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Compost 2025

Tigercat demonstrates 6900 grinder in Phoenix.

— Aaron Murray, Product Specialist, Material Processing

The City of Phoenix, Arizona once again partnered with the US Composting Council to put together this year’s COMPOST 2025 which ran from January 27-30. The static portion of the show was hosted at the Phoenix Convention Center, with the live demo day taking place at the City of Phoenix Composting Facility on January 30.

This was Tigercat’s first year as an exhibitor, demonstrating the 6900 grinder for around 900 industry experts. Tigercat brought along sales and product support team members as well as key engineering staff to interact with potential customers and support dealer representatives from Bejac and Triad. The team stayed busy throughout the event fielding a steady stream of questions and showing off the benefits and capabilities of the 6900.
6900 grinder
The demonstration day was well organized and started with two groups of screeners each running for fifteen minutes, followed by grinders, shredders and finally windrow turners. After lunch each vendor had another opportunity to screen, grind, shred or turn for the attendees. The 6900 breezed through a continuous mix of grasses, palm fronds, brush, and mixed hardwood pieces without issue. Following USCC guidelines, the 6900 was equipped with a grate package that produced a 4-5 in (100-150 mm) minus end product with very few oversized pieces.

After each demonstration the ropes were lowered allowing potential customers to get up close to the machines and ask questions. The attendees were impressed by the durability, accessibility, and innovations the 6900 brings to the grinding world. The upper hog box and top feed roll assembly opens over centre to provide safe, unobstructed overhead access to the grate liners. A centre pivot allows the operator to use the remote control to tilt the machine to adjust both the infeed angle and discharge height. Many in attendance commented positively on the fit and finish and ease of maintenance.

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