When working in large-scale land clearing, wood processing or green-waste recycling, you can count on the newly redesigned HG6000 to give you the power and performance you deserve. The HG6000 features a CAT C-rated C18 Tier 4 Final engine specifically chosen to meet the demands of your operation as well as those set by governmental regulations. It also comes with two adjustable screens – allowing you to mix and match screens to meet your end product needs for a variety of applications. So what exactly does this mean for you? Simply put, this system allows for more versatility on the jobsite meeting your end product needs from mulch to biofuel markets all with one machine.
Increase productivity thanks to the exclusive Vermeer SmartGrind system, which automatically controls grinding speed based on engine rpm levels.
Improve cutting performance using the patented series II duplex drum system with reversible hammers and cutter blocks that simplify maintenance and nearly double wear life.
Achieve better flow of material with our single-piece discharge conveyor belt.
Enhance jobsite safety with a Thrown Object Deflector that reduces the quantity and distance of thrown debris.
Diversify your end product by incorporating the Fuel Chip Attachment (FCA) allowing your grinder to be converted to a chipper.
An optional shingle grinder kit is designed to manage the unique challenges of grinding recyclable shingle material, with features such as the water application system and unique cooling package. See the “Attachments” section to learn more.
See your Vermeer dealer for comprehensive service and genuine Vermeer replacement parts.
| Maximum Length - Transport | 38.8' | 11.8 m |
| Maximum Width (Transport) | 8.2' | 2.5 m |
| Maximum Height (Transport) | 13.1' | 4 m |
| Weight | 65000 lbs | 29483.5 kg |
| Tongue Weight | 21000 lbs | 9525.4 kg |
| Axle Weight | 44000 lbs | 19958.1 kg |
| Make and Model | Caterpillar C18 Tier 4F (Stage IVB) | |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 | |
| Gross Horsepower (Maximum) | 755 hp | 563 kw |
| Torque (Max) | 2582 ft-lb | 3500.7 Nm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 350 gal | 1324.9 L |
| Max Fuel Consumption | 38.3 gph | 145 lph |
| Fuel Type | Ultra-low sulfur diesel (<15 ppm) | |
| Air Cleaner | Dry-type with primary and secondary elements and restriction indicator | |
| Oil Filter | Full-flow, spin-on | |
| Recommended Oil | API CJ-4, 15W-40 | |
| Oil Volume with Filter | 36 qt | 34.1 L |
| Cooling Medium | Liquid | |
| Coolant Capacity (Engine and Radiator) | 22.6 gal | 85.6 L |
| Alternator | 24 Volt | |
| Fan | (Qty 2) Hydraulically driven, reversible | |
| Clutch Type | Hydraulic-operated wet clutch with PTO | |
| Clutch Engagement | Push-button | |
| Drive Belt Type | Synchronous, carbon fiber |
| Make and Model | Caterpillar C18 Tier 4i (Stage IIIB) | |
| Number of Cylinders | 6 | |
| Gross Horsepower (Maximum) | 755 hp | 563 kw |
| Torque (Max) | 2582 ft-lb | 3500.7 Nm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 350 gal | 1324.9 L |
| Max Fuel Consumption | 39.5 gph | 149.5 lph |
| Fuel Type | Ultra-low sulfur diesel (<15 ppm) | |
| Air Cleaner | Dry-type with primary and secondary elements and restriction indicator | |
| Oil Filter | Full-flow, spin-on | |
| Recommended Oil | API CJ-4, 15W-40 | |
| Oil Volume with Filter | 36 qt | 34.1 L |
| Cooling Medium | Liquid | |
| Alternator | 24 volt | |
| Fan | (Qty 2) Hydraulically driven, reversible | |
| Clutch Type | Hydraulic-operated wet clutch with PTO | |
| Clutch Engagement | Push-button | |
| Drive Belt Type | Synchronous, carbon fiber | |
| Sound Power | 119.8 dB(A) - deluxe exhaust system |
| Make and Model | Caterpillar C18 Tier 3 | |
| Gross Horsepower (Maximum) | 630 hp | 469.8 kw |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 300 gal | 1135.6 L |
| Max Fuel Consumption | 34.6 gph | 131 lph |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | |
| Air Cleaner | Dry type with primary & secondary elements and restriction indicator | |
| Oil Filter | Spin on | |
| Cooling Medium | Liquid | |
| Clutch Type | PT Tech | |
| Clutch Engagement | Hydraulic operated wet clutch with PTO | |
| Sound Power | 119.8 dB(A) - Deluxe exhaust system |
| Feed Table Width | 60" | 152.4 cm |
| Feed Table Length - Option One | 20' | 6.1 m |
| Flare Construction | Integrated with infeed | |
| 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 Length | 47.2" | 119.9 cm |
| Infeed Roller Width | 56.4" | 143.2 cm |
| Infeed Roller Diameter | 36.1" | 91.8 cm |
| Maximum Feed Height | 32" | 81.3 cm |
| Material Type | Fabricated steel | |
| Tooth Design | Serrated bars | |
| Number of Teeth | 13 bars | |
| Drive Motor | Fixed displacement, Geroler | |
| Drive Planetary | Two options (HD - 26.18:1) (STD - 34.2:1) | |
| Feed Roller Down Pressure | Adjustable |
| Thrown Object Deflector | Standard | |
| Deflector Position | Variable |
| Millbox Opening | 60" W x 32" H (152.4 cm W x 81.3 cm H) | |
| Drum Diameter | 28" | 71.1 cm |
| Tip Diameter | 36.4" | 92.5 cm |
| Drum Cutting Width | 62.4" | 158.5 cm |
| Drum Skin Thickness | 1.5" | 3.8 cm |
| Drum Speed | 1086 rpm | |
| Bearing Type | Double row, spherical roller | |
| Bearing - Inner Race Diameter | 5.5" | 14 cm |
| Number of Hammers | 10 | |
| Number of Tips | 20 | |
| Center Retention Pin Dimensions | 2" diameter x 75.3" L (5.1 cm diameter x 191.3 cm L) |
| Millbox Opening | 60" W x 32" H (152.4 cm W x 81.3 cm H) | |
| Drum Diameter | 28" | 71.1 cm |
| Tip Diameter | 36.4" | 92.5 cm |
| Drum Cutting Width | 62.4" | 158.5 cm |
| Drum Skin Thickness | 1.5" | 3.8 cm |
| Drum Speed | 1086 rpm | |
| Bearing Type | Double row, spherical roller | |
| Bearing - Inner Race Diameter | 5.5" | 14 cm |
| Number of Hammers | 10 | |
| Number of Tips | 20 | |
| Center Retention Pin Dimensions | 2" diameter x 75.3" L (5.1 cm diameter x 191.3 cm L) |
| Screen Dimensions | 3/4" (1.9 cm) thick | |
| Screen Type | Fabricated out of abrasion-resistant steel | |
| Number of Screens | 2 | |
| Screen Area | 3317 sq in | 21400 sq cm |
| Number of Sides | 1 | |
| Millbox Lid Liner Dimensions | Abrasion resistant steel | |
| Liner Dimensions | 1" thick x 5.6" W x 65.4" L (2.5 cm thick x 14.2 cm W x 166.1 cm L) | |
| Anvil Type | Fabricated steel with replaceable wear surfaces |
| Length | 81.3' | 24.8 m |
| Width | 48" | 121.9 cm |
| Belt Design | 3 ply - 330# or straight warp single ply 330# both with V cleat | |
| Splice | R2-stainless steel or Super splice | |
| Return Roller Quantity | 4 | |
| Idler Roller Diameter | 12" | 30.5 cm |
| Idler Roller Bearing | 1-15/16, 4-bolt flange | |
| Standard Drive Roller Diameter | 12.8" | 32.5 cm |
| Magnetic Drive Roller Diameter | 12.8" | 32.5 cm |
| Drive Motor | Fixed displacement, Geroler | |
| Drive Motor Bearings | 1-15/16, 4-bolt flange | |
| Belt Speed | 780 ft/min | 237.7 m/min |
| Load Height | 14' | 4.3 m |
| Tank capacity | 100 gal | 378.5 L |
| Recommended Oil | Vermeer HyPower 68 | |
| Filtration Method | Dual in-tank return filters (B5=200) | |
| Number of Coolers | 2 |
| System Type | Open-loop, pressure- and flow-compensated | |
| Pump Type | Variable displacement, axial piston | |
| Pump Flow at Maximum RPM | 32.4 | |
| System Relief Pressure | 4500 |
| System Type | Open-loop | |
| Pump Type | Fixed displacement, gear pump | |
| Pump Flow at Maximum RPM | 25.7 gpm | 97.3 L/min |
| System Relief Pressure | 3000 | |
| Motor Series | Char-Lyn 6000 Series, Geroler |
| System Type | Open-loop, pressure- and flow-compensated | |
| Pump Type | Variable displacement, axial piston | |
| Pump Flow at Maximum RPM | 36.2 gpm | 137 L/min |
| Fan Series - FWD/REV | Reversible |
| Tank capacity | 18 gal | 68.1 L |
| Recommended Oil | VMF Gold | |
| Filtration Method | Spin-on, pressure filter, B6 = 1000 | |
| Number of Coolers | 1 | |
| System Type | Open-loop | |
| Pump Type | Fixed displacement, gear pump | |
| Pump Flow at Maximum RPM | 12.4 gpm | 46.9 L/min |
| System relief pressure | 260 psi | 17.9 bar |
| System Voltage | 24 Volt | |
| Battery | Group 8-D, 1155 CCA (Qty 2) | |
| System Protection | Fused |
| Display Type | LCD | |
| Engine Information | Yes | |
| Machine Information | yes | |
| Operational Faults | yes | |
| Gauges | Two, fuel level and hydraulic pressure | |
| Switches | Moisture-proof, toggle style |
| 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 |
| Frame Description | Unit body construction | |
| Tongue Description | Integrated into infeed structure | |
| Hitch Type | Fifth wheel | |
| Fender Description | Formed steel, replaceable | |
| Brake Type | Air-actuated with spring-applied parking brake | |
| Trailer Light Type | 12-24V LED |
| Suspension Type | Leaf spring suspension | |
| Manufacturer - Option One | Hendrickson | |
| Capacity per Axle | 25000 lbs | 11339.8 kg |
| Tires - Option One | Aluminum |
| Air Compressor Brand | Mi-T-M | |
| Engine | Honda, 11.7 hp (8.7 kW) | |
| Maximum Pressure | 175 psi | 12.1 bar |
| Maximum Air Flow | 29 cfm | .8 cmm |
| Tank capacity | 30 gal | 113.6 L |
| Screens | yes | |
| Special Tools Group | yes | |
| Extended Warranty | yes | |
| Preventative Maintenance | Optional | |
| Special Paint | yes | |
| Air Compressor | Optional |