Choosing the right crusher machine for sale means more than comparing prices and production capacities. The equipment must handle your material, meet your required output sizes, and deliver the capacity your project needs without unnecessary operating costs. Explore crusher types, real project applications, pricing factors, and practical buying advice to identify a solution that fits your production goals and budget.
Crusher machines differ in how they break material, where they operate in the crushing process, and the products they help produce. The four common types are jaw, cone, impact, and VSI crushers.
Feed size: ≤ 1000mm | Output size: 15 – 300mm
Working Principle: A jaw crusher uses two jaw plates, one fixed and one movable, to crush materials through compression, reducing large rocks into smaller particles..
Key Features:
Feed Size: ≤350 mm | Output Size: 3–60 mm
How It Works: A rotating cone compresses materials against a fixed concave surface, crushing rocks into smaller particles through continuous compression.
Key Features:
Suitable for: Secondary and tertiary crushing of hard and abrasive materials such as granite and basalt, especially in projects requiring controlled particle sizes and well-shaped aggregates for concrete, asphalt, and railway construction.
Feed Size: ≤900 mm | Output Size: 5–200 mm
How It Works: A high-speed rotating rotor drives blow bars to strike materials against impact plates, breaking rocks into smaller particles through repeated impact.
Key Features:
Suitable for: Primary and secondary crushing of soft to medium-hard materials such as limestone and construction waste. Ideal for producing well-shaped aggregates for concrete, asphalt, and recycled aggregate applications.
Feed Size: 30–55 mm | Output Size: 0–4.75 mm
How It Works: A high-speed rotating impeller accelerates materials, crushing and shaping them through impact against other particles or impact surfaces.
Key Features:
Suitable for: Tertiary and quaternary crushing in aggregate production lines, especially for manufactured sand production and fine aggregate shaping in road construction, building projects, and concrete batching plants.
Key Differences Between Crusher Machines:
| Comparison Factor | Jaw Crusher | Cone Crusher | Impact Crusher | VSI Crusher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Crushing Action | Compression between jaw plates | Compression between mantle and concave | Impact against blow bars and impact surfaces | High-speed impact against surfaces or particles |
| Typical Process Stage | Primary crushing | Secondary or tertiary crushing | Primary or secondary crushing, depending on design | Fine crushing or particle shaping |
| Typical Material Suitability | Coarse rock feed, including hard rock | Hard and abrasive rock | Suitable rock and selected recycled materials | Suitable feed for manufactured sand and aggregate shaping |
| Main Production Purpose | Reduce large feed to a manageable size | Further reduce hard rock to smaller aggregate | Reduce material and potentially improve particle shape | Produce manufactured sand or improve aggregate shape |
| Important Operating Trade-off | Feed size and jaw wear | Liner wear and product grading | Blow-bar wear, especially with abrasive feed | Feed suitability, wear, and fine-product grading |
| Model | Feed opening size (mm) | Maximum feeding size (mm) | Discharge opening size (mm) | Power (kW) | Dimensions L×W×H (mm) | Weight (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APJ-2540E | 250×400 | 210 | 20-60 | 15 | 1300×1090×1270 | 2.8 |
| APJ-4060E | 400×600 | 340 | 40-100 | 30 | 1730×1732×1630 | 7 |
| APJ-5075E | 500×750 | 425 | 50-120 | 55 | 1980×2080×1870 | 12 |
| APJ-6090E | 600×900 | 500 | 65-160 | 75 | 2190×2206×2300 | 17 |
| APJ-7510E | 750×1060 | 630 | 80-200 | 110 | 2660×2430×2800 | 29 |
| APJ-9012E | 900×1200 | 750 | 100-250 | 132 | 3380×2870×3300 | 52 |
| APJ-1012E | 1000×1200 | 850 | 110-265 | 160 | 3480×2876×3300 | 55 |
| APJ-1215E | 1200×1500 | 1000 | 160-300 | 220 | 4200×3300×3500 | 101 |
| APJ-1518E | 1500×1800 | 1200 | 180-300 | 355 | 5160×3660×4248 | 139 |
| APJ-1575X | 150×750 | 120 | 10-40 | 15 | 1200×1530×1060 | 3.8 |
| APJ-2575X | 250×750 | 210 | 20-50 | 30 | 1545×1667×1330 | 5.5 |
| APJ-2510X | 250×1000 | 210 | 20-50 | 37 | 1530×1992×1380 | 6.5 |
| APJ-2512X | 250×1200 | 210 | 20-50 | 37 | 1900×2192×1430 | 7.7 |
| APJ-3013X | 300×1300 | 250 | 30-80 | 55 | 2150×2320×1724 | 11.4 |
| Model | Feed port size (mm) | Max. feeding size (mm) | Discharging port size (mm) | Power (kW) | Overall size L×W×H (mm) | Weight (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APJ-80V | 800×510 | 410 | 40-175 | 75 | 3088×1998×1982 | 7.5 |
| APJ-96V | 930×580 | 460 | 60-175 | 90 | 3342×2022×2040 | 12 |
| APJ-106V | 1060×700 | 560 | 70-200 | 110 | 3760×2022×2460 | 19 |
| APJ-116V | 1150×800 | 650 | 70-200 | 132 | 4030×2250×2690 | 22.5 |
| APJ-110V | 1100×850 | 680 | 70-200 | 160 | 4298×2334×2740 | 25.8 |
| APJ-120V | 1200×870 | 700 | 100-250 | 160 | 4400×2550×3090 | 28 |
| APJ-125V | 1250×950 | 760 | 100-250 | 160 | 4690×2776×3250 | 38 |
| APJ-140V | 1400×1070 | 850 | 125-250 | 200 | 4818×2902×3412 | 47.2 |
| APJ-145V | 1400×1100 | 880 | 125-275 | 220 | 5300×3150×3890 | 54.5 |
| APJ-160V | 1600×1200 | 960 | 150-300 | 250 | 5424×3304×3923 | 71.3 |
| APJ-200V | 2000×1500 | 1200 | 175-300 | 400 | 6732×4020×4370 | 121.5 |
| Model | Cavity | Power (kW) | Weight (t) | Drive shaft speed (rmp) | Moving cone speed (rmp) | Overall L×W×H (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APC-100M | B (Standard) | 90 | 6.5 | 750-1200 | 2180*2110*1875 | |
| APC-100M | D (Short-head) | 90 | 6.5 | 750-1200 | 2180*2110*1875 | |
| APC-200M | B (Standard) | 160 | 14.8 | 780 | 341 | 2520*2350*2210 |
| APC-200M | D (Short-head) | 160 | 14.8 | 1018 | 445 | 2520*2350*2210 |
| APC-300M | B (Standard) | 220 | 20 | 800 | 328 | 2850*2500*2390 |
| APC-300M | D (Short-head) | 220 | 20 | 1050 | 430 | 2850*2500*2390 |
| APC-400M | B (Standard) | 315 | 29 | 760 | 315 | 3300*3080*2400 |
| APC-400M | D (Short-head) | 315 | 29 | 904 | 374 | 3300*3080*2400 |
| APC-500M | B (Standard) | 400 | 38 | 755 | 295 | 3300*3080*2400 |
| APC-500M | D (Short-head) | 400 | 38 | 880 | 344 | 3300*3080*2400 |
| APC-800M | B (Standard) | 630 | 64.5 | 750-1000 | 4000*3600*3310 | |
| APC-800M | D (Short-head) | 630 | 64.5 | 750-1000 | 4000*3600*3310 |
| Model | Rotor diameter * length (mm) | Inlet Size (mm) | Max Feeding Size (Max, mm) | Capacity (t/h) | Power (kW) | Weight (t) | Dimension L×W×H (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APF1007 | Φ1000*700 | 400*730 | 250 | 30-50 | 55 | 9.5 | 2400×1550×2660 |
| APF1010 | Φ1000*1050 | 400*1080 | 300 | 40-80 | 75 | 12.2 | 2400×2250×2620 |
| APF1210 | Φ1250*1050 | 450*1060 | 300 | 70-120 | 110 | 15 | 2690×2338×2890 |
| APF1214 | Φ1250*1400 | 450*1430 | 300 | 90-180 | 132 | 18.6 | 2690×2688×2890 |
| APF1315 | Φ1320*1500 | 550*1530 | 400 | 150-250 | 250 | 19.5 | 3096×3273×2667 |
| APF1320 | Φ1320*2000 | 610*2030 | 500 | 160-350 | 2*200 | 28 | 3096×3560×3185 |
| APF1520 | Φ1500*2000 | 830*2040 | 700 | 300-500 | 2*250 | 43 | 3890×3564×3220 |
| Parameter | APF-1210H | APF-1313H | APF-1415H | APF-1620H | APF-1007H | APF-1110H | APF-1213H | APF-1315H | APF-1520H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series | Coarse crushing | Coarse crushing | Coarse crushing | Coarse Crushing | Medium crushing | Medium crushing | Medium crushing | Medium crushing | Medium crushing |
| Inlet Size (W*H) | 1020*1080 | 1320*1225 | 1540*1320 | 2040*1634 | 750*890 | 1020*820 | 1320*880 | 1540*930 | 2040*995 |
| Max Feeding Size (mm) | 800 | 900 | 1000 | 1300 | 500 | 600 | 600 | 600 | 700 |
| Rotor Diameter (mm) | 1200 | 1300 | 1400 | 1600 | 1000 | 1100 | 1200 | 1300 | 1500 |
| Rotor Speed (mm) | 1000 | 1300 | 1500 | 2000 | 700 | 1000 | 1300 | 1500 | 2000 |
| Power (kw) | 110/132/160 | 132/160/200 | 160/200/250 | 250/315/2*200 | 55/75/90 | 110/132/160 | 132/160/200 | 160/200/250 | 250/2*160/2*200 |
| Material recycling (r/min) | 490-580 | 460-520 | 390-495 | 360-400 | 525-660 | 460-620 | 435-585 | 410-520 | 370-450 |
| Coarse crushing (r/min) | 555-620 | 520-585 | 495-550 | 400-500 | 660-705 | 620-695 | 585-615 | 525-585 | 450-510 |
| Medium crushing (r/min) | 620-695 | 585-660 | 550-615 | 705-940 | 695-830 | 645-780 | 585-700 | 510-610 | |
| Rotor Weight (kg) | 6340 | 8165 | 15980 | 3065 | 4850 | 6370 | 10400 | ||
| Total Weight (kg) | 12800 | 17800 | 21815 | 40500 | 7240 | 9250 | 12780 | 16130 | 27100 |
| Dimension (L) | 2698 | 2972 | 2985 | 3480 | 2596 | 2626 | 2809 | 2875 | 3391 |
| Dimension (W) | 2126 | 2560 | 2790 | 3600 | 1804 | 2160 | 2529 | 2750 | 3400 |
| Dimension (H) | 3030 | 3300 | 3375 | 4200 | 1857 | 1945 | 2091 | 2221 | 2513 |
| Parameter | Sub-Parameter | APV-7611 | APV-8518 | APV-9526 | APV-1140 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Throughput | Whole center feeding | 60-90 | 100-130 | 150-190 | 225-260 |
| Throughput | Waterfall and central feeding | 120-180 | 200-260 | 300-380 | 450-520 |
| Max Feeding Size (mm) | Soft material | 35 | 40 | 45 | 50 |
| Max Feeding Size (mm) | Hard material | 30 | 35 | 40 | 45 |
| Speed (r/min) | 1700-1890 | 1520-1690 | 1360-1510 | 1180-1310 | |
| Power | 2*55 | 2*90 | 2*132 | 2*200 | |
| Dimension L×W×H (mm) | 3700*2150*2100 | 4140*2280*2425 | 4560*2447*2778 | 5000*2700*3300 | |
| Weight (T) | 11.8 | 14.5 | 17.8 | 25.6 | |
| Thin oil Lubrication station | Dual oil pump power | 2x0.25kw | |||
| Safety protection | Dual oil pump complementary fuel supply; Automatic shutdown without oil return; Water/air cooling for cooling; Low temperature automatic heating | ||||
| Heating power of fuel tank | 2 kW | ||||
| Dimension L×W×H (mm) | 820*520*1270 | ||||
| Parameter | Sub-Parameter | APV-7615X | APV-8522X | APV-9532X | APV-1145X | APV-1150X | APV-1263X |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Throughput | Whole center feeding | 70-140 | 120-200 | 180-280 | 250-360 | 344-368 | 454-486 |
| Throughput | Waterfall and central feeding | 150-280 | 240-380 | 350-540 | 500-640 | 550-745 | 650-850 |
| Max Feeding Size (mm) | Soft material | 35 | 40 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 60 |
| Max Feeding Size (mm) | Hard material | 30 | 35 | 40 | 45 | 45 | 55 |
| Speed (r/min) | 1710-1900 | 1530-1700 | 1380-1550 | 1200-1390 | 1000-1300 | 900-1200 | |
| Power | 2*75 | 2*110 | 2*160 | 2*220 | 2*250 | 2*315 | |
| Dimension L×W×H (mm) | 4100*2330*2300 | 4140*2500*2700 | 4560*2600*2900 | 5100*2790*3320 | 5500*2750*3950 | 5700*2980*4190 | |
| Weight (T) | 12.1 | 14.8 | 18.6 | 27.5 | 29 | 34.5 | |
| Thin oil Lubrication station | Dual oil pump power | 2x0.31kW | |||||
| Safety protection | Dual oil pump complementary fuel supply; Automatic shutdown without oil return; Water/air cooling for cooling; Low temperature automatic heating | ||||||
| Heating power of fuel tank | 2 kW | ||||||
| Dimension L×W×H (mm) | 820*520*1270 | ||||||
A construction contractor in Songea, Tanzania, invested in a stationary crushing plant to secure aggregate supplies for its own construction projects and develop an additional sales business. We provided a complete three-stage crushing and screening solution, along with on-site technical support.
The production line combines three crusher types to handle different crushing stages:
Aimix provided on-site installation, commissioning, and operator training in Tanzania, helping the customer complete plant setup and bring the crushing line into operation.
A first-time investor in Zimbabwe selected the mobile crushing plant to process local granite and establish an aggregate supply business. Its integrated design provided a compact crushing solution for producing multiple aggregate sizes with flexible site deployment.
The plant integrates a feeder, jaw crusher, cone crusher, and vibrating screen with conveying equipment. Its wheeled chassis simplifies transportation and provides greater flexibility in site arrangement compared with a fixed production line.
We provided installation assistance, commissioning, and operator training. The plant was successfully put into operation, enabling the customer to produce four aggregate sizes and supply different segments of the local construction market.
A crushing plant combines feeding, crushing, screening, and conveying equipment to produce aggregates that meet specific size and gradation requirements. The final output depends on how these components work together, not just on the crusher’s rated capacity.
A typical crushing and screening process follows this sequence:
Feeding → Primary Crushing → Secondary Crushing → Screening → Recirculation (if required) → Finished Aggregates
Not every plant needs all these stages. The process depends on the feed material, required products, and production targets.
One crusher may be sufficient when the feed size falls within its permitted range and the machine can achieve the required product size and production rate.
A multi-stage system may be needed when:
Producing different aggregate sizes usually requires suitable screening equipment. Screen openings determine how material is separated, so changing the crusher alone does not guarantee the required product sizes. The right setup depends on production needs and operating conditions. A single crusher is not always more economical than a multi-stage system.
Crusher throughput and saleable output are two different measures. Crusher throughput refers to the material processed by the crusher, while saleable output is the finished material that meets the required specifications.
Three factors explain the difference:
For this reason, plant output should be measured by the amount of usable aggregate produced in a given period, not by the crusher’s rated capacity alone. Actual production also depends on crushing efficiency, screening performance, and the amount of material that must be crushed again.
Choose a crushing machine based on four factors: material properties, feed size, finished product requirements, and required production capacity. These determine the suitable crushing configuration, expected wear and operating conditions, product quality, and achievable output. Evaluate them before comparing crushing equipment models or purchase prices.
Material properties affect crushing performance, wear costs, and operating stability.
| Material condition | Key selection consideration |
|---|---|
| High hardness or compressive strength | Crushing capability under the expected feed conditions |
| High abrasiveness or quartz content | Wear-part life and replacement costs |
| High moisture or clay content | Material buildup, feeding interruptions, and screen blockage |
| Steel or other contaminants in demolition waste | Separation requirements and equipment protection |
Do not select a crusher based on rock type alone. Consider material properties alongside feed conditions and the required finished product.
The crusher machine must accept the actual feed size within its permitted operating range. The feed opening alone does not guarantee suitability; the machine design and configuration also matter.
Check both:
Oversized lumps can disrupt feeding, while excessive fines or inconsistent loading may affect operating stability. If the feed distribution is unknown, request a material sample assessment or particle-size analysis before confirming the model.
Specify the required products before choosing the crushing machine. Identify each target size, its required production share, and any applicable gradation limits.
Road base, concrete aggregate, asphalt aggregate, and manufactured sand can have different specifications. A target such as 20 mm aggregate does not fully define the required product.
Confirm allowable oversize and fines content, then check whether the proposed crushing and screening configuration can meet these requirements. Producing several aggregate sizes may require appropriate screening and additional processing stages.
Select equipment based on the required saleable output, rather than the crusher’s rated capacity alone. Consider the expected operating hours, material properties, product specifications, and screening performance when estimating the capacity needed for the complete production line.
A preliminary estimate of the required feed rate can be calculated as follows: Required feed rate = Target saleable output ÷ Expected saleable yield
For example, if the target is 100 t/h of saleable aggregate and the assumed saleable yield is 80%: 100 ÷ 0.80 = 125 t/h of required feed
The 80% yield is an illustrative assumption, not an industry standard or an AIMIX performance guarantee. Actual yield depends on the raw material, required product sizes, screening efficiency, and overall process performance.
Before purchasing crusher equipment, verify that the complete production line can handle the required feed rate and consistently produce the target volume of saleable aggregate under actual operating conditions.
Mobile and stationary crushers differ mainly in mobility, installation requirements, equipment layout, and relocation flexibility. Mobile crushers suit on-site processing and frequent relocation, while stationary crushers suit long-term production at a fixed site with more flexible equipment arrangements.
The following comparison highlights the key differences to consider when evaluating mobile and stationary crushing equipment for sale.
| Decision Factor | Mobile Crusher Setup | Stationary Crusher Setup |
|---|---|---|
| Mobility and relocation | Designed for relocation between job sites, subject to transport and access requirements | Designed for long-term operation at a fixed location |
| Site preparation | Requirements depend on chassis design, ground conditions, leveling, and auxiliary equipment | May require foundations, civil works, and fixed utility connections |
| Transport and access | Must meet road transport limits and site access conditions | Requires planned delivery, equipment positioning, and installation at the selected site |
| Plant layout | Favors compact arrangements and integrated equipment, depending on configuration | Allows more customized layouts for crushers, screens, conveyors, and stockpiles |
| Equipment integration | Some configurations combine feeding, crushing, and screening; others require separate auxiliary equipment | Individual machines can be arranged and connected to suit the production process |
| Future expansion | Capacity can be expanded by adding or replacing mobile units, subject to site and equipment constraints | Additional crushing stages, screens, or conveyors can be integrated, subject to available space and system capacity |
Crusher machine prices vary by equipment type, model, capacity, and configuration. The following table provides reference price ranges for individual crushing machines to help with preliminary budgeting. Actual prices depend on the selected specifications and configuration.
| Crusher Type | Model | Price Range (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Jaw Crusher | APJ-E | $18,000–$210,000 |
| APJ-V | $27,000–$175,000 | |
| APJ-X | $9,800–$23,200 | |
| Cone Crusher | APC-Y | $26,000–$124,000 |
| APC-C | $46,000–$232,000 | |
| APC-M | $63,000–$260,000 | |
| APC-D | $60,000–$450,000 | |
| Impact Crusher | APF | $19,000–$66,000 |
| APF-V | $20,000–$68,000 | |
| APF-H | $35,000–$140,000 | |
| Sand Making Machine | APV | $27,000–$65,000 |
| APV-X | $28,000–$105,000 |
Note: These are reference price ranges for individual crushing machines, not complete crushing plants. Final quotations depend on equipment specifications and configuration. Freight, installation, auxiliary equipment, and other services may incur additional costs.
A single-crusher quotation covers one machine. A complete plant quotation may also include feeders, screens, conveyors, electrical controls, installation, and other auxiliary equipment.
Before comparing quotations, check three things:
A lower quotation may cover less equipment or fewer services. Compare offers on the same supply scope and delivery basis before deciding which represents better value.