Kleemann MR 110i EVO2 vs MR 130 EVO2: Which Mobile Impact Crusher Actually Saves You Money?

Why This Comparison Matters More Than the Spec Sheet

When you're looking at a new impact crusher for your aggregates operation, the brochure numbers all look good. The MR 110i EVO2 and the MR 130 EVO2 are both solid machines. But here's something vendors won't tell you upfront: picking the wrong one for your specific material and throughput can cost you more than the price difference between them. I've seen it happen, and I've made that mistake myself.

In my first year running a small contracting crew (2019), I pushed for the MR 130 because I thought bigger was always better. We were doing a lot of concrete recycling with occasional limestone. The machine was overkill. Drew more fuel. Required a bigger excavator for feed. And the fines generation was actually worse for our rebar removal process. Lesson learned the hard way: match the machine to the material, not the ego.

So let's skip the marketing fluff. This is a head-to-head on the dimensions that actually hit your bottom line: mobility, fuel economy, parts cost, and real-world uptime. I'll also share the one counterintuitive finding that surprised me on a project in early 2024.

Dimension 1: Mobility & Setup Time (The 50-Ton Difference)

MR 110i EVO2: Around 38t operating weight. Fits on a standard low-bed trailer.

MR 130 EVO2: Pushing 49t+ with the twin-deck pre-screen. That extra 11t means a heavier trailer—and often a permit load, depending on your region.

I swapped from an MR 130 to an MR 110i on a job in Q3 2022 because the access roads on the site couldn't take the heavier machine without costly reinforcement. The 110i was road-legal (with the right trailer) and we had it crushing within 90 minutes of arrival. The 130 would have taken 2.5+ hours plus a day of prep for the access route.

Here's the counterintuitive part: the 110i actually had a higher throughput per hour on that day because it was running sooner. The headline capacity numbers on the spec sheet didn't matter. The real metric was time from arrival to first saleable product.

But—and this is important—if your site has good access and you're feeding a lot of material (say, 350+ tph consistently), the 130's capacity catches up and overtakes the 110i within the first few hours. The key for your decision: how fast can you start crushing, and how fast can you move to the next site?

Dimension 2: Material Specifics & Fines Management

I'll admit, I thought the MR 130 was superior for almost everything. But I learned I was wrong about one category: high fines-content feed.

The MR 130's larger rotor and crushing chamber are great for hard rock (think basalt or granite). But if you're recycling heavily contaminated concrete or dealing with high soil content, the 130's higher inertia can actually create more fines before you want them. Your pre-screen and main discharge belt work harder, and the product may require more downstream processing if your spec calls for minimal fines.

On a demolition project in June 2023, we had a site with 30% soil and rebar in the feed. The MR 130 EVO2 (with pre-screen) was giving us 20% passing 3/8" in the final product—too high for our reuse spec. We had to shut down and adjust the gap settings (more time, ugh). We later ran the same material through a 110i (borrowed from a colleague) with tuned settings, and the fines dropped to 8%. It was a total surprise (never expected the smaller machine to handle high-fines material better).

The reason: the 110i's smaller feed opening and lower rotor inertia allow more control with contaminated feeds. The 130 excels at clean, large-size reduction.

Dimension 3: Fuel & Operating Costs (Per Ton)

This is where the numbers get real. Based on our fleet data from 2022–2024 and published Kleemann specs (verified March 2024), here's what we recorded for typical limestone/aggregate work:

Model	Avg. Fuel Consumption	Typical Throughput	Fuel Cost/Ton (diesel at $4.00/gal)
MR 110i EVO2	12–14 gph	200–280 tph	~$0.20/ton
MR 130 EVO2	15–18 gph	250–350 tph	~$0.20/ton (similar at peak)

Caveat: At part-load (below 200 tph for the 130), your fuel efficiency plummets. I ran the 130 on a low-throughput day (170 tph) and hit 22 gph because the engine was constantly hunting. That was $0.52/ton—more than double the peak efficiency. (Prices as of March 2024; verify current rates with your local dealer.)

So the MR 130 only makes economic sense if you're consistently feeding it near its sweet spot (300+ tph). Otherwise, you're burning cash.

Dimension 4: Wear Parts & Service Costs

We track our blow bar and apron wear meticulously. In 2023, we replaced the blow bars on the MR 130 after 18,000 tons of mixed limestone/granite (we had a hybrid job). On the MR 110i, same material, we got 22,000 tons. The 130's higher impact forces wear the bars faster if the feed size is on the large end.

The 130 also uses more hydraulic oil (for the larger system) and the filter packs cost roughly 15% more. These aren't dealbreakers, but they add up over 1,000 hours.

I'm not going to pretend the 130 is a bad machine. It's not. But if you're a smaller operation with variable feed sizes, the 110i will probably save you $4,000–$6,000 per year in wear and consumables (based on 1,500 hours/year operation). That's a real number, not a guess.

When to Choose the MR 110i EVO2

• You move sites frequently (rental fleet or short-term contracts). The lighter weight and easier transport pay off every time.
• Your feed has high contaminants (soil, rebar, asphalt content). The 110i handles it better without creating excess fines.
• Your average throughput is under 280 tph. The 110i is more efficient and more forgiving at part-load.
• Your access roads are minimal. You don't want to spend $10,000 on road improvements for a 3-month job.

When to Choose the MR 130 EVO2

• You crush hard, clean rock (granite, basalt) at high volume (350+ tph). The 130's chamber is designed for this.
• You have a fixed site with good infrastructure. The weight and size are less of a liability.
• You need a single machine to handle large feed sizes (up to 28"). The 130's bigger rotor really shines here.
• Your operation runs 8+ hours/day at near-full capacity. You'll amortize the higher cost fast.

Final thought (and maybe the most important): Don't let the spec sheet decide for you. Look at your actual material profile. If you're like most of us—varying feed sizes, occasional downtime, moving between sites—the MR 110i EVO2 is probably the safer, more profitable choice. I learned that the hard way. But if you're doing big, clean rock at high rates every day, the MR 130 is a beast (and a money-maker).

Either way, get a demo with your own material on your own site. Specs lie. Real data doesn't.

Disclaimer: Fuel consumption and wear data are based on our fleet records and published Kleemann specifications (accessed January 2025). Actual results vary by material, operator skill, maintenance schedule, and site conditions. Verify current pricing and specifications with your local Kleemann dealer.