If you’ve ever typed “kleemann” into a search bar, you’ve probably seen it all: mobile crushers, a holiday property called Haus Kleemann Norderney, some knitting stuff, and maybe a bloke named Trevor from Victoria, Australia. I’m the quality compliance manager for one of those Kleemanns—the one that builds mobile crushing and screening equipment. I review a couple hundred handover dossiers a year before machines leave the factory. Here’s what this guide covers: what Kleemann builds, which “Kleemann” is which, jaw vs impact crushers, and what to check before you sign the delivery note.

1. What exactly does Kleemann manufacture?

Kleemann GmbH, part of the Wirtgen Group, makes mobile jaw crushers, impact crushers, cone crushers, and screening plants. The product names—Mobicat, Mobirex, Mobicone, Mobiscreen—tell you the job. “Mobile” is the point: a track-mounted unit can move between quarries or work on confined demolition sites.

If you’re searching for “kleemann anleggsmaskiner” (Norwegian for Kleemann construction machinery), this is probably the Kleemann you want. In Kleemann’s official product line, the MC series handles primary crushing; the MR series covers secondary and recycling; MCO and MS do the finer work. In short, if a rock is too big for an existing plant and you can’t move the site, we make something that handles that.

2. Is Kleemann connected to Haus Kleemann Norderney?

No. Haus Kleemann Norderney is a holiday property on the North Sea island of Norderney. Perfectly nice, from what I’ve heard. But it has nothing to do with crushing equipment. The name “Kleemann” is a German surname, so it shows up all over—engineering, hospitality, knitting, you name it. If you want to book a room, that’s not us. If you want a crusher with proper documentation, then yes, you’re in the right place.

3. What does “kleemann anleggsmaskiner” mean?

It’s Norwegian for “Kleemann construction machinery.” Scandinavian customers often use it when looking for mobile crushers and screens. In fact, when I implemented our pre-delivery verification protocol in 2022, one of the first requests came through a Norwegian dealer asking for the commissioning paperwork in Norwegian. Not a big deal, but it matters when the machine is heading to Norway and the site team needs to understand maintenance schedules.

If you’re in that market, search by model, not just by brand. That alone will save you from most of the noise online.

4. What’s the difference between the MC 110(i) EVO2 and the MR 110(i) EVO2?

MC stands for Mobicat—a mobile jaw crusher. MR stands for Mobirex—a mobile impact crusher. The “EVO2” part is Kleemann’s second-generation evolution of the EVO series, with updated drive concepts and better efficiency.

The MC 110(i) EVO2 is usually a primary crusher. It reduces blasted rock to a size the next stage can handle. The MR 110(i) EVO2 is used more often as a secondary crusher or for recycling concrete and asphalt. A jaw crusher compresses; an impact crusher breaks material with high-speed rotors.

Which one to choose depends on feed material, hardness, and the final shape you need. I’d rather spend ten minutes explaining that than watch someone order the wrong machine because two spec sheets looked similar.

5. Which is better: a jaw crusher or an impact crusher?

It depends. Most people start with the wrong question. The conventional wisdom is “jaw crushers for hard rock, impact crushers for soft feed.” That was true ten years ago, when impact crushers struggled with abrasive materials. Modern impact crushers are better—but for basalt and very hard granite, a jaw or cone setup still makes more sense.

Everything I’d read about premium equipment said the price was the only real difference. In practice, the abrasive wear, power draw, and maintenance intervals vary so much between sites that matching the machine to the rock matters more than the machine category.

Don’t assume a bigger crusher is automatically better. I once assumed a larger jaw would fix a flakiness problem; it didn’t. The real issue was the closed-side setting and the feeding pattern. A well-adjusted smaller unit will usually beat a poorly run bigger one.

6. What should I check before accepting a new Kleemann machine?

Take it from someone who reviews handover files for a living: the machine itself is only half the delivery. I’ve rejected roughly 6% of first-pass deliveries in 2024 for documentation issues alone—missing emission labels, wrong engine certification, or serial numbers that didn’t match the order.

Here’s a practical checklist:

  • Confirm the model and serial number against your order and the delivery documents. A typo on paper can turn into a customs delay later.
  • Check the emission label. In Europe, it should show EU Stage V compliance under Regulation (EU) 2016/1628. In North America, look for EPA Tier 4 Final certification.
  • Walk around for transport damage. Hoses, wiring, hydraulic tanks, and paint all tell you how the machine was handled.
  • Start the machine and cycle the main functions. Listen for unusual noise, check for leaks, and verify the emergency stop actually stops.
  • Verify the documents match the options. If you paid for a radio remote, make sure it’s listed and present.

One customer in Victoria, Australia—let’s call him Trevor—saved $1,500 by skipping the pre-dispatch inspection. The machine arrived with a damaged hydraulic hose and the wrong maintenance manual. The rework and freight delay cost about $18,000. Penny-wise, pound-foolish, as they say.

7. Is “German engineering” worth the premium?

In my opinion, yes—with conditions. People think expensive machines are reliable because they cost more. Actually, it’s the other way around. A machine that’s engineered, tested, and supported properly can justify a higher price. The price follows the engineering; the brand name alone doesn’t create reliability.

The “German engineering is just marketing” take was partly true in the early 2000s, when a lot of manufacturers assembled common components and branded the result. Today, the difference shows up in design validation, tolerances, hydraulic routing, and after-sales support. You can’t see that on a brochure, but you’ll notice it in the first 500 operating hours.

That’s also why I push customers to check documentation and lifecycle support before signing. A well-maintained Kleemann is worth more than an ignored one, no matter which badge is on the side.

8. Why do searches like “Trevor, Victoria” and “VS English knitting” end up on a crusher website?

Honestly? Because “Kleemann” is a shared name. Trevor, Victoria could be a person or a place in Australia, or both. “VS English knitting” is another one of those queries where “Kleemann vs. something” gets tangled with unrelated results. It happens.

But if you got here because of one of those searches, here’s the useful part: you’re reading about mobile crushing and screening equipment, and the name overlap shouldn’t stop you from finding the right information. Search by model—MC 110(i) EVO2, MR 130(i) EVO2, MCO 11(i) PRO, MS 952(i) EVO—and you’ll get much cleaner results. Or talk to your local Wirtgen Group dealer. They’ll know exactly which Kleemann you mean.