for a grinder in this category.

This machine includes several high-value features. The cleated Viper conveyor with Super Slice improves material flow and discharge efficiency. The axial magnetic drive pulley helps remove metal contaminants from the material stream.

It is equipped with a Series III duplex drum, which is designed for improved durability and consistent grinding performance.

The high-capacity cooling package supports engine performance in demanding environments and helps maintain reliability during long operating hours.

The Vermeer HG6000 is a horizontal grinder with a controlled feed system, allowing for consistent material sizing and efficient processing across a wide range of applications.

Buyers should still evaluate wear components as part of normal inspection, but features and modern engine setup make this a strong production-ready option.

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 HG6000 before you buy, and we help with financing, coordinating inspections, and arranging transportation.

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