Morbark Introduces Horizontal Grinder

Morbark Inc., Winn, Mich., has introduced a horizontal grinder—the model 3800 Wood Hog, aimed at mid-range wood and green debris recycling applications.

The model has a 38-inch by 59 ¾ -inch infeed opening. A step-frame design creates space under and within the mill area allowing processed material to exit the grinding chamber freely. Equipped with internal hydraulic drive on the feed wheel, as well as a six-tooth drive sprocket on the bed chain, torque is increased to both the yoke and the infeed chain, eliminating wayward debris and congestion at the mill site.

The machine has three sections of screen for a total of 3,539 square inches of screening area.

Engine options include Caterpillar or Cummins diesel engines with horsepower ranges from 400 to 630. Electric power is also available. Drive train protection comes standard on the model 3800 in the form of a PT Tech hydraulic wet clutch with internal torque limiting device. An optional twin disc clutch with full breakaway Brunel torque limiter is also offered.

The machine also has Morbark’s Iqan system, a feed and digital monitoring system that is designed to boots production levels by providing a consistent feed to the grinding chamber.

The 3800 weighs in at a little more than 53,000 pounds, making it road legal with no permits required for transport. A track model will also be available in the near future.

More information is available at www.morbark.com.