YG Machinery supplied a mobile stone crusher to a quarry operator in British Columbia, Canada. The quarry is in a mountain area with steep slopes. Space for a fixed crushing plant was limited. The operator needed to produce 100 tons per hour of 3/4 inch aggregate for road construction projects.
The YG mobile crusher model 1200×1200 with diesel power solved the problem. The machine moves along the quarry face as extraction progresses. The operator crushes rock directly at the source. Production runs 90-110 tons per hour consistently. Hauling cost dropped by 60%. Setup time at a new location takes 15 minutes. The machine works through winter temperatures of -20°C.
Customer Background
A quarry operator in British Columbia, Canada, supplies aggregate for road construction projects. The quarry sits in a mountain area. Slopes are steep. Space for a fixed crushing plant is very limited.
Before buying the mobile stone crusher, the operator used a fixed plant at the bottom of the hill. Trucks hauled rock from the quarry face down to the plant. Each trip took time. Fuel cost was high. The road required constant maintenance.
Winter made everything worse. Temperatures drop to -20°C. Trucks struggled on icy roads. The fixed plant sometimes shut down due to frozen equipment. The operator needed a better way.
Why Did a Quarry Need a Mobile Crusher?
A fixed crushing plant has one big problem. It stays in one place. The quarry face moves as rock is extracted. Each blast moves the work face further from the plant. Hauling distance gets longer every month.
The operator had three options. Build a new fixed plant closer to the work face. That costs millions. Move the existing plant. That takes weeks of downtime. Or switch to a mobile stone crusher that moves with the work face.
A mobile crusher for sale made the most sense. The machine travels on tracks. It climbs steep slopes. It sets up in minutes. No trucks needed to haul rock down the mountain. Crush right at the source.
How Did the Operator Find YG Machinery?
The quarry owner searched online for a rock crusher for quarry applications. He needed a machine that could handle 100 tons per hour, work in -20°C winter, and move easily on steep ground.
He found several suppliers. Some offered wheeled crushers that could not handle the mountain terrain. Others had tracked units but low production capacity. Some could not guarantee cold weather starting.
He found YG Machinery’s website. The mobile crusher model 1200×1200 caught his attention. It produces 90 tons per hour of stone (or 65 tons per hour of sand). The diesel engine provides 330HP. The tracked undercarriage works on rough terrain.
He submitted an inquiry. Our sales manager replied within a few hours. He asked about material type, desired output size, and site conditions. The operator explained they crush granite and limestone for road base. Winter temperatures drop to -20°C.
The sales manager recommended the 1200×1200 mobile crusher with a cold weather package. The package includes a block heater for the diesel engine, heated hydraulic oil, and cold-weather lubricants. He sent videos of the machine working in similar conditions.
The operator placed an order.
YG Mobile Crusher 1200×1200
Here is what the quarry received:
| Specification | 1200×1200 |
| Motor power | 160kw×4G |
| Diesel power | 330HP |
| Hopper size | 3800x2200x8mm |
| Hammerhead weight | 36kg |
| Total weight | 19 tons |
| Belt size | 8x1m |
| Stone capacity | 90 tons per hour |
| Sand capacity | 65 tons per hour |
| Overall size | 12x3x3.6m |
This mobile crushing plant runs on diesel power. No need for grid electricity in the remote quarry. The tracked undercarriage moves on steep slopes and uneven ground. The vibrating feeder controls material flow. The crusher chamber breaks rock down to size. The belt conveyor discharges aggregate directly into stockpiles or trucks.
The cold weather package includes a block heater, heated hydraulic oil tank, and winter-grade lubricants. The machine starts reliably at -20°C.
For more models and specifications, see tracked crusher for sale.
Core Features of This Mobile Crushing Plant
Tracked mobility. The machine moves on crawler tracks. It climbs steep slopes. It does not sink into soft ground. One operator drives the crusher from the cab. No tow vehicle needed.
Crush at the source. The mobile crusher works right at the quarry face. No trucks hauling rock down the mountain. No road maintenance.
Fast setup. At a new location, setup takes 15 minutes. Lower the stabilizer legs. Check the belts. Start crushing. No foundation needed. No concrete pad.
Cold weather ready. The block heater keeps the engine warm. Heated hydraulic oil flows freely at -20°C. Winter-grade lubricants protect moving parts. The machine starts and runs in freezing conditions.
Consistent production. The operator reports 90-110 tons per hour consistently. The vibrating feeder controls the flow rate. The crusher chamber handles large rock without jamming.
Fuel efficient. The diesel engine uses less fuel than trucking rock to a fixed plant. The operator saved $200,000 in trucking costs in the first year alone.
This tracked crusher for sale is built for tough mountain conditions.
Results
The mobile crusher arrived at the British Columbia quarry within six weeks. YG provided remote training. The operator’s team learned to run the machine in two days.
The machine moves along the quarry face as blasting progresses. After each blast, the operator drives the crusher closer to the new work face. Setup takes 15 minutes. Then crushing begins.
The results after one year:
| Metric | Before (Fixed Plant) | After (Mobile Crusher) | Improvement |
| Hauling distance | 1.5 km uphill to plant | 0 meters (crush at source) | -100% |
| Hauling cost per year | Estimated $330,000 | $130,000 | -60% |
| Setup time at new location | 2-3 weeks (move fixed plant) | 15 minutes | -99% |
| Winter downtime | Several days per month | None | -100% |
| Production rate | 90-100 t/h | 90-110 t/h | Consistent |
Hauling cost reduced by 60%. No trucks climbing the mountain road. No fuel burned. No road repairs. The owner saved $200,000 in trucking costs in the first year.
Setup time is 15 minutes. When the work face moves, the operator drives the crusher to the new location. Lower the legs. Start crushing. No waiting. No downtime.
Winter operation. The machine worked through -20°C temperatures. The block heater kept the engine warm. Heated hydraulic oil flowed freely. No frozen lines. No shutdowns.
Consistent production. The operator produces 90-110 tons per hour of 3/4 inch aggregate. The quality meets road construction specifications.
Customer Feedback
The quarry owner told us:
“The tracked crusher lets us crush right where we blast. We saved $200,000 in trucking costs in the first year alone. The machine starts in cold weather without problems. Setup at a new location takes 15 minutes. Best equipment purchase we have made.”
For placing crushed aggregate on site, a small concrete pump moves material efficiently.
Other Mobile Crusher Options from YG
If the 1200×1200 model is not the right fit, YG also offers:
- 800×800 mobile crusher – 50 tons per hour stone capacity, 30 tons per hour sand capacity. Compact size for small jobs.
- 800×1000 mobile crusher – 70 tons per hour stone capacity. Good balance for medium quarries.
- 1000×1200 mobile crusher – 80 tons per hour stone capacity. Popular for general quarry use.
- 1200×1500 mobile crusher – 120 tons per hour stone capacity. Higher output for larger operations.
- 1400×1600 mobile crusher – 180 tons per hour stone capacity. Maximum production for commercial crushing.
All models include tracked undercarriage, vibrating feeder, belt conveyor, and screening system. Choose diesel or electric power. Add a magnetic separator for concrete recycling.
The YG mobile stone crusher is also available as a stone crusher for sale with factory-direct pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can a mobile stone crusher work on steep slopes?
A: Yes. The tracked undercarriage provides grip on slopes. The machine climbs hills that would stop wheeled units.
Q: How long does setup take at a new location?
A: Setup takes 15 minutes. Lower the stabilizer legs. Check the belts. Start crushing. No foundation needed.
Q: Does the machine work in cold weather?
A: Yes. The cold weather package includes a block heater, heated hydraulic oil, and winter-grade lubricants. The machine starts at -20°C.
Q: What is the production rate for 3/4 inch aggregate?
A: The 1200×1200 model produces 90-110 tons per hour consistently. Larger models produce more.
Q: How much does it cost to haul rock to a fixed plant?
A: The operator saved $200,000 in trucking costs in the first year by switching to a mobile crusher.
Q: What is the difference between a mobile stone crusher and a portable rock crusher?
A: The terms are often used interchangeably. YG mobile stone crushers are also called portable rock crushers or mobile jaw crushers in different markets. All models are tracked and self-propelled.
Q: What is the price of a mobile stone crusher?
A: Price depends on the model and options. The 800×800 model is the most affordable. The 1400×1600 model costs more. Contact us for a quote based on your needs.
In addition to mobile stone crushers for quarry applications, YG Machinery also manufactures tracked crushers for rough terrain and demolition sites, wheeled mobile crushers for highway projects and urban sites, hydraulic rock splitters for breaking oversize rocks before crushing, small concrete pumps for concrete placement after crushing, and fog cannon machines for dust control at the crushing site.
