{"id":406,"date":"2025-12-10T09:55:24","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T09:55:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pto-stone-crusher.com\/?p=406"},"modified":"2025-12-11T02:34:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T02:34:12","slug":"what-does-a-stone-crusher-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pto-stone-crusher.com\/th\/blog\/what-does-a-stone-crusher-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does a Stone Crusher Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Inquire Now<\/a><\/div>\n

A: Transforming Rock into Resource<\/h1>\n

1. Summary<\/h2>\n

A PTO Stone Crusher<\/strong> is a heavy-duty agricultural implement designed to pulverize surface and subterranean rocks, converting them into sand or small aggregate to reclaim non-arable land. Utilizing high-speed tungsten carbide hammers and a steel chamber, machines like the EP-THOR Series<\/strong> can process stones up to 50cm in diameter, returning vital minerals to the soil. This technology is the superior alternative to stone picking for massive land clearing projects, road construction, and forestry mulching.<\/p>\n

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2. Five Key Facts<\/h2>\n

2.1. Destruction: Pulverizes rocks up to 50cm in diameter.<\/p>\n

2.2. Power: Requires 180 – 230 CV PTO Power.<\/p>\n

2.3. Soil Health: Improves drainage & mineralization.<\/p>\n

2.4. Dual Use: Agriculture & Forestry\/Roads.<\/p>\n

2.5. Durability: Chassis & Carbide Tips.<\/p>\n

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3. The Mechanics of Lithic Reduction: How It Works<\/h2>\n

We first should look inside the crushing chamber. Unlike a Rock Rake, which merely moves stones aside, a PTO Stone Crusher (like the THOR Series) is a destructive engine. It is attached to the tractor’s 3-point hitch and driven by the Power Take-Off (PTO) shaft.<\/p>\n

The heart of the machine is a massive steel rotor equipped with fixed tungsten-carbide hammers. As the tractor moves forward at a slow speed (0.3 – 2 km\/h), the rotor spins against the direction of travel (or with it, depending on design). It strikes rocks and stumps with immense kinetic energy. These materials are thrown upward against a series of Counter-Knives lining the chassis ceiling. The rocks are shattered repeatedly in this “grinding zone” until the particles are small enough to pass through the rear grading grid. The result is a fine, uniform aggregate mixed into the topsoil.<\/p>\n

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4. Technical Specifications: THOR Series<\/h2>\n

*NOTE: The THOR series is engineered for the most demanding environments, from volcanic rock fields in Central America to limestone quarries in Europe. Below are the engineering parameters for our flagship models.<\/p>\n

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Parameter<\/th>\nTHOR 2.4 (Standard)<\/th>\nTHOR 3.0 (Wide)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Working Width<\/td>\n2.4 Meters<\/td>\n3.0 Meters<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Width<\/td>\n2481 mm<\/td>\n3000 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Length<\/td>\n1546 mm<\/td>\n1732 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Height<\/td>\n1212 mm<\/td>\n1212 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Machine Weight<\/td>\n2300 Kg<\/td>\n2800 Kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Min. Tractor Power<\/td>\n180 CV (HP)<\/td>\n230 CV (HP)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Linkage Category<\/td>\nCat 2 \/ Cat 3<\/td>\nCat 3 \/ Cat 4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Working Speed<\/td>\n0.5 – 3 km\/h<\/td>\n0.5 – 3 km\/h<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hydraulic Valves<\/td>\n2 Required<\/td>\n2 Required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Max Stone Dia.<\/td>\n30 – 40 cm<\/td>\n40 – 50 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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5. Global Regulations: Safety & Environment<\/h2>\n

Operating heavy crushing machinery involves significant kinetic energy and dust generation. THOR Series ensures our equipment meets the diverse regulatory frameworks of our global client base.<\/p>\n