2019 VERMEER HG6800TX

Very well maintained, ready to work. Comes with a transport dolly.

2019 Vermeer HG6800TX

3,000 hours on a 2019 Vermeer HG6800TX — that’s roughly 500 hours per year on a 1,000HP horizontal grinder. That level of use is moderate for a machine in this class and leaves strong remaining production life.

Who This Machine Is For

• Large land clearing operations — handles high volumes of brush, timber, and stumps
• Recycling yards — processes wood waste into consistent, reusable material
• Forestry contractors — built for grinding whole trees and dense material
• Operators needing high horsepower — production grinder for demanding jobs

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 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 1,000HP CAT C27 engine. That level of horsepower places it in the high-production class, capable of handling large, dense material without slowing down under load.

With 3,000 hours over 6 years, you’re looking at about 500 hours per year. That reflects a machine that has been used consistently but not excessively for its class.

The Vermeer HG6800TX is a track-mounted horizontal grinder. Tracks provide better traction and stability on uneven ground, making it well-suited for job site work.

This unit includes a transport dolly, which allows the machine to be moved more easily between locations. That adds flexibility compared to fully stationary setups.

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 HG6800TX before you buy, and we help with financing, coordinating inspections, and arranging transportation.

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