Browse track-mounted horizontal grinders for sale from Morbark, Peterson Pacific, Vermeer, CBI, Bandit, and other manufacturers. A track-mounted horizontal grinder is a self-propelled, portable grinding machine that crawls across job sites under its own power. This makes it the go-to configuration for land clearing contractors, logging operations, and portable biomass processors who need to move the grinder to the material. GrinderCrusherScreen has been helping operators find the right grinding equipment since 1973. Browse our inventory below or call 770-433-2670 for pricing and availability.

Why Choose a Track-Mounted Horizontal Grinder?

A track-mounted horizontal grinder moves under its own power across job sites, so you can drive the machine to the material instead of hauling material to the grinder. That cuts loader work, reduces trucking, and keeps the operation moving on sites where material is spread across a large area.

Track-mounted horizontal grinders are the preferred choice for:

• Land clearing contractors: crawl to brush piles, sorted stumps, and tree debris across large properties without hauling material to a central point
• Logging operations: set up at the logging deck or landing and reposition as needed. Process slash, tops, and sorted wood waste into biomass fuel or hog fuel on site
• Portable biomass processing: move between locations to grind wood waste into fuel where it is generated, reducing transport costs
• Right-of-way clearing: utility corridors, pipeline jobs, and road construction where the grinder needs to follow the work
• Large recycling and composting yards: reposition within the yard as material piles shift without needing a separate piece of equipment to move the grinder

The self-propelled design handles soft ground, uneven terrain, and slopes that would stop a wheeled machine. If your work takes you into remote or off-road sites, a tracked horizontal grinder is the right configuration.

Brands We Commonly See

Most major horizontal grinder manufacturers offer track-mounted configurations. Here is what we typically see:

• Morbark: the tracked versions of the 3800 and 6600 series are widely used on land clearing and biomass operations. Heavy-duty undercarriage with full crawling capability
• Peterson Pacific: track-mounted grinders built for portable wood processing in logging and land clearing applications
• Vermeer: the HG series is available in tracked configurations popular with land clearing contractors who need on-site mobility
• CBI: high-throughput tracked grinders for large-scale portable biomass and mulch operations
• Bandit: track-mounted horizontal grinders for contractors running portable grinding operations across multiple job types

We also see Diamond Z, Rayco, and other brands from time to time. If you are looking for a specific make or model, call 770-433-2670 and we can check current availability or help locate one.

Track-Mounted vs. Wheel-Mounted Horizontal Grinders

The choice between a tracked and wheel-mounted horizontal grinder comes down to where and how you work.

A track-mounted horizontal grinder crawls across uneven terrain, soft ground, and slopes under its own power. It excels in off-road environments like land clearing sites, logging decks, and large yard operations. The trade-off is slower transport between distant job sites. You will need a lowboy trailer to move a tracked grinder on the highway.

A wheel-mounted horizontal grinder tows behind a truck for fast highway transport. It works best on flat, prepared surfaces and is the right choice for mulch producers and grinding contractors who move between paved or graded sites on a regular schedule.

Many operators we work with choose based on their primary job type. If most of your work is off-road or on large sites, go tracked. If most of your work is at prepared yards with frequent highway moves, go wheeled.

What to Check on a Track-Mounted Horizontal Grinder Before You Buy

The undercarriage is what sets a tracked grinder apart from other configurations, and it is also one of the most expensive components to repair. Inspect the tracks, sprockets, rollers, and idlers for even wear and proper tension. Undercarriage replacement costs can be significant, so understanding the current condition is critical before committing.

Next, check the rotor and hammers. Inspect every hammer for wear, cracking, and missing tips. Check the rotor bearings for smooth rotation. Replacing a full set of hammers or rebuilding a rotor is one of the most expensive maintenance items on a horizontal grinder.

Inspect the engine, service records, and oil condition. Tracked horizontal grinders work in demanding conditions and run under heavy load for extended periods. A documented maintenance history is worth a premium.

Finally, check the feed conveyor, compression roller, discharge conveyor, and screen condition. These components directly affect production quality and throughput.

We help coordinate inspections so buyers can evaluate a machine before committing. Call 770-433-2670 and our team can walk you through what to look for.

Find the Right Track-Mounted Horizontal Grinder

Browse our current track-mounted horizontal grinder inventory below, or call 770-433-2670 to talk with our team. We can help match you to the right machine, arrange financing, and coordinate delivery anywhere in North America.