HG8000
Open up big opportunities. The Vermeer family of horizontal grinders just got bigger with the introduction of the HG8000 horizontal grinder. With the largest infeed opening it its class, your productivity and job possibilities have expanded, too. Powered by a 1050 hp (783.3 kW) CAT Tier 2 engine, this grinder handles big diameter wood and large, brushy debris with ease. Designed to tackle tough jobs, the HG8000 enables productivity for the long-haul.
| General | ||
| Weight | 102000 lbs | 46266.4 kg |
| Transportation Length | 49.4 ' | 15.1 m |
| Width | 11.9' | 3.6 m |
| Height | 162 " | 411.5 cm |
| Engine | ||
| Model | Caterpillar C27 Tier II | |
| Gross HP at Full RPM | 1050 hp | 783.3 kW |
| Infeed System | ||
| Feed Roller Diameter | 48 " | 121.9 cm |
| Feed Table Width | 71.5 " | 181.6 cm |
| Feed Table Length (Option 2) | 24 ' | 7.3 m |
| Feed Throat Height | 50 " | 127 cm |
| Feed Roller Down Pressure | Hydraulically adjustable | |
| Feed Table Type | Welded slat chain | |
| Discharge | ||
| Belly Conveyor Width | 66 " | 167.6 cm |
| Discharge Height | 18 ' | 5.5 m |
| Drive Line | ||
| Clutch | Hydraulically- operated wet clutch | |
| Controls | ||
| Stationary | Full Function Operators station | |
| Remote | Standard | |
