The HG6800TX horizontal grinder is a productive workhorse capable of processing whole trees and other organic materials. Featuring a 950-hp (708-kW) engine and the industry-exclusive Series III duplex drum, this maintenance-friendly grinder is capable of tackling large land clearing and waste processing challenges efficiently — all with less operator interaction.
| Manufacturer | Vermeer |
| Model | HG6800TX Horizontal Grinder |
| Category | Recycling, Renewable Energy, Wood Waste |
| Price | Request a Quote |
| Year | 2024 |
| Maximum Length - Transport | 48.1ft (14.7m) |
| Maximum Length - Transport with Dolly | 48.6ft (14.8m) |
| Maximum Length (Operation) | 56.5ft (17.2m) |
| Maximum Width Transport - with Dolly | 10ft (3m) |
| Maximum Height Transport with Dolly | 12.8in (32.5cm) |
| Weight | 92000lbs (41730.5kg) |
| Tongue Weight - Engine Option 1 with Dolly | 45000lbs (20411.7kg) |
| Axle Weight - Engine Option 1 with Dolly | 60000lbs (27215.5kg) |
| Dolly Weight | 9500lbs (4309.1kg) |
| Maximum Width (Transport) | 10ft (3m) |
| Maximum Height (Transport) | 12ft (3.7m) |
| Weight Engine Option 1 with Dolly | 105000lbs (47627.2kg) |
| Make and Model | Caterpillar C27 Tier 4F (Stage 4) |
| Number of Cylinders | 12 |
| Gross Horsepower (Maximum) | 950hp (708.4kw) |
| Torque (Max) | 3212ft-lb (4354.9Nm) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 350gal (1324.9L) |
| Max Fuel Consumption | 47.5gph (179.8lph) |
| Fuel Type | Ultra-low sulfer diesel (<15 ppm) |
| Air Cleaner | Dry-type with primary and secondary elements and restriction indicator |
| Oil Filter | Full-flow, spin-on |
| Recommended Oil | CAT DEO-ULS, or API CJ-4, or ACEA E9 (15w-40) |
| Oil Volume with Filter | 71.9qt (68L) |
| Cooling Medium | Liquid |
| Coolant Capacity (Engine and Radiator) | 45gal (170.3L) |
| Air to Boil Temperature | 126deg |
| Alternator | 24 volt |
| Fan | (Qty 2) Variable-speed, reversible |
| Clutch Type | Hydraulic-operated wet clutch with PTO |
| Clutch Engagement | Push-button |
| Drive Belt Type | V-belt |
| Sound Power | 120 dB(A) |
| Fan - CAC | Hydraulic (variable speed) |
| Make and Model | Caterpillar C27 Tier 2 (Stage II) |
| Number of Cylinders | 12 |
| Gross Horsepower (Maximum) | 950hp (708.4kw) |
| Torque (Max) | 3212ft-lb (4354.9Nm) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 350gal (1324.9L) |
| Max Fuel Consumption | 47.7gph (180.6lph) |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Air Cleaner | Dry-type with primary and secondary elements and restriction indicator |
| Oil Filter | Full-flow, spin-on |
| Recommended Oil | CAT DEO-ULS, or API CJ-4, or ACEA E9 (15w-40) |
| Oil Volume with Filter | 71.9qt (68L) |
| Cooling Medium | Liquid |
| Coolant Capacity (Engine and Radiator) | 45gal (170.3L) |
| Air to Boil Temperature | 126deg |
| Alternator | 24 volt |
| Fan | (Qty 2) Hydraulically driven, reversible |
| Clutch Type | Hydraulic-operated wet clutch with PTO |
| Clutch Engagement | Push-button |
| Drive Belt Type | V-belt |
| Sound Power | 120 dB(A) |
| Feed Table Width | 60in (152.4cm) |
| Feed Table Length - Option One | 19ft (5.8m) |
| Loading Height | 6ft (1.8m) |
| Flare Construction | Integrated with infeed |
| Feed Conveyor Type | Welded slat chain |
| 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 | 56.3in (143cm) |
| Infeed Roller Weight | 2460lbs (1115.8kg) |
| Infeed Roller Diameter | 36.1in (91.7cm) |
| Maximum Feed Height | 50in (127cm) |
| Material Type | Fabricated steel |
| Tooth Design | Serrated bars |
| Number of Teeth | 12 |
| Drive Motor | Fixed displacement, geroler |
| Drive Planetary | (Qty 2) 34.2:1 |
| Feed Roller Down Pressure | Adjustable |
| Feed opening | 38-in (96.5-cm) high x 56.4-in (143.3-cm) wide |
| Infeed roller weight with arm | 4945lbs (2243kg) |
| Tip Diameter | 36.4in (92.5cm) |
| Millbox Opening | 60" W x 38" H |
| Drum Diameter | 28in (71.1cm) |
| Drum Cutting Width | 62.4in (158.5cm) |
| Drum Skin Thickness | 1.5in (3.8cm) |
| Drum Speed | 1200rpm |
| Bearing Type | Double row, sperical roller |
| Bearing - Inner Race Diameter | 6in (15.2cm) |
| Number of Hammers | 10 |
| Number of Tips | 20 |
| Tip option 1 | 2-bolt |
| Center Retention Pin Dimensions | 2" dia x 79.35" L |
| Drum Weight | 5321lbs (2413.6kg) |
| Tip types | Premium wide |
| Thrown Object Deflector | Standard |
| Deflector Position | Variable |
| Number of Screens | 2 |
| Screen Weight | 470lbs (213.2kg) |
| Screen Dimensions | 1" thick |
| Screen Type | Abrasion-resistant steel |
| Screen Area | 3583sq in (23116.1sq cm) |
| Millbox Lid Liner Dimensions | Abrasion-resistant steel |
| Liner Dimensions | .75, 1" (1.9 cm, 2.5 cm) thick |
| Anvil Type | Fabricated steel with replaceable wear surfaces |
| Anvil Dimensions | 6.6" x 18.2" x 81" (16.7 cm x 46.2 cm x 205.7 cm) |
| Millbox lid liner | Abrasion-resistant steel |
| Splice | R2-stainless steel or super splice |
| Length | 89.3ft (27.2m) |
| Width | 48in (121.9cm) |
| Belt Design | 3 ply - 330# or straight warp single ply 330# both with V cleat |
| Return Roller Quantity | 6 |
| Idler Roller Diameter | 12in (30.5cm) |
| Idler Roller Bearing | 1-15/16, 4-bolt flange |
| Standard Drive Roller Diameter | 12.8in (32.5cm) |
| Magnetic Drive Roller Diameter | 12.8in (32.5cm) |
| Drive Motor | Fixed displacement, geroler |
| Drive Motor Bearings | 1-15/16, 4-bolt flange |
| Belt Speed | 877ft/min (267.3m/min) |
| Load Height | 16.3ft (5m) |
| Number of Coolers | 1 |
| Tank capacity | 100gal (378.5L) |
| Recommended Oil | Vermeer HyPower 68 |
| Filtration Method | Dual in-tank return filters with suction strainer |
| System Type | Open-loop, pressure- and flow-compensated |
| Pump Type | Variable displacement, axial piston |
| Pump Flow at Maximum RPM | 63.3 gpm |
| System Relief Pressure | 4200 psi |
| System Relief Pressure | 3000 psi |
| System Type | Open-loop, pressure- and flow-compensated |
| Pump Type | Variable displacement, axial piston |
| Pump Flow at Maximum RPM | 32.3gpm (122.3L/min) |
| Motor Series | Char-Lyn 6000 Series, geroler |
| Motor Series | Danfoss KM38 |
| System Type | Open-loop, pressure compensated |
| Pump Type | Variable displacement, axial piston |
| Pump Flow at Maximum RPM | 25.7gpm (97.3L/min) |
| Fan Series - FWD/REV | Reversible |
| Number of Coolers | 1 |
| Tank capacity | 21gal (79.5L) |
| Recommended Oil | Vermeer VMF Gold |
| Filtration Method | Spin-on, pressure filter, B6 = 1000 |
| System Type | Open-loop |
| Pump Type | Fixed displacement, gear pump |
| Pump Flow at Maximum RPM | 8.9gpm (33.7L/min) |
| System relief pressure | 260psi (17.9bar) |
| System Voltage | 24 VDC |
| Battery | Group 8-D, 1400 CCA (Qty 2) |
| System Protection | Fused |
| Operational Faults | Yes |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Engine Information | Yes |
| Machine Information | Yes |
| Gauges | none |
| Switches | Push-button |
| 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) |
| Radio remote type | North America, South America, Japan: R625-60; All other regions: R524-10 |
| Fender Description | Formed steel |
| Frame Description | DT6 |
| Tongue Description | Bolt-on to infeed structure |
| Hitch Type | Fifth wheel |
| Brake Type | Air-actuated with spring-applied parking brake |
| Trailer Light Type | 12-24V LED |
| Number of Axles | 3 |
| Suspension Type | Air-ride |
| Manufacturer - Option One | Hendrickson |
| Capacity per Axle | 20000lbs (9071.8kg) |
| Tires - Option One | 255/70R22.5 duals |
| Wheels - Option One | 22.5"x8.3" hub-piloted steel |
| Ground Clearance - Option One | 5.3in (13.5cm) |
| Tires - Option Two | 445/50R22.5 LR L (super singles) |
| Wheels - Option Two | Aluminum |
| Ground Clearance - Option Two | 5.3in (13.5cm) |
| Track Drive Motor Type | Hydrostatic with planetary transmission |
| Track Frame Description | Rigid frame with reinforced box section |
| Track Type | D5 double grouser |
| Track Drive Pump Type | Variable displacement, axial piston |
| Track Brake Type | Spring-applied, hydraulic-release wet disc parking brake |
| Track Length on Ground | 142" (360.7 cm) |
| Track Width - Option One | 26" (66 cm) |
| Track Width Option One - Ground Bearing Pressure - Hard Ground | 58.3psi (402kPa) |
| Track Width Option One - Ground Bearing Pressure - Soft Ground | 11.4psi (78.6kPa) |
| Type of Idler | D5 excavator rollers |
| Number of Idlers | 20 |
| Pump Flow at Maximum RPM | 57.6gpm (218L/min) |
| System relief pressure | 5000psi (344.7bar) |
| Maximum Speed | 2.8mph (4.5km/h) |
| Maximum Creep Speed - (Low) | 1.4mph (2.3km/h) |
| Maximum Air Flow | 29cfm (.8cmm) |
| Air Compressor Brand | Mi-T-M |
| Engine | Honda, 11.7 hp |
| Maximum Pressure | 175psi (12.1bar) |
| Tank capacity (5th wheel) | 30gal (113.6L) |
| Preventative Maintenance | Yes |
| Screens | Yes |
| Special Tools Group | Yes |
| Extended Warranty | Yes |
| Special Paint | Yes |
| Air Compressor | Yes |
| Tips | Yes |
| Magnetic discharge conveyor pulley | Yes |
| Vermeer Confidence Plus Asset Protection Program | Optional |
| Drum Weight | 6707.5lbs (3042.5kg) |
| Depth of Cut | Adjustable: 1.125 in (2.86 cm) to 1.5 in (3.81 cm) |
| Number of Knives | 14 |
| Knife Thickness | .625 in (1.6 cm) |
| Useable Edges | 1 |
| Material | A8 mod chipper steel |
| Number of Bolts/Knife | 2 |
| Replaceable Threaded Knife Block | Yes |
| Number of Pockets | 14 |
| Shaft diameter | 6.5in (16.5cm) |
| Shaft Retention Type | Keyless bushing |
| Drum Weight | 6707.5lbs (3042.5kg) |
| Depth of Cut | Adjustable: .125 in (.31 cm) to 1 in (2.5 cm) |
| Number of Knives | 14 |
| Knife Thickness | .625 in (1.6 cm) |
| Useable Edges | 1 |
| Material | A8 mod chipper steel |
| Number of Bolts/Knife | 4 |
| Replaceable Threaded Knife Block | Yes |
| Number of Pockets | 14 |
| Shaft diameter | 6.5in (16.5cm) |
| Shaft Retention Type | Keyless bushing |
