Products: Shredders & Grinders

Bandit Industries

Bandit Industries, Remus, Mich., offers the Model 4090 Tree Bandit whole tree chipper. The product, powered by a 1,000-horsepower (hp) Caterpillar engine, can fill a 45-inch (in.) chip trailer in five to 10 minutes, according to the company, and is equipped with a feed wheel with a dual planetary hydraulic drive. The chipper also features a 48-in.-wide by 41-in.-high chipper opening and a 48-in. by 48-in. chipping drum furnished with a knife clamping system. The climate-controlled cab is protected by a tubular steel frame that tilts over into the infeed for transport.
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CBI Inc.

CBI Inc., Newton, N.H., manufactures the Annihilator primary shredder for processing demolition debris and municipal solid waste. The product comes equipped with a 20,000-pound (lb.) rotor that cuts against a hydraulically actuated anvil, allowing the operator to customize the product size, the company says. The slow-speed, high-torque Annihilator can handle 100 tons per hour of contaminated waste streams. Stationary and portable configurations are available.
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Diamond Z Manufacturing

Diamond Z Manufacturing, Caldwell, Idaho, offers the DZT 8000 tub grinder. The product features a one-piece frame design and 60-in. hammermill to allow for increased production capacities of up to 100 tons per hour for stumps and logs, and up to 95 tons per hour for brush and yard waste. Bolt-on fenders can be removed for repair or replacement. An extended work platform surrounding the engine area provides greater accessibility for maintenance, according to the company.
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Eurohansa Inc.

Eurohansa Inc., High Point, N.C., offers a line of low-noise, low-speed, single-shaft shredder/grinders. With more than 90 sizes available for a range of size-reduction application, these high torque machines feature front-end loaders and grapples for batch feeding, the company says. All grinding functions are controlled by a PLC unit.
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FECON Inc.

FECON Inc., Lebanon, Ohio, offers the Stump Hog SH340 designed to negotiate areas that are not easily reached by traditional stump grinders, according to the company. The product features 90 cutting tools that can be independently changed with an impact wrench, the company says. The SH340 also features complete plumbing.
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Komar Industries Inc.

Komar Industries Inc., Groveport, Ohio, offers the auger shredder compactor for processing wood pallets, crating, building materials and other waste products. Connected directly to a 40-cubic-yard receiving container, the compactor is available in several stationary styles as well as a transportable version.
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Morbark

Morbark, Winn, Mich., manufactures the Model 1600 tub grinder with a 60 in.-wide belt and standard three-auger system. The 1600 features five replaceable wear plates, a power pack auxiliary pump, and an optional satellite modem that allows a service technician to diagnose problems from the factory in Winn. The oil, air and fuel filters are accessible for routine maintenance, the company says. The Iqan system, unique to Morbark machines, allows the operator to adjust feed systems from the control panel.
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Peterson Corporation

Peterson Corporation, Eugene, Ore., offers the Model 6710 track-mounted horizontal grinder for waste wood recycling. The 6710 features a 1,000-hp Caterpillar 3412E diesel engine and is designed specifically for large land clearing operations, the company says. Other features include Peterson's Adaptive Control System II, which controls all components of the feed system and varies the cooling fan speed to minimize power usage and reduce fuel consumption.
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Precision Husky Corporation

Precision Husky Corporation, Moody, Ala., manufactures the ProGrind H-4060 horizontal grinder. The grinder features a Caterpillar 3412E, 860 HP diesel engine, and comes with several cutting surfaces at varying depths, intended to eliminate frequent jamming, the company says. The large diameter infeed roll allows grass clippings, limbs, slabs and stumps to be fed at variable speeds for continuous feeding. Other features include a large diameter feed wheel that has free-fall restrictors and provides access to the hammermill and the changeable screens. The H-4060 is available on track or trailer mounts.
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Shred-Tech

Shred-Tech, Ontario, Canada, offers the MDS-25GTX mobile document destruction system. The product processes 4,000-5,000 lbs./hr. and is available on several chassis, the company says. The MDS-25GTX offers a legal payload capacity of approximately 10,000 lbs.
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Vermeer Manufacturing Co.

Vermeer Manufacturing Co., Pella, Iowa, manufactures the TG9000 and TG7000 tub grinders designed for large land-clearing projects and organic/wood processing applications. Both models feature the Thrown Object Restraint System, which combines a tub cover and rotor deflector for reducing the quantity and distance of thrown objects, the company says. The TG9000 features an 11-ft. inside tub diameter at the base, a folding 13.6 ft.-flare opening and an 11-ft. loading height. The TG7000's air-ride super-single wheel option improves ground clearance for better off-road maneuverability, the company says.
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West Salem Machinery Co.

West Salem Machinery Co., Salem, Ore., manufactures the WSM Brute portable grinder for processing wood and green wastes, pallets and bark into marketable wood fiber. With a feed roll with hydraulic drive, the product is designed to process large amounts of material, according to the company. The Brute features a 500-hp diesel engine drive with a fluid clutch and an extra-wide, pivoting product conveyor.
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