For small contractors looking to boost jobsite productivity, the highest-leverage equipment investments are compact, mobile, single-operator-friendly crushers, screeners, shredders, and conveyors that turn demolition waste into reusable material on-site. The Komplet lineup covers every category sized for the small-contractor scale: K-JC 503 through K-JC 805 jaw crushers for hard mineral material, the K-IC 70 impact crusher for cubical aggregate and RAP, the Kompatto vibrating screener and K-TS trommel lineup for product cuts and soil/compost work, the Krokodile PLUS slow-speed shredder for the full C&D waste stream, and the K-TC 460 tracked mobile conveyor for stockpile management. With Komplet Capital financing covering 100 percent of the purchase price at 24-hour approval, getting started is a single budget cycle.
This guide breaks down each equipment category — what each machine does, the specs that matter for small-contractor decisions, the contractor segments each is sized for, and how the equipment pairs together into complete on-site processing spreads.
Why Compact Mobile Equipment Wins for Small Contractors
Small contractors face a different equipment-economics problem than industrial operators. Annual processing volumes are smaller, jobsites change every few weeks, crews are typically two or three people, and capital is tight. Equipment engineered for industrial-scale fixed plants is the wrong tool for that profile — too expensive, too immobile, too headcount-heavy to operate. Compact mobile equipment fits the small-contractor scale across five dimensions:
- Right-sized capacity. Production capacity that matches actual feed rates, not nameplate throughput on industrial-scale feed.
- Mobile transport. Towable or trailer-able between jobsites with the work trucks contractors already operate.
- Single-operator control. Wireless remote operation that lets one person run multiple machines simultaneously.
- Tier 4 Final compliant. Current EPA emissions standards for non-road diesel — required for most U.S. construction work.
- Accessible capital. Pricing that makes single-machine purchase or pre-owned acquisition realistic for small operators, with financing that aligns the monthly payment to operating savings.
Compact Mobile Jaw Crushers
Jaw crushers handle hard, brittle mineral materials — concrete (with or without rebar), asphalt, brick, masonry block, and natural rock — within specific feed size limits. They are the standard tool for on-site processing of demolition concrete, the largest single waste stream on most renovation and demolition projects. The Komplet lineup runs from compact-residential through mid-size-civil scale.
K-JC 503 Mini Jaw Crusher
- Production: up to 34 US tph
- Jaw opening: 19″ × 12″
- Recommended max feed size: ~10″ minus
- Engine: 25 hp Tier 4 Final diesel
- Transport weight: 7,496 lb (towable behind a standard pickup)
- Dust suppression: Standard
- Output: 3/4″ to 3-1/4″ hydraulically adjustable
- Approximate price: $108,695
- Best fit: pool, mason, basement waterproofing, landscaping, hardscaping; small site contractors processing under 5,000 tons annually
The K-JC 503 is the lowest-capital entry point into on-site crushing for specialty contractors. Standard-pickup transport and tracked mobility make it the answer for residential and tight-access jobsites. See the K-JC 503 product page for full specs.
K-JC 604 Mobile Jaw Crusher
- Production: up to 55 US tph
- Jaw opening: 23″ × 16″
- Recommended max feed size: ~18″
- Engine: 55 hp
- Transport weight: 19,400 lb
- Approximate price: $205,030
- Best fit: mid-size site contractors, paving and driveway specialists, municipal yards processing 5,000–30,000 tons annually
K-JC 704 PLUS Portable Jaw Crusher
- Production: up to 90 US tph
- Jaw opening: 27″ × 16″
- Recommended max feed size: ~22″
- Engine: 99 hp Tier 4 Final
- Transport weight: 26,455 lb
- Komplet Connect remote monitoring: Standard
- Approximate price: $265,635
- Best fit: civil, road, bridge, demolition, recycling at 30,000–100,000 tons annually; Komplet’s best-selling crusher
K-JC 805 Mobile Jaw Crusher
- Production: up to 160 US tph
- Jaw opening: 31″ × 21″
- Recommended max feed size: ~25″
- Engine: 200 hp Tier 4 Final
- Approximate price: $454,366 (base + magnetic + side conveyor)
- Best fit: high-volume civil, large recycling, rock quarry at 100,000–300,000 tons annually; the largest jaw in the Komplet lineup
Compact Impact Crusher
K-IC 70
- Production: up to 90 US tph
- Engine: Tier 4 Final diesel
- Output: cubical aggregate, RAP reduction, DOT-spec material
- Dust suppression: Standard
- Approximate price: $290,025
- Best fit: paving contractors, asphalt recyclers, operations producing premium cubical aggregate for concrete batch plants and hot-mix asphalt plants
Impact crushers reduce material through high-speed rotor impact rather than jaw compression. The result is cubical-shape output that is preferred for premium aggregate applications — concrete production, hot-mix asphalt, and DOT-spec base material. The K-IC 70 is engineered specifically for reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) reduction and other applications where cubical output matters. It is often paired with a jaw crusher upstream for primary reduction. K-IC 70 product page.
Mobile Vibrating Screeners
Vibrating screeners separate processed material into product cuts — typical separations are 2-inch minus, 3/4-inch minus, #57 crushed concrete, and oversize for return to the crusher. Spec-graded recycled aggregate commands higher per-ton pricing than unscreened crusher output. The Komplet lineup runs three vibrating scalping screeners plus two trommel screeners, sized across the small-contractor through high-volume range.
Kompatto 221
- Production: up to 90 US tph
- The smallest self-propelled scalper in the Komplet lineup
- Best fit: paired with K-JC 503 or K-JC 704 PLUS for an integrated crush-and-screen workflow
Kompatto 5030
- Production: up to 280 US tph
- Komplet’s best-selling screener
- Best fit: paired with K-JC 704 PLUS, K-JC 805, or Krokodile PLUS for contractor- and recycler-scale screening
Kompatto 124
- Production: up to 350 tph
- The largest scalping screen in the Komplet lineup
- Best fit: high-throughput recycling, civil, and quarry spreads
Mobile Trommel Screeners
Trommel screeners separate finer fractions and handle damp or cohesive material that would clog a vibrating screener. Common applications: composting, finished topsoil, screened gravel, mulch, and green-material yards. The Komplet trommel lineup is sized for landscape contractors, plant nurseries, composting facilities, and municipal public works yards.
K-TS 30 Compact Trommel Screener
- Production: up to 60 m³/h (cubic meters per hour)
- Compact, electric-friendly operation on cohesive and damp material
- Best fit: composting facilities, plant nurseries, municipal yards, small landscape contractors
K-TS 40 Portable Trommel Screener
- Production: up to 120 tph
- Larger drum and capacity for varied compost, topsoil, and waste streams
- Best fit: mid-size composting, landscape supply, larger municipal yard work
Slow-Speed Shredder
Krokodile PLUS
- Production (C&D / Asphalt shaft): up to 175 US tph
- Production (mixed waste / wood shaft): up to 19 US tph
- Engine: 220 hp Volvo Penta Tier 4 Final diesel
- Shaft: 60-inch (1,500 mm), 0–35 rpm, 160,000 Nm torque
- Komplet Connect remote monitoring: Standard
- Approximate price: $357,192 (base + magnetic + hydraulic hopper)
The Krokodile PLUS is Komplet’s slow-speed mobile shredder, engineered with a quick-change shaft system that handles both ends of the C&D waste stream. The C&D / asphalt shaft processes concrete (with or without rebar), asphalt, brick, block, and rubble at production rates. The wood / lightweight waste shaft processes wood (including treated and metal-embedded), drywall, plastics, garbage, mixed C&D, and green compost material. Many demolition operations run a Komplet jaw crusher and a Krokodile PLUS together — jaw crusher for the hard mineral fraction, Krokodile PLUS for the soft mixed-waste fraction. Krokodile PLUS product page.
Tracked Mobile Conveyor
K-TC 460
- Production: up to 132 US tph
- Pile height: 15 feet
- Engine: 25 hp Tier 4 Final diesel
- Belt: 25″ × 393″, 3-ply Chevron
- Transport weight: 7,000 lb (towable behind a standard work truck)
- Drive: Self-propelled on rubber tracks
- Control: Wireless remote
- Approximate price: $91,488
The K-TC 460 is the tracked mobile conveyor in the Komplet lineup. It walks itself on rubber tracks under wireless remote control, eliminating the dedicated loader cycles that would otherwise clear crusher or screener discharge. The single-operator workflow — same wireless remote operates the conveyor as the crusher — is one of the largest labor-saving advantages of a Komplet spread. K-TC 460 product page.
How Komplet Equipment Improves Jobsite Productivity
On-Site Recycling Eliminates Hauling and Tipping
The largest productivity gain on a small-contractor jobsite isn’t faster crushing — it’s eliminating the haul-out and import cycle entirely. Demolition concrete leaves the site as recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) ready for backfill, base course, drainage, or fill on the same project. Tipping fees disappear. Hauling miles disappear. Imported virgin aggregate disappears. The same material gets processed once instead of handled four or five times.
Single-Operator Workflows Reduce Crew Headcount
Wireless-remote operation across the Komplet lineup — crusher, screener, conveyor, shredder — lets a single operator coordinate the full processing spread without leaving the operating zone. For a two- or three-person small contractor crew, that single-operator coordination is the difference between running the spread with the crew you have or hiring more people.
Pre-Owned Pricing Lowers the Capital Bar
Komplet America’s certified pre-owned equipment program inspects every unit before listing and typically delivers 40 to 70 percent capital savings versus new — with the same OEM parts and service support behind them. For small contractors weighing the capital outlay on a first-time on-site processing investment, pre-owned is often the right entry point. The same financing, parts, and service network supports pre-owned units.
Komplet Capital Financing Aligns Payment to Savings
Komplet Capital — Komplet America’s in-house financing team — offers 100 percent financing, 24-hour approvals, and 36/48/60/72-month term options on both new and pre-owned equipment. Section 179 tax deduction may apply for qualifying purchases. Many small contractors structure the financed monthly payment to be fully covered by avoided tipping fees and import-aggregate costs from the same month. When the math works that way, the equipment is paid for by the costs it eliminates.
Selecting the Right Equipment for Your Operation
Four factors determine the right equipment fit for any small contractor:
Annual Volume
Match the machine to actual annual processing volume, not project peaks:
- Under 5,000 tons annually: K-JC 503 size range
- 5,000–30,000 tons annually: K-JC 604 size range
- 30,000–100,000 tons annually: K-JC 704 PLUS size range (Komplet’s best-seller)
- 100,000–300,000 tons annually: K-JC 805 size range
Material Mix
Match the equipment category to the material stream. Hard mineral material (concrete, asphalt, brick, masonry block, natural rock) goes to a jaw crusher or the K-IC 70. Soft mixed C&D (wood, drywall, plastics, garbage) goes to the Krokodile PLUS. Soil, compost, and cohesive material goes to a trommel screener (K-TS 30 or K-TS 40). Many demolition operations need both a jaw crusher and a Krokodile PLUS to handle the full waste stream.
Transport and Access Constraints
Match transport weight and dimensions to the work trucks and trailer infrastructure already in operation. The K-JC 503 (7,496 lb) and K-TC 460 (7,000 lb) are pickup-towable. The K-JC 604, K-JC 704 PLUS, and K-JC 805 require heavier tow vehicles and trailers. For tight residential and urban access work, the smaller-footprint machines fit where the larger ones don’t.
Crew Size and Operator Coverage
Wireless-remote single-operator capability is engineered into the Komplet lineup specifically for small crews. For a two-person operation, the K-JC 503 + K-TC 460 spread is operable by one person while the second handles material feeding or other site work. Larger spreads and multi-machine setups still benefit from single-operator wireless coordination.
Building a Complete On-Site Processing Spread
Tightest-Access (Pool, Mason, Basement Waterproofing)
K-JC 503 + K-TC 460. Both pickup-towable, both wireless-remote-controlled. The smallest viable on-site crushing-and-stacking setup in the Komplet lineup. Approximate combined new pricing: $200,183. Pre-owned alternative reduces that meaningfully.
Mid-Size Site Contractor
K-JC 604 + Kompatto 221 + K-TC 460. Crusher, screener, and discharge conveyor sized for 5,000–30,000 tons annually. Adds product-cut separation to the workflow.
Civil, Road, and Demolition Contractor
K-JC 704 PLUS + Kompatto 5030 + K-TC 460. Komplet’s best-selling crusher paired with the best-selling screener and the K-TC 460 conveyor. Standard contractor- and recycler-scale spread for 30,000–100,000 tons annually.
Demolition with Mixed C&D
K-JC 704 PLUS + Krokodile PLUS + Kompatto 5030 + K-TC 460. Jaw crusher for hard concrete, Krokodile PLUS handling soft mixed waste with quick-change shafts (or the C&D shaft as a primary reducer for oversized concrete), screener for product cuts, conveyor for stockpile management. Captures the full demolition waste stream as recycled product.
Composting and Landscape Yard
K-TS 30 or K-TS 40 + K-TC 460. Trommel screener for finished compost or screened topsoil, conveyor for stockpile management. Single-operator workflow handles the screening-and-stockpiling pipeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best equipment for a small contractor on a tight jobsite?
The K-JC 503 mini jaw crusher and K-TC 460 tracked mobile conveyor are the smallest viable on-site processing setup in the Komplet lineup. The K-JC 503 transports at 7,496 lb (towable behind a standard pickup), processes up to 34 US tph, and includes standard dust suppression. The K-TC 460 weighs 7,000 lb in transport, builds 15-foot stockpiles, and operates by the same wireless remote that runs the K-JC 503 — letting a single operator handle the full crushing and stockpiling workflow.
How much does compact crushing equipment cost?
Approximate new-equipment pricing across the Komplet lineup: K-JC 503 at $108,695, K-JC 604 at $205,030, K-JC 704 PLUS at $265,635, K-JC 805 at $454,366 (base + magnetic + side conveyor), K-IC 70 at $290,025, Krokodile PLUS at $357,192, and K-TC 460 at $91,488. Pre-owned units through the Komplet certified pre-owned program typically deliver 40 to 70 percent capital savings versus new. Komplet Capital offers 100 percent financing on both new and pre-owned purchases.
Can I finance compact crushing equipment as a small contractor?
Yes. Komplet Capital offers 100 percent financing, 24-hour approvals, and 36/48/60/72-month term options. Illustrative APR ranges: approximately 7.50% (excellent credit) to 18% (higher-risk credit). Section 179 tax deduction may apply for qualifying purchases. Many small contractors structure the financed monthly payment to be fully covered by avoided tipping fees and import-aggregate costs from the same month.
What’s the difference between a jaw crusher and an impact crusher?
Jaw crushers reduce material through compression between two jaw plates — they handle concrete, asphalt, brick, masonry, and natural rock at primary reduction sizes, with output typically suitable for road base and fill applications. Impact crushers (the K-IC 70) reduce material through high-speed rotor impact, producing cubical-shape output preferred for premium concrete and hot-mix asphalt applications. Many operations use both: a jaw crusher for primary reduction and the K-IC 70 for finishing to spec aggregate.
Does the Krokodile PLUS shred concrete?
Yes. With the C&D / Asphalt shaft configuration, the Krokodile PLUS shreds concrete (with or without rebar), asphalt, brick, block, and rubble at up to 175 US tph. The dual-shaft slow-speed design generates the torque required for hard mineral material. The same machine, with the wood/lightweight waste shaft, also handles wood, drywall, plastics, garbage, mixed waste, and green compost — making it especially valuable for demolition contractors processing both hard and soft fractions of the C&D waste stream.
Do I need a screener and a conveyor in addition to a crusher?
Not always — but most small contractors find that adding a screener and a tracked conveyor compounds the productivity case substantially. A screener separates crusher output into product cuts (2-inch minus, 3/4-inch minus, oversize), which raises the per-ton resale value of recycled aggregate. A tracked conveyor like the K-TC 460 eliminates the dedicated loader cycles that would otherwise clear crusher discharge, freeing the loader for hopper feeding or truck loading and reducing crew headcount requirements. For the productivity case in detail, see How Tracked Conveyors Boost Crusher and Screener Productivity.
Is Komplet equipment Tier 4 Final compliant?
Yes. All current Komplet equipment sold in the United States meets EPA Tier 4 Final emissions standards for non-road diesel engines. This includes all jaw crushers (K-JC 503, K-JC 604, K-JC 704 PLUS, K-JC 805), the K-IC 70 impact crusher, all screeners, the Krokodile PLUS slow-speed shredder, and the K-TC 460 tracked mobile conveyor.
Where can I rent Komplet equipment?
Komplet America does not rent directly to end-users. Rentals are handled through the authorized Komplet dealer network — including Century Equipment, The Groundworx Co, Rock and Recycling Equipment, RPM Equipment Sales & Rentals, RR Equipment, Sotrex, US Equipment Sales & Rentals, Westate Machinery, and Wilson Equipment — across most of North and Central America. Renting before buying is a sound way to validate the productivity case on your own jobsite before committing capital.
Where can I find pre-owned Komplet equipment?
The Komplet America certified pre-owned equipment program inspects every unit before listing and typically delivers 40 to 70 percent capital savings versus new. Each unit is supported by the same OEM parts and service network that backs new equipment. For small contractors looking to minimize capital outlay on a first equipment purchase, pre-owned is often the right entry point.
Final Thoughts
Job site productivity for small contractors comes down to matching the right equipment to actual operating conditions — annual volume, material mix, transport and access constraints, and crew size. The Komplet lineup is engineered specifically for that small-contractor profile: compact and mobile across the full equipment range, single-operator wireless control across the lineup, Tier 4 Final compliant on every model, and supported by financing structured to align monthly payments with operating savings.
Whether the right answer is a single K-JC 503 for residential and tight-access work, a K-JC 704 PLUS spread with screener and conveyor for civil and demolition contracting, a Krokodile PLUS for demolition operations handling mixed C&D, or a K-TS trommel for landscape and composting yards, the lineup covers the small-contractor scale across every equipment category. Pre-owned options through the certified pre-owned program lower the capital bar; Komplet Capital financing with 100 percent financing and 24-hour approvals lowers the cash-flow bar. For most small contractors weighing on-site processing as a capital decision, the math works in the first budget cycle.
Komplet America builds compact crushers, screeners, the Krokodile PLUS slow-speed shredder, and the K-TC 460 tracked mobile conveyor for contractors who need real production in tight footprints. To see the full lineup, explore the crusher, screener, shredder, and conveyor categories. To talk financing or pricing, contact Komplet Capital, visit the contact page, or call 908-369-3340.
Ready to add productivity equipment to your small contractor operation?
- Browse the full Komplet equipment lineup — crushers, screeners, the Krokodile PLUS shredder, and the K-TC 460 conveyor.
- Talk to Komplet Capital about 100 percent financing, 24-hour approvals, and Section 179 tax deduction eligibility.
- Save 40–70 percent with certified pre-owned Komplet equipment — verified history, OEM parts support.
- Review Komplet parts and support coverage to model ongoing operating costs.
- Find your local Komplet dealer for rental availability or pre-purchase inspection.
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Disclaimer: All operating, maintenance, and service guidance in this article is general in nature. Always refer to the official Komplet operator’s manual for the specific machine model and serial number, and follow OEM intervals and procedures. For warranty-protected work, contact Komplet America at 908-369-3340 or your authorized Komplet dealer. Improper service or non-OEM parts may void warranty coverage and create safety hazards.
Disclaimer: Production figures (“up to” tph), feed size recommendations, financing rates, capital savings figures, and ROI examples shown above are illustrative examples only. “Up to” production figures describe best-case throughput on optimal feed material; actual production depends on material composition, operator efficiency, and feed cycle pacing. Actual results depend on jobsite conditions, regional regulatory requirements, financing terms, and operator-specific factors. Komplet America makes no guarantee of specific financial returns. The Komplet Capital financing calculator is for illustration purposes only and is not an approval or an offer to finance. Customers should perform their own analysis based on local market conditions and consult their tax advisor on Section 179 eligibility before making purchase decisions.
Equipment prices are subject to change based on dealer location, availability, and any additional features or customizations. Prices do not include taxes, shipping, or installation fees, which may apply depending on your region. Contact Komplet America at 908-369-3340 or visit kompletamerica.com for current pricing.
