2008 WILDCAT 516

Operating on job currently. New trommel bearings earlier this year. New belt september 2024. Spare screens available.

2008 Wildcat 516

2008 Wildcat 516 — 3,800 hours, which is roughly 220 hours per year. That is moderate use for its age, and it is currently running on a job with recent maintenance already done.

Who This Machine Is For

• Compost producers — reliable setup for steady organic material processing
• Topsoil and landscape yards — consistent screening for daily production needs
• Contractors on a budget — production-capable trommel at a lower price point
• Buyers looking for ready-to-work equipment — currently operating with recent updates

What It Screens

• Topsoil — removes rocks and debris for resale-ready material
• Compost — separates finished compost from oversized material
• Mulch — produces consistent sizing for landscaping use
• Light C&D fines — handles smaller mixed debris and loose material

This is not designed for heavy rock or large aggregate processing. It is built for organic material and general screening applications.

Specs in Plain Language

3,800 hours on a 2008 machine — that averages to about 220 hours per year, which is typical for a machine in this class. It is powered by a John Deere engine, known for reliability and serviceability.

This unit is currently operating on a job, which shows it is in working condition. It has had new trommel bearings installed earlier this year and a new belt in September 2024, helping reduce immediate maintenance needs. Spare screens are also included, giving you flexibility for different material sizes.

With a 5 cubic yard hopper and rated capacity of around 100 cubic yards per hour (depending on material), this machine is built for steady production. At 78.3' long in working position and weighing 33,980 lbs, it offers solid output while remaining easier to transport than larger trommels.

Transport dimensions of 38' long and 8'-6" wide make it manageable to move between job sites with standard hauling setups.

If you are comparing options, this machine sits in the mid-production category with recent maintenance already handled. You can also browse similar units on our trommel screens page or compare other equipment options like crushers.

Why Buy From GrinderCrusherScreen

We've been in the trommel screen business since 1973. We know these machines because we work in this industry every day. We can answer your questions about the 516 before you buy, and we help with financing, coordinating inspections, and arranging transportation.

Got a trommel screen 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 and details.