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Optimize your operation with a used horizontal grinder. Maximize efficiency and reduce costs with our selection of high-quality used grinders, including sought-after models of used horizontal grinder for sale. We specialize in sourcing, finding, buying, and selling reliable secondhand equipment tailored to meet the demands of your specific applications.

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Fact! Did you know that in some countries Grinders are being called Shredders!

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Looking to buy a specific used grinder? We can help! Provide your requirements, and we’ll leverage our network to source the perfect machine. We handle the search, allowing you to focus on your operations. We specialize in finding quality secondhand and pre-owned grinders that meet your specifications. We can also help you to sell your used grinders.

Applications of Grinders:

Horizontal and tub grinders are essential for tackling diverse material processing needs across various industries. For construction and infrastructure, they efficiently handle challenging and often contaminated waste like demolition debris, contaminated wood, and even railroad ties, facilitating recycling and reducing landfill reliance. In forestry, their robust design allows them to operate in difficult terrains and conditions, processing trees, logs, and stumps into consistent products. For organic recycling, these grinders are key to diverting green waste, brush, and other natural materials from landfills, transforming them into valuable commodities such as compost, mulch, and biofuel. 

“Across these applications, the pros include their versatility in handling varied feedstocks, efficiency in high-volume reduction, and ability to produce specified, consistent end products”

• Organic Recycling: Transform green waste like grass, leaves, and tree trimmings into valuable compost with Grinders. Divert biodegradable material from landfills to produce nutrient-rich compost for gardens, lawns, and agricultural applications. This improves soil structure and acts as a natural fertilizer. Food waste can also be processed using appropriate Grinders.

• Mulch: Efficiently produce high-quality mulch using Grinders. Mulch, a protective soil covering, is essential for conserving moisture, controlling weeds, regulating soil temperature, and enhancing landscape appearance. Grinders process organic materials such as bark, wood chips, leaves, and grass clippings into various mulch types, including popular bark mulch. It’s even possible to create colored mulch to meet diverse preferences, adding further value. Utilizing Grinders transforms raw materials into beneficial mulch, leading to healthier soil and more attractive landscapes.

• Wood Waste: A significant portion of construction and demolition debris often ends up in landfills. This includes scrap from construction, pallets, and crates. However, by using Grinders, this wood waste, even when co-mingled with other C&D materials, can be effectively recycled. Grinders transform these materials into valuable products like biomass, animal bedding, mulch, or compost, reducing landfill use and promoting resource recovery.

• Orchard Clearout: Commercial orchards undergo regular clearing cycles to replace old or unhealthy trees. This process involves uprooting entire trees, which are then typically processed on-site using Grinders or chippers. Grinders efficiently break down the trees, including limbs and roots, into manageable materials. This processed wood can be sold as biomass for energy, used on-site for temporary roads or erosion control, or cultivated back into the soil as mulch. Recycling orchard wood with Grinders improves soil health and provides a sustainable alternative to burning.

• Municipal Waste: Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), encompassing everyday discarded items like packaging, food scraps, and old furniture from homes and businesses, presents a significant disposal challenge. To manage this, Grinders are increasingly used by landfills and municipalities. Utilizing Grinders helps reduce the volume of MSW, which slows landfill fill rates, lessens wear on other machinery, and can accelerate the decomposition process of organic materials within the waste.

• Construction and Demolition Recycling: Construction and Demolition (C&D) recycling involves managing mixed materials like wood, concrete, metal, and plastics from building and demolition sites. By sorting and processing these materials, often with the help of Grinders for items like wood and other bulky waste, C&D recycling significantly reduces landfill volume and disposal costs. Grinders play a key role in breaking down certain C&D components, enabling the creation of value-added products from the recycled content and promoting more sustainable waste management practices.

• Salvage Timber: Salvage logging involves removing dead or damaged trees from forests affected by events like wildfires, storms, or disease. This practice aims to protect remaining healthy trees from further harm, such as insect infestations. While approaches vary, sustainable methods are key. The salvaged timber, which can come from various areas including those near infrastructure or from managed timberlands, often requires processing. Grinders are essential in this process, efficiently breaking down the removed trees. This allows the salvaged wood to be converted into usable materials, such as biomass or mulch, reducing waste and supporting forest health. Always consult local guidelines for best practices in salvage operations.

• Natural Disaster Cleanup: Natural disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods generate substantial debris, including green waste, building materials, and damaged structures, all requiring clearance to restore affected areas. This debris is often managed at temporary Debris Management Sites (DMS). Here, materials are sorted for recycling or volume reduction. Grinders are crucial for this reduction process. Horizontal Grinders are typically preferred over tub Grinders in these situations due to safety considerations, as they are less likely to eject un-grindable objects, protecting personnel and nearby properties at the cleanup sites.

• Land Clearing: Land clearing involves removing trees, limbs, and roots, often near urban areas, to prepare land for new uses like farming, development, or right-of-ways. While some timber might be logged for lumber, much of the cleared organic material requires processing. Grinders are essential for efficiently breaking down this debris. The resulting material from Grinders has diverse applications: it can be used as biomass for energy, repurposed on-site for temporary roads or erosion control, or processed into mulch. Cleaned and split tree stumps, often processed with smaller Grinders, can serve as organic bio-filters. The ground material can also be suitable for animal bedding if free of contaminants. Using Grinders in land clearing facilitates the recycling of this organic matter into valuable resources.

• Biomass: Biomass is a renewable energy source derived from organic materials like wood, agricultural crops, and municipal waste, often used to generate electricity or power. Wood, including scrap lumber and forest debris, is a primary component. To prepare these materials for use as biomass fuel (sometimes called boiler fuel), Grinders play a vital role. Grinders efficiently process bulky organic matter into a consistent size suitable for direct burning or conversion into biofuels. Burning biomass produces heat, creating steam that drives turbines for electricity generation, typically with lower emissions than fossil fuels.

• Playground Chips: Playground chips, often called Engineered Wood Fiber (EWF), are specifically designed to ensure children’s safety on outdoor play surfaces. This material must meet safety standards, such as those in the European Union, for fall protection and accessibility. Producing EWF with the right qualities—a fibrous consistency, free of hazardous materials, typically no larger than two inches, with good drainage and a springy surface suitable for wheelchair access—often involves specialized processing. Grinders are used to transform wood into chips that meet these precise safety and usability specifications, making them ideal for playground applications.

• Compost: Compost is decomposed organic matter, created from materials like garden debris, kitchen scraps, manure, or yard waste. It serves as a nutrient-rich, natural fertilizer and soil improver. To facilitate the composting process, especially for bulkier items like yard and lawn waste, Grinders are often used. Grinders break down these organic materials into smaller pieces, accelerating decomposition and helping to create a more uniform compost. This resulting compost can then be mixed into soil before planting or used as a protective mulch or top-dressing.

Types of Used Grinders Available

A variety of Grinders are available to suit different operational needs, including wheeled, tracked, stationary and electric models. These machines provide operators with versatile solutions for producing a wide array of products. Most widely used are the horizontal grinders and tub grinders categories.

Key manufacturers in the Grinders market include prominent brands such as Morbark, Terex-CBI, Vermeer, Astec, Peterson-Pacific, and Rotochopper, offering innovative machinery for various applications.

Why Choose a Used Grinder?

Opting for a used grinder instead of a new machine can offer several significant advantages, making it a smart choice for many operators. Here are some key reasons:

1. Cost Savings: This is often the most compelling reason. Used grinders typically come with a significantly lower upfront purchase price compared to new models. This initial saving can free up capital for other essential business investments, such as operational costs, other equipment, or expanding your team.
2. Reduced Depreciation: New heavy machinery, like cars, experiences its steepest depreciation in the first few years of ownership. By choosing a used grinder, you let the original owner absorb this substantial loss in value. A used machine will depreciate at a slower rate, meaning it can hold its value better over the time you own it, potentially leading to a better return on investment if you decide to sell it later.  
3. Faster Return on Investment (ROI): The combination of lower initial costs and potentially quicker availability means a used grinder can start generating revenue and paying for itself sooner than a new machine, which might have longer lead times.
4. Immediate Availability: New grinders, especially if they require specific configurations, can have long lead times for manufacturing and delivery. Used grinders are generally available more quickly, which is crucial if you need to replace a machine urgently or have an upcoming project that can’t wait. This reduces potential downtime and allows operations to commence or continue sooner.
5. Proven Reliability and Familiarity: Used machines often have a track record. You might be able to find well-maintained models with known performance histories. Additionally, you might find a grinder model that your team is already familiar with, reducing the learning curve and training time associated with new, unfamiliar technology. If a specific older model is preferred and no longer manufactured, the used market is the only place to find it.
6. Lower Insurance Costs: Insurance premiums are often based on the replacement value of the equipment. Since a used grinder has a lower value than a new one, insurance costs can be correspondingly lower.
7. Environmental Considerations: Choosing used equipment is a more sustainable option. It extends the life of existing machinery, reducing the demand for new manufacturing and the environmental impact associated with producing new equipment (raw material extraction, energy consumption, emissions).  

While a new machine comes with the latest technology and a full warranty, the financial and practical benefits of a used grinder often make it a highly attractive and sensible option, especially for budget-conscious businesses or those needing equipment quickly. As with any purchase, thorough inspection and checking the machine’s maintenance history are important when buying used.

Frequently asked questions about Used Grinders

• What types of grinders are available used?
  Used grinders include a variety of machines such as horizontal grinders, land clearing grinders, tub grinders, and other shredding equipment for wood, waste, and scrap processing.
• Why should I consider buying a used grinder?
  Buying a used grinder can save you significant costs while still providing a reliable machine that meets your operational needs, especially when purchased from trusted dealers.
• How do I choose the right used grinder?
  Assess your material type, processing volume, and required machine capacity. Our experts can help match you with a grinder that fits your specifications.
• What maintenance should I expect with a used grinder?
  Regular maintenance typically includes checking wear parts like grinder teeth, belts, and bearings, as well as lubrication and cleaning to keep the machine running efficiently.
• Can I finance a used grinder?
  Financing options are often available depending on the seller. Please contact us to discuss payment plans or leasing options.
• Can you help me sell my used grinder?
  Yes, we assist both buyers and sellers to ensure smooth transactions and the best market exposure for your used equipment.

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