2021 Vermeer TG5000

2021 Vermeer TG5000 Tub Grinder

Stock #GCS262008-1

This 2021 Vermeer TG5000 shows 2,095 hours — about 420 hours a year over five years, solid working use without being run into the ground. It's ready to work now, powered by Vermeer's largest tub grinder platform.

Who This Machine Is For

• Land clearing and demolition contractors — the TG5000's 540-hp CAT engine and large tub opening handle high-volume stump and brush grinding.
• Municipalities and waste management operations — built for continuous processing of yard waste, storm debris, and wood recycling streams.
• Operators who need a one-man setup — the optional grapple loader cab lets a single operator load and grind without a second machine.
• Buyers stepping up from a smaller tub grinder — the TG5000 sits at the top of Vermeer's tub grinder line for contractors outgrowing mid-size units.

What It Grinds

• Whole trees, stumps, and land-clearing debris — the deep tub and duplex drum handle large, irregular material.
• Storm and yard waste — a common role for tub grinders this size at transfer stations and disposal sites.
• Mixed wood for mulch production — the hammermill and screen setup size material down for mulch or biomass use.

This is not a machine for fine, uniform grind sizes without the right screen configuration — output consistency depends on screen selection and material feed rate.

Specs in Plain Language

At 2,095 hours over roughly five years, this TG5000 has seen steady, real production use rather than sitting idle. Power comes from a 540-hp Caterpillar diesel, the standard engine for this model, driving a duplex drum hammermill built for heavy-duty grinding. The tub opening measures 60 inches deep and 12 feet wide, letting the machine accept large loads without constant repositioning. This is a wheel-mounted, towable unit, which makes it a practical fit for contractors moving between job sites rather than running a stationary setup.

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 TG5000 before you buy, and we help with financing, coordinating inspections, and arranging transportation.

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Call 770-433-2670 or email Sales@grindercrusherscreen.com for pricing, details, or to schedule an inspection.