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grinders, including the feature- packed new Vermeer HG6800TX grinder, as well as the larger HG8000TX and more compact HG6000TX grinders. The highly manoeuvrable Vermeer self-propelled track grinder can increase the productivity of operations, according to the manufacturer. Ideally suited for work on uneven terrain jobsites and land-clearing operations, Vermeer offers three sizes of track Vermeer’s NEW HG6800TX Horizontal Grinder The new HG6800TX horizontal grinder is engineered to produce large volumes of ground materials. With a 950 hp (708 kW) engine, this 92,000 lb (41,730.5 kg) class grinder is powerful, compact and manoeuvrable with 26 in (66 The new HG6800TX Horizontal Grinder is compact and easy to transport 46 International Forest Industries | AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2017 cm) wide double grouser track pads and travel speeds of 2.8 miles/h (4.5 kph). An optional DT6 integrated dolly transport system is available to eliminate the need for trailering the grinder when moving locations. “The HG6800TX grinder is designed for large-scale land- clearing contractors to help maximize productivity and efficiency,” said Jeff Bradley, product manager for Recycling and Forestry equipment at Vermeer. “The feed roller can climb up to 50 in (127 cm) to help tackle the tough materials that land-clearing contractors often come across.” The new infeed on the HG6800TX grinder was designed with low sidewalls to help the operator more easily load material into the machine. This feature allows larger loads to be dropped onto the infeed with less interaction and manipulation of the material, so the operator can focus on the next one. The low sidewalls allow large bushy material to sit on the feed table rather than being held up by high sidewalls. The Vermeer HG6800TX grinder features the patented Series III duplex hardfaced drum. In addition to providing long-lasting durability, maintenance time can be decreased with the ability to remove and flip or replace single

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