The Kleemann MOBICAT MC 110i EVO2 mobile jaw crusher impresses with outstanding performance in the mountainous terrain of Big Sky, Montana. Roads are under construction here for a new, upscale residential development.
Way out in the wild, the mobile jaw crusher is hard at work crushing blasted granite and quartzite to produce material with a grain size of 75–100 mm for use in road construction. At an elevation of around 2,500 m, the area where the quarry is located is well-known for its unpredictable weather conditions.
Limited Space for the Mobile Jaw Crusher
Working amid the mountain peaks of Montana brings numerous challenges. Access to the quarry site is difficult, space for working is limited, and weather complications such as rain, snow, and sleet have to be reckoned with. All of this demands flexibility and high performance. The MOBICAT MC 110i EVO2 mobile jaw crusher masters these challenges with ease. “The flexibility and the ability to easily move the plant to different locations in the quarry is a decisive advantage,” says Lloyd Spanners, site manager at lead contractor Ridgeline Excavation Inc.
Higher Material Throughput with Lower Wear
Due to the local situation, the material contains moist, sticky fines as well as clay, which makes processing more difficult. Here, the independently vibrating double-deck prescreen with a slotted grate is a great help. The feed material is screened and the fines and material which already has the required final grain size are diverted past the crushing chamber. This leads to higher throughput and simultaneously reduces wear on the plant. The prescreen works independently of the vibrating feeder.
Cutting Edge Technology for Easy Operating
The user-friendly technology of the MOBICAT MC 110i EVO2 impressed the company in field tests. ”We like SPECTIVE CONNECT. The ability to view machine parameters and information on our smartphones is a practical tool,” says Lloyd Spanners. The remote control makes it much easier to operate the machine, which can be very helpful in the event of bridging. For example, the operator can conveniently lift the crusher inlet from a distance without having to leave the excavator. “This is a big advantage, especially in bad weather,” adds Spanners.
Performance, Quality, and Service
Very challenging terrain, difficult material – expectations of the plant were high. Ridgeline Excavation is extremely satisfied with the performance after the first crushing operations. “Thanks to its mobility, the plant is very easy to move around the site. It also copes very well with the very sticky material we are processing here. On top of that, the fuel consumption of around 19 liters of diesel per hour is really manageable. The machine enables us to work efficiently and with minimal environmental impact,” emphasizes Spanners. And: “The support provided by the Kleemann service team was consistently professional,” reports the company owner.
Technical Data and Advantages of the Machine
Feed material: granite, quartzite
Feed size: 0–600 mm
Final products: 0–75 mm
Closed side setting (CSS): 50 mm
Hourly output: Ø 180 t
Fuel consumption: 19 l/h
