Vermeer
HG6000 Horizontal Grinder
755 hp
Engine power
350.0 gal
Fuel capacity
65,001 lb (29,484 kg)
Operating weight
28.0 in (71.1 cm)
drum diameter
60 in (152 cm)
drum width
1,324.9 L
fuel tank capacity
Equivalent across brands
Compare side by side →Comparable machines from other manufacturers, scored on normalised, manufacturer-sourced specs.
| Model | Match | Engine power | Fuel capacity | Operating weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandit 3680XP (Towable) | 98% | 755 hp | - | 62,501 lb (28,350 kg) |
| Astec Peterson 3710E Horizontal Grinder | 93% | 772 hp | 310.0 gal | - |
| Morbark 3400X Wood Hog | 90% | 800 hp | 300.0 gal | 71,899 lb (32,613 kg) |
| Morbark 1200XL Tub Grinder | 87% | 838 hp | 300.0 gal | 55,001 lb (24,948 kg) |
| Astec Peterson 5710E Horizontal Grinder | 85% | 1,050 hp | 340.0 gal | - |
| Morbark 1300B Tub Grinder | 77% | 1,000 hp | 500.0 gal | 76,500 lb (34,700 kg) |
Documents
Full specifications
| Air Cleaner | Dry-type with primary & secondary elements and restriction indicator | ↗ |
| Air Compressor | Optional | ↗ |
| Air Compressor Brand | Mi-T-M | ↗ |
| Alternator | 24 V 95 A | ↗ |
| Anvil Type | Fabricated steel with replaceable wear surfaces | ↗ |
| Axle Weight | 44,000 lbs (19,958 kg) | ↗ |
| Battery | Group 8-D, 1155 CCA (Qty 2) | ↗ |
| Battery Type | AA (qty 6) | ↗ |
| Bearing - Inner Race Diameter | 5.5 in (14.0 cm) | ↗ |
| Bearing Type | Double row, spherical roller | ↗ |
| Belt Design | 3 ply - 330# or straight warp single ply 330# both with V cleat | ↗ |
| Belt Speed | 780 ft/min | ↗ |
| Brake Type | Air-actuated with spring-applied parking brake | ↗ |
| Capacity per Axle | 18,740 lbs (8,500 kg) | ↗ |
| Center Retention Pin Dimensions | 2" diameter x 75.3" L (5.1 cm diameter x 191.3 cm L) | ↗ |
| Channel Setting | 50 channels | ↗ |
| Clutch Engagement | Push button | ↗ |
| Clutch Type | Hydraulic-operated wet clutch, PT Tech | ↗ |
| Coolant Capacity (Engine and Radiator) | 28.7 gal | ↗ |
| Cooling Medium | Liquid (nitrite-free pre-diluted 50/50) | ↗ |
| Damage Defense | Yes | ↗ |
| Deflector Position | Variable | ↗ |
| Depth of Cut | Adjustable: .125 in (.31 cm) to 1 in (2.5 cm) | ↗ |
| Display Type | LCD | ↗ |
| Drive Belt Type | Synchronous | ↗ |
| Drive Motor | Fixed displacement, Geroler | ↗ |
| Drive Motor Bearings | 1-15/16, 4-bolt flange | ↗ |
| Drive Planetary | Two options (HD - 26.18:1) (STD - 34.2:1) | ↗ |
| Drive Roller Construction | Welded steel | ↗ |
| Drive Type | Radial piston motor | ↗ |
| Drum Cutting Width | 62.4 in (158 cm) | ↗ |
| Drum Diameter | 28 in (71.1 cm) | ↗ |
| Drum Skin Thickness | 1.5 in (38.1 mm) | ↗ |
| Drum Speed | 1086 rpm | ↗ |
| Drum Weight | 5,946 lbs (2,697 kg) | ↗ |
| Engine | Honda, 11.7 hp (8.7 kW) | ↗ |
| Engine Information | Yes | ↗ |
| Extended Warranty | Yes | ↗ |
| Fan | Hydraulically-driven, reversible | ↗ |
| Fan - CAC | Hydraulically-driven, reversible | ↗ |
| Fan Series - FWD/REV | Reversible | ↗ |
| Feed Conveyor Type | Welded slat chain | ↗ |
| Feed Roller Down Pressure | Adjustable | ↗ |
| Feed Table Length - Option One | 20 ft (6.1 m) | ↗ |
| Feed Table Width | 60 in (152 cm) | ↗ |
| Feed opening | 32-in (81.3-cm) high x 56.4-in (143.3-cm) wide | ↗ |
| Fender Description | Formed steel, replaceable | ↗ |
| Filtration Method | Spin-on, pressure filter, B6 = 1000 | ↗ |
| Flare Construction | Integrated with infeed | ↗ |
| Frame Description | Unit body construction | ↗ |
| Front Idler Roller Construction | Self-cleaning steel auger | ↗ |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 350 gal | ↗ |
| Fuel Type | Ultra-low sulfur diesel (<15 gpm) | ↗ |
| Gauges | Two, fuel level and hydraulic pressure | ↗ |
| Gross Horsepower (Maximum) | 755 hp | ↗ |
| Hitch Type | Fifth wheel | ↗ |
| Idler Roller Bearing | 1-15/16, 4-bolt flange | ↗ |
| Idler Roller Diameter | 12 in (30.5 cm) | ↗ |
| Infeed Floor Construction | Welded steel with replaceable UHMW wear plates | ↗ |
| Infeed Roller Diameter | 36 in (91.4 cm) | ↗ |
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