Browse new and used tub grinders for sale from top manufacturers across the country. GrinderCrusherScreen has been connecting buyers with quality recycling equipment since 1973 browse our current inventory below or call 770-433-2670 for pricing and availability.

What Is a Tub Grinder?

A tub grinder is a high-throughput grinding machine that uses a large rotating tub to feed material into a hammermill. The tub design accepts oversized, irregular material that other grinders can't handle: whole stumps, root balls, full pallets, and tangled brush piles go in without pre-processing.

Common applications include:

• Wood waste processing — construction debris, pallets, railroad ties
• Land clearing — stumps, brush, and storm debris
• Composting operations — green waste and yard trimmings
• Hay and feed grinding — round bales, square bales, and spoiled grain
• Pallet recycling — whole pallets ground into mulch or fuel

Tub grinders are the go-to machine when the material is too large, too inconsistent, or too tangled for a horizontal grinder.

Top Tub Grinder Brands We Carry

Morbark

Industry standard for heavy-duty tub grinders. Known for durability and high-volume throughput in demanding applications. Browse Morbark equipment.

Peterson Pacific

Built for contractors who need reliable performance in wood waste and land clearing operations.

Diamond Z

Aggressive grinding performance with a reputation for handling the toughest material. A favorite in the recycling and composting industries. Browse Diamond Z equipment.

We also carry tub grinders from Vermeer, CBI, Bandit, and other manufacturers. Inventory changes frequently if you don't see what you need below, call us, we’ll source it for you.

How to Choose the Right Tub Grinder

The right machine depends on your operation. A few factors to consider:

• Material type — wood waste demands heavier hammers and more horsepower than hay or green waste
• Throughput — match tons-per-hour capacity to your daily volume. Undersizing costs you time; oversizing costs you money
• Mobility — track-mounted units move between job sites easily, while stationary setups maximize output at a fixed location
• New vs. used — a quality used tub grinder can cut acquisition costs significantly without sacrificing performance

Need help narrowing it down? Our team has been matching operators to the right equipment for over 50 years. Call 770-433-2670 or request a quote.

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