2004 VERMEER HG525TX

New engine installed (now at 2000 hours). New belly and discharge belts, lid skin, and infeed roll belt. Rebuilt infeed chain.

2004 Vermeer HG525TX

2,000 hours on a 2004 Vermeer HG525TX — that’s roughly 95 hours per year on a 450HP horizontal grinder. That level of low annual use, combined with a newer engine and updates, adds strong value.

Who This Machine Is For

• Land clearing contractors — handles brush, timber, and wood waste on job sites
• Recycling yards — processes material into reusable products
• Tree service companies — reduces limbs and organic debris efficiently
• Operators looking for value — updated machine with lower-hour engine

What It Grinds

• Brush and green waste — reduces volume for hauling or reuse
• Wood waste — processes pallets and scrap lumber
• Small to medium timber — handles consistent feed material

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 450HP Fiat engine with approximately 2,000 hours. The engine has been replaced, which is a major value point and reduces concerns around high-hour wear.

With 2,000 hours on the engine, you’re looking at relatively low usage since replacement, giving this machine additional usable life.

This machine has seen several important updates, including new belly and discharge belts, a new lid skin, and a new infeed roll belt. These are key wear components that directly impact material flow and performance.

The infeed chain has also been rebuilt, which is critical for feeding consistency and overall operation.

The Vermeer HG525TX is a track-mounted horizontal grinder, providing mobility on job sites while maintaining a controlled feed system for consistent material sizing.

Buyers should still evaluate wear components such as the mill, teeth, and conveyor systems as part of normal inspection, but updates and engine replacement add strong value.

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 HG525TX before you buy, and we help with financing, coordinating inspections, and arranging transportation.

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