EC-256

Horizontal Grinder

Compact Design, Powerful Performance

The EC-256 offers precision grinding in a smaller footprint. With an infeed conveyor and grinding rotor that are 10” narrower than the EC-366, the EC-256 efficiently processes materials while requiring less horsepower. This streamlined design makes it an ideal solution for operations seeking reliable performance, energy efficiency, and consistent results in a compact package.

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Featured Specifications

UP TO 400 HP

24,000 - 40,000 lbs

56" x 18" Infeed Clearance

Electric Motor

Slightly more compact than the EC-366, the EC-256 brings the same precision grinding and consistent uptime for facilities that need “Perfect In One Pass” grinding efficiency for lower volumes of raw material.

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Advantages

RotoLink® Monitoring System

Monitor and adjust critical settings on your grinder with Rotochopper customer service in real-time using the RotoLink® monitoring system from anywhere in the world.

Grind & Color System

Our patented Generation II Colorizer System maximizes quality while minimizing costs by injecting colorant directly into the grinding chamber to produce mulch with the right size, texture, and color.

Screen Installation System

Our patented system allows operators to quickly change screens – reducing downtime and enhancing versatility – without needing overhead lifting equipment, fasteners or special tools.

Precision Grinding

The EC-256 brings the uptime and “Perfect In One Pass” precision necessary to convert steady streams of raw materials to premium products.

Simple Maintenance

The EC-256 maximizes uptime productivity with time-saving features like our hydraulic screen changer and StopWatch monitoring system.

Unmatched Adaptability

The EC grinder series is designed to seamlessly integrate with material handling equipment to provide complete processing solutions.
Exclusive Features

Mechanical Start Assist

This patent-pending system reduces start-up amp surges by hydraulically spinning up the rotor before starting the main electric motor.

StopWatch Monitoring System

The StopWatch system helps reduce downtime by stopping the infeed and alerting the operator when un-grindable objects contact the rotor.

Adjustable Slab Ramp

Simple to adjust, this patented system offers unique control for pliable feedstocks to maintain steady grinding without overfeeding.
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Rotochopper EC Series Hydraulic Start Assist

This video demonstrates how the patented Hydraulic Start Assist Technology on Rotochopper electric grinders reduces start-up amp surges.
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Industries
- Agricultural Grinding Solutions
- Biomass
- C&D
- Compost
- Land Clearing
- Mulch
- Pallet
- Shingles
- Tree Care
- Waste
Additional Specs
Dimensions
- Length: 30′ 9″
- Width: 7′ 8″ – 8′ 6″
- Height: 8′ 6″ – 8′ 9″
- Weight: 24,000 – 40,000 lbs.
Power Supply
- 150-400 HP electric motor
- Solid State Soft Start
- Dedicated hydraulic pump motor
*Dimensions for electric models do not include discharge conveyors
Options
- Cross-belt magnetic conveyor
- Generation II Colorizer System
- RotoLink® remote monitoring system
- Mechanical start assist
- In-line hammermill
- High-Abrasion package
- Dust hood(s)
- Mobility package
- Variable frequency drive (VFD)
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"Our wood waste has gone from an unnecessary expense to a large part of our business. We used to pay someone to haul it off, now ground product has become 20% of our income."

— Henk Vrugteveen, Oxford Pallet and Recyclers