Hydrafork Series 5000

The Mighty Giant Model 5000 Series is a production model grinder with a hydraulic fork as standard equipment, allowing the operator to control the entire grinder from the relative comfort of the Operator’s Control Center. The 27′ long, top-driven, rigid elevator swings from side to side, for ease of use in grinding into piles, buildings or trucks. The tub opens hydraulically for easy access to the hammers and screens – eliminating the need to climb in and out of the tub. The Mighty Giant comes equipped with your choice of Caterpillar or Cummins Engines up to 800 HP, featuring 5-Year extended engine warranty coverage. You get more than 40 years of hands-on, inthe-field experience in every Mighty Giant we build.Standard on every Mighty Giant – from the PTO Model to the Hydrafork – is the hydraulic opening tub for easy access to the mill, hammers and screens

  • Engine : New Catepillar or Cummins Engine w/extended warranty
  • Horsepower : Up to 800 HP
  • Fan : Optional Reversing Fan
  • Clutch : Fluid Coupling
  • Mill Cylinder : 28″x50″ (Optional = 28″x56″) with 1/2″ or 3/8″ thick discs (Wood -3/4″ thick discs)
  • Hammers (Standard Layout) : Set of 84 • 3/8″ thick – Other sizes available • Hammer Swing = 360° • Set of 96 with 56″ mill
  • Mill shaft diameter : 5-1/2″
  • Mill bearing size : 3-15/16″ Pillow Block
  • Mill hammer pins : 6 pins – each pin is 1-1/4″ in diameter
  • Mill base : Tube Construction
  • Screen Size : Numerous sizes – whole or half screen
  • Tub Diameter : 9′ (Interior) • Optional – 10′ (Interior)
  • Tub floor and walls : Grain/Hay – 10 ga. • Wood – 1/4″ Walls, 1/2″ Floor
  • Tub Drive : Hydraulic motor drive with No. 2100 heavy duty chain, self adjusting
  • Number of tub rollers : Grain/Hay – 8 • Wood – 12
  • Elevator drive : Top drive via hydraulic motor
  • Discharge auger : 14″ diameter
  • Chassis : Heavy Duty Tube Frame Construction
  • Dimensions (Transport/Folded Up) : Length: 40’10” • Width: 9′ Tub = 11’4″ / 10′ Tub = 12’2″ • Height: 13’9″
  • Weight:Approximately 45,000 pounds
  • Tub Operation is controlled by an electronically-operated hydraulic governor. hydraulic governor.
  • Tub is hydraulically chain-driven with variable speed and reverse.
  • Tub opens hydraulically for access to screens.
  • Elevator drives from the top with rubber lagged pulley.
  • Hammers are reversible and have 4 hard-surfaced corners.
  • Worry free 14″ high-capacity discharge auger.
  • Designed for use with all types of forage materials.
  • Built on tube frame with tandem axle chassis.
  • Deluxe cab with heat and air conditioning.
  • Operator controls feeding rate, tub speed, engine speed and elevator form the cab.
  • Reversing Fan available.