Bandit Industries (Pictured Above)
In 2024, Bandit Industries introduced its first hammermill grinder, the Bandit HM6420, marking a major advancement in high-capacity grinding technology.
Designed through extensive research and collaboration, the HM6420 was built to handle demanding grinding applications that may contain contaminants while delivering exceptional productivity and durability.
With a powerful Caterpillar C32 engine, the machine generates 1200 horsepower for maximum torque and reliable performance. At the core of the grinder is a massive 50” diameter by 66” wide hammermill featuring a heavy-duty drum with a 1.75” custom-formed steel skin and a 7” alloy steel main shaft for enhanced structural integrity.
The HM6420 includes 20 carbide-infused hammer inserts and a patented quick-change pocket system, making maintenance faster and more efficient. An advanced impact detection system further protects the machine by automatically reacting when contaminants are detected inside the grinding chamber, reducing potential damage and downtime.
Frontline Machinery
The CBI 6400CT is an extreme duty machine engineered for resilience, versatility, and the ability to process highly contaminated feeds such as C&D waste, railroad ties, whole trees, pallets, storm debris, shingles, logs, mulch, slash, and stumps.
Featuring four different swappable rotors to accommodate changing materials and processing demands, the solid steel rotor is designed for grinding contaminated demolition debris, railroad ties, and municipal solid waste. The forged drum rotor is designed for forestry debris, mulch and hog manufacturing, and the 2- and 4-pocket chipper rotors are used for producing fuel chips.
The new “cassette-style” clamshell design allows end users to completely swap out rotors faster than any other grinder in its class, says the company. Frontline Machinery says that users can transition from grinding to chipping in half the time as before, providing confidence in accepting jobs with various material demands.
From C&D to forestry, mulch, and chipping, the CBI 6400CT is said to deliver more processing possibilities with one machine.
Astec Industries
Astec Industries Inc says that its all new Peterson 3710E horizontal grinder is a versatile, high performance solution built to tackle more jobs with greater mobility and efficiency than ever before.
Designed with what is described as exceptional transportability, the 3710E moves easily between job sites without special permits or heavyhaul trucking—delivering true high output performance without sacrificing mobility.
Powered by a 755 horsepower Cat C18 engine, the 3710E provides increased processing capacity and an expanded screening area compared to previous models—all within a compact, efficient footprint engineered for maximum productivity.
Rawlings Manufacturing
For 50 years, Rawlings Manufacturing has designed and manufactured heavy-duty wood waste processing equipment for demanding industrial applications.
All Rawlings Wood Hogs are equipped with the Super Hi Inertia Rotor, engineered to power through heavy feed surges while operating at lower RPMs. This advanced rotor design reduces shock loading, lowers maintenance requirements, and helps decrease electrical consumption, providing significant operational savings for customers.
Built using proven rock crusher technology, Rawlings Wood Hogs are capable of processing difficult, abrasive, and fibrous materials including green waste, cypress, cedar, redwood, black spruce, poplar, bark, and other stringy wood products. The proprietary Safety Swing Away Anvil system protects the machine from tramp metal and excessive shock loads while the Rocwear striker system delivers superior wear life and simplified maintenance. Rawlings equipment is described as engineered for dependable 24/7 operation in some of the toughest wood processing environments in the industry.
Brunette Machinery
Designed specifically for the North American market, the Brunette drum chipper family provides superior chips from trim blocks, lily pads and log ends.
The company says that its high performance drum chippers are built with a rigid structural frame and powerful high-inertia rotor to deliver optimal performance, lower maintenance costs, and the best quality chips at the highest capacity.
Brunette chippers are available in various sizes and model configurations with many features to suit any application, such as adjustable chip length and the Brunette Quick-Change knife system for one-person changeouts.
Featuring a wide infeed, Brunette chippers can accommodate large pieces such as logs, lily pads, cores, and spinouts. The company says they are renowned for producing quality pulp chips from short material that is difficult to control, including production of “micro-chips” at up to 50 units per hour—giving users access to more markets—and more flexibility.
Morbark
Morbark’s 6400XT Wood Hog horizontal grinder represents the next generation in grinding technology, not just processing wood waste, but eliminating inefficiencies. This machine delivers a substantial increase in productivity, handling large volumes of material quickly and efficiently, says the company, and the time saved translates directly into increased revenue.
As Morbark’s largest horizontal grinder, the 6400XT is built for operations requiring the utmost in durability and production. It comes equipped with cutting-edge grinding technology, ensuring precise and consistent results with every use. From variable speed controls to intelligent monitoring systems, this machine sets the standard for modern wood processing, says the company.
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