What a mobile crusher costs in Australia
Crushing and screening is quarry-grade capital equipment where new pricing is mostly quote-only and the used market carries the real numbers. Here are the current Australian bands.
The market, priced
| Class | Price (ex GST) | Financed, per week |
|---|---|---|
| Mini and compact tracked crushers | $90,000 to $130,000 | $445 to $645 |
| Used full-size tracked jaws and cones | $250,000 to $429,000 | $1240 to $2130 |
| Older high-hours units (the floor) | $90,000 to $250,000 | $445 to $1240 |
| New full-size plants (where priced) | $400,000 to $790,000; mostly dealer quote | from $1985 |
Current anchors: a new full-size jaw plant listed at $720,000, a new screen plant at $400,000, a 6,600-hour Keestrack jaw at $429,000, a Kleemann cone at $379,000, and older Strikers from $90,000. The category spread on the biggest marketplace runs $7,500 to $790,000 with an average around $207,000.
What moves the price
Hours dominate, because crusher value lives in wear metal and engine life. Cones command more than jaws, electric-drive options carry premiums as sites chase fuel costs, and dealer parts support, Finlay, Striker, Kleemann networks, holds resale the way brand does in trucks. On used machines, the remaining wear metal is the inspection that matters.
The contractor maths
A $350,000 used cone financed over five years runs about $1735 a week. Against contract crushing rates, machines earn that in days, not weeks, when utilisation holds, which is why the used market moves fast and good machines sell before listings age.
Financing crushing plant
Crushers and screens write on chattel mortgage, new or used, dealer or private, with terms matched to remaining machine life. Property-backed borrowers generally price around 6% to 9% p.a. and non-property-backed deals around 9% to 13%, with approvals commonly back in 24 to 48 hours. Run a machine through the equipment finance calculator, or start at mining and quarry finance.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mobile crusher cost in Australia?
Compact tracked crushers run $90,000 to $130,000, used full-size tracked jaws and cones $250,000 to $429,000, and new full-size plants $400,000 to $790,000 where priced, with most new pricing dealer-quote.
Jaw or cone crusher, what is the price difference?
Cones command more than jaws at equivalent size and hours, reflecting their role in secondary crushing and finished product quality.
What should I inspect on a used crusher?
Remaining wear metal first, then engine hours, feed system condition and service history. Crusher value is consumed through the wear parts.
Can crushing equipment be financed?
Yes, new and used including private sales, on chattel mortgage terms matched to the machine's remaining life.
Quarry iron, priced and financed
Tell us the machine and hours and we will come back with the weekly number, usually within a day.
This article is general information only and not financial, credit, or tax advice. Ventas Asset Lending is a finance broker, not a lender. Approvals are subject to lender assessment. Consider your own circumstances and speak to a qualified professional, including your accountant for any tax questions.