A portable cone crusher is a wheeled-mounted secondary or tertiary crushing unit designed for high mobility and rapid deployment.

It features a high-performance cone crusher mounted on a chassis with an integrated axle and towing hitch, allowing transport by truck tractor on public roads . Unlike stationary plants that require extensive foundations, portable cone crushers use hydraulic leveling legs for quick setup—operational within hours of arrival—with no concrete foundations required . They are ideal for contractors, quarries, and mining operations that need to move between sites or process materials at temporary locations.

Setup is exceptionally fast.

A portable cone crusher can be relocated and operational within hours of arriving at a new site . Upon arrival, no concrete foundations or complex civil works are required. Operators simply level the plant using hydraulic run-on jack legs , connect the power supply and auxiliary conveyors, and the crusher is ready to begin production. Some modern designs feature hydraulic lifting frames that reduce setup time to under 90 minutes on flat ground . This rapid deployment capability enables contractors to respond quickly to new project opportunities and minimize downtime during site-to-site relocation.

No—one of the key advantages of portable cone crushers is that they require absolutely no concrete foundations.

The plant is equipped with hydraulic leveling legs or run-on jack legs that provide stable support on virtually any firm, level surface . Upon arrival at a new site, operators simply lower the legs to level the crusher and stabilize it for immediate operation. This eliminates the cost, time, and environmental impact associated with pouring and curing concrete foundations, making portable cone crushers ideal for temporary projects, rental fleets, and operations where site conditions may change.

Our portable cone crushers are available in three capacity ranges to suit different operational needs.

65-200 TPH models are ideal for smaller quarries, contractors, and entry-level mobile crushing operations. They balance moderate production with the mobility required for frequent site changes.

110-400 TPH models deliver the versatility and throughput needed for most commercial quarry and mining applications—providing sufficient capacity for sustained production while maintaining portable design advantages.

180-400 TPH models are engineered for large-scale operations requiring higher throughput, delivering stationary-level capacity in a portable configuration for major infrastructure projects and high-volume producers.

Actual capacity varies based on feed material hardness, closed side setting, and feed gradation. Contact our technical team to match the right model to your specific application.

A typical portable cone crusher plant integrates several key components on a single wheeled chassis:

Cone crusher: High-performance cone crusher (single-cylinder or multi-cylinder)

Feed conveyor: Optional feed conveyor with surge capacity and swing capabilities

Discharge conveyor: Rear discharge conveyor (typically 36-42" / 914-1067mm) with hydraulic raise/lower

Hydraulic leveling system: Run-on jack legs (typically 4-6) for rapid setup and stabilization

Electrical controls: Integrated motor control panel with NEMA options

Walking beam suspension: Tri-axle or multi-axle for highway transport

Optional equipment includes overflow chutes to prevent spillage, extended discharge conveyors, removable feed cones for improved transportability, and motor control centers.

Portable cone crushers are versatile and used across multiple industries:

Mining: Secondary and tertiary crushing of metal ores (iron, copper, gold) in small to medium-scale operations

Quarrying: Processing hard rock (granite, basalt, trap rock) for aggregate production

Recycling: Processing concrete and asphalt into high-quality recycled aggregates

Infrastructure projects: On-site crushing for road construction, dam building, and rail ballast production

Contracting: Multiple short-term projects requiring frequent equipment relocation

The portable cone crusher is particularly well-suited for "entry-level and mid-tier segments of the market" where flexibility and cost-effectiveness are priorities.

The key difference is their role in the crushing process.

Crushing stage: A portable jaw crusher is a primary crusher—it handles the first reduction of run-of-mine material, accepting feed sizes up to 500mm or larger. A portable cone crusher is a secondary or tertiary crusher—it refines material that has already passed through a primary crusher into smaller, consistent sizes.

Feed size and capacity: Jaw crushers accept much larger feed (500-700mm) and typically handle 100-300 TPH. Cone crushers require feed under 350mm and deliver 50-400 TPH depending on the model.

Product shape: Cone crushers produce excellent cubical shapes with low flakiness through inter-particle compression—ideal for high-spec concrete and asphalt aggregates. Jaw crushers produce more elongated particles—suitable for primary reduction but requiring further processing for final shaping.

In short: Use jaw crushers for primary reduction of large material. Use cone crushers for refining that material into high-quality final products. They work together—each excelling at its specific stage.

The core difference lies in mobility and how they are deployed.

Mobility and transport: A portable cone crusher is wheeled with a towing hitch, designed for highway transport by truck tractor—ideal for frequent site-to-site relocation. A modular cone crusher is skid-mounted, requiring a crane for loading and transport via flatbed trucks or containers. It is designed for semi-permanent installation, not highway towing.

Installation time: Portable units set up in hours—simply level with hydraulic legs, connect power, and start. Modular units install within one to two weeks, needing a simple concrete pad and crane positioning, but bolt together with basic tools.

Foundation: Portable crushers require no foundation—hydraulic legs provide stable support on any firm surface. Modular crushers need a simple concrete pad to distribute loads.

Best applications: Choose portable for frequent moves—contractors, recycling, temporary projects where equipment relocates every few weeks. Choose modular for long-term stability with future relocation option—quarries that advance over years but may eventually need to move.

Performance: Both deliver identical crushing capabilities—using the same high-performance technology with the same capacity ranges.

In short: Choose portable when you need to move often and start fast. Choose modular when you want a solid, lasting setup—with the freedom to relocate later.