Mobile Stone Crusher Plant | Crawler Type Vs Wheel Type: Which Is Right For Me?

When choosing between a crawler type and a wheel type mobile stone crusher plant, several factors need to be considered. Here is a detailed comparison to help you make the right decision:

Mobility

Crawler Type: It has excellent mobility and can move freely on various terrains, including rough and uneven surfaces, mountains, wetlands, and slopes. It is not restricted by roads and can reach the work site directly, which is very suitable for working in mines, quarries, and other places with poor road conditions.
Wheel Type: Although it is also mobile, it needs to be towed by a semi-trailer or other vehicles, so its mobility is relatively limited. It is more suitable for working in relatively flat and open areas with better road access, such as construction sites, urban infrastructure projects, and roadside gravel processing.

Stability

Crawler Type: The crawler chassis provides relatively good stability, but when the crusher is working, the vibration may cause some instability. In general, its stability is sufficient for normal operation, but it may not be as stable as the wheel type when handling large and heavy materials.
Wheel Type: When working, the hydraulic legs under the frame can be fixed to increase the stability of the whole station. This allows it to be equipped with larger crusher equipment and is more suitable for crushing large materials with high efficiency.

Equipment Performance

Crawler Type: It can realize in-situ steering, which is very convenient for operation in narrow spaces. In addition, its crawler walking system has a certain degree of flexibility and can adapt to different working environments. However, the crawler may cause some damage to the ground during operation.
Wheel Type: The wheel type has a short wheelbase and a small turning radius, which can be driven flexibly on ordinary roads and working areas without damaging the road surface. It is also more convenient for transportation and can be quickly moved between different work sites.

Applicable Sites

Crawler Type: Due to its strong adaptability to the environment, it is widely used in mining, open-pit coal mining, and other harsh operating environments. It can also be used for the treatment of construction waste, solid waste recycling, and resource utilization projects in difficult conditions.
Wheel Type: It is more suitable for processing various sand and gravel materials in construction waste treatment, earthwork engineering, urban infrastructure, and road construction .

Work Efficiency

Crawler Type: Generally, its crushing capacity is relatively small compared to the wheel type. However, it can work continuously in a small area, and its mobility allows it to quickly move to different positions for crushing, so it is more suitable for small and medium-sized projects or projects that require frequent movement.
Wheel Type: Because it can be equipped with larger crusher equipment and has higher stability, it can achieve higher work efficiency when crushing large materials. It is more suitable for large-scale projects with relatively fixed work sites and high production requirements.

Investment Cost

Crawler Type: The price of crawler type mobile crusher plants is usually relatively high due to its complex structure, advanced technology, and good adaptability. In addition, its maintenance and repair costs may also be relatively high.
Wheel Type: The investment cost of wheel type mobile crusher plants is relatively low, and its structure is relatively simple, so the maintenance and repair are also relatively convenient and the cost is lower.

In general, if your work site has poor road conditions, requires frequent movement in a small area, and has relatively low production requirements, the crawler type mobile stone crusher plant may be more suitable. If the work site is relatively flat, has good road access, requires high production efficiency, and is mainly used for processing large materials, the wheel type mobile stone crusher plant may be a better choice. 

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