As your stationary operation looks to electric-power, Vermeer is your partner for the equipment expertise you need.

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As your stationary operation looks to electric-power, Vermeer is your partner for the equipment expertise you need. The HG4000E horizontal grinder is equipped with a 500-hp (373-kW) electric motor providing power to the mill. With the option to configure either a soft-start or VFD starter panel – along with Vermeer features like the duplex drum design or an optional chip drum – the HG4000E has the flexibility and features you need for productive processing on your operation.

As your stationary operation looks to electric-power, Vermeer is your partner for the equipment expertise you need.

As your stationary operation looks to electric-power, Vermeer is your partner for the equipment expertise you need. The HG4000E horizontal grinder is equipped with a 500-hp (373-kW) electric motor providing power to the mill. With the option to configure either a soft-start or VFD starter panel – along with Vermeer features like the duplex drum design or an optional chip drum – the HG4000E has the flexibility and features you need for productive processing on your operation.

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Features & Benefits

Total enclosed fan-cooled electric motor

The HG4000E is equipped with a 500-hp (373-kW) WEG total enclosed fan-cooled electric motor to power the mill. A separate 50-hp (37.3-kW) electric motor powers the pump for the hydraulic circuits, while a 2-hp (1.5-kW) electric motor powers the fan to cool the hydraulic system.

Motor starter panel

The motor starter panel provides options to configure a control system that best fits your application - whether that’s a soft-start or VFD panel.

Series II duplex drum system

Improve cutting performance using the patented Series II duplex drum system designed with reversible hammers and tips to help reduce daily maintenance and nearly double wear life.

Dedicated chip drum

For enhanced flexibility with the HG4000E, a dedicated chip drum – adjustable for product size ranging from .125 in to 1.5 in (3.2 mm to 38.1 mm) - is available.

Open-ended, wide infeed tables

Maximize loading speed and productivity using the patented SmartGrind system and hydraulic feed roller down pressure. Open-ended, wide infeed tables are designed to make over-the-side loading easy and efficient.

Thrown object deflector (TOD)

Reduce the quantity and distance of thrown material debris with the TOD, strategically placed to reduce interference when loading over-length material.

Specifications

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  • General Dimensions and Lengths - Long Infeed

    • Maximum Length - Transport 31.1 ft 9.5 m
    • Maximum Length (Operation) 47.1 ft 14.4 m
    • Maximum Width Transport - with Dolly 8.4 ft 2.6 m
    • Maximum Height Transport with Dolly 11.9 in 30.2 cm
    • Weight 38900 lbs 17644.7 kg
  • General Dimensions and Weights- Skid Mount with Long Infeed

    • Maximum Width 100 in 254 cm
    • Maximum Length - Folding Conveyor 47.1 ft 14.4 m
    • Maximum Height - Folding Conveyor 143 ft 43.6 m
    • Weight 38900 lbs 17644.7 kg
    • Rear Pad Weight 25000 lbs 11339.8 kg
    • Front Pad Weight 13900 lbs 6304.9 kg
    • Sound Power 110.2 db(A) re1pW
  • Electric Fan Motor Option One - 60 Hz

    • Manufacturer Weg
    • Frame 145T
    • Horsepower 2 hp 1.5 kw
    • Frequency 60 Hz
    • Phase 3 Phases
    • Rated Speed 1750 rpm
    • Enclosure TEFC
    • Full Load Amps 2.61
    • Locked Rotor Amps 19.6
    • Service Factor 1.25
    • Duty Cycle S1 - Continuous
    • NEMA Design B
    • Insulation Class F
    • Full Load Torque 5.9 ft-lb 8 Nm
    • Locked Rotor (%) 240
    • Break Down 300
    • Ambient Temperature 40 c 1352 f
    • Nominal Efficiency 86.5% (NEMA Premium)
    • Power Factor 0.84
    • Approximate Weight 51 lbs 23.1 kg
    • Added Items Terminal Block, C-Face
    • Drive Belt Type Direct
  • Electric Fan Motor Option Two - 50 Hz

    • Manufacturer Weg
    • Frame 90L
    • Horsepower 2 hp 1.5 kw
    • Voltage 380
    • Frequency 50
    • Phase 3
    • Rated Speed 1430 rpm
    • Enclosure TEFC
    • Full Load Amps 3.32
    • Locked Rotor Amps 20.9
    • Service Factor 1
    • Duty Cycle S1 - Continuous
    • NEMA Design N
    • Insulation Class F
    • Full Load Torque 7.4 ft-lb 10 Nm
    • Locked Rotor (%) 180
    • Break Down 250
    • Ambient Temperature 40 c 1352 f
    • Nominal Efficiency IE2
    • Power Factor 0.83
    • Approximate Weight 49 lbs 22.2 kg
    • Added Items Terminal Block, C-Face
    • Drive Belt Type Direct
  • Electric Hydraulic Motor Option One - 60 Hz

    • Manufacturer Weg
    • Frame 326T
    • Horsepower 50 hp 37.3 kw
    • Voltage 460
    • Frequency 60
    • Phase 3
    • Rated Speed 1775 rpm
    • Enclosure TEFC
    • Full Load Amps 59.2
    • Locked Rotor Amps 367
    • Service Factor 1.25
    • Duty Cycle S1 - Continuous
    • NEMA Design B
    • Insulation Class F
    • Full Load Torque 146 ft-lb 197.9 Nm
    • Locked Rotor (%) 230
    • Break Down 270
    • Ambient Temperature 40 c 1352 f
    • Nominal Efficiency 94.5 (NEMA Premium)
    • Power Factor 0.83
    • Approximate Weight 536 lbs 243.1 kg
    • Added Items Terminal Block, C-Face
    • Drive Belt Type Direct
  • Electric Hydraulic Motor Option Two - 50 Hz

    • Manufacturer Weg
    • Frame 225S/M
    • Horsepower 50 hp 37.3 kw
    • Voltage 380
    • Frequency 50
    • Phase 3
    • Rated Speed 1475 rpm
    • Enclosure TEFC
    • Full Load Amps 68.5
    • Locked Rotor Amps 534
    • Service Factor 1
    • Duty Cycle S1-Continuous
    • NEMA Design N
    • Insulation Class F
    • Full Load Torque 177 ft-lb 240 Nm
    • Locked Rotor (%) 250
    • Break Down 270
    • Ambient Temperature 40 c 1352 f
    • Nominal Efficiency 94.3 (IE3)
    • Power Factor .87
    • Approximate Weight 864 lbs 391.9 kg
    • Added Items Terminal Block, C-Face
    • Drive Belt Type Direct
  • Electric Mill Motor Option One - 60 Hz

    • Manufacturer Weg
    • Frame 586/7z
    • Voltage 460 Volt
    • Frequency 60 Hz
    • Phase 3
    • Rated Speed 1790 rpm
    • Enclosure TEFC
    • Full Load Amps 564
    • Locked Rotor Amps 3610
    • Service Factor 1.15
    • Duty Cycle S1 - Continuous
    • NEMA Design B
    • Insulation Class F
    • Full Load Torque 1447 ft-lb 1961.9 Nm
    • Locked Rotor (%) 210
    • Break Down 200
    • Ambient Temperature 40 c 1352 f
    • Nominal Efficiency 95.8 (NEMA High)
    • Power Factor 0.86
    • Approximate Weight 3912 lbs 1774.5 kg
    • Added Items Terminal Block, Thermostat (155C), Inverter Duty, Crusher Duty, Roller Bearings
    • Drive Belt Type Belt
  • Electric Mill Motor Option Two - 50 Hz

    • Manufacturer Weg
    • Frame 355 M/L
    • Horsepower 500 hp 372.8 kw
    • Voltage 380
    • Frequency 50
    • Phase 3
    • Rated Speed 1490 rpm
    • Enclosure TEFC
    • Full Load Amps 675
    • Locked Rotor Amps 4730
    • Service Factor 1
    • Duty Cycle S1-Continuous
    • NEMA Design N
    • Insulation Class F
    • Full Load Torque 1750 ft-lb 2372.7 Nm
    • Locked Rotor (%) 210
    • Break Down 220
    • Ambient Temperature 40 c 1352 f
    • Nominal Efficiency 95.7 (IE2)
    • Power Factor .87
    • Approximate Weight 4346 lbs 1971.3 kg
    • Added Items Terminal Block, Thermostat (155C), Inverter Duty, Roller Bearings
    • Drive Belt Type Belt
  • Electrical Panel

    • Height 90 in 228.6 cm
    • Width 119 in 302.3 cm
    • Depth 26 in 66 cm
    • Weight 3020 lbs 1369.8 kg
  • Standard Infeed System

    • Feed Table Width 60 in 152.4 cm
    • Feed Table Depth 21 in 53.3 cm
    • Feed Table Length - Option One 15 ft 4.6 m
    • Feed Table Capacity 4.8 cu yd 3.7 cu m
    • Loading Height 6.5 ft 2 m
    • Flare Construction Integrated with frame
    • Feed Conveyor Type Welded slat chain
    • Material Construction steel
    • Drive Type Radial piston motor
    • Drive Roller Construction Welded steel
    • Front Idler Roller Construction Self-cleaning steel auger
    • Infeed Floor Construction Welded steel with replaceable UHMW wear plates
    • Infeed Roller Width 58 in 147.3 cm
    • Infeed Roller Weight 1000 lbs 453.6 kg
    • Infeed Roller Diameter 28 in 71.1 cm
    • Maximum Feed Height 26 in 66 cm
    • Material Type Fabricated steel
    • Tooth Design Serrated bars
    • Number of Teeth 10 bars
    • Drive Motor Fixed displacement, Geroler
    • Drive Planetary 34.2:1
    • Feed Roller Down Pressure Adjustable
  • Safety System

    • Thrown Object Deflector Standard
    • Deflector Position Variable
  • Duplex Drum

    • Millbox Opening 60" (152 cm) wide x 26" (66 cm) high
    • Drum Diameter 22.5 in 57.2 cm
    • Tip Diameter 31.3 in 79.6 cm
    • Drum Cutting Width 60.6 in 153.9 cm
    • Drum Skin Thickness 1.5 in 3.8 cm
    • Drum Speed 1125 rpm
    • Bearing Type Double-row, spherical roller
    • Bearing - Inner Race Diameter 4.3 in 10.9 cm
    • Number of Hammers 9
    • Number of Tips 18
    • Center Retention Pin Dimensions 2" (5 cm) dia. x 75.25" (191 cm) long
  • Chipper Drum

    • Millbox Opening 60" (152 cm) wide x 26" (66 cm) high
    • Drum Diameter 22.5 in 57.2 cm
    • Tip Diameter 31.3 in 79.6 cm
    • Drum Cutting Width 60.6 in 153.9 cm
    • Drum Skin Thickness 1.5 in 3.8 cm
    • Drum Speed 845 rpm
    • Bearing Type Double-row, spherical roller
    • Bearing - Inner Race Diameter 4.3 in 10.9 cm
    • Number of Hammers 9
    • Number of Tips 18
    • Center Retention Pin Dimensions 2" (5 cm) dia. x 75.25" (191 cm) long
  • Screens

    • Screen Dimensions 3/4" (1.9 cm) thick
    • Screen Type Fabricated out of abrasion-resistant steel
    • Number of Screens 2
    • Screen Area 3131 sq in 20200 sq cm
    • Number of Sides 1
    • Millbox Lid Liner Dimensions Abrasion-resistant steel
    • Liner Dimensions 1/2" (1.3 cm) thick x 5" (12.7 cm) wide x 61.6" (156.5 cm) long
    • Anvil Type Fabricated steel with replaceable wear surfaces
  • Discharge System - Single Belt Design

    • Length 71.3 ft 21.7 m
    • Width 48 in 121.9 cm
    • Belt Design 3-ply - 330# with V-cleat
    • Splice R2-stainless steel
    • Return Roller Quantity 3
    • Idler Roller Diameter 12 in 30.5 cm
    • Idler Roller Bearing 1-15/16, 4-bolt flange
    • Standard Drive Roller Diameter 12.8 in 32.5 cm
    • Magnetic Drive Roller Diameter 12.8 in 32.5 cm
    • Drive Motor Fixed displacement, Geroler
    • Belt Speed 529 ft/min 161.2 m/min
    • Load Height 14 ft 4.3 m
  • Hydraulic System

    • Tank capacity 60 gal 227.1 L
    • Recommended Oil Vermeer HyPower 68
    • Filtration Method Dual in-tank return filters (B5=200)
    • Number of Coolers 1
  • Implement Hydraulics

    • System Type Open-loop, pressure- and flow-compensated
    • Pump Type Variable displacement, axial piston
    • Pump Flow at Maximum RPM 25.9 (60HZ) ; 24.9 (50HZ)
    • System Relief Pressure 3000
  • Discharge Conveyor Hydraulics

    • System Type Open-loop
    • Pump Type Fixed displacement, gear pump
    • Pump Flow at Maximum RPM 14.7 gpm 55.6 L/min
    • System Relief Pressure 3000
    • Motor Series Char-Lyn 6000 Series, Geroler
  • Electrical System

    • System Voltage 380V or 460V
    • System Protection Fused
  • Control Station

    • Display Type LCD
    • Engine Information Yes
    • Machine Information Yes
    • Operational Faults Yes
    • Gauges Hydraulic pressure (implement circuit)
    • Switches Moisture-proof, toggle style
  • Radio Remote Control

    • Display Type LCD
    • Engine Information Yes
    • Machine Information Yes
    • Operational Faults Yes
    • Switches Sealed membrane
    • Operating Range Up to 300' (91.4 m)
    • Battery Type AA (qty 6)
    • Channel Setting 50 channels
  • Chassis

    • Frame Description Unit body construction
  • Axle/Suspension

    • Suspension Type Spring
    • Manufacturer - Option One Hendrickson
    • Capacity per Axle 20000 lbs 9071.8 kg
    • Number of Axles 2
    • Tires - Option One 425/65R22.5 super singles
    • Wheels - Option One Aluminum
    • Tires - Option Two 385/65R22.5 super singles
    • Wheels - Option Two Aluminum
  • Other Options

    • Screens Yes
    • Special Tools Group Yes
    • Extended Warranty Yes
    • Preventative Maintenance Yes
    • Special Paint Yes

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