2018 VERMEER HG6800

2018 Vermeer HG6800

4,700 hours on a 2018 Vermeer HG6800 — that’s roughly 670 hours per year on a high-production horizontal grinder. That level of use is typical for a machine in this class and reflects steady production work.

Who This Machine Is For

• Large land clearing operations — handles high volumes of brush, timber, and stumps
• Recycling yards — processes wood waste into reusable material
• Forestry contractors — built for grinding whole trees and dense material
• Operators needing production output — proven machine for high-volume work

What It Grinds

• Brush and green waste — reduces volume for hauling or reuse
• Wood waste — processes pallets and scrap lumber
• Whole trees and large timber — handles heavy 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 falls into the high-production grinder category, designed for handling large volumes of material efficiently. Machines like the HG6800 are built for demanding environments where throughput and uptime are critical.

With 4,700 hours over 7 years, you’re looking at about 670 hours per year. That reflects consistent use, which is expected for grinders operating in production settings.

Although engine details are not listed, this model is typically equipped with high-horsepower engines designed to handle dense and continuous material loads.

The Vermeer HG6800 is a horizontal grinder with a controlled feed system, allowing for consistent material sizing and efficient processing in high-volume operations.

Because no additional extras are listed, buyers should evaluate wear components such as the mill, teeth, belts, and conveyor systems as part of normal inspection. Maintenance history will also be important in determining overall condition.

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 HG6800 before you buy, and we help with financing, coordinating inspections, and arranging transportation.

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