I'm not a crusher operator. I'm the office administrator who gets pulled into heavy equipment purchases, parts orders, and service contracts. This FAQ is based on what I've learned managing those relationships for a construction materials company.

Kleemann FAQ: The Questions That Actually Come Up

What is a Kleemann, and why does "Kleemann Dinslaken" appear on some machines or listings?

Kleemann is a German manufacturer of mobile crushing and screening equipment. You'll find its name on jaw crushers, impact crushers, cone crushers, and mobile screens. "Kleemann Dinslaken" is a label you'll see in older brochures and some dealer listings because Dinslaken is one of the places connected to the brand's history. When I first saw it, I assumed it was a separate company or maybe a regional spin-off. It's the same Kleemann brand—just with a location marker that stuck around. If you're looking at a used machine, let the serial number and the model plate tell you what it is, not the city in the address line.

Is mobile crushing really better than a fixed plant?

The answer depends on how much your operation moves. A fixed plant can absolutely win on cost per ton if you're processing the same material in the same place for years. But for a contractor who moves between sites, mobile equipment has a time advantage that's hard to ignore. The conventional wisdom is to focus on the purchase price and cost per ton. My experience says total delivered cost matters more. That includes freight, site prep, permits, setup, moving, and commissioning. I've seen a well-specified mobile setup outperform a more expensive fixed approach for our specific jobs. That doesn't make fixed plants bad. It just means efficiency is about the whole process, not the machine price.

What does EVO2 mean on a Kleemann machine?

EVO2 is the second generation of Kleemann's mobile plant design. It's not just a badge. It comes with improvements that affect fuel consumption, operating simplicity, and transport setup. From a procurement standpoint, what I care about is what those improvements actually do for the crew. If the plant sets up faster and the control system gives operators useful real-time data, that shows up in utilization numbers. If it doesn't, the name does not matter. Modern digital features only help when the people using them know how to interpret the data. Otherwise it's just another screen in the cab.

How do I know a production or capacity claim is real?

Ask for the test conditions behind the claimed tonnage. Per FTC guidelines (ftc.gov), performance claims have to be truthful and substantiated. That doesn't mean every "up to" number in a brochure will apply to your material, but it does mean there should be a basis for it. I still kick myself for taking an early capacity quote at face value. It took one expensive season to learn that the number assumed perfect feed, consistent moisture, and new wear parts. Now I ask for material specs, feed size, and screen configuration before I put anything in a budget. If a supplier hesitates to share that, it's a useful red flag.

What should I look for in a parts and service program?

Invoice reliability, response time, and actual parts availability. I process a lot of orders, and one bad invoice can cost more than the part itself. A few years ago, a vendor's system was down and they gave us a handwritten receipt. Finance rejected the expense, and the loss came out of our department budget. That kind of cost never shows up in a quote. Ask about warranty approval, return procedures, and whether the dealer stocks common wear items locally. Also ask if remote monitoring is included. When a machine can tell a technician what's wrong before the operator opens the panel, the repair process gets much smoother.

How important is operator training?

More important than you think. Looking back, I should have scheduled training before the first big job, not after. At the time, I figured the machine's automatic features would cover for us. They don't. An operator who knows how to adjust settings and read the control system can save fuel, reduce wear, and avoid shutting down on small problems. There's something satisfying about watching a trained crew run a plant without a panicked phone call to the service line. When you compare quotes, ask exactly what training is included and what the next day costs. It's not a frill, especially on equipment with a lot of electronics.

What are the hidden costs when buying a mobile crusher or screen?

Beyond the machine price, budget for freight, site preparation, permits, utility connections, and wear parts. Also budget for inefficient paperwork—seriously. We used to receive paper invoices from several suppliers, and between mail delays and USPS rate increases (a First-Class letter is $0.73 as of January 2025, according to usps.com/stamps), we occasionally missed payment windows. Moving to digital invoicing saved us time and late fees. On the equipment side, the biggest hidden cost I see is mobilization. A mobile crusher still has to arrive, be checked, be set up, and be tested. Ask for the vendor's standard commissioning checklist and what it does and does not include.

Why do people search for Tom Kleemann, Henry High School stats, 2026 Winter Olympics skiing, and English vs knitting?

This is the strangest search reality of having the word "Kleemann" connected to a manufacturing brand. Tom Kleemann is a separate person from the machine company as far as I can tell, so if you're looking for him, this page is not the right destination. The same goes for Henry High School stats and the 2026 Winter Olympics skiing schedule. Those are entirely different topics. And the "English vs knitting" question—probably the English vs Continental knitting debate—is a completely different rabbit hole. I can't help with those searches. But if you're here for Kleemann crushers, screens, or mobile plant procurement, you're in the right place. Scroll up, pick a question, or call a dealer.