Astec Industries' Peterson

Industry-leading grinding and chipping solutions for environmental and organics recycling and forestry. 

Hills Machinery's Environmental division and Astec Industries' Peterson products deliver dependability, state-of-the-art technology and outstanding support.

Peterson forestry equipment is efficient and productive in debarking, de-chipping, grinding and screening organic materials in numerous applications including processing damaged and hazardous wood for salvage timber, land clearing, plantation rotation, pulp and paper chip production.

Why Peterson grinders?

You want quality raw materials? You want a durable Peterson grinding system that delivers consistent end products thanks to features like an intelligent adaptive feed system. And with one of the largest grate areas in the industry, you can grow profitability by processing more quality materials faster!

The full line of horizontal grinders range from 455 - 1200 horsepower and include both diesel and electric models. D-series grinders offer features and innovations to give you a competitive edge to produce the highest quality product at the lowest cost per ton. The consistent quality output and durability are results of the powerful upturn 3-stage grinding process. Product satisfaction is also attributed to:

  • Job type versatility and the ability to swap out tooling
  • Grinding chamber protection from ungrindable objects with the Impact Release System (IRS)
  • Convenient operating experience with remote control, touch screen control panel and remote monitoring

Horizontal Grinder Applications:

  • Green waste & wood waste recycling
  • Land clearing & storm debris cleanup
  • Construction & demolition recycling
  • Asphalt shingle recycling
  • Municipal solid waste (MSW)
  • Railroad tie recycling

The diversity continues with the ability to produce a variety of products with an array of grinding characteristics — thin and stringy to chunky material output. Examples include mulch, compost, biofuel and asphalt shingles.

Learn more in the Peterson Horizontal Grinder Brochure

drum chipper

WHY PETERSON CHIPPERS?

Astec Industries' Peterson chippers provide industry-leading chipping solutions for forestry, land clearing and biomass applications. Peterson drum, disc and whole tree chippers are engineered with high-wear areas and the best throughput top of mind.

View the Peterson Chipper Brochure and spec sheets for more product info or call your local Hills Machinery. 

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