
Peterson 6700D Horizontal Grinder

The 6700D Horizontal Grinder is Peterson’s largest horizontal grinder, and is designed for operations that need the most durable, highest output machine.
Feed Opening:
66" x 50" (168 x 127 cm)
Horsepower:
1125 hp (839 kW)
Machine Weight:
98,000 lbs (44452 kg)
Overview
The 6700D Horizontal Grinder is Peterson’s largest horizontal grinder, and is designed for operations that need the most durable, highest output machine.
Powered by a 1125hp (839 kW) Tier IV, Caterpillar C32 engine or an export only Tier II Caterpillar C32 engine, the 6700D is designed for the toughest jobs.
With a feed opening of 66 x 50 inches (168 x 127 cm), the 6700D Horizontal Grinder can even process large stumps that used to be reserved for tub grinders. The grinder is particularly suited for land clearing
operations or other applications where mobility is desired. System pressure transducers and remote monitoring capability simplify set up and provide complete engine and system parameters.
Features
3-stage Grinding Process
The powerful up-turn 3-stage grinding process provides better fracturing of material and a more consistent product, giving you just the product your buyers want.
Impact Release System Protects Your Investment
The air bags on the patented Astec Impact Release System provide uniform grinding and protection from contaminated feedstock, a feature unique to Peterson grinders.
The Second Line of Defense: The Impact Cushion System
Urethane cushions and shear pins help protect the mill from catastrophic damage in the event of a severe impact from contaminants in the feedstock.
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Specifications
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Applications
Biomass
Biomass is an energy source derived from renewable and sustainable organic materials to create electricity or other forms of power.
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Compost
Compost is decomposed organic matter derived from either a single source material or blended for specific application performance.
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Construction & Demolition Recycling
Construction & Demolition Recycling materials include wood, cardboard, gypsum, plastic, metal, wire, roofing shingles, asphalt and concrete.
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Land Clearing
Land clearing generally consists of trees, limbs & roots cleared from forested or partially forested land that will be used for a new purpose including farming, commercial development or right-of-ways
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Mulch
Organic mulch is a product that can decompose, providing nutrients to the soil over time.
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Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Recycling
Grinding MSW is often part of the long-term plans for many landfills and municipalities to reduce MSW volume and fill rates, mitigate wear on machinery and help material decompose faster.
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Natural Disaster Cleanup
Natural disasters create debris that must be cleared to restore affected areas.
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Orchard Clearout
Commercial orchards are cleared on a rotating cycle to remove lower producing or unhealthy deciduous fruit, citrus and nut trees or to replace them with a more valuable crop.
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Organic Recycling
Green waste recycling turns biodegradable materials into compost, keeping them out of landfills and enriching gardens.
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Railroad Tie Recycling
Expired or damaged railroad ties can be valuable for a variety of applications.
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Salvage Timber
Salvage logging is the removal of dead or damaged trees from forestlands that have been damaged by natural causes.
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