Abstract. The vibration characteristics of gear system have a significant influence on mechanical capacity and durable life of vertical mill reducer. In order to improve the performance of reducer, this paper present the research on inherent characteristic and dynamic response of vertical mill reducer. First of all, the finite element model coupled gear-rotor-bearing-housing of reducer is established including internal dynamic excitation. Then, the natural frequencies and natural modes are worked out by mode analysis, which indicates resonance phenomenon will not occur in reducer system. Finally, the vibration displacement, velocity and acceleration of the reducer are obtained through dynamic response analysis, which illustrates the structure vibration energy mainly concentrates in the engage frequencies and their multiples.