This Vermeer HG6000 is a horizontal grinder — sometimes referred to as a tub grinder's horizontal-feed counterpart, or simply a wood hog — a heavy-duty machine designed to process large volumes of wood waste, land-clearing debris, stumps, and other organic material into uniform chips, mulch, or biomass fuel. Vermeer is a well-established American manufacturer known for building industrial-grade equipment for construction, tree care, environmental, and land management applications, with their horizontal grinders widely used by municipalities, recycling operations, and forestry contractors.
This 2014 machine is a county-owned trade-in, and all service records are on hand — a meaningful advantage for any buyer looking to verify maintenance history and assess the machine's working life with confidence.
Power comes from a Caterpillar C18 diesel engine rated at 755 horsepower, a large-displacement, high-output unit well suited to the sustained, high-torque demands of continuous grinding operations. The onboard fuel tank holds 350 gallons of diesel, giving this machine exceptional range for extended shifts or remote job sites where refueling logistics are a concern.
The unit is offered in used condition and located in Colorado, USA, priced at $265,000. The combination of documented service history, a heavy-duty CAT powerplant, and a large fuel capacity makes this a well-specified machine for high-volume grinding work.
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