The 5710C Horizontal Grinder is Peterson’s latest generation of high production track grinders, says the company. Powered by the Caterpillar C27 or C32 engine at 1050 horsepower, this grinder provides the highest power to weight ratio of any Peterson grinder. At approximately 83,000 pounds (37650 kg) the 5710C was designed for operations requiring high production and frequent moves between jobs. With a feed opening of 60 x 44 in. (1524 x 1118 mm) combined with Peterson’s high lift feed roll, the 5710C can readily reduce a wide range of material including stumps.

The 5710C utilizes Peterson’s new generation of Impact Release System that can be set in the detent mode to provide consistent product sizing or switched to the floating anvil mode which provides a high production primary reduction with more protection from contaminated feedstocks and reduced fuel consumption.

The 5710C’s new generation of controls includes Peterson’s high production Adaptive Control System and a fully adjustable feed system that can be optimized for a wide range of materials. The 5710C features a large grate area and quick-change multiple grate system that enables it to produce a wide variety of materials to exact specifications.

Another major innovation included on the 5710C is Peterson’s Impact Cushion System. Urethane cushions allow movement of the compression roll/anvil housing pivot shaft, cushioning impacts due to contaminants in the feed material. Shear pins above the cushion and a sensing circuit that stop the engine help protect the shaft from catastrophic damage in the event of a severe impact.