1992 MORBARK 1200

1992 Morbark 1200

5,000+ hours on a 1992 Morbark 1200 — this unit stands out because the mill was completely rebuilt by a Morbark dealer, with only about 200 hours on key components like the turbos and rebuilt drivetrain parts. That kind of recent work adds real value to a machine in this class.

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 — rebuilt core components at a lower price point

What It Grinds

• Whole trees and timber — tub design allows feeding oversized material directly
• 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 hammers, so the output is ground material, not uniform chips.

Specs in Plain Language

This unit is powered by a 650HP CAT 3412 engine. That level of horsepower places it in the production class, capable of handling large, dense material without slowing down under load.

With 5,000+ hours, this machine has seen use, but the key advantage is the rebuilt mill, rebuilt driveshaft, and replaced turbos with roughly 200 hours. These are major components that directly impact performance and lifespan.

The Morbark 1200 is a production tub grinder. The open tub design allows operators to load large material without pre-processing, which helps keep jobs moving efficiently.

This machine does have known wear and maintenance items. The grapple squeeze cylinder leaks slightly, elevator lift cylinders leak, and the elevator belt has tears that will need replacement. Some electronics and the display screen are not functioning, though the machine still operates. Side glass is damaged but remains in place.

Additional updates include new bearings and rubber on the tub centering wheels, and extra screens are included for different output sizes.

If you’re comparing options, you can also view other tub grinders or check horizontal grinders if your operation prefers controlled feeding.

Why Buy From GrinderCrusherScreen

We've been in the tub grinder business since 1973. We know these machines because we work in this industry every day. We can answer your questions about the 1200 before you buy, and we help with financing, coordinating inspections, and arranging transportation.

Got a tub 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.

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