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TG5000E Tub Grinder

500 hp
Engine power
3,020 lb (1,370 kg)
Operating weight
22.5 in (57.2 cm)
drum diameter
36.0 in (91.4 cm)
drum width
44.7 kW
hydraulic motor power
359.6 L
hydraulic tank capacity

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Documents

Datasheet ↓
Official ✓ Verified source Jul 2026
Operator Manual ↓
Official ✓ Verified source Jul 2026

Full specifications

Added ItemsTerminal Blocks; thermostats, inverter duty; D.E. ground brush & insulated N.D.E. bearing ↗
Ambient Temperature40 c ↗
Approximate Weight4,041 lbs (1,833 kg) ↗
Battery TypeAA (qty 6) ↗
Bearing Typespherical roller ↗
Belt DesignOne piece, 330# with V-cleat ↗
Belt Speed640 ft/min ↗
Break Down260% ↗
Breaker Bar Dimensions2.5" x 3" (6.4 cm x 7.6 cm) ↗
Breaker Bar TypeT1 steel, replaceable ↗
Center Retention Pin Dimensions2" (5.1 cm) ↗
Channel Setting50 channels ↗
Cooling MediumAir ↗
Cutter Block TypesBlock style single bolt wide 3" x 3.5" (7.6 cm x 8.9 cm) wide; 2-bolt 2" x 3" (5.1 cm x 7. 6 cm) narrow ↗
Depth28 in (71.1 cm) ↗
Depth of Tub5 ft (1.5 m) ↗
Display TypeLCD multifunction ↗
Distance - Screen to Millbox Wall11 in (27.9 cm) ↗
Drive Chain120H roller chain ↗
Drive MotorGeroler ↗
Drive TensionerStandard ↗
Drive TypeContinuous sprocket ↗
Drum Cutting Width46 in (117 cm) ↗
Drum Diameter22.5 in (57.1 cm) ↗
Drum Skin Thickness1.8 in (45.7 mm) ↗
Drum Speed1785 rpm ↗
Duty CycleS1 ↗
EnclosureTEFC ↗
Engine InformationMotor start/stop ↗
Extended WarrantyOptional ↗
Falling Object Protection at Control StationOverhead and side protection ↗
Filtration MethodIn-tank return filters (qty 2) ↗
FrameIEC 355M/L ↗
Frame DescriptionContinuous I-beam ↗
Frequency60 ↗
Front Mount Pad Weight (Operation)14,800 lbs (6,713 kg) ↗
Full Load Amps688 ↗
Full Load Torque1454 ft-lb ↗
GaugesAuxiliary hydraulic system pressure, tub rotation hydraulic system pressure, conveyor hydraulic system pressure ↗
Gross Horsepower (Maximum)500 hp ↗
Height93 in (236 cm) ↗
Horsepower500 hp ↗
Idler Roller Diameter8 in (20.3 cm) ↗
Inside Diameter of Tub8 ft (2.4 m) ↗
Inside Flare Diameter - At Base of Tub8.1 ft (2.5 m) ↗
Inside Flare Diameter - At Tub Opening12.3 ft (3.7 m) ↗
Insulation ClassF ↗
Length24 ft (7.3 m) ↗
Load Height14 ft (4.3 m) ↗
Loading Height10.6 ft (3.2 m) ↗
Locked Rotor (%)260% ↗
Locked Rotor Amps5227 ↗
Machine InformationYes ↗
Magnetic Drive Roller Diameter12.8 in (32.5 cm) ↗
Make and ModelWEG W22 ↗
ManufacturerWeg W22 ↗
Maximum Height (Transport)11.8 ft (3.6 m) ↗
Maximum Length - Conveyor Unfolded51.3 ft (15.6 m) ↗
Maximum Length - Transport29.3 ft (8.9 m) ↗
Maximum Width (Transport)8.4 ft (2.6 m) ↗

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