Description
The HAMMEL VB 950 “RED GIANT” is the flagship primary shredder in the HAMMEL range, engineered for high-throughput processing of the most demanding waste streams. Built with the proven dual-shaft shredding principle, the VB950 delivers aggressive material intake, consistent output sizing, and exceptional durability across heavy-duty applications.
Designed for operators who need maximum performance and flexibility, the VB950 is available in both diesel (DK) and electric (E) drive configurations, making it suitable for mobile and stationary operations alike.
Key Applications
- Waste wood (virgin, processed, railway sleepers, root stocks)
- Green waste and bulky waste
- Industrial and commercial waste
- Scrap metal and light mixed scrap
- Car bodies and white goods (pre-processing)
Specifications:
VB 950 DKVB 950 ETHROUGHPUT
| DRIVE | |
| ENGINE | 770 PS (563 kW) CAT C18 – stage V with exhaust system |
| MAX TORQUE | 480000 Nm |
| ENGINE SPEED | 1900 RPM |
| FUEL CAPACITY | 950 L |
| DISCHARGE BELT | |
| HEIGHT | 5281 mm / BEI 33° |
| WIDTH | 1400 mm |
| SHAFTS | |
| WORKING LENGTH | 2370 mm |
| TOTAL LENGTH | 2948 mm |
| DIAMETER | 870 mm |
| ROTATION | 9 – 33 (min-1) |
| WEAR PLATES | 2 (both sides) |
| BEARING PLATES | Integrated lashing point for shaft change |
| HOPPER | |
| VOLUME | 11 m³ |
| MAIN / TILTING | Surface for long materials |
| DIMENSIONS | |
| WORKING | LxBxH: 15,5 x 3,0 x 5,3 |
| TRANSPORT | LxBxH: 11,4 x 3,0 x 5,3 |
| WEIGHT | 44 TONS + 3 TON (magnet) |
| DRIVE | |
| ENGINE | 2 x 250 kW |
| MAX TORQUE | 440000 Nm |
| ENGINE SPEED | 3000 RPM |
| FUEL CAPACITY | N/A |
| DISCHARGE BELT | |
| HEIGHT | 4500 mm / BEI 33° |
| WIDTH | 1400 mm |
| SHAFTS | |
| WORKING LENGTH | 2370 mm |
| TOTAL LENGTH | 2948 mm |
| DIAMETER | 870 mm |
| ROTATION | 8 – 24 (min-1) |
| WEAR PLATES | 2 (both sides) |
| BEARING PLATES | Integrated lashing point for shaft change |
| HOPPER | |
| VOLUME | 11 m³ |
| MAIN / TILTING | Surface for long materials |
| DIMENSIONS | |
| WORKING | LxBxH: 14,2 x 3,0 x 6,7 |
| TRANSPORT | LxBxH: 12,3 x 3,0 x 3,0 |
| WEIGHT | 38 TONS + 3 TON (magnet) |
| MATERIAL | TONNES PER HOUR |
| WASTE WOOD | 230 |
| PALLETS | 200 |
| CABLE DRUMS | 130 |
| RAILWAY SLEEPERS | 70 |
| ROOT STEMS | 90 |
| GREEN WASTE | 80 |









