2026 Morbark 1600 Tub Grinder 

2026 Morbark 1600 Tub Grinder

1600 Tub Grinder
Experience unparalleled efficiency and power with the Morbark 1600 Tub Grinder, ideal for large-scale land-clearing and waste processing projects.

Meet the Morbark 1600 Tub Grinder, the largest tub grinder on the market. Designed to handle large land clearing projects and organic/wood waste programs, this powerful machine features an impressive 11’2″ (3.4 m) tub diameter and a 15′ (4.57 m) tub opening. With a massive capacity of 20 cubic yards (15.3 cubic meters) and a robust 1,200 horsepower (895 kW), it effortlessly processes tons of raw materials.

Equipped with the Morbark Integrated Control System (MICS), this grinder optimizes performance by monitoring key systems. Its remote control functionality enables quick adjustments to feed systems, ensuring top production rates and fuel efficiency. The machine's laser-cut, factory-balanced hammermills and three 16″ (40.64 cm) diameter hydraulic augers swiftly move materials, guaranteeing optimal production output.

Experience unparalleled efficiency and power with the Morbark 1600 Tub Grinder, ideal for large-scale land-clearing and waste processing projects.

The largest tub grinder on the market, the Morbark 1600 Tub Grinder is able to power through and reduce materials from large land clearing or organic/wood waste programs. With an 11'2" (3.4 m) tub diameter, 15' (4.57 m) tub opening and a capacity of 20 cubic yards (15.3 cubic meters) and 1,200 horsepower (895 kW), this machine can power through tons of raw materials from large land-clearing projects and organic/wood waste processing. The Morbark Integrated Control System (MICS) monitors key systems while maximizing performance, and the remote control allows you to quickly adjust feed systems for top production rates and fuel efficiency.

Features may include:

• Tub is equipped with hydraulic augers that allow the operator to quickly remove product from beneath the mill. During material surges, pressure sensors automatically slow tub rotation to prevent plugging.
• The full breakaway torque limiter system protects the engine and clutch against shock and overload without stalling the engine.
• Laser-cut, factory-balanced mill with forged hammers provides optimum grinding power.

EQUIPMENT HIGHLIGHTS

• Three 16" (40.64 cm) diameter augers discharging onto a 60" (152.4 cm) x 34' (10.36 m) heavy-duty belt conveyor
• Tub has 11'2" (3.4 m) diameter at inside base, 35" (152.4 cm) deep walls constructed of 0.375" (9.52 mm) reinforced steel plate, and floor constructed of 0.5" (12.7 mm) thick T-1 wear-resistant steel
• Tub is supported by 16 roller guides carried on (8) 1.5" (3.81 cm) diameter chrome shafts and (8) 2" (5.08 cm) shafts
• 42" (109.22 cm) x 66 1/2" (175.26 cm) hammermill opening with heavy-duty 28" (71.12 cm) diameter rotors, (16) 1.375" (3.49 cm) thick 2-piece rotor plates keyed on an 8.375" (20.95 cm) diameter rotor shaft with 5.19" (13.17 cm) bearings, (8) 2.5" (6.35 cm) hammer retaining rods
• Magnetized end pulley for discharge conveyor, complete with collecting slide tray for ferrous metal removal
• Remote control with tethered back-up system
• Dust supression system
• 11-HP (8.2 kW) air compressor
• Hydraulic rod pusher
• Tub cover for debris containment

Options

• ESPAR heating system for cold-weather start
• VTection System