Mobile Crusher | XingQing Machinery

Crawler vs. Tire TypeCrawler vs Tire

Mobile crushing stations are divided into crawler and tire types by chassis travel method, each with advantages for different conditions and budgets. XingQing Machinery offers both chassis types with jaw, impact, hammer, cone crusher options for primary/medium/fine crushing full process.

Crawler Crawler Type

Travel mode: Hydraulic self-driven, remote control, no tractor needed
Terrain adaptability: Strong traction, low ground pressure, can climb (max 30°), adapts to mountains, pits, muddy terrain
Travel speed: Crawler self-propelled 1-3 km/h, convenient short-distance; long-distance needs trailer transport
Power options: Diesel drive / hybrid / external power optional, operable without grid coverage
Investment cost: Higher unit price, hydraulic system and crawler undercarriage costly
Typical scenarios: Mining, tunnel muck, large construction waste processing, mountain road projects

Tire Tire / Wheel Type

Travel mode: Semi-trailer towed, needs tractor head on road
Terrain: Suitable for paved roads and flat sites; high chassis, small turning radius for flexible plant movement
Travel speed: Road towing 60-80 km/h, suitable for medium-long distance, fast setup on arrival
Power: Mainly external power, diesel generator as backup
Investment: Lower unit price, chassis and travel system cost ~30-50% less than crawler type
Typical scenarios: Urban construction waste recycling, road construction, small-medium aggregate plants, frequent relocation within site

Product FeaturesProduct Features

Integrated, Ready on Arrival

Feeder, crusher, vibrating screen, all conveyors, control panel integrated on mobile chassis. On arrival, just extend outriggers and connect power to start production — no concrete foundation, crane lifting or piping installation. From transport to discharge: only 2-4 hours, greatly shortening project startup.

Fast Relocation, Flexible Scheduling

Ore depleted? Construction waste cleared? Site changing sections? Mobile crusher follows the material. Crawler self-propelled (short distance), tire towed (long distance) — flexible for dispersed material sources. One machine serves multiple work faces, maximizing utilization.

Free Main Unit Selection, Multi-Purpose

Same chassis accepts different crusher types: jaw (primary, feed up to 800mm), impact (secondary, good shape), hammer (medium-fine, one-pass), cone (medium-fine, hard rock wear-resistant). Change screen mesh to switch discharge specs — one machine covers multiple product needs.

Multiple Power Options, Works Without Grid

Crawler type options: pure diesel (off-grid mines), hybrid (grid when stationary, diesel for movement), or pure electric (grid available). Tire type: standard electric + diesel generator backup. Flexible power for any site condition.

Compact Footprint, Eco-Friendly Dust Control

All equipment compact on one chassis, footprint only 1/3-1/2 of stationary line. Standard spray dust suppression, optional fully enclosed dust cover. Noise controlled within 85dB(A) via engine and crusher soundproofing, meeting urban construction waste environmental requirements.

Small Mobile Crusher — Micro Station

For small projects, rural road construction, and individual aggregate processing, XingQing Machinery offers a tire-type small mobile crusher (5-30 t/h). Compact, durable, towable by an ordinary truck, mobile crusher (5-30 t/h). Compact, durable, towable by an ordinary truck, works on 380V power. Low investment, fast payback — ideal for small entrepreneurship and mobile crushing.

Application FieldsApplication Fields

Mining & Ore Processing

In open-pit mining, mobile crusher follows the mining face, reducing ore transport distance. Crawler type adapts to rough pit terrain, one crawler jaw mobile station processes 100-400 t/h of run-of-mine ore, coarse crushing on-site then belt conveying, greatly reducing truck transport costs.

Construction Waste Recycling

At demolition sites and construction waste dumps, mobile crusher processes waste concrete and bricks on-site into recycled aggregates (0-40mm) for backfill or brick making. Tire type impact mobile station ideal for urban environments — fast relocation, controlled noise, spray dust suppression meeting municipal environmental standards.

Road & Infrastructure Projects

In linear projects like highways, railways, hydropower, material sources are scattered along the route. Mobile crusher follows construction progress — moves to next section when one is complete. Crawler + impact crusher combo processes tunnel muck on-site into road base fill, saving both muck removal and material purchase costs.

Small-Medium Aggregate Yards & Startups

The small mobile crusher (5-30 t/h) provides low-barrier entry for individuals and small aggregate yards. Low investment, no plant construction, plant construction, independent of fixed power (diesel driven). Suitable for scattered needs: rural road gravel, township construction sand, small water conservancy stone supply.

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Selection AdviceSelection Advice

Choose chassis by terrain & relocation needs: Rough terrain, slopes, no grid — choose crawler (self-driven, remote control). Flat site, paved roads, medium-long relocation, limited budget — choose tire (towed, 30-50% lower cost). Both can use same crusher types, core difference is only the travel system.
Choose crusher by material & product: Feed 300-800mm large, hard ore (granite, basalt) → crawler jaw station; construction waste, medium-hard (limestone, waste concrete) → crawler/tire impact station, good shape; wet soft material (coal gangue, shale) → hammer mobile station; hard rock fine crushing (iron, copper ore) → cone mobile station.
Choose model by capacity: Individual/small yard (5-30 t/h): tire small mobile crusher; medium project (50-150 t/h): tire impact/jaw mobile station;ion; large mine or construction waste line (150-400 t/h) → crawler jaw/impact mobile station, can pair with mobile screen for flexible line.
Accessory equipment: When a single mobile crusher produces mixed material, add a mobile screen station (same tire/crawler chassis) in series for mobile crushing+screening line. For high dust, confirm spray and enclosed cover; diesel models: pay attention to fuel consumption and maintenance intervals.

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