MC-266

Horizontal Grinder

Highly Portable & Highly Equipped

The MC-266 is trusted worldwide for its versatility in transforming a wide range of raw materials into high-quality finished products. From colored mulch made from pallets to animal bedding from sorted C&D, and compost from yard waste — the MC-266 delivers consistent results across diverse applications.

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Featured Specifications

UP TO 536 HP

42,000 - 47,000 lbs

66" x 18" Infeed Clearance

Diesel Engine

The MC-266 is a highly portable yet full-featured grinding solution that delivers the tenacity needed for grinding diverse feedstocks.

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An MC-266 horizontal grinder machine grinding wood waste into mulch.

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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.

Precision Grinding

The first machine capable of simultaneously grinding and coloring, the MC-266 grinder remains a trusted choice for demanding end products.

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.

Simplified Maintenance

The MC-266 maximizes uptime productivity with time-saving features like our hydraulic screen changer and StopWatch monitoring system.

Unmatched Portability

The MC-266 packs our “Perfect In One Pass” end product control into a highly portable mid-sized grinder.

StopWatch Monitor & Control System

Upon detection of ungrindable objects, the system stops and reverses the infeed conveyor to reduce the chance of repeatedly striking the object.
Exclusive Features

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.

Adjustable Slab Ramp

This patented feature enables the operator to hydraulically raise or lower the height of the cutting anvil relative to the grinding rotor.

Digital Operator Interface

The MC-266 is equipped with a digital operator interface that provides advanced adjustment, monitoring, and diagnostic capabilities for all critical parameters.
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Rotochopper Inc. | MC-266 Horizontal Grinder

The Rotochopper MC-266 horizontal grinder is the machine that started it all. This mid-sized grinder is available with a 535 HP diesel engine and is highly portable. The MC-266 can grind a variety of waste materials into mulch, colored mulch (with an optional colorizer), biomass fuel, animal bedding, compost, and much more. Click here learn more about what the Rotochopper MC-266 can do for your business.

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Industries
- Agricultural Grinding Solutions
- Biomass
- C&D
- Compost
- Land Clearing
- Mulch
- Shingles
- Pallet
- Tree Care
- Waste
Additional Specs
Dimensions
- Length: 46′ 4″ – 52′ 6″
- Width: 8′ 6″
- Height: 13′ 6″
- Weight: 42,000 – 47,000 lbs.
Power Supply
- 535 HP diesel engine
- 200-gallon fuel capacity
- PT Tech hydraulic clutch
- Reversible radiator fan
Options
- Cross-belt magnetic conveyor
- Generation II Colorizer System
- Dust hood(s)
- Air compressor
- Brush Funnel
- RotoLink® remote monitoring system
- High-abrasion package
- 5th wheel hitch
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Rotochopper MC Grinder Celebrates 30 Years

In 2024, the MC grinder marked its 30th anniversary as the first horizontal grinder in the Rotochopper lineup. Over the past three decades, advancements in technology and innovation have enhanced the MC grinder, yet its core purpose remains unchanged — transforming waste materials into profitable products.