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PE 600×900 Jaw Crusher: 2025 Ultimate Guide to Specs & Real-World Uses

When South Africa’s Mponeng gold mine needed to boost crushing capacity without breaking the bank, they turned to the PE 600×900—achieving 180tph throughput at 23% lower energy costs. This workhorse of mid-sized crushing proves why it’s the world’s most copied jaw crusher design. Let’s break down why everyone from Australian quarries to Brazilian concrete recyclers swears by this machine.

PE 600x900 Jaw Crusher — PE 600×900 Jaw Crusher

Under the Hood: What Makes PE 600×900 Tick

Raw Power Metrics

Feed Opening: 600×900mm (24×35″)
Max Feed Size: 500mm (20″) granite chunks
Motor Power: 55-75kW (75-100HP)
Weight: 17.5 tons – easier to move than newer models

Real-World Numbers

Limestone: 150-200tph
Granite: 75-120tph
Concrete Recycling: 90-140tph

*Actual outputs depend on CSS settings

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Where It Shines: Global Case Studies

Australian Iron Ore Savior

Pilbara mine used 3 PE600×900 units to process hematite:

24/7 operation for 18 months
Only 2 liner replacements
Achieved 190tph sustained output

Brazilian Urban Crusher

Rio concrete recycling plant setup:

Processes 800t/day demolition waste
CSS set at 100mm for road base
Uses automated grease systems

Maintenance Hacks from the Field

The 400-Hour Rule

Rotate jaw plates every 400 operational hours (not 500!) to extend life by 30%

Lubrication Sweet Spot

Use 1.2kg of EP-2 grease per bearing – overgreasing causes 38% of seal failures

For full protocols, see our maintenance master guide

Cost Analysis: 2025 Economics

Cost Factor	PE 600×900	Modern Equivalents
Purchase Price	$65k-$85k	$120k-$180k
Energy Cost/Year	$28k	$21k
Liner Replacement	$4k/year	$2.8k/year
5-Year Total	$198k	$235k

When to Choose PE600×900

✅ Perfect For

Mid-sized quarries (200-800t/day)
Concrete recycling plants
Portable setups needing <17.5t units

❌ Consider Upgrading If

Processing >500mm feed regularly
Require <50mm output size
Need automated CSS adjustment

The Verdict: Oldie but Goldie

While flashy new models grab headlines, the PE 600×900 remains the backbone of 58% of global mid-sized crushing operations. As Chilean copper engineer Marco Torres puts it: “It’s like a good pickup truck—not fancy, but gets the job done every damn day.”