Tracks or Wheels – Selecting the Correct Crusher
A tracked crusher or a wheeled crusher – which is most suitable for your project?
While both are common rock crushers in construction, mining, and recycling, each one has strong suits when considering conditions, mobility needs, and preferences.
Let’s compare.
Tracked crushers:
- When mobility matters, the tracked crusher is a forerunner. It’s mounted on metal or rubber tracks, allowing for easier movement on rugged terrain, uneven surfaces, and soft ground. Getting across different types of land, including rocky surfaces and steep inclines isn’t a problem.
- Thanks to their tracks, these crushers are more stable than wheeled ones, especially on rough or slanted ground. Stability plays a significant role while crushing rocks, reducing the risk of the machine toppling over.
- Saying tracked crushers turn on a dime may be exaggerated. But these crushers can easily maneuver around objects and tight spaces—a smart choice for projects in snug areas, like city construction or quarries with little room.
- Environmentally sensitive area? A tracked crusher is helpful because the weight is evenly distributed over the tracks, helping reduce ground pressure and compacting soil.
Wheeled rock crushers:
- True to its name, wheeled crushers are on wheels, offering greater portability between jobs. They are easily towed behind trucks, allowing for quick positioning and moving around the site.
- When speed counts, the wheeled crushers offer faster setup and teardown times than tracked crushers. This perk makes them perfect for jobs requiring quick use, like road construction.
- Wheeled crushers do well in many environments, including primary and secondary crushing projects, aggregate production, demolition, and recycling jobs.
- Flat surfaces or slightly uneven terrain is the name of the game for this crusher. They tend to struggle on rough or soft ground. Wheeled crushers may require additional support or stabilization in challenging environments.
So, which one is the best crusher for your needs? Remember to consider your job’s mobility needs, terrain conditions, operational choices, and budget limits. Then find a local dealer in your area to help you select the perfect tracked or wheeled rock crusher.