A compact crusher could be described as a rock crusher that is focused on mobility. It may be smaller in overall dimensions and weight in order to be legal for transport. It may also be a normal size crusher with normal HP in a compact package.
The engineers who design compact crushers are tasked with developing a machine that can crush and/or recycle various materials while still being small enough to transport. Compact would most likely refer to the overall dimensions and not necessarily the crusher’s capabilities.
DOT permits can take days if not weeks to obtain. In addition, various DOT weight limits as well as bridge restrictions can prohibit non compact crushers from gaining access to certain areas.
Compact crushers have their place in markets where mobility is a factor and the jobs may be small to medium in size. The compact dimensions of the crusher may enable an owner to bid smaller jobs and move in more frequently rather than wait for a large pile to accumulate. The ease of transport and high mobility can give owners and operators more flexibility.
It’s very important to understand what the job requires and/or the customers want. Big jobs that have stringent timelines may require traditional large and, most likely, more productive machines. Most compact crushers would also have a “compact” price vs. the larger more expensive machines.
Having the appropriate size machine(s) is vital to ensuring projects are properly completed and the desired output products are produced. Sometimes compact crushers must be used in order to access smaller job sites where space is limited.
There are a wide variety of compact crushers that have a variety of overall dimensions and weights. In general, choosing the right compact crusher and rock, concrete or asphalt crusher depends on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the desired output production, volume of material to be processed as well as desired production rate.
Compact concrete crushers and compact asphalt crushers have their place in the market. Similar to compact loaders and excavators, compact crushers may be preferable when most of your jobs are limited for space and not time sensitive.
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