Which Kleemann crusher should you buy? If someone gives you a one-word answer, they probably haven't seen your site. The right choice depends on how much time you have, what you're crushing, how long the job lasts, and—this is the one people forget—who's going to support you when it breaks.

I'm not a vet, so I can't help with the "NexGard Plus vs Simparica" debate for your dog. But I've spent 11 years solving a similar type of problem: guys calling me at 5 p.m. on a Friday with a dead crusher and a Monday deadline. That's why I structure buying advice by scenario, not by model number.

Why "Kleemann Kitzingen" Still Matters

Kleemann is based in Kitzingen, Germany. That's where Hans Kleemann started the company in 1920, and it's still home to the engineering center and main production facility. Part of the Wirtgen Group, owned by John Deere since 2017, Kleemann builds mobile jaw crushers, impact crushers, cone crushers, and screening plants.

Kitzingen matters for one reason: the engineering legacy. The current EVO2 generation—models like the MC 110i EVO2, MR 130i EVO2, MCO 90i EVO2, and MS 952 EVO2—comes out of that history. I want to say the EVO2 label has been around for a while now, but don't quote me on when it launched. The point is that these machines are designed to move easily and run efficiently.

The Scenarios: No Universal Answer

I categorize most requests into four scenarios. Your answer to "which Kleemann should I buy" depends on which one you're in.

Scenario 1: The Machine Is Down and the Clock Is Running

In March 2024, a project super named Robert called me at 7 a.m. on a Monday. He didn't need a sales presentation. He needed a jaw plant running by Thursday, or he'd face a $12,000-a-day penalty on a highway aggregate contract. The normal lead time for a new MC 110i EVO2 from Kitzingen was roughly ten weeks. We found a low-hour used unit at a dealer two states away, paid an extra $4,500 in freight, and had it crushing by Wednesday afternoon.

If this is your situation, don't start with "new vs used." Start with "how fast can we get something here?" Renting a similar plant for 30 days is often faster than buying. A used machine with local dealer support can be faster than waiting for the factory to build yours. And a repair with a known parts lead time might be faster than any purchase.

Avoid the trap of assuming new equipment is always more reliable. Reliability lives in maintenance history, not just age.

Scenario 2: You're Starting a Long-Term Site

If you're opening a quarry or a large recycling operation that will run for years, the calculus changes. New EVO2 equipment from Kleemann Kitzingen makes sense because you can amortize the cost over a longer period, and you get the full warranty plus the latest safety and fuel-economy features.

In this scenario, I'd still not recommend buying before you have a realistic production schedule. Too many companies buy a bigger machine "to grow into it" and end up with idle capital. The right approach: size the crusher to the bottleneck in your current flow—not the theoretical capacity on the spec sheet.

Scenario 3: You're Testing a Market or Have a Short Contract

This is where my advice goes against conventional wisdom. "Buy once, cry once" sounds good, but for an 18-month project, a new machine can lose more money in depreciation than it saves in operating costs.

Eddie, a demolition contractor in Ohio, is a good example. He asked for a "Kleemann dealer near me" because he wanted to see the machine before buying. A new MR 130i EVO2 was ideal on paper, but the nearest demo unit was 400 miles away and the wait was too long. We found a used MR 110 with 4,100 hours and a documented service history at a closer dealer. It wasn't the latest model, but it made him money for two years. That's the outcome he actually needed.

Renting is also a legitimate answer here, even though it feels like "burning cash." The advantage isn't lower cost—it's flexibility. I've seen rent-vs-buy math go both ways, but for short, uncertain projects, the ability to hand the keys back is worth a lot.

Scenario 4: You Already Know the Job—Match the Machine to the Material

This scenario is less about "which brand" and more about "which type." If you're crushing hard, abrasive granite, a jaw crusher like the MC 110i EVO2 is your primary. If you're processing recycled concrete or softer limestone, an impact crusher like the MR 130i EVO2 usually gives better shape and more reduction. If you need final aggregate gradation after a primary, a cone like the MCO 90i EVO2 plus a screening plant like the MS 952 EVO2 is the standard path.

But here's the part that surprises people: the crusher is rarely the bottleneck. The screen is. It's tempting to think more horsepower means more profit. In practice, if your screen can't keep up, a bigger crusher just makes a bigger pile.

How to Tell Which Scenario You're In

Ask yourself three questions:

  1. How much time do I have? If the answer is days, you're in Scenario 1.
  2. How long will this work last? More than 3 years? Focus on Scenario 2. Less than 18 months? Consider Scenario 3.
  3. What is my cost of downtime per hour? If it's high, choose the machine with the best local support, not the best spec sheet.

If you're still not sure, rent or buy used. That's not a cop-out; it's how you gather data before making a bigger bet.

Hidden Costs: Ask What's Not Included

I've learned to ask "what's NOT included" before "what's the price." The vendor that lists all fees upfront—even if the total looks higher—usually costs less in the end. The machine price is only the starting point. You need to know:

  • Freight and insurance, especially if the machine is coming from Kitzingen or another country
  • Setup and commissioning, including crane and electrician
  • Operator training
  • Wear parts like jaw plates, blow bars, and screens
  • Dealer travel time and hourly rates for service calls
  • Financing costs and residual value assumptions

None of these are "tricks." They're normal costs. But when a quote doesn't list them, it's easy to miss them in the budget. Transparent pricing matters because it lets you make the right decision without unpleasant surprises.

One More Caveat

This was accurate as of February 2025. Specs, lead times, and inventory change fast. I might be misremembering a few details—that's why I always tell clients to verify current models on Kleemann's official site and ask their dealer for a written quote.

The machine can be perfect on paper, but the deal only works if the dealer is close enough to help when it matters. A "Kleemann dealer near me" isn't just a search phrase; it's a maintenance strategy.

Bottom Line

There's no universal "best Kleemann model." There's only the right match for your timeline, your material, your contract, and your support network. If you're facing an emergency, solve the logistics first. If you're building for the long term, focus on lifecycle cost. If you're testing the waters, rent or buy used. And in every case, make sure the quote includes everything before you sign.

That's the answer I give anyone who asks—whether it's about a crusher or, for the record, a pet medication. The specifics are different, but the decision process isn't.