Peterson 5710E Horizontal Grinder
The Peterson 5710E Horizontal Grinder is a tracked horizontal grinder ideal for demanding applications and specifications. The 5710E is ideal for operations requiring high production and frequent moves between jobs.
Feed Opening:
60" x 40" (152 x 102 cm)
Horsepower:
1,050 hp (783 kW)
Machine Weight:
88,805 lb (40281 kg)
Overview
Peterson 5710E Horizontal Grinder
The 5710E is designed for high-volume producers who require frequent moves among sites. The 5710E features a ground fuel option, improved approach angles, a 4,515 square-inch screening area and an 8% larger rotor with more bits. The machine weight is also lighter than its predecessors.
Powered by a Tier IV Caterpillar C27 1,050 hp (783 kW) engine or an optional C32 1,125 hp (839 kW) engine, the 5710E can easily tackle a variety of materials, having a positive impact on efficiency and productivity.
Astec’s optional Peterson transportation dolly is designed to be used with the Peterson 3710E or 5710E horizontal grinder and is an ideal solution for grinding operations that have frequent moves between jobs.
Features
Tow Dolly
Optional transportation dolly features a powered coupling system and is compatible with the 3710E and 5710E model.
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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Applications
Asphalt Shingle Recycling
Asphalt shingle grinding is the process of making recycled asphalt shingles, which is produced by grinding asphalt roofing shingles to a small spec.
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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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Wood Waste Recycling
Wood waste is the second largest category of construction and demolition (C&D) debris, and accounts for 10% of material added to landfills annually.
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